Recreation Outdoor Camp for Kids
The mission of R.O.C.K. Adventure Company is to inspire and empower young minds through immersive and exhilarating non-sports adventures. We are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where children can explore the wonders of nature, develop essential life skills, cultivate a spirit of teamwork, and create lifelong memories. Our goal is to foster a love for adventure, expand horizons, and ignite a passion for exploration that extends far beyond our camp, empowering the next generation of curious and courageous leaders.
Camp Dates:
July 8-12, 2024
August 19-23, 2024
Grades 4th-6th as of September 2024
Ramapo Valley County Reservation and Ramsey Municipal Pool
Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah is Bergen County's largest park area and is located on the edge of the Highlands Region. We will start our day with a scenic hike along a mountain brook with a beautiful waterfall, up to the top of Ramapo Mountain and stop at MacMillan Reservoir. After hiking back down the mountain we will reward our campers hiking efforts and head to Ramsey Municipal Pool for a relaxing and refreshing afternoon and cool off at their award winning pool club.
Exploring the Sea Grant Consortium at Sandy Hook
This adventure provides a comprehensive introduction to estuarine and barrier beach environments. The program is divided into two segments: salt marsh exploration and beach hike. Students will engage in hands-on learning activities at both sites.
Students will participate in the following activities while at the salt marsh:
· Seining
· Salt marsh orientation
· Plant identification walk
· Benthic sampling
· Water quality testing or Plankton sampling/identification.
Ropes Course at TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park
Their ropes course is a unique blend of wooden platforms built high in the trees and connected by exhilarating combinations of rope walks, obstacles, climbing elements, and zip lines, all located in their beautiful, forested setting of Vernon, NJ.
Refreshing Water Day at Tomahawk Lake
The park grounds are situated on 200 breathtaking acres that come complete with everything a camper could ask for including an awesome water park, refreshment stands, a souvenir shop, an old fashioned picnic area and New Jersey's largest white sand beach featuring a crystal clear 20-acre lake for swimming and boating!
White Water Rafting at Kittatinny Canoes
Rafting on the Delaware River is perfect for our campers. The Delaware River provides an expanse of crystal-clear water and rapids all season long. Paddle along cliffs, beneath bridges and past spectacular rock formations as you take in the breathtaking panoramic views that can only be seen by boat! The occasional calm pools offer time for a picnic lunch along the way.
Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Boarding at Shepherd Lake
Enjoy the water learning how to kayak, canoe, paddle board as well as explore the hiking paths and botanical gardens at Ringwood State Park
UNPLUG, DISCONNECT, AND GET OUTDOORS!!!
With R.O.C.K Adventure Company, our campers will explore new adventures based on different trips each day. See adventures above for all the details. No phones, no iPads, no video games… We’re going OUTDOORS!!!
Our camp will not have any competitive sports so no need to be an athlete. Campers will enjoy whitewater rafting, ropes course with zip lining, hiking, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and water slides!!!
IN THIS CAMP: We laugh a lot. We try our best. We tell the truth. We are kind.
WE HAVE FUN! We make mistakes. We say I’m sorry. We give second chances. We always forgive. We try new things. We never give up.
WE ALWAYS HAVE FUN!!! We are really loud. We have a positive attitude. We are patient, most of the time….. We are awesome. We are real. We are adventurous.
WE ARE R.O.C.K ADVENTURE CAMP!!!
CAMP CORE VALUES
OUR TRIP LEADERS WILL:
ENCOURAGE and care for campers in a way they always feel good about themselves after each adventure.
INSTRUCT the campers every day in a way they remember the important facts of life which really matter… like being kind, how to share, showing respect, and being honest.
PRAISE the campers, especially when they put a fellow camper before themselves or when they show humility and not arrogance.
GUIDE the campers down a road that focuses on being positive and not negative.
LEAD AND MENTOR the campers always being an example of good character, fairness, and honesty. They will listen, lend a hand, and be trustworthy.
INSPIRE the campers to follow their dreams, discover their adventurous side, peak their interest, encourage them to explore, and use their talents to their full potential.
