Custom outdoor education trips for your school.

1. for over Twenty Years

2. Our education programs for over two hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the… Independent Schools Charter Schools Public Schools Waldorf Schools Montessori Schools Who do we serve ?

3. Pygmy Forest of Sonoma Giant Forest of Sequoia Sonoran Desert Colorado River Catalina Island

4. What does Naturalists at Large do ?

5. TEAM BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUTDOOR SKILLS Native & Pioneer History Group Retreats

6. 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.

7. Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 students Always with one instructor and one adult from your school

8. 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.

9. Our Instructors

10. 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.

12. 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.

13. All of our instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid. RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency Services Ambulance: 10 minutes Medivac Helicopter: 10 -20 minutes

14. Camp Gilmore Santa Monica Mountains

15. THEMES: -Introduction to outdoor education. -Observation and discovery: Using science kits and specific activities to learn about the natural world. -Interrelations of living and nonliving communities. -Initiatives and group building activities. -Non-academic fun and art activities.

16. Where it's At !

17. … the centerpiece of the Santa Monica Mountains

18. REAGAN RANCH CAMP GILMORE Mulholland Las Virgenes (Apx.3 mile hike)

20. The Santa Monica Mountains are one of the last remaining examples of a relatively undisturbed Mediterranean-type ecosystem in the world. A unique climate, diverse topography, and other factors create a complex assemblage of vegetation types.

23. Chaparral & Rocky Peaks

24. Valley Oak Savanna

25. Wetlands

26. Riparian Woodland

27. Camp Gilmore

28. Indoor and Outdoor Meeting Space

29. INDOOR DINING

30. Food Meals are wholesome affairs providing the nutrition needed for active participants There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose

32. Cabins for 8 to 12 Shower and Bath House

33. Open Grass Areas Malibu Creek Seasonal Pool

34. Environmental Education

35. Environmental Science… In trail groups of 12-14 students and 2 adults.

36. STREAM STUDIES

37. Interdependance

38. Group Building

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. The Naturalists at Large ropes program is designed to introduce all students to this exciting activity. Students learn to work together and cooperate towards a common goal. Ropes instruction is complemented by challenge and initiative games that will foster greater group interaction. Challenge Course

42. Lessons learned include trust in fellow students, increased ability to focus, and development of self-esteem. The few climbing skills acquired by the students focus on a safe and successful experience. The organization of ground school preparation and ropes sites are designed with this philosophy in mind.

43. The climbing wall is fun and challenging

44. And a few other optional activities… Journal & Reflective Activity Map & Compass Orienteering Animal Tracking

45. Creativity Relaxation & Stretching Fun Games

46. And when the sun goes down…

47. Night Walk

48. Star studies and the night sky

49. CAMPFIRE

50. And another possible option is to shuttle down to…

51. Malibu Lagoon

52. Tide Pooling

53. SCHOOL FACULTY

54. A Typical Day 7:30 Breakfast 9:00 Groups A and B do journal activities, oak woodland ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D hike into Park and do stream study 12:00 Lunch by groups 1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities, oak woodland ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B hike into Park and do stream study 4:30 Return to camp for large group games 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening Program: Night walk and star study 9:00 Students released to faculty

55. Camp Gilmore in the Santa Monica Mountains

56. Ask about… Allergies, Medications, and Special Dietary Needs

57. Equipment Reminders Follow your equipment list. Pack together. Adult and student can double check the contents of the gear bag. All clothing should fit in a medium size duffle. A day pack is essential to move about the program with water, some food, extra layers of clothing, and personal incidentals.

58. Rain gear is a must. ( water-proof shell) Rain Ponchos are fine. Comfortable closed toed shoes are required. Light weight hikers or tennis shoes with a few pairs of good outdoor socks (non-cotton). A good water bottle (quart or liter). The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment list for specifics).

59. Plastic bag protection. Don’t send gear that you could not afford lost or broken (expensive cameras, cell phones, and other electronics). A handy disposable camera would be just fine. Follow your equipment list, ask questions, borrow from friends.

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