T he E cosystems of F erry B each Located on a dune system and just yards from sand beaches, coastal forests and freshwater ponds, Ferry Beach is an ideal location for outdoor, ecosystem-based lessons . Ferry Beach is also just a short walk away from the forest trails, pristine dunes and freshwater ponds of Ferry Beach State Park . Strolling south along the beach you come to Camp Ellis, an active fishing village with docks, a jetty, and a salt marsh. A short bus ride takes students to the large rocky tide pool system at the Audubon Eastpoint Preserve .
Students are able to take an active part in planting, weeding, harvesting and composting.
On average, dorm rooms hold from two to four students, and are furnished with beds, closets and dressers. Also on-site are inside meeting areas and a large auditorium. Facility improvement projects for the next few years include increased handicap accessibility, expanded heating systems for the dormitories, organic gardening and composting, and a new nature center building. The downstairs of Rowland consists of meeting rooms, an art room, and an auditorium complete with stage and curtain. The upstairs rooms hold up to 62, and 20 more can be housed on the 1st floor.