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SUMMARY:Seal Watch - Carpinteria
DESCRIPTION:What: Docent-led visit to the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary  https://carpinteriasealwatch.org/ .  At this time\, the seals should be pupping. \nWhere: Meet in the parking lot off of Bailard Ave.   And then we will walk together to the bluff where we will meet the docent and view the seals. \nWhen: Meet in Parking Lot at 10:40\, we are scheduled to meet the docent on the bluff at 11AM.  Arrive earlier if you want to use a restroom before we start.  There is a restroom at the neighboring park/softball fields. \nCost: Free \nWho: ACHEV members all ages \nSign Up Here.  Max 25 people\nOptional After the Field Trip: Please join us for a picnic lunch and playing around on the beach right next to the seal watch area.  There will be a negative tide at 12:42 pm so it will be a perfect time to explore tidepools!  Bring an easy lunch that won’t be too burdensome to carry in a backpack. \nSpecial Notes: \nWe ask that you talk with the kids before arriving so that they  understand when viewing wildlife in their natural setting\, it’s important to be calm and use calm voices.  It can be pretty exciting for them.  The volunteers will help with giving them a friendly\, gentle reminder\, if needed.   Also\, we are up on a high bluff\, so we ask for parents to really watch the kids \nDogs are not permitted\, they scare the seals. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/seal-watch-carpinteria-2/
LOCATION:Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary\, 6145 Carpinteria Ave\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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SUMMARY:Tracking: Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Hello Everyone.  There’s a lot of information here\, so please read it all.  (Also since there is a lot of info here\, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere).  The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings\,  and towards the bottom I will add more specific  details for each outing as the information becomes available.  The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability\, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall\, etc).  These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”\, and tracking animals is his specialty\, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing.  There are many exciting skills to learn\, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing\, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking\, shelter making\, and edible and medicinal plants.   Make sure to include your email address when you sign up.  Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first.  I will be the main point of contact for the outings. \n\nDear Parent or Guardian: \nWelcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings.  Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season\, February – May.  As you know\, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend.  The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings. \nThe outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are: \n   February 15  (Thurs)       March 7 (Thurs)         March 28  (Thurs)      April 29 (Mon)  May 16 (Thurs) \n  The Fee for attending each outing is:  $ 60.00 per child per outing. \nParents are invited to attend\, at no charge\, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings. \n** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **  \n\nPlease confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below.  We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending.  Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.\n\n                                   Sign Up Sheet Here   **You can sign up for all the outings using this link.  There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.\n **We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12 \n\nPlease complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend!   These forms are required for both children and adults.  They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season).  Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these.  (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance\, I think this would be best.  To submit in advance\, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)\n\nwaiver & medical form to complete\nPayment Policy\n\nPayment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)\n\n**IMPORTANT NOTE:   If you enroll in an outing and do not show\, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.\n\n\nWhen your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings)\, you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance).  It will have information (site\, topic info\, equipment list\, directions\, etc) for that upcoming outing.\nNo credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of:    a) an extreme circumstance;  b) emergency event;   c) an outing cancelled by Rob.\n\n—————————————————————————— \n** PAYMENT METHODS **\n(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing) \n> Venmo:   use  323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi). \n> PayPal:    use  “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“ \n  NOTE:  Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee. \n> Zelle:   Use  “robremedi@hotmail.com \n> Check or Cash:    Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi) \n———————————————————————————————- \nCONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING \nEach month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March).  It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing\, ie\, program description\, equipment list\, location\, and directions\, as well as any additional specifics. \nTHE FIRST OUTING OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON:   \n      FEBRUARY 15\, 202​4 \nAgain\, look for an information/confirmation email\, from your group leader\, about 10 days prior to the outing. \nIf you have any questions or concerns about my policies\, any aspect of outings\, or need more information\, please contact me by phone or email. \nI look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children! \nRob Remedi \n805-499-2924 \nrobremedi@hotmail.com \n\n** March 7th Outing Details & Confirmation**\nRobert Remedi   Phone: 805-499-2924   E-mail: robremedi@hotmail.com\nDate:      THURSDAY\, MARCH 7\, 2024 \nSite:        WILDWOOD PARK \nTime:     9:30am – 4:00pm \nTopic:     TRACKING AND AWARENESS ** \n** This outing is rated moderate; it has a potential of 4+ miles\, starting downhill then returning uphill.  Option to visit a waterfall\, which is approx 4 miles.  Topic will cover Tracking and Awareness: On this walk\, students will learn about and search for animal track and sign\, which are 7 main signs (evidence) of wildlife.  We will also focus on awareness techniques\, from wide-angle vision\, to stalking\, to camouflage\, to quiet observation.  Time permitting\, each student will make and take home a plaster cast of a local animal footprint.  Be amazed at how much wildlife is to be seen and discovered\, often over 50 species.  And prepare for a day of exploration\, on and off-trail!! \nPlease\,  All Attendees\, both children and adults\, must submit completed both the Liability Waiver Form and Medical Information Form before or at the outing start. (see attached and also at the end of this email).   ** If you already completed them\, no need to complete another set for this season (February – June 2024).  Thank you. \n**NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE FORMS FOR THE NEEW SEASON\, NO NEED TO COMPLETE THEM AGAIN. \nParents and Chaperones welcome to attend. \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding outing: the activities\, teaching topics /content\, or simply desire more information\, please contact me by phone or e-mail. \nI look forward to providing a quality outdoor education experience for your child/children.  Thank you. \nSincerely \nRob Remedi \n805-499-2924 \n—————————————————————————- \n**  “WHAT TO BRING” EQUIPMENT LIST ** \n> Day-pack \n> Water (at least  1.5   quarts) \n> Lunch and Snacks \n> Clothing  (appropriate / comfortable for the activity and weather) \n> Sun Protection:  Hat\, Sunscreen\, etc \n> Bandanna \n> Pocket Knife \n> Camera (optional) \n> Binoculars (optional) \n> Additional Equipment:   -none- \n———————————————————————————– \n** DIRECTIONS ** \nDirections to:    WILDWOOD PARK \n      (928 West Avenida de los Arboles\, 91360) \nPIN: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Wildwood+Regional+Park/@34.2197488\,-118.9035118\,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e830571cadfb85:0x543548c07d569879!8m2!3d34.2197488!4d-118.9035118!16s%2Fg%2F11bwd8vl84?entry=ttu \n  \nFrom VENTURA/OXNARD/CAMARILLO (101 Fwy South): \n(Coming from Ventura/Oxnard/Camarillo) –>> Take the   101 Fwy SOUTH…… \n…Exit at   LYNN ROAD\, Turn LEFT/North at the offramp stoplight. \nTravel about  4 miles  to  AVENIDA DE LOS ARBOLES stoplight…. \n……Turn LEFT onto Ave. de Los Arboles. \nTravel about 1.5 miles….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive…… \n…turn LEFT into the main parking lot. \nWE MEET HERE:  9:25am\, Wildwood Pk\, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks\, Main Parking lot. \n(arrive a little early to sign-in\, submit paperwork) \n  \nFrom SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (taking the 101 Fwy NORTH): \nComing from the San Fernando Valley/Westlake Villg\, Take the  101 Fwy NORTH…… \n…Exit at   LYNN ROAD\, Turn RIGHT/North at the offramp stoplight. \nTravel about  4 miles  to  AVENIDA DE LOS ARBOLES stoplight…. \n……Turn LEFT onto Avenida de Los Arboles. \nTravel about 1.5 miles….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive…… \n…turn LEFT into the main parking lot. \nWE MEET HERE:  9:25am\, Wildwood Pk\, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks\, Main Parking lot. \n(arrive a little early to sign-in\, submit paperwork) \n  \nFrom the SIMI VALLEY (taking the 23 West): \nComing from Simi Valley – Taking the  23 SOUTH….. \n…Exit at   AVENIDA DE LOOS ARBOLES\, Turn RIGHT at the offramp stoplight. \nTravel about 7 miles\, passing over Lynn Road. \nGo 1.5 miles past Lynn Road….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive.. \n…turn LEFT into the main parking lot. \n  \nWE MEET HERE:  9:25am\, Wildwood Pk\, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks\, Main Parking lot. \n(arrive a little early to sign-in\, submit paperwork)
URL:https://achev.org/event/wilderness-skills-outdoor-adventure-2024-03-07/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The ACHEV Fine Arts Festival is back!  This year it will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday\, March 9th at Temple Avenue Baptist Church in Camarillo.  The Arts Festival is a wonderful time for our students to share their God-given talents.  This is a non-judged activity\, designed to appreciate the talents of our ACHEV homeschool community.  Due to time constraints\, we may need to limit the number of activities per person (i.e.\, 2 solo events) depending on how many entries we receive. \nWe’ve had an amazing response in the past with such creative entries as comedic skits\, dance\, bands\, mime\, poetry reading\, excerpts from plays\, films\, instrumental solos (piano\, guitar\, harp\, violin…)\, vocal solos\, photography\, drawings\, sewing\, knitting\, models and more.  This is a great opportunity to recognize and encourage the hard work that goes into developing these life-enriching skills. \nWe ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group\, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace. \nValues we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are: \n\nArtist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend\, chose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present\, and ask yourself\, “Will it honor God?”\, and “Will it bless those who hear and see?”\nAudience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership\, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________ \nPlease fill out your submission forms no later than Friday February 23rd.  There is a good deal of planning that needs to be done ahead of the event to coordinate all the performances\, create and print the program\, etc.  If you can submit your form earlier\, that is very helpful.  We will not be accepting submissions after the deadline.  You must submit a separate form for each piece of artwork and each performance.  Visual Arts need to be dropped off no later than Sunday February 25th (form is still required by Feb 23rd). \nTo make this event happen\, we need all parents to volunteer.  We are asking every family to bring a plate of cookies/finger-snacks to share AND to volunteer for one of the jobs listed in the Google Form linked below.  We will contact you before the festival to let you know what your job will be.  Thank you for all of your help! \nClick on the forms below to sign up!\nVolunteer Form (required for all families) \nVisual Arts Entry Form \nPerforming Arts Entry Form \nPlease drop off your fine art no later than Sunday February 25th. \nCamarillo Art Drop Off: \nHolly Larson: 1670 Birchspring Walk\, Camarillo\, CA 93012  Call or text to arrange drop off 805-302-9045.  Porch drop off. \nVentura Art Drop Off:   \nVanessa Espinoza:10926 Telegraph Rd. Apt 104\, Ventura\, CA 93004  Call or text to arrange drop off 805-443-1738 \n\nPlease help us make the fine arts presentation beautiful and honor your child’s artwork by putting it in a frame.  You can borrow a frame from something else in your house\, buy used from the thrift store\, or reach out on ACHEV members facebook page and ask to borrow something.  If it is a stretched canvas\, a frame is not needed.\n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/fine-arts-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Temple Avenue Baptist Church\, 1601 Temple Avenue\, Camarillo\, CA
CATEGORIES:Arts Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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SUMMARY:Peter & the Wolf: The Voice\, the Instrument\, and the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:What: Join us for a concert featuring story telling and the best music written for young musicians including pieces from Peter and the Wolf\, The Greatest Showman\, and the Mandalorian. \nCalvary Center Stage is cordially inviting your school to attend a production of Peter & the Wolf and other concert pieces in collaboration with Los Robles Children’s Choir and the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. This is a free event\, but a reservation is necessary to secure seats.   I have reserved 30 seats for ACHEV.  I should be able to secure more seats if I know that more people want to go\, so please sign up\, and if it is full already put yourself on the wait list. There is only one date for the show on Friday\, March 15@ 10:00 am. The show will run approximately 45 minutes\, and students will have an opportunity to play some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert. \nAlthough the performance is only 45 minutes\, students will have a chance to try some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert. This will be made available until 11:15 am. \nI would like to meet up in front a little early (before doors open at 9:30) so we can try to go in as a group.  Last year\, they did have special assigned seating by group.  As the event gets closer\, I will confirm with them what the seating arrangements will be and let everyone know what to do and where to meet. \nSign Up Here.   Sign up deadline is March 7\, 2024.  Please include all students and parents attending on the sign up sheet.\n \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/21384/
LOCATION:Calvary Community Westlake\, 5495 Via Rocas\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021630
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SUMMARY:Elementary PE Group
DESCRIPTION:3/15 – this meeting is at PV Fields playground https://www.pvrpd.org/pleasant-valley-fields \nWhat: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance\, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity.  Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit\, but something that they can be successful at.  Structured PE activities will be 30 minutes long and not more than 45 minutes. Afterwards we will have optional free play. \nParents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment\, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free\, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have.  We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment.  Some examples: Relay races\, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light\, trash can basketball\, Capture the Flag\, Freeze Tag/Blob tag\, dodgeball\, jump rope games\, push up games\, track and field games\, etc. \nWho: ACHEV members under 10 and parents.  ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities\, sit and watch\, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch.  Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball). \nElementary PE is not a drop off event\, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities\, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.  \nElementary PE is a co-op\, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities.   We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar.  The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar. All Fridays.  We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park with the exception of two dates that we anticipate will be at PV Fields (Camarillo).  Details will be kept up to date on the calendar.  Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us.  We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning. \n\n\n\n9/29/23\n\n\n\n10/13/23\nPV Fields\n\n\n10/27/23\n\n\n\n11/10/23\n\n\n\n12/1/23\n\n\n\n12/15/23\n\n\n\n1/19/24\n\n\n\n2/2/24\n\n\n\n2/16/24\n\n\n\n3/1/24\n\n\n\n3/15/24\nPV Fields\n\n\n4/19/24\n\n\n\n5/3/2024\n\n\n\n5/24/2024\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/elementary-pe-group-2024-03-15/
LOCATION:PV Fields Playground\, 152 Westpark Ct\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Ops/Groups Within Our Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021630
CREATED:20240211T155103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T155103Z
UID:21637-1710577800-1710592200@achev.org
SUMMARY:Homeschooling High School Speaker Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://achev.org/event/homeschooling-high-school-speaker-event/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Church\, 380 Arneill Road\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan%20Pineda":MAILTO:must_sew@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021630
CREATED:20240227T223535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T223535Z
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SUMMARY:HVAC High School Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Is your child unsure of what they will do to make a living after High School?  The HVAC industry\, like many trades\, is in need of workers.  Come tour the shop where ACHEV Dad\, Robert Espinoza\, works. Come tour the shop\, see models and examples of what they work on\, and ask questions. \nWho: ACHEV students 16+ and their parents.  Max 25 people (including parents).  This is a working shop.  Please make arrangements for younger children\, including babies.  If you have questions or special circumstances\, please contact Vanessa. \nCost: Free \nWhere: West Coast Air Conditioning: 561 Kinetic Dr Suite A\, Oxnard\, Ca 93030 \nParking and Meet up:   There are 2 driveway entrances\, pass the first driveway and you will come to a second driveway\, you may park there.  Vanessa Espinoza will be in the front entrance to greet parents and students. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Vanessa. \nSign Up Here\n  \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/hvac-high-school-field-trip/
LOCATION:West Coast Air Conditioning\, 561 Kinetic Dr Suite A\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa%20Espinoza":MAILTO:espvan684@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021630
CREATED:20240125T005134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T184930Z
UID:21580-1711618200-1711643400@achev.org
SUMMARY:**CANCELLED**Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, today’s outing is cancelled due to low enrollment. \nHello Everyone.  There’s a lot of information here\, so please read it all.  (Also since there is a lot of info here\, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere).  The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings\,  and towards the bottom I will add more specific  details for each outing as the information becomes available.  The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability\, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall\, etc).  These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”\, and tracking animals is his specialty\, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing.  There are many exciting skills to learn\, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing\, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking\, shelter making\, and edible and medicinal plants.   You will get all the specifics via email after you register\, so please make sure to include your email address when you sign up.  Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first.  I will be the main point of contact for the outings. \n\nDear Parent or Guardian: \nWelcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings.  Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season\, February – May.  As you know\, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend.  The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings. \nThe outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are: \n   February 15  (Thurs)       March 7 (Thurs)         March 28  (Thurs)      April 29 (Mon)  May 16 (Thurs) \n  The Fee for attending each outing is:  $ 60.00 per child per outing. \nParents are invited to attend\, at no charge\, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings. \n** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **  \n\nPlease confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below.  We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending.  Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.\n\n                                   Sign Up Sheet Here   **You can sign up for all the outings using this link.  There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.\n **We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12 \n\nPlease complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend!   These forms are required for both children and adults.  They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season).  Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these.  (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance\, I think this would be best.  To submit in advance\, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)\n\nwaiver & medical form to complete\nPayment Policy\n\nPayment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)\n\n**IMPORTANT NOTE:   If you enroll in an outing and do not show\, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.\n\n\nWhen your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings)\, you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance).  It will have information (site\, topic info\, equipment list\, directions\, etc) for that upcoming outing.\nNo credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of:    a) an extreme circumstance;  b) emergency event;   c) an outing cancelled by Rob.\n\n—————————————————————————— \n** PAYMENT METHODS **\n(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing) \n> Venmo:   use  323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi). \n> PayPal:    use  “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“ \n  NOTE:  Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee. \n> Zelle:   Use  “robremedi@hotmail.com \n> Check or Cash:    Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi) \n———————————————————————————————- \nCONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING \nEach month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March).  It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing\, ie\, program description\, equipment list\, location\, and directions\, as well as any additional specifics. \nTHE FIRST OUTING OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON:   \n      FEBRUARY 15\, 202​4 \nAgain\, look for an information/confirmation email\, from your group leader\, about 10 days prior to the outing. \nIf you have any questions or concerns about my policies\, any aspect of outings\, or need more information\, please contact me by phone or email. \nI look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children! \nRob Remedi \n805-499-2924 \nrobremedi@hotmail.com \n\n*** MARCH 28\, 2024 Outing Confirmation *** \n  \nFROM:\nRobert Remedi \nPhone: 805-499-2924   E-mail: robremedi@hotmail.com\nDate:      MARCH 28\, 2024 (Thursday) \nSite:        TAPIA PARK Public Use Area \nTime:     9:30am – 4:00pm \nTopic:     WILD EDIBLE FOOD \nOuting Fee:  $60.00 per student.  No charge for parent chaperones.   \nOuting Description \nOn this Wild Edible Foods outing\, students will forage for wild edibles then process and eat(!) what was found at the location. One of the primary meals focuses on the processing and cooking of Acorns to make acorn cakes and mush (and may be eaten with pre-made wild Elder-berry jam!) but we’ll also harvest some wild green to make stir fry\, and perhaps supplemented with chia and pine nuts    And\, for our drink\, we’ll make a wild rose-hip or chamomile tea.  Time permitting\, there’s an option for Nettle greens (soup or tea) or other available wild foods of the season. \nThe fire to cook our meals will be\, of course\, made without matches (some of the students have already learned this skill so they will be put to task!). \nStudents should be prepared to do some work in gathering and preparing to make these meals happen.  The reward is a wonderful wild food meal and the experience of reconnection to the old ways. \nPlease\,  All attendees\, both children and adults\, must submit completed both the Liability Waiver Form and Medical Information Form before or at the outing start. (see attached and also at the end of this email).  Thank you. \n**NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE FORMS FOR THE NEEW SEASON (February – June 2024)\, NO NEED TO COMPLETE THEM AGAIN. \nParents and Chaperones welcome to attend. \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding outing: the activities\, teaching topics /content\, or simply desire more information\, please contact me by phone or e-mail. \nI look forward to providing a quality outdoor education experience for your child/children.  Thank you. \nSincerely \nRob Remedi \n805-499-2924 \n—————————————————————————- \n**  “WHAT TO BRING” EQUIPMENT LIST ** \n> Day-pack \n> Water (at least  1.5   quarts) \n> Lunch and Snacks \n> Clothing  (appropriate / comfortable for the activity and weather) \n> Sun Protection:  Hat\, Sunscreen\, etc \n> Bandanna \n> Pocket Knife \n> Camera (optional) \n> Binoculars (optional) \n> Additional Equipment:   scissors -and- pocket knife\, plate\, bowl\, cup\, utensils\, small hand towel \n———————————————————————————– \n** DIRECTIONS ** \n  \nDIRECTIONS TO:    TAPIA PARK PUBLIC USE AREA\,     \n      840 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA 91302 \n     (Look for a large sign that reads  “Malibu Creek State Park” ……      \nunderneath that writing in smaller print–“Tapia Park Public Use Area”) \n   **Do Not go to the main entrance of Mal. Creek State Park ** \n  \nLocation PIN: \nhttps://www.google.com/search?q=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS888US888&ei=dOGQY8TvKNDKkPIPpMuSwAg&ved=0ahUKEwjE-bmhl-j7AhVQJUQIHaSlBIgQ4dUDCBA&oq=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwA0oECEEYAEoECEYYAFAAWABgrR1oAnABeACAAQCIAQCSAQCYAQDIAQTAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp \n  \nFrom Camarillo / Conejo Valley / Simi Valley (going South on the 101 Fwy): \nGet to and Take the  101 SOUTH \nExit at   Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon Rd.\,   turn RIGHT at the offramp stop sign. \nTravel about  5 miles  (going 1 mile PAST  Malibu Creek St Pk main entrance)…. \n  …. turn RIGHT into Tapia Park.  \n (if you come to Piuma Road stoplight\,  you’ve GONE 1/10 mile TOO FAR) \nTHEN Make an immediate Right to the kiosk.  Pay parking fee ($12). \n(Pay at “self-pay” station before the kiosk\, on the right.  Display pay stub on windshield.) \nPROCEED past the kiosk —Make 1st Left past the kiosk.   \nTravel 200 feet\, look LEFT \n12 parking spaces alongside the road\, plus Orange Flag designating Tracker Rob outing. \n  \nWe will meet:  9:25am\, Tapia Park Area\, 1st left past kiosk\, go 1/10 mile.  $12.00 parking \n(arrive a little early to sign in and submit paperwork and payment) \n  \n**DO NOT go to Malibu Creek State Park Main entrance!!! \nWe will meet:  9:25am\, Tapia Park Area\, 1st left past kiosk\, go 1/10 mile.  $12.00 parking \n(arrive a little early to sign in and submit paperwork and payment) \n**DO NOT go to Malibu Creek State Park Main entrance!!! \n  \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/wilderness-skills-outdoor-adventure-2024-03-28/
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