Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program

Contact Information

Reservations/Ordering Info: Contact registrar: 559-683-4450

Main Contact: Bill Dodge, Outdoor Education Director

Phone: 559-683-4450 ext 215
Fax: 559-683-7118

Email: outdoored@calvincrest.com

Street Address: 45800 Calvin Crest Road
Oakhurst, California 93644

Last Updated: 03-10-2009

EE Program/Resource Details

Provided by: Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program

Description: Program developed to: Provide outdoor experiential learning activities designed to introduce and teach concepts pertaining to environmental education; Historical information about Miwok Indians; Logging history and practices; Ue of scientific method to observe, classify, record and interpret data based on observations; Develop an appreciation for the natural environment - particularly for disadvantaged students from Central Valley schools.

Cost for programs:

Spring, 2009
5-day program: $178.50/cabin leader and student
4-day program: $163.50/cabin leader and student

Fees for Fall, 2009
5-Day Program: $178.50 per student and cabin leader
4-Day Program: $163.50 per student and cabin leader
3-Day Program: $137.50 per student and cabin leader

Web Address: http://www.calvincrest.com

Program/Resource Type: Activity/Learning Kit, Art, Class/Workshop, Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip, Resource Person/Consultant, Residential Outdoor School

Audience Served: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teachers

Cost: Please see information on costs under program description above

EE Focus: Air, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Cultural Awareness, Ecosystems-General, Ecosystems-Chaparral, Ecosystems-Forest, Ecosystems-Mountain, Ecosystems-Watershed, Endangered Species, Energy, Environmental Sciences, Land Use, Monitoring, Natural Resources/Res. Mgmt., Nature Awareness, Plants & Animals, Pollution Prevention, Recycling/Waste Mgmt., Stewardship, Sustainable Development, Technology & Society, Water, Restoration

Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Physical Education, Science, Interdisciplinary

Counties Served: Statewide

Dates Available: Sep 1 - Dec 10 and Feb 1 - Jun 1

Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, Residential

Availability Restrictions: Not available during summer months

Group Size: Up to 150

Student:Instructor Ratio: 15-20:1

Disabled Access? yes

Comments on Access: Limitations on some trails

Amenities: Housing, dining hall, restrooms, student store

Region 7 Home Advanced Search Search Providers Add Resources Compendium Information Help Admin Login Calendar Newsletter Funding Opportunities Student Contests For Teachers For Providers Region 7 Coordinator: Rae Ann Jimenez Merced County Office of Education 632 West 13th Street Merced, CA 95340 Phone: 209-381-5908 Fax: 209-381-5902 E-mail: Rae Ann Jimenez		Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program Contact Information Reservations/Ordering Info: Contact registrar: 559-683-4450 Main Contact: Bill Dodge, Outdoor Education Director Phone: 559-683-4450 ext 215 Fax: 559-683-7118 Email: outdoored@calvincrest.com Street Address: 45800 Calvin Crest Road Oakhurst, California 93644 Last Updated: 03-10-2009 EE Program/Resource Details Provided by: Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program Description: Program developed to: Provide outdoor experiential learning activities designed to introduce and teach concepts pertaining to environmental education; Historical information about Miwok Indians; Logging history and practices; Ue of scientific method to observe, classify, record and interpret data based on observations; Develop an appreciation for the natural environment - particularly for disadvantaged students from Central Valley schools. Cost for programs: Spring, 2009 5-day program: $178.50/cabin leader and student 4-day program: $163.50/cabin leader and student Fees for Fall, 2009 5-Day Program: $178.50 per student and cabin leader 4-Day Program: $163.50 per student and cabin leader 3-Day Program: $137.50 per student and cabin leader Web Address: http://www.calvincrest.com Program/Resource Type: Activity/Learning Kit, Art, Class/Workshop, Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip, Resource Person/Consultant, Residential Outdoor School Audience Served: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teachers Cost: Please see information on costs under program description above EE Focus: Air, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Cultural Awareness, Ecosystems-General, Ecosystems-Chaparral, Ecosystems-Forest, Ecosystems-Mountain, Ecosystems-Watershed, Endangered Species, Energy, Environmental Sciences, Land Use, Monitoring, Natural Resources/Res. Mgmt., Nature Awareness, Plants & Animals, Pollution Prevention, Recycling/Waste Mgmt., Stewardship, Sustainable Development, Technology & Society, Water, Restoration Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Physical Education, Science, Interdisciplinary Counties Served: Statewide Dates Available: Sep 1 - Dec 10 and Feb 1 - Jun 1 Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, Residential Availability Restrictions: Not available during summer months Group Size: Up to 150 Student:Instructor Ratio: 15-20:1 Disabled Access? yes Comments on Access: Limitations on some trails Amenities: Housing, dining hall, restrooms, student store
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