Activities: Hiking, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Spike-ball, Bonfires, Reflection and time away from screens, glamorous camping.
The Property: We will be renting the space from a family who has converted an old school house grounds into a beautiful, spacious outdoor escape. The property features a main house, a bunkhouse, a lean to, as well as ample grounds for tent camping. We will host 13 students maximum.
Address: Students will be driven via van to/from NJ to Walton, NY. If parents prefer, they may also transport their sons to camp. 938 Oxbow Hollow Road Walton, NY 13856
Itinerary: Monday, July 19: Depart from a central location in New Jersey at 9am via van for Walton, NY. Friday, July 23: We will depart from Walton, NY at 11am for NJ arriving back home around 2pm.
Cost: $725 for July 19 - July 23 (includes lodging, food, transportation, all trip expenses). Payment can be in the form of cash, check, or venmo to Mr. Morrissey.
Chaperone: Mr. Greg Morrissey is a mountain guide and wilderness first responder. He is a member of the prominent Explorers Club of New York City and has guided hundreds of high school students on outdoor excursions all over the world (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Peru, Costa Rica, and many more). In 2017, he received recognition by the American Alpine Club and North Face for his work with students in the great outdoors.
Social Distancing Protocols: The size of the property will allow us to always be 6ft apart. Most of the day will be spent outside exploring the area and participating in various outdoor activities. Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after meals. Sanitation equipment will be on site and used accordingly.
In Common Areas:
Distancing will be followed
Masks to be worn per CDC guidelines
Footwear mandatory (general safety in the outdoors)
NO FOOD OR DRINK shared
Chairs, cots, tents, etc. to be kept at an appropriate distance from one another
No Sharing of:
Water bottles
Clothing
Gear
Towels and toiletries
Mouthpieces
Bandanas/head gear
Food/drinks
Packing List:
Water Bottles
Sneakers, Water Shoes, Hiking Boots (optional)
Athletic shorts and t-shirts
Sweatpants and sweatshirt: WARM CLOTHES
Rain jacket
Bathing Suit(s)
Cards, Puzzles, any additional preferred games
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Sleeping Bag and Pillow