Santa Rosa Academy’s 7Santa Rosa Academy’s 7thth Grade Catalina Island Field Grade Catalina Island Field

TripTrip

DepartureDeparture

Students need to arrive at the main campus no Students need to arrive at the main campus no later than 5:45 am on Monday, October 13th.later than 5:45 am on Monday, October 13th.

Bags need to be tied with orange yarn or Bags need to be tied with orange yarn or stringstring Medium-sized duffle and a backpackMedium-sized duffle and a backpack Personal items need to be kept with student Personal items need to be kept with student

(backpack)(backpack) Students need to bring a sack lunch for the Students need to bring a sack lunch for the

ferry ride.ferry ride.

More On DepartureMore On Departure

Bus will depart to the Catalina Express Terminal Bus will depart to the Catalina Express Terminal near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 6:00 am.near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 6:00 am.

Check-in at the terminal is by 8:00 am.Check-in at the terminal is by 8:00 am. Ferry ride is approx. 2 hoursFerry ride is approx. 2 hours

Sea-sickness – take Dramamine and sea-sickness Sea-sickness – take Dramamine and sea-sickness wristbandwristband

No running or rough housing on the boatNo running or rough housing on the boat Stay seated whenever possibleStay seated whenever possible Pick up trash and don’t feed the gullsPick up trash and don’t feed the gulls

Arrival at CatalinaArrival at Catalina

Students will grab the nearest bag to off-load Students will grab the nearest bag to off-load Most likely it will not be the students bag.Most likely it will not be the students bag.

Students will hike 1 ¼ mile to the camp site.Students will hike 1 ¼ mile to the camp site.Students will collect their bags and drop it off Students will collect their bags and drop it off

at their assigned tent.at their assigned tent.Students will be assigned to a group of 10 Students will be assigned to a group of 10

studentsstudentsActivities will begin Activities will begin

What To BringWhat To Bring Shoes are required to be worn at all times, excluding tent area.Shoes are required to be worn at all times, excluding tent area.

Tennis shoes for hiking/sandals for walking around campsiteTennis shoes for hiking/sandals for walking around campsite

Old shirts/Shorts/Sleepwear/Underwear/Extra socksOld shirts/Shorts/Sleepwear/Underwear/Extra socks Jeans – recommend wearing to Catalina to reduce luggage Jeans – recommend wearing to Catalina to reduce luggage

amountamount Bathing suit – one piece for girlsBathing suit – one piece for girls TowelTowel Toothbrush/toothpasteToothbrush/toothpaste Sleeping bagSleeping bag Water bottle – very important!!!!!!!Water bottle – very important!!!!!!!

More To BringMore To Bring FlashlightFlashlight SunscreenSunscreen Plastic bag for wet clothesPlastic bag for wet clothes Warm jacket and rain gear (large trash bags will Warm jacket and rain gear (large trash bags will

work)work) Stocking cap/knit gloves – to keep head warmStocking cap/knit gloves – to keep head warm Hair brushHair brush Travel soap and shampooTravel soap and shampoo Cameras are optional – disposable is the bestCameras are optional – disposable is the best

What Not to BringWhat Not to Bring

No electrical devices – no place to charge; No electrical devices – no place to charge; including cell phones, blow dryers, and curling including cell phones, blow dryers, and curling ironsirons

No chewing gum No chewing gum No candy or sunflower seedsNo candy or sunflower seeds

Island foxes are known for stealing snacks kept at Island foxes are known for stealing snacks kept at camp, even in containerscamp, even in containers

No make-up – no timeNo make-up – no timeNo valuablesNo valuables

Fun ActivitiesFun Activities KayakingKayaking HikingHiking SnorkelingSnorkeling Tidepooling/PlanktonTidepooling/Plankton Fish/Invertebrates/AlgaeFish/Invertebrates/Algae Astronomy WalkAstronomy Walk Squid DissectionSquid Dissection Night Snorkeling - $5 per personNight Snorkeling - $5 per person Discovering SharksDiscovering Sharks

Bathroom and Shower Bathroom and Shower FacilitiesFacilities

Near tent sitesNear tent sitesShower with bathing suits as the showers are Shower with bathing suits as the showers are

communal – one for boys and one for girlscommunal – one for boys and one for girlsRecommend slippers/shower shoesRecommend slippers/shower shoesBathrooms have individual stalls and sinksBathrooms have individual stalls and sinksStudents need to keep bathrooms cleanStudents need to keep bathrooms clean

Tent SiteTent Site

Tents are on a raised platform Tents are on a raised platform Boys and girls will be on separate platforms Boys and girls will be on separate platforms

with a teacher on each platform with a teacher on each platform Tents are off-limits to the opposite genderTents are off-limits to the opposite genderTents will be shared by two students – two Tents will be shared by two students – two

cots cots No horse-playing around the tentsNo horse-playing around the tents

MoneyMoney

There are no stores at the campsite. There are no stores at the campsite. There will be one day that students have the There will be one day that students have the

opportunity to purchase T-shirts, hats, and opportunity to purchase T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts with the CIMI log.sweatshirts with the CIMI log.

Students should bring a check or have a Students should bring a check or have a teacher hold the money. No credit cards.teacher hold the money. No credit cards.

Pre-orders are available at least three weeks Pre-orders are available at least three weeks in advance through Mrs. Sidhu.in advance through Mrs. Sidhu.

Tentative Price ListTentative Price List

Hooded Sweatshirts (Adult S-XXL)Hooded Sweatshirts (Adult S-XXL) $30.00$30.00Short Sleeve Tees (Adult S-XXL)Short Sleeve Tees (Adult S-XXL) $15.00$15.00Baseball Hats (Adjustable)Baseball Hats (Adjustable) $12.00$12.00Beanie Hats (One size fits all)Beanie Hats (One size fits all) $12.00$12.00Water BottlesWater Bottles To Be To Be

DeterminedDeterminedNote – Add $2.00 for any XXL SizeNote – Add $2.00 for any XXL Size

Medical Forms and Medical Forms and Permission SlipsPermission Slips

Medical Forms are required to be filled out in order to attend the field Medical Forms are required to be filled out in order to attend the field trip.trip.

First aid will be administered by a qualified individualFirst aid will be administered by a qualified individual All CIMI program staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and Waterfront All CIMI program staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and Waterfront

LifeguardingLifeguarding

Non-prescription medications Non-prescription medications If permission is not given, we can not give anything for headaches or upset If permission is not given, we can not give anything for headaches or upset

stomachsstomachs

Dietary conditions Dietary conditions Food allergiesFood allergies VeganVegan

If medical condition occurs that requires student to be airlifted to the If medical condition occurs that requires student to be airlifted to the mainland, parents or guardians will be responsible for costs.mainland, parents or guardians will be responsible for costs.

Permission slips/Field Trip forms are required Permission slips/Field Trip forms are required

Returning to Santa Returning to Santa Rosa AcadamyRosa Acadamy

Students should arrive back at the Long Students should arrive back at the Long Beach Terminal on Friday, October 17 at Beach Terminal on Friday, October 17 at approx. 3:00 pm.approx. 3:00 pm.

Expected arrival at Santa Rosa is at Expected arrival at Santa Rosa is at approximately 6:30-7:30pm. approximately 6:30-7:30pm.

If you have any questions, please email me at If you have any questions, please email me at nsidhu@sra.mnnsidhu@sra.mn