FAQs
Where is Princeton-Blairstown Center located?
Princeton-Blairstown Center campus is located in the northwest corner of New Jersey, near the Delaware Water Gap. The address of our Blairstown campus is 158 Millbrook Road, Blairstown (Hardwick Township), NJ, 07825.
Please use directions provided, as the GPS will provide directions that are not suitable for a bus.
PBC Administrative offices are located at 350 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. For information on in-school and community-based programs, contact Dinah Jordan at djordan@princeton.edu or (609) 258-3340.
What are the Blairstown facilities like?
Check out our facilities page to view pictures of what PBC can offer your group.
What will a Blairstown program cost?
Rates are dependent on number of students and length of programming. Please call Pat Karl at (908) 362-6765 or e-mail pk@princeton.edu for pricing options based on the particular needs of your group.
For in-school and community-based costs, please contact Dinah Jordan at djordan@princeton.edu or (609) 258-3340.
How do I make a reservation?
If you are interested in discussing programming options for the Blairstown campus, goals for your group, date availability, and pricing, contact Pat Karl at pk@princeton.edu or call (908) 362-6765.
Once the pricing and dates are selected, a non-refundable 25% deposit is required in order to secure your dates. You can use our secure online payment option, or send a check to Princeton-Blairstown Center at 350 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Once I Make a Reservation, Then What?
For information about in-school or community-based programs, contact Dinah Jordan at djordan@princeton.edu or (609) 258-3340.
What kind of activities are available?
See the attached list of activities at Princeton-Blairstown Center.
See the attached sample activities for in-school programs.
What are the payment options?
Please see payment options that we accept.
Payment Terms are listed below:
- 25% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to hold date
- Additional 25% due one month prior to arrival
- Balance due day of arrival
- $35.00 late fee for each month that balance is outstanding
- May adjust number without penalty up to two week prior to arrival.
- You will be charged for whatever number of participants we have 2 weeks prior to the program date.
- We will send you a final invoice after your visit if the numbers exceed what was billed 2 weeks prior to the program, with payment due in 30 days.
What should I bring to Blairstown?
We have a list of recommended items that you should bring for your visit to Princeton-Blairstown Center. We have included lists for both warmer and colder weather.
What is a typical schedule for a Blairstown visit?
Here is a typical schedule for a 1-5 day program (.pdf)
Here is a typical schedule for a 5-14 day program (.pdf)
Please note that these schedules are samples. We will work with you to adjust the schedule to meet your group's goals.
What forms do I need to fill out for a Blairstown visit?
To help you decide what forms you need, here are the definitions of the two types of groups that utilize our services:
What is a Chaperoned Group?
A group that is accompanied by a parent or teacher who remains with the group for the duration of their stay and is responsible for the participants overnight and at mealtime. Please see our list of chaperone responsibilities.
What is an Unchaperoned Group?
A group that has no adult chaperones with them. PBC staff members are responsible for the participants 24/7. If you want to explore this option, please contact us at (908) 362-6765.
Please contact Dinah Jordan at djordan@princeton.edu or (609) 258-3349 for required forms for in-school and community-based programs.
What if it rains?
All activities at Princeton-Blairstown Center continue rain or shine. Come prepared!
What if I have special diet concerns while at Blairstown?
No problem. We are able to accommodate vegetarians and people with food allergies. Please let us know two weeks in advance so that we can prepare an appropriate menu. We cannot always accommodate special diets.
Are the activities at Blairstown wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The cabins, the washhouses, and other buildings are all wheelchair accessible, as well as some of our adventure course elements and several high ropes activities. Not all activities are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know your needs two weeks before your arrival.
