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Serrano campground
This document provides information about Naturalists at Large, an organization that offers outdoor education programs. It details a 4-day sample itinerary for a trip to Serrano Campground, which includes hiking, kayaking, visiting nature centers, evening programs, and learning about the local environment, plants, animals, geology and more. The document outlines the organization's focus on group building, leadership, and interaction with the natural environment. It also provides information on instructors, response times in case of emergency, meals, equipment needs, and accommodating allergies or special diets.
Serrano campground
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- 2. WE WORK WITH CharterSchools Montessori Schools Public Schools Waldorf Schools Independent Schools Over 350 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. First Responders: 10minutes Ambulance: 10-15 minutes Law Enforcement: 10 minutes RESPONSE TIMES
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- 16. Meals are wholesome affairs providingthe nutrition needed for active participants. There are plenty of options to choose from at each meal. FOOD
- 17. Program meals offervegetarian food options. For those with specific needs due to allergies or personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your faculty AND Naturalists at Large. Naturalists at Large can help guide those with special diets to supplement their meals in ways which everyone can most easily manage. ALLERGIES AND SPECIAL FOOD NEEDS
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- 19. THINGS WE TEACHCAN INCLUDE… Introduction to comparative ecosystems. Plant identification and their uses. Local wildlife observation and animal behavior.
- 20. Understanding the dynamicsof an ecosystem. Regional geology and watershed studies. Exploring the relationship between humans and their environment. Star studies and the night sky.
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- 25. KAYAKING ON BIGBEAR LAKE
- 26. Day 1 11:30 Arriveat Serrano Campground Group game naturalists/ PC faculty meeting Large group site orientation with PC/ Naturalists faculty meeting 10:00 Break into trail groups for introductions and ice breakers 12:30 Buffet Lunch in camp 1:15 Begin team building and exploration 4:00 Tent Demo and Camp Set-up 5:00 Faculty supervised free time. First aid duty by NAL. 5:45 Dinner set up/ clean up 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening program: Tone setting and sensory awareness 9:00 Students released to the Faculty for the evening 9:30 Students in cabins 10:00 Lights out/ quiet
- 27. Day 2 andDay 3 7:30 Wake up call. 7:50 Breakfast set up/ clean up 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Meet in trail groups ready for the day. Hiking Cougar Crest Trail Visiting the Big Bear Discovery Center Kayaking on Big Bear Lake 12:00 Lunch in Trail groups 4:30 Faculty supervised free time. First aid duty by NAL. 5:45 Dinner set up/ clean up 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening program: Astronomy and Campfire 9:00 Students released to the Faculty for the evening 9:30 Students in cabins 10:00 Lights out/ quiet
- 28. Day 4 7:00 Wakeup and move out of tents. 7:50 Breakfast set up/ clean up 8:00 Breakfast Make and take lunch • Break down tents 9:30 Meet in trail groups ready for the day. Continue activities from previous day. Other activities may include intermediate group initiatives, hiking, and fun games. Debrief in trail groups 12:00 Lunch in camp 12:30 Groups meet for large group activity 12:50 Load bus 1:00 Depart
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- 34. A focus ofmost 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.
- 35. 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.
- 36. OTHER ACTIVITIES Andy Goldworthystyle Art Projects Fun Games Reflective Activities and Journalizing Stretching and Yoga Animal Tracking Map and Compass Orienteering
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- 38. Equipment Reminders Follow yourequipment 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.
- 39. Rain gear isa 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).
- 40. A plastic bagto pack dirty shoes into can be useful. 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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