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Located in Malibu Canyon, nestled amongst the old oaks and sycamores, lies The Salvation Army’s camps. These residential camps offer six days of recreational and educational programs for youth ages 7-16 in a wholesome Christian atmosphere. Here campers have an opportunity-perhaps for the first time- to experience nature in a supervised safe outdoor setting. Each year approximately 2000 young people experience Camp Mt. Crags, Camp Gilmore and our Wilderness Camp. If you are looking for a retreat site to rent, go to Group Rental for more information. If you want to send a kid to campsummer in 2009, go to Summer Camp for more information. If you are looking for an amazing experience and adventure next summergo to Summer Camp Positions to see about a summer camp jobs in 2009. If you have ever worked at Camp Mt Crags, Camp Gilmore, or Wilderness, anytime since 1939, get involved with the new Camp Alumni Program.

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This weeklong piano camp offers exciting musical explorations and experiences. Day camp 2 years of piano instructionminimum instruction and activities designed for the early years of their piano studies. Resident camp 3 or 4 years of piano instructionminimum provides for the intermediate through advanced piano student. All students receive an informal piano audition to ensure proper placement in the camp.Students are exposed to an integrated curriculum consisting of music, drama, art, nature, and outdoor activities, plus they have access to a keyboard lab that aids in music fundamentals, composition, and appreciation. Campers participate in both solo and ensemble piano instruction with professional musicians and attend performances presented by guest artists and camp faculty.Held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, Gilmore Piano Camp is dedicated to expanding piano skills for youngsters ages eight to 15 years old in an exciting outdoor environment.

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for over Twenty Years Our education programs for over two hundred of California&aposs public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the Independent Schools Charter Schools Public Schools Waldorf Schools Montessori Schools Who do we serve Pygmy Forest of Sonoma Giant Forest of Sequoia Sonoran Desert Colorado River Catalina Island What does Naturalists at Large do TEAM BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUTDOOR SKILLS Native &amp Pioneer History Group Retreats 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 students Always 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. Our Instructors Naturalists at Large draws its 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 Services Ambulance: 10 minutes Medivac Helicopter: 10 -20 minutes Camp Gilmore Santa Monica Mountains THEMES: -Introduction to outdoor education. -Observation and discovery: Using science kits and specific activities to learn about the natural world. -Interrelations of living and nonliving communities. -Initiatives and group building activities. -Non-academic fun and art activities. Where it&aposs At the centerpiece of the Santa Monica Mountains REAGAN RANCH CAMP GILMORE Mulholland Las Virgenes Apx.3 mile hike The Santa Monica Mountains are one of the last remaining examples of a relatively undisturbed Mediterranean-type ecosystem in the world. A unique climate, diverse topography, and other factors create a complex assemblage of vegetation types. Chaparral &amp Rocky Peaks Valley Oak Savanna Wetlands Riparian Woodland Camp Gilmore Indoor and Outdoor Meeting Space INDOOR DINING Food Meals are wholesome affairs providing the nutrition needed for active participants Theres 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. Cabins for 8 to 12 Shower and Bath House Open Grass Areas Malibu Creek Seasonal Pool Environmental Education Environmental Science In trail groups of 12-14 students and 2 adults. STREAM STUDIES Interdependance Group Building 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 individuals role in making the group experience a positive one. The Naturalists at Large ropes program is designed to introduce all students to this exciting activity. Students learn to work together and cooperate towards a common goal. Ropes instruction is complemented by challenge and initiative games that will foster greater group interaction. Challenge Course Lessons learned include trust in fellow students, increased ability to focus, and development of self-esteem. The few climbing skills acquired by the students focus on a safe and successful experience. The organization of ground school preparation and ropes sites are designed with this philosophy in mind. The climbing wall is fun and challenging And a few other optional activities Journal &amp Reflective Activity Map &amp Compass Orienteering Animal Tracking Creativity Relaxation &amp Stretching Fun Games And when the sun goes down Night Walk Star studies and the night sky CAMPFIRE And another possible option is to shuttle down to Malibu Lagoon Tide Pooling SCHOOL FACULTY A Typical Day 7:30 Breakfast 9:00 Groups A and B do journal activities, oak woodland ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups C and D hike into Park and do stream study 12:00 Lunch by groups 1:00 Groups C and D do journal activities, oak woodland ecology hike, group initiatives. Groups A and B hike into Park and do stream study 4:30 Return to camp for large group games 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Evening Program: Night walk and star study 9:00 Students released to faculty Camp Gilmore in the Santa Monica Mountains Ask about Allergies, Medications, 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. A good water bottle quart or liter. The proper sleeping bag check your equipment list for specifics. Plastic bag protection. Dont 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. www.natsatlarge.com For more information check us out at

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Year 9 &ndash Independence and initiativeYear 7 Lake Burnbrae Lodge MyrniongThe Year 7 camp for 2007 will be held in week 7 of term 1 at the Lake Burnbrae Lodge, Myrniong from Wednesday 14th March until Friday 16th March. Students will be staying at the Conference Centre at Lake Burnbrae, 4 students per room. Lake Burnbrae has recently been taken over by Lady Northcote Camp and hence will have activities facilitated by qualified YMCA staff. The activities may include kyaking, canoeing and mountain bikes. As the focus of the camp is transition and orientation to secondary schooling other activities may include initiatives, group dynamics and hut building. Students will travel to and from the camp by coach. The approximate cost for the camp is 170. Explore Lake Burnbrae CampYear 8 Arrabri LodgeArrabri Lodge, Warburton. Package includes 2 nights accommodation, low ropes course, orienteering, night time camp fire, bush dancing, feeding farm animals, archery and entry to Healesville Sanctuary. Held Term 3 from Monday 30th July to Wednesday 1st August. The camp includes a trip to Healesville Santuary.Explore Arrabri Lodge CampYear 9 Burnside CampCoastal Camp, Anglesea. Package includes three nights accommodation. Activities include surfing lessons, canoeing, rock pool ramble, horse riding and bike riding. Camp activities relate to the Year 9 Integrated, Environmental Unit.

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