With an inspirational blend of natural and historic resources set on 385 secluded acres in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, the Ashokan Center is an ideal location for hands-on learning and outdoor education programs. The Center hosts school groups for single day and residential trips, with programs that focus on natural sciences, early living American history and colonial crafts, community building and adventure education.Located on the border of the Catskills State Park, the 385-acre campus boasts a beautiful swimming hole, canoes, a wood fire sauna and some great trails. Surrounded by amazing recreational opportunities, staff members will enjoy hikes, mountain biking, fishing, snowboarding, bouldering and rock climbing, all well within an hours drive away. Kingston, the closest city, has great culture and nightlife.