NAME: Chamounix Mansion Youth Hostel

LOCATION: West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

TRAVEL TIME FROM CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA: 10 minutes

AFFILIATION: city owned, non-profit, The Friends of Chamounix

AVAILABILITY: closed mid December-mid January

CAN ACCOMMODATE GROUP SIZES: maximum 80

ACCOMMODATIONS: dorm style, showers, some handicap limitations. Must bring your own bedding

KITCHEN: group does own cooking or can bring in catered, any guest may use the kitchen

KASHRUT: group can kasher, or bring in catered

FACILITIES: historic mansion antique decor, with meeting space for 35, TV VCR, barbecue

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Fairmount Park, volleyball net, nearby stables (horses for rental, call for details), bike trails, West River Drive

INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: ping pong table, piano

COST PER PERSON: group rate $11/night, +$2/day for day use

CONTACT: Derek Riddle, 215-878-3676, or 1-800-379-0017

PREVIOUSLY USED BY JEWISH GROUPS:
Germantown Jewish Centre Youth Group, 215-844-1507