whites landing catalina: naturalists at large

Our education programs for over two hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the…

Who do weserve ?

Pygmy Forest of Sonoma

Giant Forest of Sequoia

Sonoran Desert

Colorado River

CatalinaIsland

What does

Naturalists at Large

do ?

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.

Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 studentsAlways with one instructor and one adult from your school

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.

Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.

With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.

All of our instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid.

RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency ServicesAmbulance: Baywatch: 12-15 minutesMedivac Helicopter: Varies with vendor...30 minutes on averageLaw Enforcement: 20 minutes from Avalon

Located twenty six miles from our coast, Catalina is the largest of the southern Channel Islands and is protected by the Catalina Island Conservancy

Largest Sandy

Beach on the island

After a two hour boat After a two hour boat ride across the ride across the

channel…channel…

and off-loading everyone’s gear…

We start with some gamesWe start with some games

And then it’s time to move

in

Where do you eat ?

Meals are wholesome

affairs providing the

nutrition needed for

active participants

There’s a variety of menu options from which to choose

Allergies and Special Food Needs

• Program meals offer vegetarian food options.

• For those with specific needs due to allergies or personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your faculty.

• Naturalists at Large can help guide those with special diets to supplement their meals in ways which everyone can most easily manage.

A focus of most 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.

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.

And what’s this?

Get ready to Get ready to snorkel !snorkel !

Your turn !

Instructors are in and on the

water

We may see a sea We may see a sea cucumbercucumber

Clown nudibranchians and Clown nudibranchians and anemonesanemones

Or a surprisingly shy morey Or a surprisingly shy morey eeleel

And for the more adventurous…

NIGHT SNORKLE !

Some of our other Some of our other activities include ocean activities include ocean kayakingkayaking

Both individual and group instruction

Marine Science and Island Ecology

are at the heart of our Catalina Experience

Tide Tide PoolingPooling

Miles of Hiking Trails

Enjoy the views

Or hike over to another cove Or hike over to another cove for Fun and Gamesfor Fun and Games

Our goal is to provide a comfortable outdoor experience

And a few other optional activities…

Journal & ReflectiveActivity

Map & CompassOrienteering

Animal Tracking

Creativity

Relaxation & Stretching

Fun Games

AND WHEN

THE SUN SETS WE ARE NOT

DONE

Santa Catalina Island is part of the Channel Islands, which are rich in marine and terrestrial life

with unique adaptations to their diverse ecosystems. Through the use

of such activities as snorkeling, kayaking, tide pooling, touch tank

lessons and hiking, you will be able to learn about this island environment.

Catalina is also rich in human and geologic history that can also be

incorporated throughout your visit.

A Typical Day7:30 Breakfast 9:00Groups A and B do journal activities, island ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D snorkel / marine biology12:00 Lunch 1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities, island ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B snorkel / marine biology4:30Return to camp for large group games6:00 Dinner 7:30Evening Program: Night walk and star study9:00Students released to faculty10:00 Lights Out

Ask about…

Medications, Allergies, 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).

Watershoes or outdoor sandals with heel strap.

A good water bottle (quart or liter).

The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment list for specifics).

Swimwear & Towel

Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 1 or 2 gallon storage ziplocks are good for protecting clothing in a gear bag from moisture. Along with a couple hefty 15 to 30 gallon bags to line your gear bag and sleeping bag (& daypack).

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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