Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI)

INTERMEDIATE YEARS

KEY EXPERIENCE TRIP

Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI)

Fox Landing

•Required Forms and Paperwork•Medications•Release to snorkel and hike•Allergies?•Dietary Needs?•Asthma?•Packing List •Day of Departure•Day of Return

What to Expect!

• Snorkeling• Ocean Kayaking• Oceanography-Plankton-Tidepool• Mini-Ecology Hike/Low Ropes Initiatives/Climbing Wall• Night Campfire • Squid Dissection• Free Recreation Time• Team Building• More!

A Typical Day at Fox Landing

7:00am - Rise and Shine

7:30am - Breakfast

8:00am - Free Time

9:00am - Morning Program

12:30pm - Lunch

1:00pm - Recreation Time

1:30 / 2:00pm - Afternoon Program

5:30 / 6:00pm - Dinner

7:00 / 7:30pm - Evening Program

9:00 / 9:30pm - Quiet Hours* (one to two chaperones per cabin)

*Quiet hours are approximately 9:00PM to 7:00AM for all participants. Our program is energy intensive; everybody will need and want their sleep.

Day of Departure

•Monday, February 17

• Arrive at UPS no later than 5:30am

•What to bring?• 1) Suitcase or duffel bag (see packing list)• 2) Warm Sleeping Bag and Pillow* *Optional – fitted twin sheet• 4) Day Pack (small backpack)• 5) Lunch• Saltine crackers for boat ride• Please do not bring additional snacks

Spending Money?

•No spending money is necessary•Optional: Snacks and drinks on the boat (cash only)•Optional Store Items at CIMI (checks to CIMI or cash):• Postcards: $1.00 (includes postage)• CIMI Hooded Sweatshirts: $30 • CIMI Short sleeve T- Shirts: $15 • CIMI Baseball Hats: $12• CIMI Beanies: $12 • CIMI water bottles: $9

Day of Return

•Wednesday, February 19•Boat will arrive in Long Beach between 2:30pm and 3:30pm•We will arrive at UPS between 5:00pm and 6:00pm •Please check our website for timing updates!•We will post updates beginning at approximately 4:00pm.

http://universitycharterschools.csuci.edu

Chaperones

•Please read and complete a Release Form (Required)

tonight. Thank you! •Role of Chaperones:•Be an active participant in all activities (including hiking and snorkeling)•Supervise students during meals•Supervise students in cabins•Supervise recreational activities during free time•Help to supervise students during classes

Fundraising: Thank you!

•We are still fundraising! Please continue to help or contribute.•Another Movie Night – Friday, February 28th •Mixed Bags Fundraiser coming soon•Solicit donations or gifts of education•Every little bit helps!

Tonight:

1. Final Payments2. Missing Paperwork3. Medical Release Forms (if you listed a

health condition) - Even though you gave permission by

checking off the boxes, we still need a medical release from the doctor

Questions?