Naturalists at Large provides outdoor education programs for schools in diverse environments like Yosemite National Park, Joshua Tree, and the Colorado River. They work with each school to identify goals and tailor programs, which can include topics like water sports, outdoor skills, and environmental studies. Programs are led by experienced instructors with relevant certifications. A sample itinerary shows students hiking trails, exploring the area's flora and fauna, doing activities like art projects and games, and having meals and evening programs like campfires. Equipment reminders encourage students to pack properly for the outdoor activities.

1. YOSEMITE!!

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. DISCOVERING YOSEMITE

13. YOSEMITE NP
Central Sierra Nevada
150 Miles East of San Francisco
Spectacular Granite Cliffs, waterfalls,
clear stream

14. WOW

15. "was a man whose life
was nothing short of
inspirational. His
writings are clear,
vibrant and full of
prophetic wisdom - he
was one of the first to
realize that all species
are interconnected and
'hitched together.'"
JOHN MUIR

16. TENT CAMPING

17. FOOD!

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

19. Vegetarian options will be 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 & RESTRICTIONS

20. EXPLORE

21. BUS SERVICES IN VALLEY

22. GROUP BUILDING

23. GREAT VIEWS

24. FLORA AND FAUNA

25. JOURNAL & REFLECTION

26. The program of hiking
and group activities will
emphasize each
student's responsibility
to the environment.
The unique natural
history of the Sierra
mixed conifer forest
and associated plants
and animals.

27. Visit
Spider
Cave
THE SPIDER CAVES

28. VISITOR CENTER & MIWOK
VILLAGE

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

30. EVENING PROGRAMS
CAMPFIRES
SENSORY AWARENESS
ASTRONOMY
TONE SETTING

31. THURSDAY, MAY 19 (Day Three)
7:30 Breakfast prep/clean up
7:45 Breakfast
9:00 Half the groups will hike the Mist Trail today. Groups
should stagger. Other half of groups will hike Upper Yosemite
Falls.
5:00 Free time supervised by faculty/chaperones
5:30 Dinner prep/clean up
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Presentation practice
8:00 Evening program: Campfire with s’mores and
student presentations
9:00 Students released to faculty
9:30 In tents
10:00 Camp quiet hours
A TYPICAL DAY

32. A great adventure for the
group…
And the
individual.

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

34. 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.

35. 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).
Ground pad. Ensolite pads are much
cheaper than thermarest types and work
just as well.

36. Plastic bag protection: Bring a Heavy Duty
Garbage Bag to Line your Luggage and a few
small plastic bags for wet and dirty clothes/ shoes
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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