Golden State Adventure 2009

Monterey Bay, Yosemite and San Francisco. From waterfalls, to pacific whales, from sea otters to granite domes and ancient Sequoia groves.

Monterey Bay, Yosemite and San Francisco. From waterfalls, to pacific whales, from sea otters to granite domes and ancient Sequoia groves.

Adventures to Planet EarthGolden State Adventure-Overview

8 day program Hotel and cabin

accommodations Large deluxe

motorcoach Finest field guides Yosemite Institute,

University of California at Monterey Bay

Golden State Adventure Itinerary

Our route takes us from San Francisco south to Monterey, then east to Yosemite National Park before returning to San Francisco.

At University of California Monterey Bay

Brief Highlights of Program

Monterey Bay whale cruise-blue, gray and humpback whales

Kelp bed kayaking-sea otters, seals up close

Discovery of sandy shores and rocky tidepool ecosystems

Expert instruction by University of California-Camp SEA Lab

Brief Highlights page 2 Yosemite National Park-Hosted by Yosemite Institute Valley waterfalls, glaciers, granite walls High Country-Granite domes, Sequoia groves, High Sierra alpine meadows The Best of San Francisco from Pier 39, to the Exploratorium, to hiking the Golden Gate

Bridge

Earth Explore FoundationAdventures to Planet Earth

Sponsoring Teacher-led educational programs since 1995

Founded by teachers and outdoor educators

Mission is to connect students with their planet

More than 4 thousand students from 35 states have participated

Adventures to Planet EarthFun and Learning in Inspiring Places

Just the Facts-Earth Explore

Led by teachers from students’ own school

Lowest adult to student ratio in youth travel

Credit opportunities World’s finest partner universities and

outdoor educators-HANDS ON An ideal mix of learning and fun

adventure

Structured Preparation Meetings get students ready for the trip

Earth Explore Foundation sponsors trips, emphasizing cross-disciplinary outdoor education--not just a tour

Study Planet Earth and its cultures-combines science, history, art and adventure

Create enduring connections with the natural world

Studies/Adventure activities based on National Educational Standards

What happens when?

Groups form August through November Groups usually full by January first Teacher conducts preparation sessions in

late winter and spring Usually 4-6 two hour get-togethers Student receives the Naturalist newsletter

quarterly, and program Adventure Guide

What happens when?

Travel Packet arrives in May– Detailed day to

day itinerary– Official program

cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tags, T-shirt

Earth Explore OnlinePDFs to download

Program Newsletters Student Application Health Form (spring)

Academic Credit Outline Fundraising Packet Day to Day Schedules

Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process

Applications accepted until local group is full, then waitlist is begun

If student is not known to teacher, interview is required

Limited number of spaces for each Adventure each season

Student application is mailed, faxed, or submitted online

Student application process - continued

Lead teacher will have materials or they can be requested from the National Office or downloaded online

Friends or siblings can participate, but they must be interviewed if not known to the teacher

Our California Adventure

Begin in Monterey Program

introduction and teambuilding at Camp SEA Lab

Sea Kayaking in coastal kelp beds

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay-Marine Science

Whale cruise in outer Monterey Bay

Sightings of Gray, Blue and Humpback

Naturalist guided on board discussions

Humpback sighting

Monterey Bay-Marine Science

Exploration of near shore ecosystems

Rocky coast and sandy beach scavenger hunt

Naturalist programs on coastline marine environments

Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary

Monterey Bay Views

To Yosemite-Heart of the Sierra

Morning transfer to Yosemite National Park Introduction and welcome by Yosemite Institute

Yosemite Valley-Waterfalls, Granite Walls

Yosemite Valley waterfalls and ecosystems Hikes and challenge activities with naturalists of the

Yosemite Institute

Yosemite High County-Sentinel Dome and beyond Hike to summit of Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point Views of High Sierra, discussions of mountain glaciers,

valley formation, mountain ecosystems

Glacier Point view

View from Sentinel Dome

Yosemite High Country

Tuolumne Meadows from Lembert Dome

The Sequoia Groves Cathedral of Giants

Hike to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias YI naturalist led program on world’s largest living things Discussion of forest ecosystems and lifecycle

Views of Yosemite

San Francisco Adventure Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Bay Cruise, Golden Gate San Francisco history, culture and sights

Golden Gate Bridge

Lombard-World’s Crooked-est street

Bridge from the Bay

The Best of CaliforniaGolden State Adventure 2009