FIELD TRIPS
Open from March through October, the Outdoor Center at YMCA Camp Mason provides students with rewarding, customized hands-on programs on topics ranging from environmental education to leadership. Activities can include ecology hikes and pioneer activities, rock climbing and ropes courses, and outdoor recreation options like wilderness survival, archery, canoeing and much more. Programs meet Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and can be customized to meet the needs of your school group.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Heritage, Hiking, History, Leadership, Physical Activity, Pioneers, Outdoor Survival, Sports, Team Building.
contact info
Name: Sara Davis.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Camp Mason YMCA
Offering year-round programs, YMCA Camp Mason is one of New Jersey’s premier destinations for outdoor education! Camp Mason is situated on 460-acres of mountain woodlands adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and features miles of beautiful forest trails, streams, and lakes. There’s never a shortage of things to do. Professional staff is available to provide fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities in a positive environment.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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FIELD TRIPS
Open from March through October, the Outdoor Center at YMCA Camp Mason provides scouts with rewarding, customized hands-on programs on topics ranging from environmental education to leadership. Activities can include ecology hikes and pioneer activities, rock climbing and ropes courses, and outdoor recreation options like wilderness survival, archery, canoeing and much more. Programs help to support scout badge achievement and can be customized to meet the needs of your scout group.
supports scout badges in:
Environmental Science, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Heritage, Hiking, History, Leadership, Physical Activity, Pioneers, Outdoor Survival, Sports, Team Building.
contact info
Name: Sara Davis.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Camp Mason YMCA
Offering year-round programs, YMCA Camp Mason is one of New Jersey’s premier destinations for outdoor education! Camp Mason is situated on 460-acres of mountain woodlands adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and features miles of beautiful forest trails, streams, and lakes. There’s never a shortage of things to do. Professional staff is available to provide fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities in a positive environment.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Open from March through October, the Outdoor Center at YMCA Camp Mason provides home school students with rewarding, customized hands-on programs on topics ranging from environmental education to leadership. Activities can include ecology hikes and pioneer activities, rock climbing and ropes courses, and outdoor recreation options like wilderness survival, archery, canoeing and much more. Programs meet Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and can be customized to meet the needs of your home school group.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Ecology, Heritage, Hiking, History, Leadership, Physical Activity, Pioneers, Outdoor Survival, Sports, Team Building.
contact info
Name: Sara Davis.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Camp Mason YMCA
Offering year-round programs, YMCA Camp Mason is one of New Jersey’s premier destinations for outdoor education! Camp Mason is situated on 460-acres of mountain woodlands adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and features miles of beautiful forest trails, streams, and lakes. There’s never a shortage of things to do. Professional staff is available to provide fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities in a positive environment.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY
Family Camps at Camp Mason provide a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together and enjoy being away from it all. With activities available all weekend and all of your meals cooked for you, your only worry is deciding what to do first! Some of the many activities offered include fishing, hiking, swimming (seasonal), boating & canoeing, volleyball, climbing wall, basketball, soccer, skate park, riflery and archery, geocaching, campfires, tetherball, playground, and arts and crafts.
topics covered:
Ecology, Heritage, Hiking, History, Leadership, Physical Activity, Pioneers, Outdoor Survival, Sports, Team Building.
contact info
Name: Sally Wright
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Camp Mason YMCA
Offering year-round programs, YMCA Camp Mason is one of New Jersey’s premier destinations for outdoor education! Camp Mason is situated on 460-acres of mountain woodlands adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and features miles of beautiful forest trails, streams, and lakes. There’s never a shortage of things to do. Professional staff is available to provide fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities in a positive environment.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>