Action Items:
ALL: Provide name & Emergency Contact Info for National Coast Guard
ALL: Read the information provided on this doc
ALL: Read the Chaparone’s Letter: http://islandpackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ESCI-Chaperone.pdf
CHU (Day of): Call 805-642-1393, select option 4 and listen for the status of your trip.
General Information
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 5:30 am-7:00 pm (Whole Day)
Destination: Channel Islands National Park, Scorpion Ranch on the Santa Cruz Island
Attendees: ALL 9th graders (140 students) & 11 adult chaperones
Shimizu
Chu
Zuniga
Alonzo
Gonzalez
Leal
Kevin
Sevilla
HO--Fabiola Tucux
HO---Cindy Gaytan
HO Xiomara
Questions? Contact: Roman Guerra (323) 393-7000, or Jessica Chu (626) 234-5222
Important Notes:
There is limited, if any, cell service on the island. If you are arranging childcare for other members of your family, you should leave a land-based phone contact with that provider. You are welcome to give the Island Packers number for emergencies only, as they can contact the captain to get a message to you. (805-642-1393)
There are no trash facilities -- this is a “Pack it in, pack it out” National Park. Bring only what you can carry in your bag.
Dress for outdoor activities and wear sturdy, closed shoes with good grip soles for safety and comfort. Dress in layers appropriate for the current weather.
List of what to bring/what not to bring:
Items To Bring: Items Not To Bring:
+ Sunscreen/Hat - Electronic Games
+ Warm Clothing (it can be up to 10 degrees cooler on the water) - iPods/Radios
+ Lunch/Water – NO PLASTIC BAGS - Styrofoam Coolers
+ Camera/Binoculars - Sunflower Seeds
+ Name Tags - Chewing Gum
- Flamin’ Hot Cheetos (or any variation of
the spicy seasoning)
Participants may also bring cameras, binoculars, note pads and wooden pencils (no plastic pens as they do not degrade if lost). Please leave all electronic games and personal music systems at home.
Seasick Prevention:
Get a good night’s sleep the day before the trip,
Avoid sweets the morning of the trip, and
Have a healthy breakfast.
Consult your family physician about the use of seasick medication if you are so inclined.
Groupings
1 chaperone = 12-14 Ss
1 naturalist = 2-3 chaperone groups
4 naturalist groups total
Chaperone-Student groupings TBA (?Mon., Nov. 5th)
Schedule*
5:30 am
Arrive at MPR, Ss check in
5:45 am
Chaparones & Ss board the buses
6:00-8:00 am
Bus Trip to Ventura, CA
8:45-9:15 am
Boat Orientation & Safety Talk
9:30-10:30 am
Boat Trip to Scorpion Ranch (Santa Cruz Island)
Will offload by climbing a 2-5 rung ladder to the pier
All boats have a snack bar onboard
10:30 am-4:00 pm
Safety Orientation
4 Activity Rotations led by an assigned naturalist
Hike: 2-4 mile, 200-300 ft elevation change, “Moderate” intensity
Lunch
4:00-5:00 pm
Boat Ride to Ventura, CA
5:00-7:00 pm
Bus back to Gertz
* Bolded times are approximate.
Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Boat
Additional Resources:
Scorpion Ranch Info: http://islandpackers.com/services-view/scorpion-anchorage-santa-cruz-island-k-12-education/
Jessica Chu (626) 234-5222