Golden State Adventure 2009
Monterey Bay, Yosemite and San Francisco. From waterfalls, to pacific whales, from sea otters to granite domes and ancient Sequoia groves.
Monterey Bay, Yosemite and San Francisco. From waterfalls, to pacific whales, from sea otters to granite domes and ancient Sequoia groves.
Adventures to Planet EarthGolden State Adventure-Overview
8 day program Hotel and cabin
accommodations Large deluxe
motorcoach Finest field guides Yosemite Institute,
University of California at Monterey Bay
Golden State Adventure Itinerary
Our route takes us from San Francisco south to Monterey, then east to Yosemite National Park before returning to San Francisco.
At University of California Monterey Bay
Brief Highlights of Program
Monterey Bay whale cruise-blue, gray and humpback whales
Kelp bed kayaking-sea otters, seals up close
Discovery of sandy shores and rocky tidepool ecosystems
Expert instruction by University of California-Camp SEA Lab
Brief Highlights page 2 Yosemite National Park-Hosted by Yosemite Institute Valley waterfalls, glaciers, granite walls High Country-Granite domes, Sequoia groves, High Sierra alpine meadows The Best of San Francisco from Pier 39, to the Exploratorium, to hiking the Golden Gate
Bridge
Earth Explore FoundationAdventures to Planet Earth
Sponsoring Teacher-led educational programs since 1995
Founded by teachers and outdoor educators
Mission is to connect students with their planet
More than 4 thousand students from 35 states have participated
Just the Facts-Earth Explore
Led by teachers from students’ own school
Lowest adult to student ratio in youth travel
Credit opportunities World’s finest partner universities and
outdoor educators-HANDS ON An ideal mix of learning and fun
adventure
Structured Preparation Meetings get students ready for the trip
Earth Explore Foundation sponsors trips, emphasizing cross-disciplinary outdoor education--not just a tour
Study Planet Earth and its cultures-combines science, history, art and adventure
Create enduring connections with the natural world
Studies/Adventure activities based on National Educational Standards
What happens when?
Groups form August through November Groups usually full by January first Teacher conducts preparation sessions in
late winter and spring Usually 4-6 two hour get-togethers Student receives the Naturalist newsletter
quarterly, and program Adventure Guide
What happens when?
Travel Packet arrives in May– Detailed day to
day itinerary– Official program
cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tags, T-shirt
Earth Explore OnlinePDFs to download
Program Newsletters Student Application Health Form (spring)
Academic Credit Outline Fundraising Packet Day to Day Schedules
Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process
Applications accepted until local group is full, then waitlist is begun
If student is not known to teacher, interview is required
Limited number of spaces for each Adventure each season
Student application is mailed, faxed, or submitted online
Student application process - continued
Lead teacher will have materials or they can be requested from the National Office or downloaded online
Friends or siblings can participate, but they must be interviewed if not known to the teacher
Our California Adventure
Begin in Monterey Program
introduction and teambuilding at Camp SEA Lab
Sea Kayaking in coastal kelp beds
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay-Marine Science
Whale cruise in outer Monterey Bay
Sightings of Gray, Blue and Humpback
Naturalist guided on board discussions
Humpback sighting
Monterey Bay-Marine Science
Exploration of near shore ecosystems
Rocky coast and sandy beach scavenger hunt
Naturalist programs on coastline marine environments
Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary
To Yosemite-Heart of the Sierra
Morning transfer to Yosemite National Park Introduction and welcome by Yosemite Institute
Yosemite Valley-Waterfalls, Granite Walls
Yosemite Valley waterfalls and ecosystems Hikes and challenge activities with naturalists of the
Yosemite Institute
Yosemite High County-Sentinel Dome and beyond Hike to summit of Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point Views of High Sierra, discussions of mountain glaciers,
valley formation, mountain ecosystems
Glacier Point view
View from Sentinel Dome
The Sequoia Groves Cathedral of Giants
Hike to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias YI naturalist led program on world’s largest living things Discussion of forest ecosystems and lifecycle
San Francisco Adventure Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Bay Cruise, Golden Gate San Francisco history, culture and sights
Golden Gate Bridge
Lombard-World’s Crooked-est street
Bridge from the Bay