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 Departure – Wednesday Feb. 19 th, 2014 at 6:00 AM (approx 90 minute travel) Return – Friday Feb. 21 st 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 CHALLENGES Group problem solving w/o adult answers. GROUPWORK Students work on a task in random peer groups. CONFIDENCE Each child has the opportunity to succeed. LEADERSHIP The Social Dynamic changes in each activity.

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. 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 LinensSleeping Bag, Pillow or Bed Linens Winter Attire – Boots (for hiking), Gloves, Hats, Thermals, extra socks and JacketWinter Attire – Boots (for hiking), Gloves, Hats, Thermals, extra socks and Jacket Comfortable, Practical Clothing and SneakersComfortable, Practical Clothing and Sneakers Flip Flops, Towels and Toiletries for ShoweringFlip Flops, Towels and Toiletries for Showering Sleeping AttireSleeping Attire Flashlight & Disposable CameraFlashlight & Disposable Camera SunglassesSunglasses Notebook and PencilsNotebook and Pencils Bag for Laundry and Water BottleBag 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 GamesNo Electronic Devices - Cell Phones (Pay Phone Available), I Pods, Radios and Electronic Games No Pocket KnivesNo Pocket Knives Candy, Food and Gum (It attracts animals and bugs)Candy, Food and Gum (It attracts animals and bugs) STUDENTS SHOULD LEAVE JEWELRY & EXPENSIVE BELONGINGS HOME

Medical Services Fill out Medical Forms clearly.Fill out Medical Forms clearly. Our Wood-Ridge Nurse Ms. Monda will review all forms and will be on staff for any night services.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.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.Must send actual prescription bottles for dosing purposes. The Nurse at Stokes will be on duty for morning and afternoon services.The Nurse at Stokes will be on duty for morning and afternoon services.

Thank You for Coming! Reminder Final balances are due January 15 th, 2014 Please take a parent packet Looking forward to an educational and exciting trip February 19 th – 21 st !!