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COE 50th Anniversary All Staff Reunion Camping

Hoffman Challenge Course Camping Information

The Reunion Team and COE staff are doing everything we can to keep the reunion affordable, sustainable and fun. We’re so happy you’re thinking of joining us at the Reunion Basecamp at the Hoffman Challenge Course. FREE camping at the Hoffman Challenge Course is a way to offer inexpensive accommodations, keeping local car trips to a minimum, while also providing a festive atmosphere and gathering place. Most activities and adventures will start and/or end at the HCC Reunion Basecamp. 

Amenities

HCC Group

Reunion camping at HCC offers car-camping style accommodations somewhere in between “glamping” and “rustic.” The tent sites are a short walk (between 30 and 100 yards) from the parking area.

Water
Potable water will be available and sufficient for drinking and handwashing. All attendees will receive a stainless steel Kleen Kanteen with the 50th anniversary logo.

Shelter

  •     Your can bring your own tent. There are dozens of locations for tent camping either in the field or in the shade of the trees. Feel free to bring your own car-camping tent. 

  •    You can reserve a COE tent in advance. Don’t have your own tent? Or don’t have room for it in your carry-on bag? COE Outfitting has set aside their whole inventory of 2- and 3-person rental tents for Reunion use at NO CHARGE. However, there are a limited number of tents, so be sure to reserve one in advance by emailing Outfitting at coewizard@gmail.com

  •     Hammock camping is also a possibility in the abundant woods on Mt. Pleasant


Food

A reunion runs on its stomach, so we’ve arranged for regular meals and snacks from Thursday Lunch through Sunday Brunch to be available at the HCC Basecamp. Be sure to use the Reunion Registration form to indicate your length of stay and the associated meal package. 

 

Hygiene

Bathrooms
There will be sufficient composting and chemical toilets available at the Basecamp. Be sure to visit Moriah Hall, an official Cornell building with one of the best views on Mt. Pleasant.

Moriah Hall

Showers

There are shower facilities at Teagle Hall (Teagle Hall Hours) and Helen Newman Hall (Helen Newman Hours). Both of those locations have huge locker rooms, with showers, and are part of our department.

Power
There are solar powered storage batteries with 120V AC outlets available for charging phones.

Cost
FREE. Just be sure to indicate that HCC is your accommodation choice on the registration form.

Address
466 Mount Pleasant Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Directions
From Rt 366 in Varna, turn up Mount Pleasant Road.  Travel 2.7 miles and look for signs on the left. If you get to a T intersection, you’ve gone too far!