Revised: 1/2/2016

New Jersey School of Conservation

STOKES STATE FOREST 7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP FEBRUARY 10-12, 2016

PARENT PACKET Revised: 1/2/2016

Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome - David Porf ido/Matthew Bogert Stokes Coordinators & 7th Grade Class Advisors 2. Powerpoint Presentation - General Information - Meals & Lodging - ASE's: Action Socialization Exercises - Daily Classes & Activities - Evening Events - Packing: Label Everything & No Electronic Devices - Medical Services

3. Final Remarks & Questions

Thank You for Coming! Revised: 1/2/2016

Important Information

• Departure - February 10, 2016 at 6:00 am from Wood-Ridge (Hackensack Avenue entrance), approx 90 minute travel) o Destination - Stokes State Forest School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Branchville NJ • Return - February 12, 2016 at Approx 2:30 pm

Contact Information School of Conservation Phone Number- 1-800-624-7780 (option 3) or 973-948-4646

School of Conservation Nursing Services 973-948-6700 Dr. Randall FitzGerald School Coordinator - 201-948-7649 Newton Memorial Hospital - 973-383-2121

Medical Information Children who need to take medicine must submit the actual prescription bottles, inhalers, or epipens in a ziplock bag labeled with your child's name. All medicines will be given to Mr. Lange on the morning of the trip. In the event that your child is evaluated by the Nurse at the School of Conservation or another staff member and it is determined that the child must go home due to illness, it is the responsibility of the parent to pick up their child from the School of Conservation (Directions are enclosed in this packet). In event of an emergency the nearest hospital is Newton Hospital. Newton Hospital, phone number is 973 -383-2121. (Directions are provided in this packet) Please fill out medical forms carefully and completely, any concerns please contact trip advisor [email protected]. No refunds will be given for children who leave the trip early. •||BM >|ooj iooj 02 e euiqaijp Xq sauopyuoo pnnq siuaprns JOJID^S ;OB ipne sytmuoa icAiuns oiseq ssziseMdlus SSEP Sim -S}:| U| IEJSUJ 301) p&j ftjueujiueM pue Suipueq ;o sonisssaou aiseq aqi uiejqo oj EOJG jo Aof eqj eouotJBdxe HIM siuepn® jsaq am O^EUJ pue ujjso uieujaj 05 auo saiinbaj SHOOK am ui OM|C 6ui<8(s

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,r Water Ecology Confidence Cow * Birds of Prey Sleeping Bag & Piltow. or Bed Linens - Twin Size, This session takes students through Presentation - Interactive o Use a Black labeled Garbage Bag for those Items sequential activities that require both presentation from the • WINTER ATTIRE Waterproof Boots, Gloves, Hats, Thermafe, trust in the group members and and Jacket. Extra Socks) Be Prepared! Raptor Society confidence In onescl As the group Conrtortabte, Practical Clothing and Sneakers demonstrates Its ability to Flip Flops, Towels and Toiletries for Showering. No perfumes. compassionately care for the individual members, the SOC trained • Marshmallow Campfire Sleeping Attire facilitators lead ihe group through Roast Flashlight & Disposable Camera increasingly challenging activities. (weather permitting) Sunglasses (wish hard case) Laundry Bag Participants will have the opportunity to drill a hole Plastic Water Bottle for Refilling through the ice on Lake Wapaianne and sample me Dance - Live DJ with line water temperature at various depths to Illustrate tfts temperature/density properties of water. Students dancing will sample various aquatic organism from the outflow of the lake to document water quality.

What is NOT allowed - School of Thank You for Coming! Conservation Guidelines Medical Services • No Electronic Devices - Ceil Phones, Reminder Final balances & Fill out Medical Forms clearly. all forms are due: iPods, Radios and Electronic Games Our Wood-Ridge Nurse Mrs. Trivigno will review January 12,2016 No Pocket Knives ail forms before departure. Please take a parent packet - Candy, Food and Gum- Some students Give ail Medications to Mr. Lange the morning of have allergies & food attracts animals and the trip in a ziplock bag with child's name. Looking forward to an BUGS. Must send actual prescription bottles for dosing educational and exciting trip on STUDENTS SHOULD LEAVE JEWELRY & purposes. February 10-12!! EXPENSIVE BELONGINGS AT HOME The Nurse at Stokes will be on duty for morning and afternoon services. Directions to School of Conservation From Route 84 West Take 1-84 west to Exit I, Port Jervis, New York, At the end of the exit ramp, make a left turn onto Route 6. Turn left at traffic light onto Route 23 north, pass-shopping area, turn right onto Route 653, Clove Road for 7.2 miles. Left turn onto Route 206 for approximately 7.5 miles, left turn after the Ftatbrook Taphouse onto Hotel en Road. Follow road straight after stop sign to Flatbrook Road. Follow from 1 From Route 84 East Take 1-84 east to Exit 10, Milford, Pennsylvania. At the end of the exit ramp, follow signs for Route 6 E, Milford, PA. At intersection of Routes 6 and 209 follow signs for New- Jersey, Route 206 south. (Watch your speed in Milford, they are generous with traffic tickets) Make a left to the Milford-Delaware Bridge. After the bridge, bear right to continue on 206 S. Travel approximately 8.5 miles, left turn after the Flatbrook Taphouse onto Hotelen Road. Follow road straight after stop sign to Flatbrook Road. Follow from *. From Route 80 Take Route 80 to exit 34B, Sparta - Route 15 N. Route 15 begins as a dual lane divided htcrhwai^t -_v/ and- rhano-pt_< c into a twn-lan«» rnaH Follow 1 SN fnr ahnitt 7.0 miles At the fni»r- corner intersection of Routes 206 and 565 continue straight to Route 206N, Pass Branchvilie, Culvers Lake, the main entrance for Stokes State Forest, At the bottom of the hill on left is a travel trailer dealer and about 1/4 mi. on your right is a green highway sign for the School of Conservation. Turn right onto Flatbrook Road. Pass the Linwood- MacDonald YMC A on the left. At the T-Intersection, turn right - and follow from * From Route 23 Follow Route 23N to Route 94S - Hamburg. Follow 94S to the Route 15 intersection (Amoco station on right). Turn right onto Route 15N follow through the Town of Lafayette. At the four-corner intersection of Routes 206 and 565 continue straight to Route 206N. Pass Branchvilie, Culvers Lake, the main entrance for Stokes State Forest. At the bottom of the hill on left is a travel trailer dealer and about 1/4 mi. on your right is a green highway sign for the School of Conservation. Turn right onto Fiatbrook Road. Pass the Linwood-MacDonald YMCA on the left. At the T-Intersection, turn right - and follow from t * Continue on Flatbrook Road for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 miles. You will pass some houses and cabins. Make a right rum onto Skellinger Road (there is a sign for the School of Conservation and Lake Ocquitunnk). The lake is on your right and campsites on both sides of the road, Cross over a stone bridge, bear left and go up the hill. At the top of the hill, is the entrance for the School of Conservation. At this location (Sequoya Campus) the buildings are . painted bam red with white trim. If you are going to the main office or the Wapalanne Campus, continue to follow the road around the lake. The SOC office is a field stone building on the circle. Direction to Newton Hospital from Wood-Ridge Jr./Sr. High School

Wood-Ridge High School 258 Hackensack Street Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 (201) 933-6777

1. Head northeast on Hackensack St toward Windsor Rd

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2. Continue onto Terrace Ave

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3. Tuin right onto Franklin Ave

0.3 mi

4. Turn left onto NJ-17 N

1.7 mi

5. Take the exit on the ieft onto I-80 W

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7. Merge onto NJ-15 N

14, 6 mi

8. Turn left onto NJ-94 S/State Rte 34 S 2,3 mi

9. Turn left onto NJ-94 S/State Rte 94 S/US-206 N/Hampton House Rd Continue to follow NJ-94 S/Staie Rte 94 S/US-aQ6 N

2.3 mi

10. Slight right onto NJ-94 S/State Rte 94 SyHigh St Continue to follow NJ-94 5,'State Rie 94 S

0.8 mi

11. Turn right

0.2 mi fS\n Memorial Hospital % 175HighSt ' Newton, N j 07860 The Stokes Experience

- 3 Days and 2 Nights -All Meals included - Heated Cabins with Lakefront views - Daily Environmental Education Classes Developed by Montclair State University Unique Confidence Building and Group Problem Solving Activities - Evening Entertainment - An Experience a Child will NEVER Forget

School of Conservation Mission Statement The mission of Montclair State University's School of Conservation is to convey knowledge of how Earth systems operate and how human actions affect these systems. Our goal is to educate and cultivate environmentally responsible behaviors that lead to the resolution of current environmental problems, the avoidance of future environmental problems and the promotion for sustainable environmental practices. Montclair State University

New jersey School of Conservation One Wapalanne Road Branchville, NJ 07826-5116 800-624-7780 (dial option 3) or 973-948-4646 Fax: 973-948-5131 email: nisQC.fflroaiL.friontclair.edu http://wvyw.csani.rrioi\tclair.edu/njsoc/

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST

NECESSARY ITEMS WINTER CLOTHING Sleeping bag or 3 blankets and bed linens Sorel type boots (insulated) Pillow Wool socks (2 extra pairs) ^ajamas or other sleeping attire Warm gloves or mittens (2 pairs) Slippers or Flip-flops 3eavy coat (insulated ski parka) Jnderwear (several changes) Wool sweater Socks (4 pair) Wool ski hat (must cover ears) Shoes (2 pair - one suitable for hiking) Long underwear Pants or jeans (2 pair) RAIN GEAR Shorts (1 pair) Raincoat or poncho Shirts or blouses (2) [lain hat Sweater and/or sweatshirt Waterproof boots Jacket, hat. gloves Rain chaps or pants Clipboard or note book 2 Pencils Flashlight NOT ALLOWED Bath towel Radios, tape or CD players, Gameboys Wash. Cloth Knives Toothbrush and Toothpaste Candy, gum, or other edibles Soap, Shampoo Hair dryer (except in winter months) Comb, Brush, etc. Fireworks Laundry Dag Matches Water bottle Pets

Comfortable and practical clothes are recommended. One of the most important articles of clothing are shoes and they should be sturdy enough to withstand the rocky ground which covers much of the campus. If you are coming during the winter, warm boots are a must (we recommend "Sorel" type boots).

Students should leave jewelry, radios and other expensive items at home. Name-tags are recommended for all personal belongings. The New Jersey School of Conservation is not responsible for lost articles.

The following list should prove to be helpful when packing for a three-day stay at NJSOC. Students staying four or five days should make the necessary adjustments in quantities. All sleeping quarters are heated.