| The Canyon's Edge: Science, Story and Soul on the Colorado Plateau
Our field camp program immerses students in the high desert. They gain an understanding of the physical and cultural geography of the Colorado Plateau, with special emphasis on the soils, geology, water, plants, animals, cultural history, and human relationships within this arid land. Activities include personal and group field science investigations, naturalist observations, role playing, sketching, desert literature readings, writing activities and physical challenge and adventure through hikes and river rafting a mild stretch of the Colorado River.
At Professor Valley Field Camp, we now have picturesque Camping Tipis with cots! You still need to bring your sleeping bag, pad and ground cloth; rentals are available from CFI.
LAND-BASED FIELD CAMP
Fees quoted are based on 20 student minimum for 2 and 4 night Field Camp programs (include 1 day river trip) and for our "combination" camp/two night river program.
(For 15-19 students, fee is $420/student)
ONE Chaperone free, others full fee. Request 1 chaperone per 12 students; maximum 6 chaperones.
Fees include instructional/guide services, teaching materials, insurance, public land fees, meals and some transportation.
Available in Fall ( Fri-Sun or Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri sessions) for Middle and High School aged groups. (For spring weeks we request a school be able to book two consecutive sets of dates: M-W and W-F in order to fill our high demand spring weeks)
$200/student (For two sessions booked back to back, fee reduced to $180/student)
Maximum 36 students, 40 total persons from school.
Day 1
Arrive 1:30 p.m., Intro, lessons/hikes, service project, dinner, Night Sky
Day 2
Breakfast, lessons, lunch, lessons/hikes, prepare for evening,games, dinner, Town Meeting
Day 3
Breakfast, lessons/hikes, lunch, Evaluations, Closing Circle, Depart 1:30
(Two night program does NOT include a river trip.)
Available in Spring and Fall for Middle and High School aged groups. Maximum 36 students or 40 total persons from school; please inquire about adjustments for hosting larger groups.
Arrive on Monday 4 PM, Depart Friday morning; 3 fulls days of instruction including 1 day river trip on the Colorado River!
$380/student (or $395 if CFI provides transportation)
CFI now provides TIPIS for camping with cots, and specially designed, printed journal workbooks for each student. $380 for groups with own school bus and driver on site for transport to/from one day river trip). Or additional $15/student for CFI to hire local busing services.
Monday
Arrive 4:00 p.m., Intro, games, dinner, evening hike/Sense of Place
Tuesday
Breakfast, lessons/hikes with lunch on trail, service project, dinner, Night Sky Program
Wednesday
Breakfast, lessons/hikes with lunch on trail, prepare for evening, games, dinner, Town Meeting
Thursday
BreakfastColorado River trip with hike and lessons, games, dinner, Campfire/Talent Night Fun
Friday
Breakfast, Evaluations, Closing Circle, depart 10:30 am with sack lunch.
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