Calle Mayor Middle School CIMI Toyon Bay Staff

Calle Mayor Middle School CIMI Toyon Bay Staff: Sherisse Neduelan

th 8 The BEST Grade Field Trip in the WORLD!

What is Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) ◆ Provide exciting science activities on beautiful 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

Sept 20 th Friday Morning By 8: 30 am ◆ 1046 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA ◆ This is the primary port for Catalina Classics Camps and Charters. ◆ The Queen Mary terminal CIMI ◆ Provide Meds to chaperones (if appl) ◆ Be Early

The Ferry, aka “The Boat”

Boat Ride! ◆ ◆ 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 – night before ◆ Sometimes saltine crackers to nibble on helps. ◆ There is a small galley on board with expensive drinks, candy, hot dogs, pop corn. Not great.

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 Cheese Fresh 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, Meatballs Garlic Toast, Fresh Salad Bar Lasagna & Vegetables, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Chicken Gravy Dinner Rolls, Rice & Tofu Stir Fry

Dorm Life ◆ Separate ◆ We : Guy dorms/girl dorm will have both male and female chaperones

What to Bring! ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Sleeping bag, sheets and a pillow (Large Plastic Trash Bag), earplugs, eye mask Jeans or long pants, Shorts(2 -3), T-shirts(2 -3), Swimming suit x 2 [One piece] (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/ water bottle (so important we say it twice)

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

What not to Bring! ◆ i. Pods and other mp 3 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) ◆ gold 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. Calle wear is best.

Forms Needed: ◆ Medical Release Forms – All In!! ◆ Chaperone forms for those adults joining us – DONE ; ) ◆ 100% ◆ A+ ◆ Well Done!! ; )

BRING A BIG LUNCH & BIG DRINK FOR Day 1!

Thank you and feel free to contact with any further specific questions or concerns. neduelan. sherisse@tusd. org