1. Santa Rosa Academy’s 7 th Grade Catalina Island Field Trip

2. Departure Students need to arrive at the main campus no later than 5:45 am on Monday, October 13th. Students need to arrive at the main campus no later than 5:45 am on Monday, October 13th. Bags need to be tied with orange yarn or string Bags need to be tied with orange yarn or string Medium-sized duffle and a backpack Medium-sized duffle and a backpack Personal items need to be kept with student (backpack) Personal items need to be kept with student (backpack) Students need to bring a sack lunch for the ferry ride. Students need to bring a sack lunch for the ferry ride.

3. More On Departure Bus will depart to the Catalina Express Terminal near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 6:00 am. Bus will depart to the Catalina Express Terminal near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 6:00 am. Check-in at the terminal is by 8:00 am. Check-in at the terminal is by 8:00 am. Ferry ride is approx. 2 hours Ferry ride is approx. 2 hours Sea-sickness – take Dramamine and sea-sickness wristband Sea-sickness – take Dramamine and sea-sickness wristband No running or rough housing on the boat No running or rough housing on the boat Stay seated whenever possible Stay seated whenever possible Pick up trash and don’t feed the gulls Pick up trash and don’t feed the gulls

4. Arrival at Catalina Students will grab the nearest bag to off-load Students will grab the nearest bag to off-load Most likely it will not be the students bag. Most likely it will not be the students bag. Students will hike 1 ¼ mile to the camp site. Students will hike 1 ¼ mile to the camp site. Students will collect their bags and drop it off at their assigned tent. Students will collect their bags and drop it off at their assigned tent. Students will be assigned to a group of 10 students Students will be assigned to a group of 10 students Activities will begin Activities will begin

5. What To Bring Shoes are required to be worn at all times, excluding tent area. Shoes are required to be worn at all times, excluding tent area. Tennis shoes for hiking/sandals for walking around campsite Tennis shoes for hiking/sandals for walking around campsite Old shirts/Shorts/Sleepwear/Underwear/Extra socks Old shirts/Shorts/Sleepwear/Underwear/Extra socks Jeans – recommend wearing to Catalina to reduce luggage amount Jeans – recommend wearing to Catalina to reduce luggage amount Bathing suit – one piece for girls Bathing suit – one piece for girls Towel Towel Toothbrush/toothpaste Toothbrush/toothpaste Sleeping bag Sleeping bag Water bottle – very important!!!!!!! Water bottle – very important!!!!!!!

6. More To Bring Flashlight Flashlight Sunscreen Sunscreen Plastic bag for wet clothes Plastic bag for wet clothes Warm jacket and rain gear (large trash bags will work) Warm jacket and rain gear (large trash bags will work) Stocking cap/knit gloves – to keep head warm Stocking cap/knit gloves – to keep head warm Hair brush Hair brush Travel soap and shampoo Travel soap and shampoo Cameras are optional – disposable is the best Cameras are optional – disposable is the best

7. What Not to Bring No electrical devices – no place to charge; including cell phones, blow dryers, and curling irons No electrical devices – no place to charge; including cell phones, blow dryers, and curling irons No chewing gum No chewing gum No candy or sunflower seeds No candy or sunflower seeds Island foxes are known for stealing snacks kept at camp, even in containers Island foxes are known for stealing snacks kept at camp, even in containers No make-up – no time No make-up – no time No valuables No valuables

8. Fun Activities Kayaking Kayaking Hiking Hiking Snorkeling Snorkeling Tidepooling/Plankton Tidepooling/Plankton Fish/Invertebrates/Algae Fish/Invertebrates/Algae Astronomy Walk Astronomy Walk Squid Dissection Squid Dissection Night Snorkeling - $5 per person Night Snorkeling - $5 per person Discovering Sharks Discovering Sharks

9. Bathroom and Shower Facilities Near tent sites Near tent sites Shower with bathing suits as the showers are communal – one for boys and one for girls Shower with bathing suits as the showers are communal – one for boys and one for girls Recommend slippers/shower shoes Recommend slippers/shower shoes Bathrooms have individual stalls and sinks Bathrooms have individual stalls and sinks Students need to keep bathrooms clean Students need to keep bathrooms clean

10. Tent Site Tents are on a raised platform Tents are on a raised platform Boys and girls will be on separate platforms with a teacher on each platform Boys and girls will be on separate platforms with a teacher on each platform Tents are off-limits to the opposite gender Tents are off-limits to the opposite gender Tents will be shared by two students – two cots Tents will be shared by two students – two cots No horse-playing around the tents No horse-playing around the tents

11. Money There are no stores at the campsite. There are no stores at the campsite. There will be one day that students have the opportunity to purchase T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts with the CIMI log. There will be one day that students have the opportunity to purchase T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts with the CIMI log. Students should bring a check or have a teacher hold the money. No credit cards. Students should bring a check or have a teacher hold the money. No credit cards. Pre-orders are available at least three weeks in advance through Mrs. Sidhu. Pre-orders are available at least three weeks in advance through Mrs. Sidhu.

12. Tentative Price List Hooded Sweatshirts (Adult S-XXL)$30.00 Hooded Sweatshirts (Adult S-XXL)$30.00 Short Sleeve Tees (Adult S-XXL)$15.00 Short Sleeve Tees (Adult S-XXL)$15.00 Baseball Hats (Adjustable)$12.00 Baseball Hats (Adjustable)$12.00 Beanie Hats (One size fits all)$12.00 Beanie Hats (One size fits all)$12.00 Water BottlesTo Be Determined Water BottlesTo Be Determined Note – Add $2.00 for any XXL Size Note – Add $2.00 for any XXL Size

13. Medical Forms and Permission Slips Medical Forms are required to be filled out in order to attend the field trip. Medical Forms are required to be filled out in order to attend the field trip. First aid will be administered by a qualified individual First aid will be administered by a qualified individual All CIMI program staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and Waterfront Lifeguarding All CIMI program staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and Waterfront Lifeguarding Non-prescription medications Non-prescription medications If permission is not given, we can not give anything for headaches or upset stomachs If permission is not given, we can not give anything for headaches or upset stomachs Dietary conditions Dietary conditions Food allergies Food allergies Vegan Vegan If medical condition occurs that requires student to be airlifted to the mainland, parents or guardians will be responsible for costs. If medical condition occurs that requires student to be airlifted to the mainland, parents or guardians will be responsible for costs. Permission slips/Field Trip forms are required Permission slips/Field Trip forms are required

14. Returning to Santa Rosa Acadamy Students should arrive back at the Long Beach Terminal on Friday, October 17 at approx. 3:00 pm. Students should arrive back at the Long Beach Terminal on Friday, October 17 at approx. 3:00 pm. Expected arrival at Santa Rosa is at approximately 6:30-7:30pm. Expected arrival at Santa Rosa is at approximately 6:30-7:30pm. If you have any questions, please email me at If you have any questions, please email me atnsidhu@sra.mn