The property is The property is located in located in Medford, NJ on a Medford, NJ on a beautiful beautiful wilderness site of wilderness site of lakes and forests lakes and forests nestled in the nestled in the Pinelands.Pinelands.

Wood cabinsWood cabinsCabins have room for 8 Cabins have room for 8

peoplepeopleCabin assignments will Cabin assignments will

not be given until the not be given until the day that students leave day that students leave for campfor camp

No requests for cabin No requests for cabin mates will be taken*mates will be taken*

Sorry, no room service Sorry, no room service available!!available!!

Students will be divided into cabins Students will be divided into cabins (6-7 students and 1-2 chaperones per cabin). (6-7 students and 1-2 chaperones per cabin). Cabins can sleep 8 people.Cabins can sleep 8 people.

All cabins will be assigned a Tribe.All cabins will be assigned a Tribe. The 7 Tribes are APACHE, BLACKFEET, The 7 Tribes are APACHE, BLACKFEET,

CHEROKEE, DAKOTA, ERIE, FOX, and CHEROKEE, DAKOTA, ERIE, FOX, and LENAPELENAPE

Tribes will travel together for most activities. Tribes will travel together for most activities. Each Tribe will have about 30-35 students and Each Tribe will have about 30-35 students and 8-9 chaperones. 8-9 chaperones.

Most common question: Why can’t you Most common question: Why can’t you put me with my friends?put me with my friends?

175 students- Impossible!! 175 students- Impossible!! Computer program randomly creates Computer program randomly creates

cabin assignments.cabin assignments.How your day is spent:How your day is spent:

Daytime: with tribe (30-35 other students)Daytime: with tribe (30-35 other students)

Evening: with camp (all 175 students)Evening: with camp (all 175 students)

Late Night: with cabin (go to bed!!!)Late Night: with cabin (go to bed!!!)

Separate Separate men/women men/women bathroomsbathrooms

Clean facilitiesClean facilities Separate shower Separate shower

stallsstalls Close to cabin areasClose to cabin areas Boys and girls will Boys and girls will

also have separate also have separate cabin areascabin areas

Students will learn to Students will learn to use a compass to find use a compass to find directiondirection

Students will go on a Students will go on a “nature walk” through “nature walk” through the woods using a the woods using a compass on the final compass on the final day of campday of camp

Presented by Rush Presented by Rush School TeachersSchool Teachers

Students will Students will create mementos create mementos from their camp from their camp experienceexperience

Presented by Mr. Presented by Mr. CarrollCarroll

Students will learn Students will learn the values of the values of teamwork through teamwork through team building and team building and cooperative cooperative activitiesactivities

Presented by Rush Presented by Rush StaffStaff

Students will Students will examine the examine the various various creatures that creatures that can be found in can be found in the ponds of the the ponds of the Pine BarrensPine Barrens

Presented by Presented by Mrs. Bronecke Mrs. Bronecke and Mrs. and Mrs. RutkowskiRutkowski

Students will Students will examine the examine the plant life of the plant life of the Pine BarrensPine Barrens

Presented by Presented by Rush School Rush School TeachersTeachers

Students will Students will complete complete various various activities activities involving trust involving trust and courageand courage

Presented by Presented by camp staff and camp staff and attended by attended by Rush School Rush School TeachersTeachers

Other Activities and Shows Other Activities and Shows Include:Include:

Sample ScheduleSample Schedule7:00- Wake up

8:00-8:45- Breakfast

9:00-10:00- Plant Study

10:15-11:15- Boating

11:30-12:30- Clean up & Lunch

12:45-1:45- Art

2:00-3:00- Swimming

3:00-4:00-Athletics

4:00-6:30- Showers and Dinner

6:45-7:45- Evening Activity

8:00-9:00- Astronomy

9:00-9:15 – Snack

9:15-10:15- Animal Wonders

10:15-11:00- Clean up and lights out

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nighttime snack Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nighttime snack will be servedwill be served

Various meals are served, including Various meals are served, including scrumptious cheeseburgers, homemade scrumptious cheeseburgers, homemade pizza, delicious baked chicken, crisp pizza, delicious baked chicken, crisp vegetables, fries, fresh salads, etc.vegetables, fries, fresh salads, etc.

Students will be expected to help Students will be expected to help clean up clean up after every mealafter every meal. Students should leave the . Students should leave the cafeteria clean!cafeteria clean!

A nurse will be on duty 24 hours a dayA nurse will be on duty 24 hours a day

Please make sure the health slip/ Please make sure the health slip/ permission form was filled out permission form was filled out accurately so we know who needs accurately so we know who needs medication and at what timemedication and at what time

Many CPR Certified staff presentMany CPR Certified staff present Dozens of Camp Ockanickon StaffDozens of Camp Ockanickon Staff 15-20 Cinnaminson Teaching Staff15-20 Cinnaminson Teaching Staff Fifth Grade TeachersFifth Grade Teachers 40-60 Parent Chaperones40-60 Parent Chaperones 24-hour nurse24-hour nurse Medford Lakes Police Dept.Medford Lakes Police Dept. Officers from Cinnaminson and surrounding Officers from Cinnaminson and surrounding

communities communities

Students must stay Students must stay with chaperone, cabin with chaperone, cabin mates, and tribemates, and tribe

There is to be NO There is to be NO switching of cabins or switching of cabins or chaperoneschaperones

Students must obey Students must obey ALL rules of the ALL rules of the campground campground and the and the schoolschool while at camp while at camp

Consequences can and Consequences can and will include:will include:

Certain privileges may Certain privileges may be taken awaybe taken away

Not allowed to Not allowed to participate in activitiesparticipate in activities

May be sent homeMay be sent home

Show Show courtesycourtesy to all camp staff, to all camp staff, chaperones and teacherschaperones and teachers

Directions should be followedDirections should be followedAll school rules apply at campAll school rules apply at campBe mindful of the environment and Be mindful of the environment and

wildlifewildlifeCooperation and Teamwork is a mustCooperation and Teamwork is a mustHAVE FUN!!!HAVE FUN!!!

•Departure and arrival procedures will be explained a few weeks before we leave for camp

•If your parents want to chaperone, they must return the chaperone form as soon as possible!

•No student cell phones

•No ipods or other electronics

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Who will supervise the students?Who will supervise the students? There will be dozens of adults supervising the There will be dozens of adults supervising the

students. We will have one or two parent chaperones per five students, the fifth grade students. We will have one or two parent chaperones per five students, the fifth grade teachers, activity teachers/staff, and Camp Ockanickon staff.  teachers, activity teachers/staff, and Camp Ockanickon staff. 

Who will the students travel with during the day?Who will the students travel with during the day? The students will travel in groups The students will travel in groups known as tribes.  The tribes each have about 30 students and 8-10 chaperones.  known as tribes.  The tribes each have about 30 students and 8-10 chaperones.  They will follow a schedule and complete the activities listed above.  For certain They will follow a schedule and complete the activities listed above.  For certain activities, tribes may be combined.  With the groups being so big, students have a activities, tribes may be combined.  With the groups being so big, students have a chance to spend time with old friends and make some new ones.  chance to spend time with old friends and make some new ones. 

Where will the students stay at night?Where will the students stay at night? Students will stay in cabins with their Students will stay in cabins with their chaperones.  Cabins are equipped with four bunk beds that sleep eight.  Students chaperones.  Cabins are equipped with four bunk beds that sleep eight.  Students should bring a sleeping bag and comfortable pillow.  Students are not permitted to should bring a sleeping bag and comfortable pillow.  Students are not permitted to leave the cabins after lights out except for the bathroom.  There is no raiding other leave the cabins after lights out except for the bathroom.  There is no raiding other cabins.  Breaking this rule will result in being sent home.  cabins.  Breaking this rule will result in being sent home. 

Can I visit my child at camp?Can I visit my child at camp? Parents are not allowed to visit camp.  Enjoy the peace Parents are not allowed to visit camp.  Enjoy the peace and quiet of home.  and quiet of home. 

What if my child is afraid of staying away from home?What if my child is afraid of staying away from home? We hear this every year.  In We hear this every year.  In most cases, their fears disappear when they arrive at camp.  The schedule is filled most cases, their fears disappear when they arrive at camp.  The schedule is filled with fun and educational activities.  There is very little "down-time" throughout the with fun and educational activities.  There is very little "down-time" throughout the day.  They are constantly surrounded by other students and adults.  day.  They are constantly surrounded by other students and adults. 

What if my child needs medication?What if my child needs medication? Medication must be turned in to Mrs. Weller as Medication must be turned in to Mrs. Weller as early as possible before we leave. Nurses at camp will administer the medication.  It early as possible before we leave. Nurses at camp will administer the medication.  It is the responsibility of the child to go to the nurse's station to take their medication at is the responsibility of the child to go to the nurse's station to take their medication at the appropriate time. the appropriate time.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions How are cabins and tribes chosen?How are cabins and tribes chosen? A computer program randomly places students in A computer program randomly places students in

cabin groups.  Five or six of those cabin groups are then put together to make a cabin groups.  Five or six of those cabin groups are then put together to make a tribe.  With about 30 students per tribe, it is very likely that friends will be in the tribe.  With about 30 students per tribe, it is very likely that friends will be in the group.  Students are encouraged to also make new friends while at camp.  Teamwork group.  Students are encouraged to also make new friends while at camp.  Teamwork and cooperation are two of the big themes at camp.  Obviously, all cabins will have and cooperation are two of the big themes at camp.  Obviously, all cabins will have students of the same gender.students of the same gender.

What if it rains?What if it rains? Almost every activity will continue in the event of rain.  Most of the Almost every activity will continue in the event of rain.  Most of the activities have shelter.  If a thunderstorm approaches, some outdoor activities may be activities have shelter.  If a thunderstorm approaches, some outdoor activities may be cancelled or relocated.  Rain gear at camp is a must.  It rains almost every year, so cancelled or relocated.  Rain gear at camp is a must.  It rains almost every year, so be prepared.be prepared.

Boating: canoes or boats?Boating: canoes or boats? All students must ride in a rowboat and wear a life jacket. All students must ride in a rowboat and wear a life jacket. Students that wish to ride in a canoe must do so with a chaperone. CPR trained Students that wish to ride in a canoe must do so with a chaperone. CPR trained lifeguards will be patrolling the lake and helping the students.  The lake is only a few lifeguards will be patrolling the lake and helping the students.  The lake is only a few feet deep.feet deep.

Do the students have to go swimming?Do the students have to go swimming? No, there is plenty of sand on the beach to No, there is plenty of sand on the beach to play with if your child does not like to swim.play with if your child does not like to swim.

Can the students bring snacks?Can the students bring snacks? Yes, snacks are allowed at camp as long as they are Yes, snacks are allowed at camp as long as they are in a sealed plastic bag.  Candy is also allowed, but NO GUM.  All campers are in a sealed plastic bag.  Candy is also allowed, but NO GUM.  All campers are expected to throw away their trash and wrappers in the proper container.expected to throw away their trash and wrappers in the proper container.

DueDue on Thursday, March 26 on Thursday, March 26thth 2014: 2014: Parent Chaperone formsParent Chaperone forms

DueDue on Thursday, April 16 on Thursday, April 16thth 2014: 2014: Permission Slip/Health FormPermission Slip/Health Form Money $Money $

Tuesday, May 27Tuesday, May 27thth 2014: 2014: Parent Chaperone Meeting (All Chaperones MUST Parent Chaperone Meeting (All Chaperones MUST

attend)attend)

Wednesday June 4Wednesday June 4thth to Friday June 6 to Friday June 6thth CAMP!! CAMP!!

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Can the students bring electronic games?Can the students bring electronic games? No, for two reasons.  First, there No, for two reasons.  First, there

are no electrical outlets in the cabins. Secondly, we wouldn't want anything are no electrical outlets in the cabins. Secondly, we wouldn't want anything expensive to get lost or misplaced.  This goes for hand-held electronic expensive to get lost or misplaced.  This goes for hand-held electronic games as well.  Students may not bring cell phones.  Students are games as well.  Students may not bring cell phones.  Students are encouraged to bring small travel games or card gamesencouraged to bring small travel games or card games

Can the students bring cell phones?Can the students bring cell phones? Students may not bring cell phones.  Students may not bring cell phones.  Chaperones are permitted to bring them.   Chaperones are permitted to bring them.  

What if the children misbehave?What if the children misbehave? All school rules apply at camp.  If a student All school rules apply at camp.  If a student breaks a rule or misbehaves he/she will face consequences.  The student breaks a rule or misbehaves he/she will face consequences.  The student may have to sit out of the activities or even be sent home.  If a child is sent may have to sit out of the activities or even be sent home.  If a child is sent home, the parent must come out to camp to pick up their child.   Let's not home, the parent must come out to camp to pick up their child.   Let's not have that happen! Please speak with your child about proper manners and have that happen! Please speak with your child about proper manners and behavior before leaving for camp.behavior before leaving for camp.

When and how do we leave for camp?When and how do we leave for camp? All students and chaperones must All students and chaperones must ride the bus to and from camp.  We will leave from Rush School on the ride the bus to and from camp.  We will leave from Rush School on the morning of June 6th. More information on departure and arrival procedures morning of June 6th. More information on departure and arrival procedures will be sent home in late May.will be sent home in late May.

•Actual camp activities and fun while in progress

•Taken from the past few years