Our orientation trip to Ramapo is an opportunity for the ninth-grade class to come together as a community with their peer leaders and advisors over three days in Rhinebeck, NY.
Depart: 8:15 am Wednesday, September 4th
Return: 3:00pm Friday, September 6th
Ramapo is an outdoor camp where you will be engaging in physical activity. Please wear comfortable clothes you can get dirty in and bring closed-toe shoes. Students should be appropriately dressed for Ramapo when they arrive at school on September 6th.
A few other important details:
– Please leave valuables at home.
– Cell phones will be collected and kept locked.
– If you have special dietary conditions (vegetarian, gluten-free etc.) please be sure to inform Charlene, 9th-grade Dean (ccruzcerdas@lrei.org), particularly if they are not otherwise mentioned in your medical forms.
– For all medications, please refer to the information you will receive from the nurses and follow the instructions listed there.
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What to Pack:
- Two pairs of sturdy close-toed shoes for hiking, climbing and playing games (in case one gets wet)
- Extra socks
- Comfortable pants, shorts, and shirts
- Warm layers – a sweatshirt and a fleece or jacket
- A rain coat or poncho
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- A hat or sunglasses
- A flashlight
- Insect repellent and sunblock
- A bath towel and washcloth
- A Pillow
Camp Ramapo will provide:
- Sheets and blankets (you may bring a sleeping bag if you prefer)
The days at Ramapo are full! The program begins as soon as we disembark in Rhinebeck.
Each day consists of a variety of low-ropes, high-ropes, group challenges, and bonding time. All activities are structured and include both LREI students and faculty.
Rooming: Students are assigned to Lodges. There will be no more than 12 students per room and each student will have a mattress to sleep on. Each group also has at least 1 LREI Faculty member who sleeps in an adjoining room. Students may choose from three housing options: single sex housing (boys and girls) or gender neutral housing (open to students of any gender identification). Students can “opt in” to the gender neutral housing by emailing Charlene (ccruzcerdas@lrei.org).
Bathrooms: Each group of no more than 12 students shares a bathroom that includes 2 toilet stalls and 2 individual showers.
If you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please be in touch with Shahna-Lee (sjames@lrei.org) or Charlene (ccruzcerdas@lrei.org).
