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Our education programs for over a hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the…
Who do weserve ?
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Pygmy Forest of Sonoma
Giant Forest of Sequoia
Sonoran Desert
Colorado River
CatalinaIsland
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California has a variety of great Outdoor Classrooms from which to
choose
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WHERE MIGHT YOU
WANT TO
GO ?
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Naturalists at Large has five program areas.
1. Environmental Science / Natural History
2. Group Dynamics / Team Building / Leadership Development
3. Outdoor Activity and Skills Instruction
4. Native & Pioneer History
5. Group Retreats
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We work with each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs.
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Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 students
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Naturalists at Large provides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through
high school level students. We can
accommodate trips for 15 students to
over 200.
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How long might your trip be?
Trips range from 1 to 6
days in duration.
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Possible Topics and Themes
Exploration of fresh water streams & tidepooling.
Introduction to comparative ecosystems.
Plant identification and their uses.
Local wildlife observation and animal behavior.
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Understanding the dynamics of an ecosystem.
Regional geology and watershed studies.
Exploring the relationship between humans and their
environment.
Star studies and the night sky.
Marine biology and earth’s oceans.
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Marine biology and earth’s oceans
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All topics are connected directly to the natural history of each specific program site and are appropriately adjusted to the ages of the students.
Exploration of fresh water streams & tidepooling
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Local wildlife observation and animal behavior
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Plant identification and their uses
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Explore…
the past
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Andthose…
whocamebefore
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A focus of most all Naturalists at Large programming is the interaction of the individual with the group. The needs of both must be met through the development of cooperation, leadership and problem solving skills.
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The facilitation of activities, with the emphasis on our interaction with the environment and each other, promotes awareness of each individual’s role in making the group experience a positive one.
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Retreats are a chance to develop stronger group cohesion and class unity
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Fun, Active, &
Challenging
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You can experience the outdoors at one of our LODGE SITES or from our TENT SITES (Outdoor Learning Center).
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Meals are wholesome
affairs providing the nutrition needed for
active participants
There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose
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And a few other optional activities…
Journal & ReflectiveActivity
Map & CompassOrienteering
Animal Tracking
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Creativity
Relaxation & Stretching
Fun Games
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When the sun goes down there’s…
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Campfire
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Night
Walk
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Star studies and the night sky
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Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.
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With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.
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The following is a sample three-day schedule (for a rock climbing trip) that has been used by several schools. Four-day and five-day trips are more typical and allow for a more in-depth experience. (Remember that all trips are custom designed and schedules will fit your needs)
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(Day one)1:00Arrive at Indian Cove Campground Bus greeters, Snack. Orientation to site, All Staff and Faculty meetingBreak into trail groups / small group orientation and introductions. Set up camp / kitchen orientation3:30Ground school – Intro to climbing6:30Dinner 7:30Evening Program: Night awareness and trust activities9:00Students released to faculty
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(Day two)7:15Breakfast 9:00Groups A, B and C do journal activities, desert ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups D, E and F climb12:00 Lunch by groups1:00Groups D, E and F do journal activities, desert ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups A,B and C climb4:30Return to camp6:00Dinner 7:30Evening Program: Night walk and star study9:00Students released to faculty
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(Day three)7:15Breakfast7:30Break down camp8:30All gear staged and ready to load on bus 9:00Groups D, E and F hike, art activities and games. Groups A, B and C climb 11:30 Lunch by trail groups12:00 Groups A, B and C hike, art activities and games. Groups D, E and F climb2:30Return to camp for debrief3:00Load gear on bus3:30School departs
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So get on a bus…
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