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Quick Facts Concerning Encampments
 The cost of an encampment is $49.50, regardless of age. Group rates or discounts of any kind are not available. There is no minimum amount of campers required to book.
 The age restriction is 7 yrs old. We understand that many “Tiger Cubs” are 6 yrs old. We're sorry, but due to insurance restrictions they are unable to attend. Please do not make this request, as we are unable to honor it.
 The arrival time for all encampments is 1700-1800 hrs, (5-6pm). We are unable to accommodate late arrivals, as the Camden Parking Authority will close the garage at 6pm sharp. Also, late arrivals will miss the fire drill and safety instructions and are therefore considered to be a liability to others onboard.
 The height clearance at the garage is 6'10”. The cost is $10.00 per car.
 If you are running late due to traffic, ON THE NIGHT OF THE ENCAMPMENT ONLY, please call (866) 877-6262 ext. 209, or the cell phone is (609) 868-8068. Please use this number for emergency purposes only, as the Officer of the Deck will not be able to answer questions regarding scheduling, billing, etc.
 Once parked, exit the rear of the garage, and the ship is approximately 200 yards South. You can't miss it!! A shuttle bus may be running on the night of your event, but that is not definite. The garage will open at 7am the following morning in case campers wish to leave early.
 We encourage the use of buses or convoys to transport your group to the ship. Buses will be allowed to park in a secure lot overnight at no charge.
 If interested in coming by train, please contact the NJ River Line light rail at (201) 714-2880 for a schedule. The southern most stop is only 200 yards from the ship's pier.
 All groups, regardless of age, gender, etc., will berth (sleep) in the same compartment. However, some groups may share a compartment with another group. This depends on group sizes for that evening.
 Group uniforms, T-shirts, or hats are encouraged, but not required.
 Please dress appropriately for the encampment. Although the ship is climate controlled during hot and cold weather, parts of the tour will be outdoors, and there are many areas on the ship that are windy and drafty. It's always better to have more clothing than less, in case you get cold. Also, if raining, slickers or ponchos are suggested, but umbrellas are not.
 The encampment program is youth oriented, and therefore children are required in order to attend. Sufficient adults must attend to chaperone the children coming onboard. We require: children 7 - 9 yrs, 1:1 ratio; 10 - 12 yrs, 5:1 ratio, 12 +, 7:1 ratio of adults to children.
 Many ship systems are active. Therefore, for both children & ADULTS, do not turn knobs, flip switches, etc. Observe restricted areas, closed doors, and barriers that are not to be entered into. The Battleship New Jersey has great historical significance, and we ask you treat her with respect.
 The encampment includes dinner, breakfast, 1.5 hour tour of the ship, a trip in the flight simulator, morning and evening colors, the rack (bunk) itself, and a 2” Embroidered Battleship New Jersey Encampment Patch for all attending, designating the current year.
 The Encampment Office is unaware of the meal until the night of the event. Those with food allergies or religious food concerns should bring a dinner and breakfast meal with them in case they are unable to eat the meal being served onboard that night. A refrigerator and microwave are available.
 The ship's geedunk (snack bar) will also be open until approx 2300 hrs (11pm) on the night of the encampment. It will serve hot dogs, pretzels, soda, etc.
 Always move with caution when onboard the ship. “Head knockers” and “knee knockers” (tripping hazards) abound throughout the ship. Campers will need to negotiate steep ladders and confined spaces.
 Other events may be taking place onboard during the encampment, and liquor may be served as a result. As much separation as possible will be maintained throughout the night. A Watch Officer will be on duty, and ship staff will also monitor to prevent confusion and unwanted interaction between guests.
 Birthday parties are permitted to take place during an encampment; however, no private space is available. You are welcome to bring a cake onboard and celebrate during the dinner hour. Your group will participate in all encampment activities with other groups attending that night.
 If your group would like to incorporate any type of awards, special recognition, or religious service into your encampment, please advise us during the booking process. We can usually entertain such activities, but they would need to be less than 30 minutes long. There is time in the evening and morning hours to accommodate these requests, however there may be other activities happening onboard, so please let us know early.
 Tickets for the Flight Simulator will be issued to campers while in the evening chow line. Each camper is issued one ticket for the simulator. This ticket is to be used the night of the encampment. Please see the POD below for times. The ride is a simulated catapult launch, and recovery, of a WWII King Fisher fixed wing aircraft, entitled “ Seahawk-Battle of Iwo Jima”. The mission will be completed in approx. ten minutes and features 3-D visuals and air blasts.
 The Flight Simulator will also be open the morning after the encampment, if campers wish to ride again. The cost of additional tickets is $4.00 per. Please note the morning program is different from that of the evening, providing two totally separate experiences for those riding both in the morning and evening. While the amount of time in the Simulator is the same during the am or pm hours, the morning program is entitled “ Desert Storm Strike”.
Please note, if time does not allow all to ride the simulator the night of the encampment due to large group sizes, small children getting tired, etc., the simulator ticket will be honored the morning after your stay, however we encourage all to ride the simulator during the night hours, so they may get a chance to view both programs.
Battleship New Jersey Encampment Plan of the Day-POD
There will most likely be more than one group aboard today. The Petty Officers (leaders) of each group will work together to assign their crew to the various tasks listed. Leaders will be called together by the staff at approximately 1800 hours for a briefing.
1700 to 1830 - Arrival, strike gear below, compartments and bunks assigned.
1800 - Leaders Call to meet with staff. Listen for announcement.
1830 - Introduction and Safety Presentation. Listen for announcement.
1845 - Fire Drill, everyone exit to fantail, main deck, muster for colors.
1900 - Evening Colors on the fantail. Flag detail 1850. Listen for announcement.
1900 plus - Move to the evening meal via the chow line as directed by staff.
The ship store is open 1815-2300 hours - The landside store and simulator open at 0815 tomorrow morning.
1900 to 2000 - Eat, get camera and flashlights for tour, and visit snack bar and store.
2000 Assemble on fantail (mess decks in bad WX) for tour groups. Listen for announcement.
2000 to 2130 Ship's Tours with trained Docent Guides - Approx. 1.5 hours.
2130 - Flight Simulator opens. (Also open next morning if missed tonight)
2300 - Taps, lights out (red “darkened ship” lights will be on as nightlights)
0000 - Flight Simulator closes
The Next Morning
0630 - Reveille, everyone up! Only one serving for breakfast, be in the chow line!
0700 - Chow, clean berthing areas, empty lockers, pack gear, tour main deck areas.
0800 - Morning Colors on fantail. Afterward, walk main deck, visit museums, gather for group pictures under the guns or elsewhere. Please do not go above main deck!!
0815 -Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Flight Simulator open on shore. It is helpful to take gear with you when going ashore. Space is available in lobby to store gear while you shop or ride the simulator.
0900 - Liberty Call - Campers disembark
Battleship New Jersey Encampment Crew Roster
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