Contact Information:

Mailing Address: P.O.Box 549
GPS Address: 99 Shore Road
Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

Phone: 631.749,0430
Fax: 631.749.3403
Email: info@quinipet.org
Website: www.quinipet.org

Quinipet Camp and Retreat Center

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Quinipet is relatively simple to get to. Whether you are driving, taking the Long Island Railroad, Sunrise bus or private boat Quinipet is very accessible.

Driving Directions:
Eastern Long Island: (to the North Ferry)
Take the LI Expressway (I-495) to Riverhead
In Riverhead, take Rt. 58 to Rt. 25, east.
In Greenport, follow signs for Shelter Is. Ferry
Costs: One way - $9 for car and driver plus $2 per passenger
Same-Day Round Trip - $13 car/driver plus $2 per passenger each way

From the North Ferry (once you are on Shelter Island) :
Take Rt. 114 South on Shelter Island
In appx. 1 mile, turn right onto West Neck Road
Proceed straight through the four way stop
Drive down the hill and around the bend along Crescent Beach to the end.
The Quinipet entrance is on the right, just passed the big, red barn.
 
Eastern Long Island: (to the South Ferry)
Some prefer to take the South Ferry to Shelter Island from North Haven, NY, near Sag Harbor and the Hamptons.

Take Montauk Highway to Southampton and follow signs to the Shelter Island Ferry.
On weekends, this ferry is open later and runs until about 1:30 am Friday and Saturday Nights.
Cost: One Way- $12 per vehicle. Same-Day Round Trip - $15
 
From the South Ferry (once you are on Shelter Island) :
Take Rt. 114 North on Shelter Island
After the I.G.A. Market, start looking for Historical Site Signs for Quinipet
Turn left onto West Neck Road
Continue straight through the four way intersection
Drive down the hill and around the bend along Crescent Beach to the end.
The Quinipet entrance is on the right, just passed the big, red barn.

Map Quest Address is: 
99 Shore Road
Shelter Island Hgts, NY 11965
(DO NOT SEND MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS)
 
Quinipet is Located at the Intersection of Nostrand Parkway and Rocky Shore Rd.
 
Please...use above directions once you are on Shelter Island, Map Programs are often unclear!

Cross Sound Ferry Company from Connecticut

If you are coming from central or eastern Connecticut, the Cross Sound Ferry Company can provide you with a much more enjoyable trip than driving all the way around New York. There is a significant cost, but it is an adventure. The ferries run every hour and the trip takes about one and a half hours. Reservations must be made in advance.

https://www.longislandferry.com/Default.asp

Reservations are Necessary: 860-443-5281
Shelter Island Taxi Companies: (For ferry pick - ups)
Shelter Island Go-Fors: 631-749-4252

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Long Island - ISLIP / MacArthur Airport
Ronokonkoma, NY

This is a great little airport.  JFK and the big NYC airport are just 80 miles away, but sometimes airfair is just as good if you fly into MacArthur - especially if you fly our favorite airline, Southwest!  Delta, Northwest, and US Air also fly in about once or twice a day too.  Check out your carriers web site directly - MacArthur's ease of use makes it worth the extra money - in most cases.
 
 

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Click Here for Great Deals into Islip / MacArthur

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By Train - Long Island Rail Road

Coming by train is very simple. Take the Long Island Rail Road to Greenport, NY.  There is a transfer in Ronkonkoma. Please check the schedule carefully because there are not more than about three trains a day to Greenport, NY.
 
Once you arrive in Greenport, simply walk across the parking lot to the Shelter Island North Ferry. You purchase a token for "walking on"
(only $1) in the small ferry terminal and simply walk on the boat when it arrives. Ferries typically run every 15 minutes.
 
Check the Long Island Rail Road Schedule at:
http://mta.info/lirr/html/ttn/greenpor.htm
LIRR to Greenport: 718-217-LIRR

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By Bus - Hampton Jitney
Sometimes the bus runs more frequently than the train and is often quicker from NYC. Please check the Hampton Jitney web site to find a pick up location in NYC. Sunrise does not use Port Authority. Please note stops.

Once you arrive in Greenport, simply walk across the parking lot to the Shelter Island North Ferry. You purchase a token for "walking on" (only $1) in the small ferry terminal and simply walk on the boat when it arrives. Ferries typically run every 15 minuets.
 
Check Bus Schedules at:
http://www.hamptonjitney.com
 Hampton Jitney @ (631) 283-4600

Private Boat to Quinipet's Dock
 
You may come by boat to Quinipet, after all we are on an island! Please call ahead to make sure some dock space is open for you to land. Please do not plan on staying more than an hour or more than a few minutes during camp operation. The water is about five feet deep at our pier and usually boat traffic creates a steady wake. Moorings may be available for overnight docking for mid-size boats, fees to be negotiated.

QUINIPET YEAR ROUND STAFF

 
 
Greg Nissen 
 Director
Greg has been with us in a full time capacity for a couple of years. He comes to us after being a summer staff sailing instructor for some time and a student activities program person for a Pennsylvania College. Greg is pictured with his wife Amanda. 
· Sailing Program Administrator
· Summer Camping Program
· Retreat Program Planning & Development
 
Email at: Greg@quinipet.org
Phone: 631 749 0430 X12

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Greg and Amanda

 

 

Dennis Subbiondo

Facility Manager & Caretaker
Dennis has been the facility manager for a couple of years now at Quinipet. Dennis comes to us with lots of experience from managing a major school district's physical plant operations. He lives at Quinipet with his wife Eleanor.

· Building Maintenance
· Grounds Keeper
· Contractor Supervision
· Project Development
· Site Care

 

Email at: Dennis@quinipet.org

Phone: 631 682 9114 (cell)

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Dennis on the job

Lauren Laviola

Site Coordinator

Lauren is our site use coordinator and registrar at Quinipet.  She is originally from New Jersey, but now resides on Shelter Island.
- Office Administrator and Assistant
· Retreat Reservations
· Summer Programs Registrar
· Account Management
· Hospitality

 

Email at: Lauren@quinipet.org

Phone: 631 749 0430 X10

  

Adrian Carrello

Director of Adventure and Environmental Programs

Adrian, originally from Atlanta, Ga., has lived in Southampton, NY for 12 years.  She has over 8 years of Environmental Education and Lobbying experience with a local non-profit and over 5 years of experience as an Adventure Program Facilitator.  She comes to us from an Adventure and Environmental Education Facility in East Hampton, NY , where she was Director for the past 2 years.

 

-Environmental Education Program Development

-Adventure Education Program Development

-School Program Development

Email at: Adrian@quinipet.org

Phone: 631 749 0430 X13

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Perry Sharp
Perry came onboard to Quinipet as we entered into our "clean and fresh" stage of development.  Perry has been working with us since the spring of 2005 and brings a large set of assets to our team.  He and his family reside on Shelter Island, at Quinipet.  His wife Stephanie grew up on Shelter Island and Perry is from the great state of Texas.
Phone: 631 749 0430 Ask for Cell

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Chris Baer
Food Service Manager
Chris has been working for Quinipet since March 2008. Chris's culinary experiences have taken him throughout the North Fork, most recently as sous-chef at one of the North Fork's premier culinary establishments. He works with each retreat group to suit their needs.

  

Joe Young
Program Coordinator
 
Joe is from the Great Lake State, Michigan. He has worked at Quinipet for three summers now. Joe works with the challenge course programs, rock climbing, and environmental day and evening programs with school groups across Long Island. He is also leading the Summer 2010 Program and Summer Staff Hiring. 
 

Phone: 631 749 0430 X11

 

John Kerr
Environmental Educator and Group Leader
 
John is our specialist in aquaculture and bay ecology for the east end of Long Island.  He comes to us in a part-time role after 20 years of teaching experience in elementary, middle and high school age children.  John is a certified NYS Teacher and works on our program through the Cornell Cooperative Extension SPAT program.  His lessons are engaging for both youth and adults. 

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Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center
PO Box 549
End of Shore Road
Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

Phone: 631.749.0430
Fax: 631.749.3403
Email: info@quinipet.org