Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What should I bring?
Bring a warm sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, and clothes for three days that you don’t mind getting dirty. Temperatures can get chilly at night, so think about bringing a warm sweater or fleece and rain gear.
What shouldn’t I bring?
Cell phones, iPods, and other electronics are fine for the van ride up here, but once here we’d like you to unplug for a few days and ground yourselves in our very tactile activities.
A Delegation Advisor is a parent or teacher willing to chaperone a group of students as they participate in this exciting conference. Up to two advisors are welcome to accompany the delegation from your school.
What are Delegation Coordinators?
The Delegation Coordinator might be one of your teachers or it could be a student at your school who is an alumnus of The Outdoor Academy. They are probably in the tenth or eleventh grade.
Who is my Delegation Coordinator?
The delegation coordinator's name and contact information should appear at the bottom of the OASES poster hanging in your school.
What if I cannot determine who my Delegation Coordinator is or my school does not have one?
Contact us for help. Perhaps you will become the Delegation Coordinator!
A group of up to six ninth-graders from the same school.
Yes, parents can volunteer to be Delegation Advisors.
What is the deadline for registration?
Student registration forms must be printed, completed, and submitted with a $30 payment by mail postmarked on or before April 1, 2008.
How will I know if I am registered?
You will be contacted by the OASES Director via email.