WELCOME TO CIMI Catalina Island Marine Institute September 23-25, 2015

 Mrs. Oswalt  Mrs. Flynn  Mrs. McDonnell CIMI ADVISORS 2015

CIMI Sample Itinerary DAY ONE 5:30Depart CCA 8:00 Arrive Long Beach 9:00 Depart for Catalina 11:30 Arrive Catalina 2:00 Afternoon Activity 5:30 Dinner 7:00 Evening Activity 9:30 Lights out DAY TWO 7:00 Rise and shine 7:30 Breakfast 8:15 Housecleaning/recreation 9:00 Morning Activity 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Recreation 2:00 Afternoon Activity 5:30 Dinner 6:00 Recreation 7:00 Evening Activity 9:30 Lights out DAY THREE 7:00 Rise and shine 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Morning Activity 11:30 Pack 12:30 Depart CIMI 3:00 Arrive Long Beach 5:00 Arrive CCA

DAYTIME LABS

SNORKELING - Students observe and identify various fish, invertebrates and algae.

SEA KAYAKING – Students learn basic paddling and safety techniques using Scupper open-cockpit sea kayak. Students will explore Catalina’s scenic coast and beaches.

INSTRUCTION

The launch

High & Low Ropes Initiative A class designated to building confidence and having fun. These activities are designed to challenge and empower students while developing their leadership and team building skills.

EVENING LABS

SQUID DISSECTION – Students will learn about squid life cycle. Students will dissect squid with a partner identifying external and internal anatomy and function.

Recreation Time

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS separate male, female, & chaperone cabins

6 DOUBLE BUNKS IN EACH CABIN

ALL CIMI STAFF ARE 1 ST AID/CPR CERTIFIED

We hope you can join us! To be considered as an eligible candidate for this trip, application is due to Mrs. Oswalt or Mrs. Flynn no later than 2:00 Friday, AUGUST 14. NO EXCEPTIONS! Students will be informed on Monday, August 17 if they are selected to go. If you are selected, your deposit of $60 (cash or check payable to CCA) will be due Wednesday, August 19 to hold your spot. Remaining balance of $250 will be due September 2. Total cost of trip is $310. If your deposit is not in by that date, your spot will be given away!

CLASS PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR MATTERS!

ALL STUDENTS MUST MAKE-UP ALL MISSED SCHOOL WORK! A form will be given for students to fill out prior to the trip!

QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME