Welcome Home… Join Our Alumni Community!
Just think back to those days spent at Camp Ockanickon, Camp Matollionequay or Lake Stockwell here in Medford. The way the tall pines look under an inky sky littered with stars, the way the moon reflects on the tranquil waters of the lake, the cacophony of sounds made by the crickets, tree frogs and song birds that inhabit our woods. Who can forget the smell of the crisp, clean Pine Barrens air or the soul-satisfying sensation of relaxing next to a campfire, munching on s’mores? Or fun-filled days spent hiking, boating, swimming, laughing, singing songs and swapping stories with the best friends you’ll ever have?
Joining our Alumni Association is a great way to keep those memories alive. To stay in touch and reconnect with long-lost friends and beloved staff members – and to get to know others who love camp as much as you do. Our alumni members stay connected to the friendships, the camaraderie, the fond memories associated with those adventure-filled, carefree days of yesteryear.
Alumni Testimonials
Keith Powell:
| Favorite Camp Memory |
| I have so many memories. For four years I lived at camp, in the house right on the lake—you pass it as you drive into Ocky. Those were golden years: I remember helping build the director’s house, experiencing the first real snowfall when the whole camp fell quiet and beautiful, and chanting together in the dining hall. I remember the devastating flood and how we kept the summer going without a lake. I think about School’s Out and the lives we were able to impact in the local districts, late-night Wawa runs on our nights off, and the slow shift from summer to fall. I love that camp, and I miss it dearly. |
| Describe Your Relationship to Camp |
| My relationship with Camp Ockanickon runs deep—deeper than words can capture, but here’s my best attempt. For four years, it was home. I found purpose there and a family, and I built friendships that have lasted for decades. The grounds feel sacred to me, with a quiet, enduring, almost spiritual presence. That season was one of the great chapters of my life, and I’m eternally grateful. Whenever I’m home, I make a point to drive through and visit. |
