Contact Us

For information about registration, contact SUNY Potsdam Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation:

          Donna Ober (315) 267-2538
          oberde@potsdam.edu 

         Nancy Hess (315) 267-2168
         hessnl@potsdam.edu

For general questions about Spring Outing, contact:  

           John Barron (613) 828-2296 
           johnbarron@sympatico.ca

Black Flies

Black flies are a feature of the North Country. While they are not a problem on campus, we expect them to make an appearance at the BBQ picnic by the Raquette River on Friday night, and most certainly will be uninvited guests on the Outings.

Remember to bring bug dope and a head net!

Other preventive measures you can try:

• Wear long sleeved, light colored shirts
• Wear a broad rimmed hat
• Spray deet on your clothing
• Hope for a breezy day!

Cell Phone Service

Yes, we have reliable cell phone service in Potsdam, and in Canton.

South of Potsdam, service can be pretty sketchy.  Between Watertown and Canton, it fades in and out. You can count on very little service in the Adirondacks, except populated areas such as Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake.  You can sometimes get service on mountain tops, but usually not on the hiking trails or valleys.

Best bet...don't count on it while you are traveling to Potsdam.  Once you are here, you should be fine.

Refund Policies

The registration fee is not refundable.

No refunds on dorms, meals or concert tickets after June 5, 2013.

Please note that credit card transactions that require refunds will always be credited directly to the account.   

Outings Schedule

We have 30 outings scheduled, so if you like to hike, paddle or bike, we have something for you!

Click here to see a complete list of our outings schedule on our ADK Spring Outing 2013 website!

Non-participating Guests

If you are a spouse, partner, friend, etc. of an outing guest, and would like to join us for meals and/or stay in the dorms, but don't want to hike, paddle, or bike, you may register as a non-participating guest for a reduced fee of $10.

Use the registration form, and select the registration option "non-participating guest," and also select the meals, dorm rooms and concert options you desire.

If you only want to attend the Saturday June 15th Concert (Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan, and Peggy Lynn) and not join us for meals or stay in the dorms, then there is no need to register.  Concert tickets will be sold at the door.

Breakfast and Lunch

Unfortunately we could not make arrangements for breakfast or box lunches with our campus caterers.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

KITCHEN FACILITIES:
There are kitchen facilities in the basement of Draime Main available for all outing participants.  There are no pots, pans, utensils or dishware, but there is a stove, refrigerator, sink, etc.  Bear in mind that the kitchen is not secure, so that if you leave food or cooking utensils in the kitchen, you do so at your own risk.

RESTAURANTS:  For a complete list of area restaurants, click here

BREAKFAST SUGGESTIONS:

THE BAGELRY, 9 Market St., Potsdam, 265-9378. 
CHERYL'S DINER, Route 11B, Potsdam, 265-0375, (next to the airport).
EBEN'S HEARTH, 115 Maple St., Potsdam, ebenshearth.com, across from Clarkson University, 265-9065.
FOXY ROXY'S, 124 Market St., Potsdam, 268-0109. 
SCOOPUCCINOS, 167 Market St., Potsdam, 268-8780 SUGAR SHACK, 141 Market St., Potsdam, 265-0500 VILLAGE DINER, 22 Depot St., Potsdam, 265-8624 (24-LUNCH), www.villagediner.com.
The Village Diner has also offered to do box lunches for Outing participants. http://adkspringouting2013.blogspot.com/search/label/Village%20Diner


BOX LUNCHES TO BRING ON OUTINGS (in addition to restaurants listed above):

BIG M SUPERMARKET, 27 Elm Street, Potsdam (open 8:00am-10:00 pm daily).  Their deli makes good sandwiches at a good price.
BILLY'S DELI, 2 Main St Potsdam NY, http://www.billyssub.com/   (open at 11:30am)
HOT TAMALE,  34 Market St., Potsdam 265-5555, yourhottamale.com.  (open at 11:00am)
JRECK SUBS, 61 Market St., Potsdam, 265-2222

Registering for the Dorms

If you plan to spend two nights in the dorms, the second night cost is 50% of the first night cost.  

Single room:  
$40 for one night
$60 for two nights

Double room: 
$28 for one night per person
$42 for two nights per person

If there are two of you staying in a double, you will need to complete separate registration forms, and register and pay separately for the one room.  The separate registration forms are so we can track individual's preferences for meals, outings and entertainment options.  So, for two people staying in a double, it actually costs $56 for one night (per room) and $84 for two nights (per room). 

Make sure you indicate who your roommate is on the registration form.  We will assign your designated roommate to your double room.  If you don't specify a roommate, we will assign one.

Off-Campus Housing

Looking for something more glamorous than a dorm room?  We did not book rooms for "conference rates" so you will have to pay standard rates. Here are some local hotels:

Clarkson Inn  (Photo) 
One Main St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-3050

Smalling Motel South
7518 US Highway 11
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-0709

Best Western-University Inn
90 E Main St
Canton, NY 13617-1452
(888) 386-8522

Comfort Suites
6000 US Hwy 11
Canton, NY 13617
(800) 228-5150 

Looking for something more rustic? 

Catamount Lodge 
2092 NYS Hwy. 56, 
South Colton, NY 13687
(315) 262-2255
Located 23 miles south of Potsdam, inside the blue line.  One large group can book the lodge for the weekend.  Beds (2 doubles and 6 twins) to sleep 10 people.  Unique forest with hiking paths (including Catamount Mountain, 3 miles RT, 300 ft elevation gain).

Higley Flow State Park

442 Cold Brook Drive

Colton, NY 13625

Phone: (315) 262-2880

Higley Flow has really nice water front campsites, and is only 20 minutes south of Potsdam.

More accommodations and bed and breakfasts can be found at:
http://northcountrynow.com/motels

Wireless on Campus

Bring your tech toys!

Logon information for campus network access will be included in your registration packets.

Wireless is available in most buildings on campus, but not in Lehman Park (where we are having the Friday BBQ).  Wireless map here.

Bear in mind that while some dorm rooms will have wireless access, there are dead zones.  We recommend you bring an ethernet cable if you want more reliable access in your dorm room.  Wireless will be more reliable in common areas.

Technical support will be limited as most offices are closed on the weekend.

If your laptop or other device does not have a wireless network card, don't fret! if you bring an ethernet cable, you will be able to connect in your dorm room.  

Dorm Rooms

Singles:  $40 for the first night; $20 for the second night
Doubles:  $28 per person for the first night; $14 per person for the second night

Double Room in Draime Extension

Sorry, no triples or cots available.
No pets. 
No smoking.  Smoking is not permitted within 50 feet of any campus building.

ADK Spring Outing guests will be staying Draime Extension, with overflow in Draime Main.  


Each guest is supplied with:
    One pillow, bed linens and a blanket
    One towel and a washcloth.
 
Each room comes with:
    Single beds, 2 desks, 2 closets
    Network access:  A separate logon password will be provided to access the campus
         network using an ethernet cable (not provided).  Wireless access may be 
         available in some dorm rooms, but not guaranteed as there are some dead 
         zones.  We recommend you bring an ethernet cable.  If your device does not 
         have a wireless network card, bring an ethernet cable. 
    Cable hookup: Bring your own TV and cable.

Shared facilities:
    Bathrooms and showers are located down the hall on each floor.
    Lounge area is located on the first floor of Main Draime. 
    Laundry facilities available in Draime Main basement (free!).

    Kitchen facilities:  
        Draime Extension: No kitchen facilities, but there are sinks available, and some 
              floors have microwaves. 
        Draime Main: There is a full kitchen available in the basement for all dorm guests.
              There are no pots, pans, utensils or dishware.  Bear in mind that the kitchen is 
              not secure, so that if you leave food or cooking utensils in the kitchen,
              you do so at your own risk.
   

 Additional things guests might want to bring:
      Extra blankets, towels, pillows, etc.
      A reading lamp (the only light is a floor lamp)
      A fan (there is no air conditioning)