Calle Mayor Middle School

CIMI Toyon BayTeacher: Andrew Goudy

The BEST 8th Grade Field Trip!

What is Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI)

◆ Provide exciting science activities on Catalina Island

◆ Gives students an opportunity to discover and understand eco systems.

◆ Live, share and appreciate living organisms.

◆ Have Fun!

Activities

◆ Snorkeling◆ Hiking

Activities

◆ Oceanography◆ Marine Biology◆ Kayaking

Friday Morning By 8:30am

◆ 1046 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA

◆ This is the primary port for Catalina Classics Camps and Charters.

◆ The Queen Mary terminal CIMI

The Ferry, aka Boat

◆ The boat leaves Friday Morning--Get to the pier early!!!!

◆ The boat ride is fun, But it is a boat ride.

◆ If you tend to get Sea sick, try to stay outside, eyes on the horizon.

◆ Take your medicine before we depart.

◆ Sometimes saltine crackers to nibble on helps.

◆ There is a small galley on board with expensive drinks, candy, hot dogs, pop corn. Not great.

Boat Ride!

Toyon Bay Schedule◆ 7:00- Wake up◆ 7:30-Breakfast◆ 8:15-Housekeeping◆ 9:00-Morning Activity◆ 12:30-Lunch◆ 1:00-Open Recreation◆ 1:30-Afternoon

Activity◆ 5:30-Dinner◆ 7:00-Evening Program◆ 9:30-Sleep

Each meal one group will be selected to set up a meal and clean up after the meal.

It is simple stuff like set up chairs, get water pitchers, and sweep up the floor after.

Let’s Talk Food! Buffet style

◆ Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage Patty, Bagel & Cream CheeseFresh Fruit & Cereal Bar, Cinnamon French Toast

◆ Lunches: Hamburgers or Vegetarian Burgers, French Fries, Fresh Salad Bar, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on Croissant, Chips, Granola Bar, Cookie, Capri Sun

Dinners!

◆ Spaghetti, Marinara Sauce, MeatballsGarlic Toast, Fresh Salad BarLasagna & Vegetables, Fried ChickenMashed Potatoes & Chicken GravyDinner Rolls, Rice & Tofu Stir Fry

Dorm Life

◆ Separate :Guy dorms/girl dorms

◆ We will have both male and

female chaperones

What to Bring!

◆ Sleeping bag, sheets and a pillow (Large Plastic Trash Bag)

◆ Jeans or long pants, Shorts(2-3), T-shirts(2-3), Swimming suit (plastic bag), Underwear(3-4), Socks(3-4), Sweatshirt or warm jacket, PJs

◆ Closed-toed shoes, Flip-flops or sandals ◆ Sunscreen, Water bottle, Small backpack ◆ Beach and bath towel ◆ Personal toiletries, hat, sunglasses (cheap) ◆ Flashlight/Head light◆ Canteen

Pack it in a duffle or back pack it is a walk from the dock to the dorm

What not to Bring!

◆ iPods and other mp3 players ◆ Cell phones, Alcohol, tobacco,

fireworks, Lighters ◆ Gameboys, PSPs and other personal

games ◆ Skim boards, Surf boards, Spear

guns◆ Expensive jewelry, knives, Gerber

tool

Safety

◆ Pharmacy and a hospital in Avalon(6 miles)

◆ Baywatch and Life-Flight transport.◆ CIMI Instructors: first-aid, CPR,

certified life guards◆ Activities: life preservers available

Misc.

◆ Duffle Bag/Day Pack (No hard Luggage)

◆ ORANGE is our color for bags.◆ Name Tag on Bags, Max of 2 bags◆ Student will need to carry own gear◆ Money for CIMI Sweatshirt/hat etc.◆ Red shirts for first day would be nice.

Forms Needed:

◆ Medical Release

BRING A BIG LUNCH & BIG DRINK FOR Day 1!

(APPLAUSE)

Thank you and feel free to contact me with any further specific questions or concerns.

Goudy.Andrew@tusd.org