boot camp 2025

guide to brooklyn, new york

Brooklyn is waiting for you. Use CI’s guide to get a lay of the land—literally—plus staff recommendations, travel tips, and “what’s on” the weekend of Boot Camp.

Where to stay

Boot Camp is located at BRIC Arts Media
📍 47 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The entrance is on Rockwell Place.

EVEN HOTEL

No sleep ‘til Brooklyn? Sure, if that’s your prerogative—but once you’re here, you can sleep soundly at EVEN Hotel. We’ve reserved a block of rooms just for Boot Camp attendees. This hotel is a ~5 minute walk away from the venue and offers a grab-and-go pantry, fitness center, and in-room yoga mats for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Get the special booking link in your registration confirmation email!

Don’t want to stay at EVEN? No worries—the city is your oyster! Stay anywhere you like. BRIC is easily accessible via nearly every subway line ⤵️

 

getting around

Train

Here are the trains you can take to BRIC.

2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins Street

B, Q, R to Dekalb Avenue

C to Lafayette Avenue

G to Fulton Street

2, ​3, ​4, ​5​, B, ​D, N, ​Q​, R and ​W to Atlantic Terminal 

Long Island Railroad to Atlantic Terminal

Bus

Prefer a bus? No problem.

Take B25, B26, B38, or B52 to Fulton Street and Ashland Place.

  • Not sure how to navigate the subway? Never fear. Google Maps and Apple Maps provide great guidance on which train to take and where to catch it. You can also download apps like Citymapper for Point A-to-Point B direction.

    🔥 Hot Tip: It’s a good idea to download a Subway map in case your wifi access is interrupted underground. Maps are also posted in subway stations with details on when the train will come.

  • The subway costs $2.90 per ride. You can still use a MetroCard to pay but it’s no longer required. You can now tap to pay with your phone or credit card at the turnstile. Here are more details about fares for NYC transit.

  • The public transit system in NYC is fantastic, and subways aren’t the only way! You can also…

    🙋 Hail a cab

    🚌 Take a bus (you can tap to pay just like the subway, or use cash!)

    📱 Uber or Lyft

    🚶 Walk

    🚲 Citi Bike (there are plenty right outside EVEN Hotel!)

when to arrive and depart

When you arrive and depart New York City is totally up to you, but here are some key considerations to keep in mind:

Boot Camp

Conference doors will open around 9:00 am on Thursday, November 6. The conference ends around 5:30 pm on Friday, November 7.

Warm Up

Warm Up—an afternoon of hands-on workshops—will be offered again this year on Wednesday, November 5, with programming, timing, and other details to come.

Travel Times

As with any travel, estimated times are subject to delays. Planning a buffer is an easy way to keep stress at bay while making your way.

  • It takes about 55 minutes to reach BRIC by car and 45 minutes by train.

    To travel directly from JFK to the venue, you will take the AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica station (you’ll pay when exiting the train) then take the Long Island Rail Road from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal. You can use the Train Time app to pay for your railroad fare. It’s about an 8-minute walk from Atlantic Terminal to BRIC.

  • It takes about 30 minutes to reach the conference venue by car from LGA.

    To travel directly from LGA to the venue, we recommend taking a car. LGA is not as easily accessible via public transit.

  • It takes about  1 hour to reach the venue by car or 1 hour 15 minutes by public transit.

    For public transit, take the Newark Airport Express bus to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal. Walk 3 minutes to the Times Square-42nd Street station, then take the Q downtown and exit at DeKalb Ave. It’s a 5-minute walk to the venue from there.

recommendations from CI locals

Who doesn’t love a word-of-mouth recommendation? Check out this Google Map for some nearby favorites for food and fun from local CI staff.