Pocono Resorts, Pennsylvania Hotels - Activities and Entertainment at Skytop Lodge & Resort

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

If you are interested in improving your core strength or flexibility we offer private pilates and yoga classes. Dial ext. 533 to make arrangements or get more information.

9:30 a.m. Guided Mountain Bike Ride to Indian Ladder Falls. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk (x 533) and then meet there 15 minutes before the start of the ride. Once your paperwork is completed, you and the guide will proceed from the Activities Desk to the Pavilion to get bikes and helmets; the ride departs from the pavilion.

Cost is $13/person
Ride is about 4 miles of level terrain and takes approximately 1 hour
We take a maximum of 11 riders
MINIMUM AGE is 8 years old and ALL riders must be able to keep up with the group.
Anyone under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult (anyone under 18 needs a parent to sign paperwork)
We require a one-hour cancellation notice to make this ride available to all our guests

11:00 a.m. Mini Golf Tournament. Do you enjoy mini golf? Join the fun at our tournament. Shot gun start with a 5 stroke maximum. Fun for all ages. Meet at the Activities Desk.

1:30 p.m. Leavitt Falls Fitness Hike. Experience a beautiful waterfall, hemlocks and fresh air! Please Note: This hike is physically demanding as we cover a 100 ft. change in elevation over rocky terrain. Make sure this hike is for you and you can keep up with the group while hiking down into the gorge at a fitness pace. This is a short, yet rugged walk; allow 1 hour, meet at the Activities Desk.

3:00 p.m. Pictionary. Need a break from all the outdoor fun? Come join us and play a game of Pictionary. Can you draw and not talk? Stick figure artists are encouraged to join in the action. Meet at the Activities Desk.

4:00 p.m. Bubble Blowing Bonanza. For ages 3-103. Come and remember those care free days of your childhood or create new memories with your children. Bubbles of all sizes. Meet at the Activities Desk.

9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Pine Room Entertainment by Northern Lights, a lively duo with a unique and engaging presentation that will leave you wanting more!

Skytop has three beautiful waterfalls, clear your mind of any cares & worries and explore the great outdoors. Stop by the Skate Shop for a trail map, binoculars or backpack!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

9:30 a.m. Bullseye Archery Contest. Test your skills at archery. Aim for the bullseye to gain the most points. Players must be at least 7 years old. Come out and join the fun. Meet at the Activities Desk.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paintball Shooting Gallery&. Improve your paintball shooting skills or try it for the first time at our new 4 person shooting gallery. Targets will include a full size mannequin, bullseyes and targets that move when hit. It’s great fun for the whole family, no age restrictions, 50 paintballs for $8.00, 100 paintballs for $15.00. For more information, please call the Adventure Center at ext. 8988.

10:30 a.m. Join us as we hike the Pine Trail. Come along on this short and relatively flat trail to see what is blooming and what is buzzing. Meet at the Activities Desk. Allow one hour.

1:00 p.m. Macramé Jewelry Making. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk (533). Learn how to create hemp jewelry by using the macramé knot. Make it decorative with various colors of assorted beads. Already know how to macrameé Come learn some more intricate knots to work with. For ages 8 – adult, there is a $3/person charge, which is charged to the room. Meet George in the Laurel Lounge. Maximum of 20 participants.

2:30 p.m. 9 Hole Putting Green Contest. Join us to test your skill in this fun outdoor activity. Shot gun start with a 5-stroke maximum. Fun for all ages. Bring your own putter or use one of ours. Meet at the activities desk.

4:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Clinic. Did you ever hear of “bowling on the green” but never knew what it meant? This is your chance to learn the fundamentals of the sport of lawn bowling; for ages 10 & up. Flat-soled shoes are required and there is a $5 greens fee per person. Meet at the Activities Desk.

Skytop has three beautiful waterfalls, clear your mind of any cares & worries and explore the great outdoors.

Horseback Riding Enthusiasts enjoy a one-hour walk-trot trail ride through woods and creek at the “Mountain Creek Riding Stable” located 8 miles from Skytop. You can get directions and discount vouchers near the Activities Desk. Rides are open to ages 7 to adult: $23.00 per person.

Tap Room Entertainment by Windfall, the consummate duo with a unique and engaging presentation that will leave you wanting more!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

9:15 a.m. Shuffleboard Tournament. Bring your own team or come join one. Make new friends while sliding into fun. Meet at the Activities Desk.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paintball Shooting Gallery. Improve your paintball shooting skills or try it for the first time at our new 4 person shooting gallery. Targets will include a full size mannequin, bullseyes and targets that move when hit. It’s great fun for the whole family, no age restrictions, 50 paintballs for $8.00, 100 paintballs for $15.00. For more information, please call the Adventure Center at ext. 8988.

10:30 a.m. Pilates-Style Stretch & Tone. A workout designed to achieve long, lean bodies using a series of stretches and beginner Pilates moves. This conditions the body to be more flexible & streamlined and reduces overall stress. Ages 10 - Adult are welcome. This class is approximately 1 hour and meets in the Mountain Lake Room.

11:15 a.m. Springtime Stroll. Enjoy a leisurely walk on one of Skytop’s many trails. The pace will be easy to allow you to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings along the way. Come hear the birds sing, watch the wind sway the tree tops and enjoy the crisp spring air. Don’t forget your camera & meet at the Activities Desk.

1:00 p.m. Croquet Clinic. Ever wonder exactly how this game is played? Come and learn from Kimberly the ins and outs of this sport. Meet at the Activities Desk.

2:30 p.m. Arms Toning Class. Now that the weather is nice get those arms toned up for tank top season. This 30 minute class will teach you simple exercises that you can do at home that will have your arms looking their best just in time to break out the summer clothes. Class will be outdoors, weather permitting (Weather Back-Up Location: Mountain Lake Room). Meet at the Activities Desk.

4:00 p.m. Tattoos at the Activities Desk. Fun temporary tattoos…What will you get?

9:00-11:00 p.m. Musical entertainment by Roy Ramos in the Tap Room for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Friday, May 16, 2008

Need a little pampering, enjoy a treatment at the Skyview Spa.

9:30 a.m. Round Robin Ping Pong. A cross between table tennis and musical chairs. Groups of ten or more can play per table. Sound like fun? Meet at the Activities Desk.

11:00 a.m. Watercolor Painting Class. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk (ext. 533) Try your hand with basic watercolor techniques & create your own work of art depicting the flora/fauna of Skytop Lodge. For ages 12 – adult. Be prepared to go outside on the porch. Materials provided, meet Kimberly at the Activities Desk. (In case of inclement weather, the indoor location will be the Laurel Lounge)

Skytop has three beautiful waterfalls, clear your mind of any cares & worries and explore the great outdoors.

1:30 p.m. Origami. Learn this thousand year old traditional Japanese art of paper folding! Learn how to make a three-dimensional figure from one sheet of paper. Origami is enjoyment in itself. Not only is it educational, it also develops a sense of both coordination and concentration. The class will be held in the Laurel Room. Sign up at the Activities Desk (ext.533) for this fun one hour class for ages 6 and older. Maximum of 15 participants.

3:30 p.m. Face Painting at the Activities Desk. What will you get? Spring Flowers, Butterfly…

4:00-5:00 p.m. Welcome Tea Service and cookies with music by Charlotte Parks in the Pine Room.

6:00-8:30 p.m. Dinner in the Windsor Dining Room.

6:00-9:00 p.m. Dinner in the Lakeview Dining Room.

6:30 p.m. Relax & Reflex. Relax your muscles and refresh your body with massage and reflexology. Learn simple massage and stretching techniques to relieve those tense and tired muscles. Wear loose and comfortable clothes. Allow 40 minutes. Meet in the Club Room.

8:30 p.m. Night Hike with Jackie. Use our PETZEL headlamps to explore “the things that go bump in the night. Sign up at the Activities Desk ext. 533 and meet Jackie on the North Porch.

9:00-11:00 p.m. Tap Room entertainment by the Northern Lights Duo. Enjoy a relaxing evening of cocktails and conversation as this dynamic duo “struts their stuff” for your entertainment.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Watsu, Water Shiatsu, Floating Therapeutic Water Massage. Call it what you will, it’s the best-kept secret for stress reduction and deep relaxation! Imagine yourself being floated here in the water of Skytop’s beautiful indoor pool, your body feels weightless as you experience beautiful soft music, gentle stretching, and therapeutic shiatsu massage. You will not believe that such a level of pain-free relaxation is actually possible until you experience it for yourself. Schedule your one-hour appointment with Nan, (NCMT, Shiatsu Therapist, Reiki Master and Reflexologist) through the Activities Desk by dialing ext. 533. Cost is $70. There is a 2-hour cancellation policy; please dial 676-3786 to cancel with Nan and then dial ext. 533 to inform the Skate Shop of your cancellation.

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Morning Paintball Session. Come play paintball on our new paintball fields. You will play a combination of games both in and out of the woods. Equipment is available for rent at the Adventure Center. Basic package includes admission to the field during one session, goggles and facemask, marker, CO2 refills and referees. Paint is not included. $25.00. The deluxe package includes admission to the field during one session, goggles and facemask, marker, CO2 refills, 500 paintballs and referees $60.00. You may use your own equipment as long as it meets Skytop’s safety standards. We do not permit outside paint, all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. If you have your own marker, a field use fee of $10 includes admission to field during one session, referees and CO2 refills. For more information or to register for the game, please contact the Adventure Center at ext. 8988. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian.

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. There may still be some openings in the Two-Day Brian Boyle School of Golf - (Day One) at Skytop this Sat & Sun. These schools concentrate on full swing principles and short game so you can become a more complete and consistent player. Beginner to low handicap can benefit from our staffs’ guidance. Cost is $325 for the two day school and includes 6 hours of instruction with video analysis, unlimited range balls, take home written manual, refreshments and golf course privileges after class. We have a maximum student to teacher ratio of 4 to 1 for more individual attention. The head instructor is a PGA class “A” professional with over 15 years of teaching experience. Above all we make learning a fun experience. All levels welcomed!! For more information, call the pro shop at ext. 8910

9:00 a.m. Qi Gong 20 Movement(CHI KUNG) Experience this soothingly beautiful Chinese Moving Meditation. This class gently lubricates joints with fluid arm movements coordinated with your breath. We will be learning 20 movements that simulate beautiful elements in nature. QI GONG will enhance your energy level and sense of well being by gathering chi from our spectacular natural surroundings. This type of movement will provide tranquility for the mind and help you move at a slower pace, while enhancing mental focus & balance. Class is 45 min. Meet at the Activities Desk in hopes of going out outside. (Weather Back-Up location will be the Club Room)

9:45 a.m. First Timers Skytop Tour. If this is your first time here at Skytop Lodge or you just want to get yourself reacquainted with the property. Join us for this brief tour and informational session. Get your questions answered and find out what Skytop has to offer you. Meet at the Fireplace in the Pine Room (Lobby).

10:00 a.m. Young Ambassador Kitchen Activity. Join our culinary crew and learn safety, & some great tips and techniques from the kitchen. Maximum of 10 participants. Sign up in advance at ext 466 and meet in the Lakeview Dining Room. This is a special program open to all children who have a Passport To Fun. To get your passport, see the staff at the front desk.

10:00 a.m.The Raven Trail. Join Skytop’s Naturalist for this 2-mile nature walk along a scenic, very diverse trail. See beaver wetlands, streams, waterfalls, varied forests, songbirds and many signs of wildlife along the way. (Allow 2 hours – a few rough, rocky sections) Dial Ext. 533 to sign up for a ride to the trailhead and then meet on the North Porch, or follow along in your own vehicle. Weather Back-Up Location will be the Laurel Lounge.

10:00 a.m.- Noon Round Robin Tennis Tournament. For ages 16 & up. Register by 9:00 a.m. at the Tennis Pro Shop, ext. 536. Cost is $16.00 per person.

10:30 a.m. Beginner Crocheting. Learn a few easy stitches that could get you hooked on crocheting. Class is limited to 6 people. Cost is $3 per person. For ages 12 and older. Please allow one hour. Sign up by dialing ext. 533. Meet in the Laurel Lounge.

11:15 a.m. Vista Hike to the Picnic. Hikers, meet on the North Porch. Please Note: This hike is physically demanding as we cover a 300 ft. change in elevation. Make sure this hike is for you and you can keep up with the group while hiking up the steep side of the mountain at a fitness pace. At the vista, we enjoy the view overlooking Skytop Lake and the Lodge. Then we hike down the ski slope to the picnic site. You can take the shuttle back to the Lodge or walk 1 mile along the lake trail. Bring your appetite and your camera!

11:45, 12:10, 12:35 p.m. Tractor-Drawn Hayrides to the Picnic on the Lake. Space is limited to 24 people per ride; register at the Activities Desk by dialing ext. 533. Cost is $4 per person (children 3 & under ride free) and departure is from the North Porch. Enjoy the ride! A one-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid charges.

12:00-1:00 p.m. OUTDOOR PICNIC for the adventurous crowd. Don’t miss this hearty outdoor meal at the Robin Hood Cove. Inform your breakfast server if you plan to attend. One mile walk along the Skytop Lake Trail. Van transportation is available from the North Porch and Inn.

1:00-1:30 p.m. Adult Tennis Clinic (minimum of 3 people). $10 per participant, dial ext. 536 before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday to register.

1:00 p.m. Face Painting at the Activities Desk. What will you get? Spring Flowers, Butterfly…

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Paintball Session. Come play paintball on our new paintball fields. You will play a combination of games both in and out of the woods. Equipment is available for rent at the Adventure Center. Basic package includes admission to the field during one session, goggles and facemask, marker, CO2 refills and referees. Paint is not included. $25.00. The deluxe package includes admission to the field during one session, goggles and facemask, marker, CO2 refills, 500 paintballs and referees $60.00. You may use your own equipment as long as it meets Skytop’s safety standards. We do not permit outside paint, all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. If you have your own marker, a field use fee of $10 includes admission to field during one session, referees and CO2 refills. For more information or to register for the game, please contact the Adventure Center at ext. 695. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian.

2:00 p.m. Tractor-Drawn Estate Hayride. Register early at the Skate Shop (ext. 265) for your scenic, 1 hour ride around the estate and to Indian Ladder Falls. Hayride leaves from North Porch and seats a maximum of 20 people. $8/person, ages 3 & under ride free.

2:30 p.m. Free Throwing Shooting Competition. Join the Activities Staff and test your basketball shooting skills.

3:30 p.m. Pilates-Style Stretch & Tone. A workout designed to achieve long, lean bodies using a series of stretches and beginner Pilates moves. This conditions the body to be more flexible & streamlined and reduces overall stress. Ages 10 - Adult are welcome. This class is approximately 1 hour and meets in the Club Room.

3:00 p.m. Bubble Blowing Bonanza. For ages 3-103. Come and remember those care free days of your childhood or create new memories with your children. Bubbles of all sizes. Meet at the Activities Desk.

4:00-5:00 p.m. Tea Service Tea, and Cookies, piano music by Charlotte Parks in the Pine Room

5:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Children’s Banquet Dinner for ages 4-10. Register your child at the Activities Desk. Following dinner the children will be treated to face painting & a movie. Parents, please bring your children to the Laurel Room at 6:00 & pick them up PROMPTLY at 9:00 p.m. Dress them in casual clothing-for fun! Cost is $13/child for registered guests and the Homeowners’ cost is $19.36/child.

6:00-8:30 p.m. Dinner in the Windsor Dining Room

6:00-9:00 p.m. Dinner in the Lakeview Dining Room

8:00 p.m. Ping Pong Tournament. Bring your own team or meet at the Activities Desk to join one. Test your ping pong skills alone or with a partner in our singles and/or doubles tournament. Must be able to see over the table.

8:30-11:00 p.m. Saturday Night Dance. Enjoy the sounds of our 5 piece Skytop Orchestra led by Doug Smith in the Pine Room. Enjoy dancing and listen to traditional & contemporary favorites while you wet your whistle with punch & cookies. Don’t miss Skytop’s most time-honored traditions: the Elimination Dance and Grand March.

8:30 p.m. Cordial & Coffee Station in the Pine Room. Enjoy Amaretto Disaronno, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier VSOP, Dow’s Boardroom Port, Romana Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Irish Mist & Harvey’s Bristol Crème. Cash or Room Charge

Sunday, May 18, 2008

7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Watsu, Water Shiatsu, Floating Therapeutic Water Massage. Call it what you will, it’s the best-kept secret for stress reduction and deep relaxation! Imagine yourself being floated here in the water of Skytop’s beautiful indoor pool, your body feels weightless as you experience beautiful soft music, gentle stretching, and therapeutic shiatsu massage. You will not believe that such a level of pain-free relaxation is actually possible until you experience it for yourself. Schedule your one-hour appointment with Nan, (NCMT, Shiatsu Therapist, Reiki Master and Reflexologist) through the Skate Shop by dialing ext. 533. Cost is $70. There is a 2-hour cancellation policy; please dial 676-3786 to cancel with Nan and then dial ext. 533 to inform the Skate Shop of your cancellation.

7:00-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast in the Pine Room.

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Brunch in the Windsor Dining Room.

Enjoy some down time on Skytop Lake in a rental canoe, kayak, rowboat or paddle boat! Stop by the Shooting & Fishing Center on Skytop Lake.

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. There may be some openings left in the Two-Day Brian Boyle School of Golf (Day Two) at Skytop this Sunday. This school concentrates on full swing principles and short game so you can become a more complete and consistent player. Beginner to low handicap can benefit from our staffs’ guidance. Cost is $325 for the two day school and includes 6 hours of instruction with video analysis, unlimited range balls, take home written manual, refreshments and golf course privileges after class. We have a maximum student to teacher ratio of 4 to 1 for more individual attention. The head instructor is a PGA class “A” professional with over 15 years of teaching experience. Above all we make learning a fun experience. All levels welcomed!! For more information, call the pro shop at ext. 8910

9:30 a.m. Young Ambassadors Water Safety. Come join us in this half hour hands on assist and rescue session at the pool. Please meet at the pool.

9:30 a.m. Guided Mountain Bike Ride to Indian Ladder Falls. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk ext. 533 and then meet there 15 minutes before the start of the ride. Once your paperwork is completed, you and the guide will proceed from the Activities Desk to the Pavilion to get bikes and helmets; the ride departs from the pavilion.

Cost is $13/person
Ride is about 4 miles of level terrain and takes approximately 1 hour
We take a maximum of 11 riders
MINIMUM AGE is 8 years old and ALL riders must be able to keep up with the group.
Anyone under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult (under 18 needs a parent’s signature)
We require a one-hour cancellation notice to make this ride available to all our guests

10:30 a.m. Wiffle Ball Game. Stop by the Activities Desk, grab a bat and swing on threw for a pick-up game. Ages 6 and up are welcome to join Devon in this classic American game with a curve. Allow one hour

11:00 a.m. Young Ambassadors Junior Naturalist Walk. Join us for this exciting nature walk while you look for different wildlife on one of our many trails. Please allow one hour and meet at the Activities Desk.

11:00-11:30 a.m. Junior Tennis Clinic (minimum of 3 people) $10 per participant, dial ext. 536 before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday to register.

2:30 p.m. Lawn Bowling Clinic. Did you ever hear of “bowling on the green” but never knew what it meant? This is your chance to learn the fundamentals of the sport of lawn bowling; for ages 10 & up. Flat-soled shoes are required and there is a $5 greens fee per person. Meet at the Activities Desk.

3:30 p.m. Join the Activities Staff as we leisurely explore the Rhododendron Swamp Trail. Let’s see how much wildlife we can find.

4:15 p.m. Color your own Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh Masterpiece. Have fun coloring your own impressionist master works. The master work images are outlined and you add the color with colored pencils and crayons. Photographs of the originals are provided to help guide you. For ages 8-adult. Meet in the Laurel Lounge.

8:30-10:30 p.m. Join Charlotte Parks in the Pine Room as she plays on the grand piano.

Monday, May 19, 2008

10:00 a.m. Hike the Upper Falls. Join the Activities staff on this short but beautiful walk with picturesque views of water cascading through this mountain ravine. Meet at the Activities desk and don’t forget your camera. Allow one hour.

11:00 a.m. Macramé Jewelry Making. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk (533). Learn how to create hemp jewelry by using the macramé knot. Make it decorative with various colors of assorted beads. Already know how to macrame? Come learn some more intricate knots to work with. For ages 8 – adult, there is a $3/person charge, which is charged to the room. Meet George in the Laurel Lounge. Maximum of 20 participants.

1:30 p.m. Basic Orienteering Skills. Join Skytop’s Activities staff as we explore the woods! Gain an essential understanding of the cardinal directions as we learn to read and use a compass in tandem with a map. We will become explorers as we immerse ourselves in the history of magnetic technology, and learn to accurately orient ourselves relative to objects in the landscape. Allow one hour. Meet George at the Activities Desk.

3:30 p.m. Circuit Training. Meet at the Activities Desk to strengthen your muscles in a cardio/circuit training workout. No experience needed, work at your own pace. If you have never lifted weights but always wanted to try, here is your chance to do it with supervision and guidance. Towels and water are provided.

4:00 p.m. Qi Gong 20 Movement(CHI KUNG). Experience this soothingly beautiful Chinese Moving Meditation. This class gently lubricates joints with fluid arm movements coordinated with your breath. We will be learning 20 movements that simulate beautiful elements in nature. QI GONG will enhance your energy level and sense of well being by gathering chi from our spectacular natural surroundings. This type of movement will provide tranquility for the mind and help you move at a slower pace. Class is 45 min. Meet at the Activities Desk and be ready to go outside. (In the event of inclement weather, class will be held in the Mountain Lake Room)

8:30-10:30 p.m. Piano music on the Steinway Grand by Michael Fossa in the Pine Room.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

If you are interested in improving your core strength or flexibility we offer private pilates and yoga classes. Dial ext. 533 to make arrangements or get more information.

Cost is $13/person
Ride is about 4 miles of level terrain and takes approximately 1 hour
We take a maximum of 11 riders
MINIMUM AGE is 8 years old and ALL riders must be able to keep up with the group.
Anyone under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult (anyone under 18 needs a parent to sign paperwork)
We require a one-hour cancellation notice to make this ride available to all our guests

11:00 a.m. Mini Golf Tournament. Do you enjoy mini golf? Join the fun at our tournament. Shot gun start with a 5 stroke maximum. Fun for all ages. Meet at the Activities Desk.

9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Pine Room Entertainment by Windfall, the consummate duo with a unique and engaging presentation that will leave you wanting more!

Skytop has three beautiful waterfalls, clear your mind of any cares & worries and explore the great outdoors. Stop by the Skate Shop for a trail map, binoculars or backpack!