2014 STOKES – School of Conservation

Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr. High School 7th Grade Annual TripFebruary 19th – 21st

Ms. Jacqueline Sanzari – Stokes Advisor

Mr. Matthew Bogert – 7th Grade Advisor

General Information

• Departure – Wednesday Feb. 19th, 2014 at 6:00 AM (approx 90 minute travel)

• Return – Friday Feb. 21st at 3:00 PM

• Location – Stokes State Forest 1 Wapalanne Road, Branchville NJ

Meals & Lodging• Heated Cabins• Separate Boys and Girls

wings with bunk beds• Indoor bathroom and

shower facilities• Complete Breakfast,

Lunch and Dinner – students are given the responsibilities of cruisers and pourers assisting with meal services.

ASE’S ACTION SOCIALIZATION EXCERCISES

Daily Classes & ActivitiesThis session on the Black Bear concentrates on adaptations,

ecological relationships, conservation and management, and the general life history traits

of this species.

Staying alive in the woods requires one to remain calm and make the best

possible use of what is available in the area to obtain the basic necessities of

life. This class emphasizes basic survival concepts such as: shelter

building, starting a fire, finding drinking water, and foraging for food.

Daily Classes & Activities

Students will experience the joy of bending and hammering red hot metal in blacksmithing and fashioning tin in white-

smithing as they produce an artifact of colonial America.

This session introduces the students to the artistic power and potential of

photography to change the way we interact with the natural environment, through the creation of inspirational

images of the natural world.

Students build confidence by climbing a 20 foot rock

wall.

Daily Classes & Activities

This session takes students through sequential activities that require both

trust in the group members and confidence in oneself. As the group

demonstrates its ability to compassionately care for the

individual members, the SOC trained facilitators lead the group through increasingly challenging activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to drill a hole through the ice on Lake Wapalanne and sample the water temperature at various depths to illustrate the temperature/density properties of water. Students

will sample various aquatic organism from the outflow of the lake to document water quality.

Evening Activities Birds of Prey

Presentation – Interactive presentation from the

Raptor Society

Marshmallow Campfire Roast

Dance – Live DJ with line dancing

What to Pack – Recommendations from the School of Conservation

• Sleeping Bag, Pillow or Bed Linens• Winter Attire – Boots (for hiking), Gloves, Hats, Thermals, extra

socks and Jacket• Comfortable, Practical Clothing and Sneakers• Flip Flops, Towels and Toiletries for Showering• Sleeping Attire• Flashlight & Disposable Camera• Sunglasses• Notebook and Pencils• Bag for Laundry and Water Bottle

MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL BELONGINGS

What is NOT allowed – School of Conservation Guidelines

• No Electronic Devices - Cell Phones (Pay Phone Available), I Pods, Radios and Electronic Games

• No Pocket Knives• Candy, Food and Gum (It attracts animals

and bugs)

STUDENTS SHOULD LEAVE JEWELRY & EXPENSIVE BELONGINGS HOME

Medical Services

• Fill out Medical Forms clearly.• Our Wood-Ridge Nurse Ms. Monda will review all

forms and will be on staff for any night services. • Give all Medications to Mr. Porfido the morning of

the trip in a zip lock bag with child’s name. • Must send actual prescription bottles for dosing

purposes.• The Nurse at Stokes will be on duty for morning

and afternoon services.

Thank You for Coming!• Reminder Final balances

are due January 15th, 2014

• Please take a parent packet

Looking forward to an educational and exciting trip February 19th – 21st !!