Tips for Planning Your Trip
Planning a trip can be stressful. Let us take on some of that load. We can help you plan and organize from the start. Here’s a few starting tips:
Determining your group’s size
There is a 10% clause in the contract, so you can bring up to 10% less than contracted for without penalty. If you are unsure, guess low, you can usually always increase your numbers without penalty.
Transportation
Chartered buses, private vehicles, company vans? We have parking for whatever mode you choose - we’ve even been known to land a few helicopters on our athletic field. We are only 12 minutes from public transportation (Metro-North NJ Transit Railroad or Shortline Bus Station). Depending on your group’s size and availability, we can arrange for transportation to and from the public transit stations at a minimal fee. There is also a town taxi service.
Deposit
Two weeks after booking, a 30% deposit is due. If you feel you may encounter some trouble here, please give us a call to discuss other options.
Room Assignments
After you obtain a layout of the lodge where your group will be staying, you can begin to do rooming assignments. We highly suggest you do this prior to arriving at Greenkill. Lodge layouts may be found on our Facilities page.
Linens
With the exception of Kleinstuber and two of the rooms in Evergreen, all guests must bring their own bedding and bath towels. A sleeping bag and pillow is the easiest, but twin sheets and a blanket can work too. There are soap dispensers at all of the sinks at Greenkill. Beyond that, all guests need to bring their own supplies.
Suggested Packing List for Participants
- Bedding
- Bath towel
- Personal toiletries
- Personal medications
- Clothing appropriate for the weather (the Greenkill Retreat Program Director can help you with this)
- Closed-toe shoes
- Flashlight
- Camera
- Bug repellent (if your stay is during Spring, Summer or Fall)
- Additional Suggested Packing List for the Group Leader
- First Aid Kit (Greenkill does not provide any supplies)
- Permission slips or health forms for any minors
- Cell phone
- Board games or playing cards (for downtime in the lodges)
- Driving directions
- Snacks or bottled water for the evening
- Marshmallows
Additional Suggestions for Teen and Youth Groups
Encourage a “no cell phone” and “no ipod” policy. While keeping in contact with home is important, a cell phone is, more often than not, a distraction during programs - as is the same with ipods. Ensure that your kids have the appropriate clothing and bedding prior to departing for Greenkill. The more your kids are prepared to stay at Greenkill, the more enjoyable everyone’s time will be.
2010 Group Rates
Day Trip Special
- $37 per person
- Two hour morning activity
- A healthy buffet-style lunch
- Two hour afternoon activity
One Night
Number of Guests |
|
Basic Dorm |
Maple Lodge |
Evergreen Lodge |
15 |
Youth |
$67 |
$81 |
$121 |
16 to 31 |
Youth |
$64 |
$75 |
$116 |
32 to 48 |
Youth |
$60 |
$72 |
$108 |
- Three healthy buffet-style meals. Click here to learn more about our food service options.
- Meeting room
- Use of facility and 1,150 acres of grounds
- 24-hour access to a Manager on Duty
- One free adult chaperone per youth group
- Ages 5 and under are free
- Youth are ages 6 to 12
- Bedding not included
Two Nights
Number of Guests |
|
Basic Dorm |
Maple Lodge |
Evergreen Lodge |
15 |
Youth |
$112 |
$134 |
$180 |
16 to 31 |
Youth |
$107 |
$120 |
$160 |
32 to 48 |
Youth |
$100 |
$112 |
$150 |
- Five healthy buffet-style meals. Click here to learn more about our food service options.
- Meeting room
- Use of facility and 1,150 acres of grounds
- 24-hour access to a Manager on Duty
- Tailor-made retreat
- One free adult chaperone per youth group
- Ages 5 and under are free
- Youth are ages 6 to 12
- Bedding not included
Greenkill Menu of Programs
- For a complete list of programs and descriptions please visit our programs section of our website.
- Programs are facilitated in groups of 12.
- Greenkill staff are 21 years or older in age.
- Some programs are seasonal and/or weather dependant.
- Programs are given at a per person rate.
- For safety, please follow age requirements.
- Project Adventure - 9 and older
- Climbing Tower - 10 and older
- Low Ropes Course - 11 and older
- High Ropes Course - 12 and older
Teambuilding (2 hours) Adventure (4 hours / 12 people) Outdoor Skills (2 hours) |
Environmental (2 hours) Winter (2 hours) |
