Naturalists at Large provides outdoor education programs for K-12 schools throughout California, focusing on environmental studies, outdoor skills, and group building. They lead multi-day trips for 15-200 students in diverse natural areas like Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and the Giant Sequoias. Experienced instructors guide hands-on activities like hiking, kayaking, tidepooling, and camping. Meals are wholesome and accommodate allergies/diets. Programs are tailored to each school's academic goals and include evening activities like campfires and astronomy.

1. EL CAPITAN

2. WE WORK WITH
Charter Schools
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
COLORADO RIVER
YOSEMITE
GIANT SEQUOIAS

4. OUR FOCUS
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.
Topics that we can focus on include…

5. WATER SPORTS
OUTDOOR SKILLS
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
GROUP BUILDING
RETREATS

6. GROUP SIZE 12-14

7. 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.

8. OUR INSTRUCTORS
Naturalists at Large 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 our instructors 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. Goleta
Santa Barbara County
California
EL CAPITAN

12. GETTING THERE

13. Ambulance: 20 minutes from Santa
Barbara
Medivac Helicopter: 10 minutes from
Goleta
Law Enforcement: 20 minutes from
Goleta
RESPONSE TIMES

14. CAMPGROUND

15. TENTS

16. Everybody
helps with
camp chores

17. Meals are
wholesome affairs
providing the
nutrition needed for
active participants
There are plenty of
options to choose
from at each meal
FOOD

18. YUM!!

19. Allergies and Special Food Needs
 Program meals offer vegetarian food options.
 For those with specific needs due to allergies or
personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your
faculty.
 Naturalists at Large can help guide those with
special diets to supplement their meals in ways
which everyone can most easily manage.

20. KAYAKING

22. MILES OF HIKING TRAILS

23. BIG FIELDS TO PLAY IN

24. BEACH EXPLORATION

25. TIDEPOOLING

26. STREAM STOMP

27. Swimming Pool for RelaxingPOOL TIME

28. FLORA AND FAUNA

29. PLANT ID AND USES

30. GROUP BUILDING AND
LEADERSHIP

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. OTHER ACTIVITIES
Andy Goldworthy style Art Projects
Fun Games
Reflective Activities and
Journalizing
Stretching and Yoga
Animal Tracking
Map and Compass Orienteering

35. Educational themes include the sage
scrub community, southern coast
forests, stream science, ecology of
the oak and sycamore forests and
humans -- a historical perspective,
local geology, the stars, and
environmental influences on plant
species and diversity. Emphasis will
be tailored to complement the
academic goals of the school.

36. EVENING PROGRAMS
CAMPFIRES
SENSORY AWARENESS
ASTRONOMY
TONE SETTING

37. A Typical Day
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Groups A and B do journal activities, beach
hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D hike
Canyon and do stream study
12:00 Lunch by groups
1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities,
beach hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B
hike Canyon 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

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

39. 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.
Utensil Kit that may be reused for each meal and a
cup that can handle hot & cold liquids.

40. 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).
A sleeping pad for underneath you and your
sleeping bag.

41. Plastic bag protection. 1 or 2 plastic grocery bags
are good for protecting clothing in a gear bag from
moisture.
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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