Where to Stay?
And Important FAQs (frequently asked questions)
About Summercore
| |
Where to Stay?
|
Q: For how many years have Lynne Schalman and Steve Bergen been
conducting Summercore workshops? Q: Can you give me a rough idea of what topics
will be covered? Q: What is the
typical class size? Q: What is the Summercore Primer
on Hardware, Software and Humanware? Q: Do I need to bring my own laptop? Q: How should I dress?
Q: Will we be working nonstop? What if I have a bad back? We have a ONE HOUR rule that
we started in the late 80s when Cassie who was 8 months pregnant came to
Summercore. Every hour, we are taking 5 minute breaks to allow people
to stretch or go to the bathroom or get something to eat or drink. We
actually share this ONE HOUR rule as we begin the workshop and get mad
at ourselves when we slip. We also try to find comfortable chairs for the program. We are not
happy when we arrive at a school and are
told that there are tiny wooden chairs and there are no others on campus
anywhere.
Neither of us is a
formal person and although Summercore is intense, we are always very
much in touch with people's individual needs and health and try to
accommodate everyone. Out of the 2400 people who have come to
Summercore, we have had many people with bad backs who have had to stand
for sessions or lie down horizontally on the floor. Whatever works for
people is fine. However, each one of us needs to judge our own
limitations and people may have to make personal judgement calls that a
35 hour workshop simply will not work from a health point of view.
Q: What about other questions that have not been answered?
URL to get here is http://www.summercore.com/wheretostay.html#chapin
If you are coming to New York City and
Summercore at Chapin, we have found two wonderful hotels fairly close to
the school. You are on your own for dinners and breakfast and must
dialogue with the hotel directly.
Please mention the word Summercore to get the discount rate.
Make sure you book the number of nights you need, whether Sunday night
to Thursday night or perhaps Saturday night to Thursday night.
The Chapin School with its
unique
front door
is located as far East in Manhattan as you can imagine, right next to a
beautiful park
on the East River (where the movie 25th Hour
with Edward Norton was filmed). Looking North on the river, you can see the Triboro Bridge and looking
South
is a wonderful walking and running promenade. The park contains the
historic
building called
Gracie Mansion
and of course you can see
the Chapin building
from the park. Chapin is less than 2 blocks from 86th street which has a
crosstown bus called the M86 . The Franklin hotel is on
87th
and Lexington with its red
neon
sign
very close to the
subway
on 86th and Lexington. More stores are
open
24 hours a day than you can imagine. And if you are driving each
day, you can park for 12 hours on 85th
Street at a reasonable price (as long as you do not park overnight).
We have 33 famous questions we teach and ask at Summercore, sometimes
from the
Sixth Floor of the building which affords you a
wonderful view of the East River and Triboro Bridge. Of course, you
can also answer the 33 questions in one of several
computer labs
or perhaps outside of the
2002
Wittenberg Door.
Some participants prefer answering the 33 questions outside of the "don't be afraid of
change" sign while others prefer the
hub room ;-)
The rate is $115
plus taxes.
Each room has only 1 bed. 164 East 87th Street
The rooms are "moderate" not superior, do to the great low rate we are
offering. Tax is additional, 13.625% per room per night plus an
additional $2.00 per room per night occupancy tax imposed by the City of
New York.
The complimentary breakfast is a continental breakfast, muffins,
croissants, bagels, Danish, juice, coffee, tea, milk, cereal and hard
boiled eggs.
Parking is additional, usually the daily fee is @ $23.00 and that does
not include in and out usage of the automobile.
When booking their reservations: guest should call 1-800-607-4009 and
state they are looking for the special "Summercore" rate for the dates
they wish to stay with The Franklin Hotel.
All guest rooms have only one bed in each guest room..there are no twin
or double double beds, just a double bed, or a queen bed.
Adele Black, Director of Sales
Important Summercore FAQS ...
"... that Apply to All Sessions"
A:
We began The Original Teaching Company in 1982 and conducted our first
Summercore in 1985.
A: For complete details, see the web sites
above, but for a quick overview: we cover a wide variety of topics
designed for both novices and skilled computer users, including computer
literacy, web searching, webquests, classroom integration of the web, MS
Office including PowerPoint video and photo editing,
videoconferencing, iMovie, Photoshop, using laptops in the classroom,
HTML skills, educational software and much more.
A: Each session is small, ranging from
15-30 participants per session. Participants come from Independent
School from throughout the country and sometimes even from throughout
the world. Small sessions ensure plenty of one-on-one attention and both
hands-on and hands-off activities.
A: Every participant
receives our 500+ page book designed to cover our curriculum and more in
16 chapters. Topics include computer literacy, step-by-step guides on
using Inspiration, iMovie, PowerPoint, and more, plus tips
and tricks for improving word processing, database and spreadsheet
skills, recommended educational CDs for every subject area and every
grade level, strategies for web searching, discussion on plagiarism,
computer ethics, incorporating technology into the curriculum,
networking management strategies, tried and true classroom tips, and
much more. Many participants have nicknamed the primer as "their
computer Bible."
A: No need as there
will be plenty of machines available.
A: Dress is casual. The main computer classroom is air conditioned,
so bring a sweater.
A:
Summercore is an intense marathon, but we always take into account your
comfort levels and needs; periodic breaks are built into the program.
A: Just
send to
and we will answer them promptly and
hopefully to your satisfaction. The two of us take great pride in
answering questions and helping to make everyone happy at Summercore!
Summercore in NYC@Chapin
"Summercore in The City" 
(click this picture to see the area around Chapin School
at 84th and East End Ave)NYC Links
One Hotel Choice is the Franklin Hotel
The Franklin Hotel is 3
blocks north and 4 blocks west of the Chapin School
(off
Lexington Avenue)
New York, NY 10128
Tel: (212) 369-1000
Fax: (212) 369-8000
Reservations: (800) 607-4009
breakfast is included!
Adele Black, Director of Sales,
ablack@rogerwilliamshotel.com
Please mention
Summercore when you are making your reservation.
Another Hotel Choice is The Hotel Wales
The Hotel Wales is 8 blocks
north and 7 blocks west of Chapin. It is on Madison between 91st and
92nd.
In New York's exclusive Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side, in the midst of Museum Mile, the Hotel Wales is a New York City landmark surrounded by historic mansions, chic boutiques, lively restaurants and cafes. The complimentary Boutique Amenities include Tea, Espresso, and Cappuccino.
The room rate is $130 per night for the
superior guest room. Some rooms have two beds, allowing for double
occupancy. Suites are available for $229 per night, but these suites can
sleep three. Please mention Summercore when you are
making your reservation.
Tel: 800-528-5252 or
212-876-6000
Fax: 212-860-7000
breakfast is not included. Sarabeth's offers room service for those
interested.
1295 Madison Ave
New York City, NY 10128
walesinfo@waleshotel.com
contact person: Sharon Adam, Sales Manager
e-mail:
sharonad@waleshotel.com
T:Ê 917.639.4870
F:Ê 212.876.7139
Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Avenue
between 92nd and 93rd Street
New York, NY 10028
www.waleshotel.com
Q: Where is The Chapin School?
A: The school is located on the
Upper East Side at 100 East End Avenue and 84th Street
Q: What is
the daily schedule at Chapin School?
A: 9AM-6PM Monday through
Thursday, 9AM-12:30PM on Friday; we are ending earlier on Friday to
allow out of towners to have the option of flying out on the last day.
We start promptly at 9AM daily, but the labs will be open by 8:30 for
open lab time.
Q: What food is provided?
A: Sandwich type take in lunch and
bagels and cream cheese for some late morning "nutrition." During the
day, snack and drinks are provided in abundance. Prepare to gain weight;
this is not a spa experience.
Q: What food is NOT provided?
A:
You are on your own regarding all dinners and Friday lunch. The Franklin
Hotel provides a small continental breakfast. To begin to think about
the myriad of dinner possibilities, you can visit Zagat's listings for
the East 80's at www.zagat.com
Q:
Will driving to NYC each day be expensive?
A: Believe it or not,
there is a parking lot around the corner from The Chapin School that
lets you park from 6:30AM to 6:30 PM for under $10. Another lot allows
8AM arrivals. There is a beautiful park adjacent to The Chapin School on
the East River where you can read your assigned chapter before
Summercore begins! Exact details to follow.
Summercore in New York at Horace Mann School, July 7 to 11
on the
Upper West Side
(79th and Amsterdam)
Here is the place that we want you to stay at for mutual convenience,
price and transportation. We have been staying here for several years and therefore we can recommend it
from our own personal experience!
Summercore in Florida@Shorecrest "Summercore in The South"
Directions to Shorecrest
First choice: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 First Street South ...
St. Petersburg, Florida,33701-4342
Tel: 727-894-5000 ...
Fax: 727-823-479 ...
Click here for their Web site.
Your attendees can call the hotel directly at (727) 894-5000 x 7045 or go online at www.stpetersburg.hilton.com and use reference code "Summercore" to get the discounted rate of $93 per room. Parking -- by the way -- is $10 per night.
To anyone coming to Florida Summercore and wishing to stay at the Hilton ... the folks there are insistent that I have guarantees of rooms by April 15th in order to get the rate of $93 ... going on their Web site today and checking the rates, the usual rates are $169 with an $8 discount if you have AAA ... Steve 3/30/08
p.s. click here for the details and to see who has signed
3 hotels that are within 1-2 miles of St. Mary's. Quality Inn Midtown (closest - 1 mile) (813) 254-3005 Best Western - Tampa (1.1 mile) (813) 490-2378 Tahitian Inn (2 miles) (813) 877-6721 There are quite a few others within 5 miles (Marriott Courtyards, etc.)
