AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter

Fire Island Cabin

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Chapter Youth Program Re-Launches

The New York-North Jersey Chapter is gearing up to re-launch its chapter youth program, AMC Outings for Urban Kids (AOK), which will link urban youth groups with AMC leaders interested in sharing the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. The program will be targeted to children and teens who may not have had any previous opportunities to explore the natural environment.

If you are interested in becoming a youth activity leader, please contact Richard Barcia at 212-303-8889 (w), (212) 832-0232 (h) or for further information. Please note that all leaders must undergo a background check as well as training, which will be provided by the AMC.

We are also presently looking for at least two chapter youth program coordinators to help supervise the program and serve as liaisons to participating agencies.

We hope that you will consider becoming part of this exciting and rewarding endeavor.
Fire Island Cabin

Fire Island Cabin

Fire Island Committee

Atlantique, Fire Island, New York

Explore a beautiful barrier island designated as the only National Wilderness Area in New York State. Enjoy Atlantic Ocean beaches or canoe, kayak, and sail on the Great South Bay — all one hour from New York City on public transportation to Bay Shore where you pick up a ferry to Atlantique. Volunteer managers and leaders run weekend and midweek activities. Weekend guests share food prep and cleanup; midweek is self-service.

This volunteer-managed Cabin is available to AMC members, who may bring a guest, from mid-May through mid-October.

Accommodations

  • two 12-bunk dorms with mattresses, blankets & pillows (bring linens or sleeping bag)
  • communal kitchen, screened porch, library, decks, shared bathrooms, hot outdoor showers & outdoor BBQ
  • canoes, sailboats (Sunfish), kayaks, beach umbrellas & chairs

Restrictions: Children over 6 welcome midweek (Monday-Thursday). Dedicated family weekends and midweeks — all ages. No smoking, no pets, no cellphones.

For more specific information about our Fire Island facility, please send 60¢ in postage to the address below and we will forward our "Info-Pac".

AMC-Fire Island Cabin
P.O. Box 301 Fort George Station
New York, NY 10040-0301		   Or call our hotline: (212) 606-2293
or email:

During the Winter months, the Fire Island Committee sponsors various events in the city. For specifics, go to Fire Island Activities.