Educational Group Services

“..(Camp) provides plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning experiences (different from what they experience in a classroom setting) that reinforce what’s being learned in the classroom in a fun and memorable way. In fact, when done successfully, these partnerships can become the highlight of the year – something incoming classes hear about and look forward to.” Dr. Susan Langlois (Camp Business Magazine)

The Pinelands of South Jersey provide a great environment for a variety of leadership and environmental education programs for:

• Schools
  • Class Retreat
  • Student groups
  • Sporting teams
  • Faculty retreats

 

• Colleges

• Orientation programs
• Faculty retreats

We specialize in:

• Teambuilding and leadership experiences. Some examples of programs that schools have brought include: AVID; Teen Pep; Teens Leadership; and Mentor programs

• Outdoor and environmental classes
  • pinelands studies
  • ecology
  • outdoor living skills

 

• Arts and crafts
• Recreation activities: including boating and swimming; sports and games; archery
• Equestrian
  • Horseback riding
  • Equine Assisted Experiential Learning

QUOTES from our Participants:

• "As a teacher, I have been fortunate enough to have accompanied many groups to Camp. I have always been most impressed with the organizations, enthusiasm and caring. Your staff this year has been just as wonderful. Your staff always tries to make the day the best ever for the children. Thank you for everything”

• “The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Learning about the Pinelands and having the children work together to solve problems or situations was great. They really can take "life skills" that they learned and use them in the future. The mattresses were softer than I expected.” Rachel & Kayla.

• “The caring staff! Parents and kids all rave about the positive impact Camp has on everyone who participates.”

• “Child/student centered - focus on team building strategies.” - Youth One Stop.

• “Incredible counselors and staff - thanks very much - we wish you all the best.” - Moorestown Friends.

• “Communication with staff. Challenge course staff worked well with high school students and communicated well with advisors.”

• “The responsiveness and attentiveness of the Camp Ockanickon staff was incredible.”

• “Staff/communication - flexibility - great!” - STYLE Southern Regional

• “The professionalism of the YMCA staff and their ability to accommodate the needs of our students. The varied activities - they challenged the students.” – Neeta.

• "It was exactly what we wanted from the day. The staff did a great job of working the groups through the activities. It was great!” - Lindenwold HS