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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School

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Survival Program 

Mission: Inspiring students to venture into the unknown to foster a new sense of responsibility, teamwork and self-confidence on a shared road to a stronger self.  

2026 Survival

  • Full program begins and ends at the JHS!
  • The Survival location is in Northfield, MA
  • April 1: Departure decision finalized.
  • April 8: Parent/Guardian Info Night with 6-6:30 PM registration + 6:30-8 PM presentation.
  • Tentative Program Dates:  
    Sunday, June 14 at 8:00 AM through Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 PM

Updated 03/27/26

Students and families greet each other in front of the JHS upon students' return from Survival trip.
ORRJHS Survival students and chaperones gather to organize their gear.

Contacts

Melanie Lean

Teacher - Math

Susan Wheeler

Technology - District Data Coordinator

2026 Timeline

  • April 1: Departure decision finalized.
  • April 8: Parent/Guardian Info Night with 6-6:30 PM registration + 6:30-8 PM presentation.
  • Survival DEPARTS Sunday June 14, 2026.  RETURNS Saturday June 20, 2026.

  • If the school calendar changes, Survival dates will be adjusted accordingly.

Updated 03/26/26