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Lower river 2017
Naturalists at Large is an outdoor education company that has been operating for over 25 years. They work with over 300 schools across charter, public, Montessori, Waldorf, and independent schools. They introduce thousands of students annually to diverse outdoor environments across California and the Colorado River through multi-day excursions. Their instructors are trained in wilderness first aid and hold various certifications. Trips are tailored to each school's outdoor education goals and can accommodate groups from 15 to over 200 students.
Lower river 2017
- 1. FOR OVER 25YEARS!!
- 2. WE WORK WITH CharterSchools Montessori Schools Public Schools Waldorf Schools Independent Schools Over 300 schools We introduce thousands of students a year to diverse environments including...
- 3. CA COAST JOSHUA TREE COLORADORIVER YOSEMITE GIANT SEQUOIAS
- 4. OUR FOCUS We workwith each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs. Topics that we can focus on include…
- 5. WATER SPORTS OUTDOOR SKILLS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GROUPBUILDING RETREATS
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- 7. Naturalists at Largeprovides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through high school level students. We can accommodate trips for 15 students to over 200.
- 8. OUR INTRUCTORS Naturalists atLarge draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees or equivalent who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.
- 10. All of ourinstructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Certified. Many of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid. INSTRUCTOR CERTS
- 11. RESPONSE TIMES: forEmergency Services on the River Ambulance: One hour by road give or take depending on whether the call comes from Palo Verde, Walter’s or Picacho. Medivac Helicopter: 20 minutes to two hours. Law Enforcement: Walter’s 30 minutes to one hour, Picacho minutes from State ranger (on site). RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency Services in Joshua Tree 15 minutes for ambulance EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- 12. PUT PHOTO INBACKGROUND THIS SITE LOWER COLORADO RIVER
- 13. The Lower Colorado River isright over here
- 14. Trips often begin here atWalter’s Camp And finish here at Martinez Lake
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- 23. Paddle School willintroduce the basic techniques for safe, comfortable control of the two person canoe that is used throughout the trip.
- 25. TRY A NIGHTPADDLE
- 26. AND DAY TWOBEGINS…
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- 29. HELP TO CARRYGROUP GEAR
- 31. NOT ALL DAYIS SPENT ON THE WATER
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- 34. And after afull day paddle, watch the colors change at Sunset Rock
- 35. Or enjoy asunrise hike and the view from overhead!
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- 43. Meals are wholesome affairs providingthe nutrition needed for active participantsThere’s a variety of menu options from which to choose FOOD
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- 50. A Typical Day 7:30Breakfast 9:00 Everybody hits the river by paddle group, with a mid-morning stop and short hike to Lonesome’s Last Stand for Journal Activity. 12:00 Lunch by groups 1:00 On river with paddle into Draper’s Lake and group float with water policy discussion 4:30 Arrive at outpost and set camp 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening Program: Night walk and star study 9:00 Students released to faculty
- 51. And a fewother optional activities… Journal & Reflective Activity Map & Compass Orienteering Animal Tracking
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- 56. Deliver the mostdiverse individualized outdoor education programs by offering a wide variety of sites, programs, and skills. Insure responsiveness to client needs, with priority given to participant comfort and safety. Our programming will encourage teamwork, involvement, and personal growth. GOALS
- 57. Vegetation options willbe available at every meal For other food needs, please see our “procedures for students with serious food allergies and dietary needs” form available from your faculty Feel free to contact the NAL office to discuss food needs Allergies and Special Food Needs
- 58. COME JOIN USON YOUR JOURNEY