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2014 STOKES – School of Conservation

2014 STOKES – School of Conservation. Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr. High School 7 th Grade Annual Trip February 19 th – 21st Ms. Jacqueline Sanzari – Stokes Advisor Mr. Matthew Bogert – 7 th Grade Advisor. General Information.

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2014 STOKES – School of Conservation

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  1. 2014 STOKES – School of Conservation Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr. High School 7th Grade Annual Trip February 19th – 21st Ms. Jacqueline Sanzari – Stokes Advisor Mr. Matthew Bogert – 7th Grade Advisor

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. ASE’S ACTION SOCIALIZATION EXCERCISES Volcano Reverse The Muse Spider Web

  5. Daily Classes & Activities This session on the Black Bear concentrates on adaptations, ecological relationships, conservation and management, and the general life history traits of this species. Survival Bear Ecology 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.

  6. Daily Classes & Activities The Climbing Wall ConservationPhotography 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. Metalsmithing 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. Students build confidence by climbing a 20 foot rock wall.

  7. Daily Classes & Activities Confidence Course Winter Water Ecology 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.

  8. Evening Activities • Birds of Prey Presentation – Interactive presentation from the Raptor Society • Marshmallow Campfire Roast • Dance – Live DJ with line dancing

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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 !!

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