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Field Trips for Kids. A Break for Parents.

What?

Join us for a Winter Break tour of the top Bay Area museums, nature centers and parks on a bio diesel, solar-powered eco-bus provided by Teacher with the Bus. Our 2^nd – 5^th grade campers will take daily field trips with our award-winning staff for behind-the-scenes access to the following centers: Daily Field Trips: Monday, Dec. 21st: Insect Discovery Lab and Aquarium of the Bay Tuesday, Dec. 22nd:Lawrence Hall of Science and Tilden Regional Parks

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When & Where?

Noe Valley Arrive/Return                                                              Presidio Heights Arrive/Return Location: Upper Noe Valley Recreation Center                                 Location: Held at Julius Kahn Playground 299 Day St. (near Sanchez St.)                                                       Pacific Ave. (near Spruce St.) Click HERE for directions                                                                  Click HERE for directions Drop-off: 8am                                                                                   Drop-off: 8:45am Bus departs at 8:15am                                                                    Bus departs 9am Pick-up: 3pm                                                                                    Pick-up: 3:45pm Bus departs at 3:15pm                                                                    Extended care starts at 4pm Extended Care (located at Julius Kahn Playground) Days: Monday – Tuesday Location: Julius Kahn Park + Eco-Bus Pick-up: by 5:30pm Activities include hands-on art, science and team games that reflect the lessons we learn that day. Depending on weather, activities will be held outdoors or in our eco-bus.

How Much?

Daily Rate: $120/day Extended Care: $20 per day Refund policy:

• 75% refundable if notified before 12/10/2009
• non-refundable on 12/10/2009

Includes all museum entries and fees

Financial Aid: Camperships

Are you in need of additional support this holiday break? With the generous support of Institute for Family Development International, we have scholarships (“camperships”), to offer qualifying families. Camperships will be granted based on need. (Children must currently be in 2nd – 5th grade & able to be at drop-off/pick-up locations to qualify.) Please download the application form or call Eva at 415.282.6673 to apply. We are glad to share this opportunity with your children! Click Here for Link to Campership Application! All applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 2009. Please fax, email or mail complete applications. We will contact you if you are granted a campership by Friday, Dec. 11th.

FAQs

1. Do I need to pack a lunch? Yes! Lunch will not be provided, so please pack a lunch and drink for your child. If they are enrolled in extended care, make sure to pack extra snacks. Be sure to write your child’s name on their lunch. For the safety of everyone, we are a nut-free camp. PLEASE DO NOT BRING NUT PRODUCTS. Don’t worry. We promise plenty of nuttiness will ensue! 2. What if I need to drop-off/pick-up my child early? Drop-off: Our award-winning staff will be waiting at the drop-off locations 15 minutes before the scheduled times. Pick-up: If you need to pick up your child early, please let us know ahead of time and you may meet us at one of our visit locations. 3. What if I miss the bus? Call your Camp Director, Sara Statler, at 415.240.0738. You may meet us at our next site/drop-off location. 4. What if I’m late for pick-up? a. All children not picked up by 3:15pm at Noe Valley location will be bused to our Presidio Heights location. (see above) b. All children not picked up by 4pm at Presidio Heights location will be charged the “a la carte” extended care rate of $20/day (hours are not pro-rated). Payment is due at the time of pick-up to your Camp Director. 5. What will my child be doing? Imagine identifying coyote tracks. Squeezing light into a laser beam. Scoping out sharks darting through the Bay. At each center we visit, experts will be guiding us through the wonders of the natural world with hands-on education that will make a lasting impact. 6. What should I pack? Since we will have up to an hour’s team game time outside, please pack layers to keep your kids cozy. We recommend packing a jacket, hat, gloves, drinking water, and nutritious snacks. PLEASE DO NOT BRING TOYS/ELECTRONICS. Edmo vibes don’t require anything extra! 7. Is extended care covered in my scholarship? Yes. All “campership” recipients receive extended care included in their $10/day reservation fee. All camperships made possible by the generous support of Institute for Family Development International Follow us on Twitter to see pictures & stories from the day’s field trips.