NYSCAA 55th Reunion
July 4-8, 2018
Snowshoe, West Virginia

Schedule

Here is the schedule of events as of March 8, 2018.

Reunion Contacts – Feel free to email the reunion organizers at .

At Snowshoe Mountain Resort, the Cardina Room in Mountain Lodge near the common area will be designated as our Hospitality Suite where you can come by for check-in, snacks, questions, etc.





Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - Independence Day & Welcome!
  • Possible early visit to Camp Allegheny (where many of us have spent 4th of July at NYSCamp) - provide your own transportation (carpool)
  • After 3:00pm: Check-In for Reunion (Cardinal Room in Mountain Lodge)
  • 4:30pm to 8:00pm: Visiting in Hospitality Suite (Cardinal Room in Mountain Lodge)
  • Dinner on your own with fellow Alumni! (Many options at Snowshoe)
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - Options, Options, Options!
  • 12:00pm to 5:30pm: Optional trip to Sinks of Gandy Creek for Peter Mulvey Concert in a Cave. VIP seating in the very back, will experience this unique event with the NYSCamp 2018 delegates!
  • 7:30am to 4:00pm: Optional outdoor activities at Nelson Rocks and visit Camp Allegheny 9:00am to 2:30pm
  • 10:00am to 4:00pm: Optional visit to Green Bank Observatory (previously NRAO and all those cool radio telescopes)
  • 11:00am to 6:00pm: Optional visit to Cass Scenic Railroad (Bald Knob Trip 12:00pm to 5:00pm)
  • Dinner on your own with fellow Alumni!
Friday, July 6, 2018 - Camp Pocahontas!
  • 9:00am to 11:00am: Alumni Seminars
  • 11:30am to 5:00pm: Visit to Camp Pocahontas and BBQ Lunch 12:15pm to 4:00pm
    • 12:30pm to 1:30pm: BBQ Lunch (Inclement Weather - Circus Tent)
    • 1:30pm to 2:00pm: All Camp Photo / Alumni Photo on the Green
    • 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Peter Mulvey Hangout/Seminar/Sing-Along
    • 3:00pm to 4:00pm: Director’s Reception Tea @ Camp Pocahontas
  • Dinner on your own with fellow Alumni!
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - National Youth Science Center!
  • 9:00am to 9:45am: NYSCAA Annual Member Meeting
  • 10:00am to 5:00pm: Leave to visit the NYSCenter 12:00pm to 3:45pm
  • 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch (at the NYSCenter)
  • 1:00pm to 2:15pm: Tour the NYSCenter property and its facilities
    • Learn about NYSF Programs and Plans (at NYSCenter)
    • Walk out to Ronald G Pearson Bridge, walk to marked areas for future facilities, and exploration.
  • 2:15pm to 3:30pm: Visit Blackwater Falls (a few miles from NYSCenter)
  • 3:45pm to 5:45pm: Travel back to Snowshoe Resort
  • 7:30pm to 11:00pm: 55th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration
Sunday, July 8, 2018 - Leavin' on a Jet Plane
  • Morning: Snowshoe Resort Activities (optional)
  • Check-Out (if you aren't staying another night)