FOR OVER 25 YEARS!!

CA COAST

JOSHUA TREE

COLORADO RIVER

YOSEMITE

GIANT SEQUOIAS

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…

WATER SPORTS

OUTDOOR SKILLS

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

GROUP BUILDING

RETREATS

GROUP SIZE 12-14

OUR INTRUCTORSNaturalists 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.

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

MOUNT CROSS

MOUNT CROSS ON A MAP

ELKHORN SLOUGH

SITE INFOMount Cross is a great location for team building, science exploration, and hiking the surrounding trails. Our facility presents a unique opportunity for the development of class unity through challenging activity.

The Naturalists at Large ropes program is designed to introduce all students to this exciting activity. Students learn to work together and cooperate towards a common goal. Ropes instruction is complemented by challenge and initiative games that will foster greater group interaction.

CHALLENGE COURSE

KAYAKING

Elkhorn Slough is an amazing place to view Sea Otters, Harbor Seals and California Sea Lions

• Study of human impact on old-growth and second-growth redwoods.

• Introduction to environmental science concepts

• Natural history and ecology

NATURAL HISTORY

And after the sunset,

there’s still things to do…

Campfire

Night

Walk

Star studies and the night sky

Students will be organized into groups of twelve to fourteen. Naturalists at Large instructors will work with their groups of students to teach basic camp skills, lead hikes, facilitate group building activities, and teach science lessons.

YOUR GROUP

CABINS

Meals are wholesome affairs providing the nutrition needed for active participants

There are plenty of options to choose from at each meal

FOOD

MONDAY 5/9 - DAY ONE

11:30

Meet school at Monterey Bay Kayaks at Elkhorn Slough

Lunch at Elkhorn Slough12:00- 3:00

Kayak

All Groups3:00

Snack break3:15

Load bus3:45

Arrive at Mt CrossUnload luggage onto luggage tarpSplit into trail groups – get to know your groups/ introduction activities4:45

Move into cabins5:00

Faculty supervised free time Pool time 6:00

Dinner7:30

Evening program: Night walk / goal setting9:00

Students released to faculty9:30

In cabins10:00

Lights out and quiet

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY 5/10 - DAY TWO7:20

Breakfast line up 7:30

Breakfast

Make and take lunch8:30

Meet in trail groups ready for the day. Today will be used to set the tone for the high ropes. Activities may include low ropes and propped initiatives.4:30

Meet for all school activity5:00

Faculty supervised free time 6:00

Dinner 7:30

Evening program: Sensory awareness9:00

Students released to faculty9:30

In cabins10:00

Lights out and quiet

WEDNESDAY 10/07 - DAY THREE 7:20

Breakfast line up 7:30

Breakfast

Make and take lunch8:30

Meet in trail groups ready for the day. 8:30 - 11:00

Ropes Course Group 1, 211:30 - 2:00

Ropes Course Group 3, 4

2:00 - 4:30

Ropes Course Group 5

4:30

Meet for all school activity5:00

Faculty supervised free time Pool time6:00

Dinner7:30

Evening program: Astronomy walk 9:00

Students released to faculty9:30

In cabins10:00

Lights out and quiet

THURSDAY 5/12-DAY FOUR:7:20 Breakfast line up 7:30 Breakfast

Make and take lunch8:00 Pack gear, clean tents, bring luggage to the tarps9:00 Load bus for Beach

Tide pooling 12:00 LunchLarge beach games/ beach Olympics

FfeashDepart for school

Vegetation 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

Ask about…

Allergies, Medications, and Special Dietary

Needs

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.

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).

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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