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The property is
located in
Medford, NJ on a
beautiful
wilderness site of
lakes and forests
nestled in the
Pinelands.
Wood cabins
 Cabins have room for 8
people
 Cabin assignments will
not be given until the
day that students leave
for camp
 No requests for cabin
mates will be taken*
 Sorry, no room service
available!!
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Students will be divided into cabins
(6-7 students and 1-2 chaperones per cabin).
Cabins can sleep 8 people.
All cabins will be assigned a Tribe.
The 7 Tribes are APACHE, BLACKFEET,
CHEROKEE, DAKOTA, ERIE, FOX, and
LENAPE
Tribes will travel together for most activities.
Each Tribe will have about 30-35 students and
8-9 chaperones.
Most common question: Why can’t you
put me with my friends?
 175 students- Impossible!!
 Computer program randomly creates
cabin assignments.
 How your day is spent:
Daytime: with tribe (30-35 other students)
Evening: with camp (all 175 students)
Late Night: with cabin (go to bed!!!)
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Separate
men/women
bathrooms
Clean facilities
Separate shower
stalls
Close to cabin areas
Boys and girls will
also have separate
cabin areas
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Students will learn to
use a compass to find
direction
Students will go on a
“nature walk” through
the woods using a
compass on the final
day of camp
Presented by Rush
School Teachers
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Students will
create mementos
from their camp
experience
Presented by Mr.
Carroll
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Students will learn
the values of
teamwork through
team building and
cooperative
activities
Presented by Rush
Staff
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Students will
examine the
various
creatures that
can be found in
the ponds of the
Pine Barrens
Presented by
Mrs. Bronecke
and Mrs.
Rutkowski
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Students will
examine the
plant life of the
Pine Barrens
Presented by
Rush School
Teachers
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Students will
complete
various
activities
involving trust
and courage
Presented by
camp staff and
attended by
Rush School
Teachers
Other Activities and Shows
Include:
Sample Schedule
7:00- 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
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nighttime snack
will be served
Various meals are served, including
scrumptious cheeseburgers, homemade
pizza, delicious baked chicken, crisp
vegetables, fries, fresh salads, etc.
Students will be expected to help clean up
after every meal. Students should leave the
cafeteria clean!
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A nurse will be on duty 24 hours a day
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Please make sure the health slip/
permission form was filled out
accurately so we know who needs
medication and at what time
Many CPR Certified staff present
 Dozens of Camp Ockanickon Staff
 15-20 Cinnaminson Teaching Staff
 Fifth Grade Teachers
 40-60 Parent Chaperones
 24-hour nurse
 Medford Lakes Police Dept.
 Officers from Cinnaminson and
surrounding communities
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Students must stay
with chaperone, cabin Consequences can and
will include:
mates, and tribe
 Certain privileges
There is to be NO
may be taken away
switching of cabins or
chaperones
 Not allowed to
participate in activities
Students must obey
ALL rules of the
 May be sent home
campground and the
school while at camp
Show courtesy to all camp staff,
chaperones and teachers
 Directions should be followed
 All school rules apply at camp
 Be mindful of the environment and
wildlife
 Cooperation and Teamwork is a must
 HAVE FUN!!!
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•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
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Due on Thursday, March 29th 2012:
 Parent Chaperone forms
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Due on Thursday, April 19th 2012:
 Permission Slip/Health Form
 Money $
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Tuesday, May 15th 2012:
 Parent Chaperone Meeting (All Chaperones MUST
attend)
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Wednesday June 6th to Friday June 8th  CAMP!!
•Actual camp activities and fun while in
progress
•Taken from the past few years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who will supervise the students? There will be dozens of adults supervising the
students. We will have one or two parent chaperones per five students, the fifth grade
teachers, activity teachers/staff, and Camp Ockanickon staff.
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Who will the students travel with during the day? The students will travel in groups
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 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.
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Where will the students stay at night? Students will stay in cabins with their
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
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.
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Can I visit my child at camp? Parents are not allowed to visit camp. Enjoy the peace
and quiet of home.
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What if my child is afraid of staying away from home? We hear this every year. In
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
day. They are constantly surrounded by other students and adults.
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What if my child needs medication? Medication must be turned in to Mrs. Weller as
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
the appropriate time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How are cabins and tribes chosen? A computer program randomly places students in
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
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
students of the same gender.
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What if it rains? 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
cancelled or relocated. Rain gear at camp is a must. It rains almost every year, so
be prepared.
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Boating: canoes or boats? 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
lifeguards will be patrolling the lake and helping the students. The lake is only a few
feet deep.
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Do the students have to go swimming? No, there is plenty of sand on the beach to
play with if your child does not like to swim.
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Can the students bring snacks? 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
expected to throw away their trash and wrappers in the proper container.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the students bring electronic games? No, for two reasons. First, there
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
games as well. Students may not bring cell phones. Students are
encouraged to bring small travel games or card games
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Can the students bring cell phones? Students may not bring cell
phones. Chaperones are permitted to bring them.
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What if the children misbehave? All school rules apply at camp. If a 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
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
behavior before leaving for camp.
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When and how do we leave for camp? All students and chaperones must
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
will be sent home in late May.