CAMP KON-O-KWEE

A tradition for North Allegheny fifth grade students is to experience Camp Kon-O-Kwee.

WHAT IS CAMP KON-O-KWEE?

All North Allegheny 5th grade students will have an opportunity to participate in the annual Outdoor Education Program, which is conducted by teachers and staff from NA elementary schools as well as staff from Camp Kon-O-Kwee (KOK). The program includes study in areas such as water ecology, team building, and other hands-on environmental studies.

The purpose of this experience is to provide 5th grade students with an excellent opportunity to learn about the outdoors first-hand and to encourage positive interactions with other students and staff. This is not a vacation from learning but instead an opportunity to be engaged in an authentic, environmental learning experience. Camp is well-equipped for outdoor education and has a centrally-located lodge completely staffed and equipped with a kitchen, dining room, and recreational facilities.

CAMP KOK LOCATION

Camp Kon-O-Kwee is located just west of Zelienople in Fombell, PA. The emergency telephone number is 724-758-6238. This number should only be used in case of an emergency.

CAMP KOK TRIP OPTIONS

Students will have the option to:

• Spend one day at Camp KOK (Day Experience).
• Spend one day and one night at Camp KOK under the supervision of teachers and specialists (Overnight Experience).

CAMP KOK DATES

Fifth grade students will go to Camp KOK on the following dates. Students who participate in the Day Experience are expected to attend school the day after returning from Camp KOK. 

• Ingomar Elementary & Bradford Woods Elementary—September 18–19, 2024

• Marshall Elementary—September 19–20, 2024

• Hosack Elementary & Peebles Elementary—September 25–26, 2024

• McKnight Elementary—September 26–27, 2024

• Franklin Elementary—October 17–18, 2024

CAMP KOK RULES

If you indicate that your student will participate, please review the rules for Proper Camp Behavior. More details concerning the program will be shared with you and your student in the weeks leading up to our trip.

FEES

All checks should be payable to North Allegheny School District. Families can also pay through PaySchools Central. Financial assistance is available by contacting your building principal.

• Day Experience: $65
  • The cost includes one meal, transportation, and insurance.
• Overnight Experience: $115
  • The cost includes three meals, transportation, and insurance.

TRANSPORTATION

• Day Experience
  • Students will depart their school on district buses at approximately 9:00 AM
  • Parents/guardians will need to pick up their student when they arrive back at their school at 6:00 PM
• Overnight Experience
  • Students will depart their school on district buses at approximately 9:00 AM
  • The following morning, parents/guardians will need to pick up their student when they arrive back at their school at 11:00 AM  

SUGGESTED ITEMS

• Personal items/equipment that your student takes to Camp KOK should be labeled or marked with their name.
• Items each student takes should preferably be placed in a drawstring bag and may include, but are not limited to:
  • Coat, jacket, or sweater
  • Hat
  • A change of clothing
  • Extra footwear
  • Deodorant
  • Water bottle
• Students are discouraged from bringing anything that is valuable or needs special attention. North Allegheny will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.
• Do NOT send:
  • food
  • money
  • cell phones
  • other electronics