TPA 10th Grade Catalina Island

Science and Snorkel Adventure September 9-12, 2021

What: Tempe Prep’s 10th Grade class will have the exciting opportunity to travel as a class to Southern California and the

Pacific Ocean for our annual Grade Catalina Island Science and Snorkel Adventure.

Itinerary:

Thursday, Sept. 9: The class will take a bus from Tempe Prep

at 8:00 am and travel to Long Beach, California, to tour the

Aquarium of the Pacific, celebrating the planet’s largest and

most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. After the

Aquarium, the class will travel a short distance to the Battleship USS IOWA, where we will participate in STEM activities,

chow on the mess decks, sleep in the original berthing areas of IOWA’s sailors, and live a moment in time that recalls

those who served and fought for our country.

Friday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Sept. 12: Arising to Friday morning breakfast on the USS IOWA, the class will then take the 2-

hour ferry ride to Catalina Island where we will participate in the Catalina Island Marine Institute’s 3-day program on

Toyon Bay. The Catalina Island Marine Institute is a unique outdoor science school providing an exciting educational

experience for school groups. CIMI’s expert instructors guide students through island terrestrial biology, marine biology

labs and field activities designed to stimulate minds, build character, and create excitement about science. Students will

participate in a variety of hands-on labs (with fish, marine mammals, plankton, invertebrates, algae, etc.) and field

activities (including day snorkeling, night snorkeling, star gazing and hiking). We will leave beautiful Catalina Island on

Sunday afternoon and arrive on the TPA campus about 9 pm.

Cost: $550 (or $530 early bird discount if you pay in full by June 30). The price includes all meals, entrance and

participation fees for the Catalina Island Marine Institute program (including wetsuits and snorkeling gear), Aquarium of

the Pacific and Camp Battleship, bus and ferry transportation. Please note that all TPA Class Fees and Book Deposits must

be paid in full before payments to TPA can be allocated to the trip.

Payment Due Dates:

• Option 1: Early bird discount for a total cost of $530 by June 30.

• Option 2: Pay $300 deposit due to save your spot by June 30 and then the $250 balance due by July 15 (for a total

cost of $550).

Bring payments to the Front Office (checks payable to “TPA” are preferred)--or pay online on Infinite Campus.

More information:

Catalina Island Marine Institute: http://cimioutdoored.org/cimi-toyon-bay/

Camp Battleship: http://www.pacificbattleship.com/

Aquarium of the Pacific: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/

Chaperones: TPA faculty members, including Mr. Lambros, Mrs. Moffitt, and Mr. Weiss will chaperone, along with a

limited number of parent chaperones needed for a 15:1 adult to child ratio. If you are interested in chaperoning, please

indicate so on the permission form. Chaperones must participate in all activities, including snorkeling. For questions,

contact Mrs. Moffitt at kmoffitt@tempeprep.org.

Due

June 30

TPA 10th Grade Catalina Island Science and Snorkel Adventure

Return the following items to the Front Office by June 30:

[ ] Parent/Guardian Permission Form (below)

[ ] A printed copy of both sides of my health insurance card (please do not email an electronic copy)

[ ] CIMI Student Health Form

[ ] Camp Battleship Release and Hold Harmless Agreement

[ ] Check payable to TPA (preferred method of payment):

[ ] $520 (early bird discounted payment made by June 30) Check number _______

[ ] $550 (full payment made after June 30) Check number _______

[ ] Other amount $__________ Check number _______

[ ] I would like to donate $______ to be used to help provide this opportunity for students who

need financial assistance to be able to participate.

[ ] Copy of online payment receipt for any payments made online: $________ paid on ________ (date)

Parent/Guardian Permission Form On September 9-12, 2021, the TPA 10th Grade class will be traveling to Southern California to tour the

Aquarium of the Pacific and participate in the Catalina Island Marine Institute and Camp Battleship USS IOWA

programs.

My signature below indicates my permission for my child, ____________________________ (print clearly), to

participate in the 10th Grade Catalina Island Science and Snorkel Adventure.

My signature also indicates I have read and approve of the medical treatment authorization.

Medical Treatment Authorization

In the event of illness or injury occurring to my child while on this activity, I hereby give my consent for medical

or dental care deemed necessary by the attending health care provider or dentist. My child may be examined

and any necessary procedures (medical, dental, surgical, anesthesia or diagnostic) may be performed under the

supervision of the hospital or medical staff furnishing such services. I further acknowledge that I am financially

responsible for any medical, dental, or transportation services required in the event of an illness or injury of my

child. I understand that in the event of anything other than a minor illness or injury, a serious effort will be

made to contact me.

_______________________________________ __________________________ _________________________ Print name of Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number ______________________________________ __________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ______________________________________ __________________________ Secondary Contact Name Secondary Contact Phone Number

Parent Chaperones: [ ] I am interested in chaperoning. Chaperones must participate in all activities, including all classes and 2 daytime and 1 nighttime snorkeling trips. The chaperone cost is $520. Print name: ___________________Email address: ____________________ (print clearly) Phone: ____________

Catalina Island Science Trip

Dress Code – No Electronics

Dress Code:

The dress code for all students: Neat t-shirts; casual pants, knee-length basketball-style shorts, or neat jeans (no holes). All shirts must have sleeves (no muscle shirts or tank tops). Any printing or embellishments on shirts must be of an appropriate nature. Knee-length basketball-style shorts are perfect for comfort and modesty since there is a lot of physical activity, sitting on the dirt and long logs, putting on and taking off over wet swimsuits, climbing up steep ladders, etc. Shorts must be no shorter than 3” above the knee. Running shorts, white, spandex, soffe shorts, or short workout shorts are not acceptable. Pants, shorts and jeans are to be worn at the appropriate level on the waist and no underwear is to be exposed. All clothing must fit. No oversized shirts or pants. No form-fitting, spandex, leggings, or yoga pants. All students must have closed-toe athletic or tennis shorts for hiking and other activities. Sandals are allowed for the beach. Hair must conform to the TPA Uniform and Dress Code requirements. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. Pajamas must be modest (such as PJ t-shirt and shorts/pants).

Swimsuits for young women: All young women must have an athletic-style modest swimsuit for snorkeling and active beach activities. Swimsuits must have a modest neckline and legline and must cover the belly (either a modest one-piece or two-piece tankini that fully covers the belly at all times).

Swimsuits for young men: All young men must have athletic-style modest swim trunks or swim trunk board shorts (that fit ant the waist with no underwear showing) for snorkeling and active beach activities.

Cell Phones and Electronics Prohibited. The purpose of this trip is to have an uninterrupted academic environment and to encourage the development of personal relationships among TPA students—including making new friends. For this reason (and because we will be among other school groups in a sandy, wet beach environment/island that has no cell phone service), bringing or using cell phones, iPods, tablets, or all other electronic devices is prohibited on the entire trip. Students may bring books, cards, and non-electronic items for the bus trip or quiet time. Chaperones will take photos that will be available to students. Students may bring a regular camera (non-cell phone) or disposable camera. Parents will be given a chaperone number to call and will receive updates through Class Dojo. Emergency contact numbers: Camp Battleship (844-422-2267); Catalina Island marine Institute at Toyon Bay (310-510-1622).

•••Please copy for the students and chaperones•••

2 2 WHAT TO BRING There are many items that students will want to bring to CIMI. Some are necessary and some may just be extra baggage that they may never use. This is a field trip and the students should pack appropriately. •we advise that students bring no more than they can comfortably carry. Your studentswill have to carry their luggage not only on and off the boat, but also up a long field to their dormswhen they arrive at Toyon Bay. They will have to repeat that process on their day of departure.

Essential items: Not essential but desired by many:

Old shirts and shorts Sunhat Jeans or old slacks Sunglasses Long sleeved shirt Camera and film Raincoat or poncho Pillow Underwear Day Pack Bath towel Contact lenses (Glasses cannot be Toiletries worn under masks. CIMI does offer Swim suit optical snorkeling masks, however) Large beach towel Extra swim suit Warm sleeping bag (or extra blanket) Money for souvenirs Flashlight Tennis shoes or boots for hiking Sunscreen Water bottle Warm sweater or sweatshirt

� Be sure to mark all clothing before arrival on the island.

Do Not Bring:

Knives Spearguns Firecrackers Curling irons Valuables Alcohol or drugs TV's, radios, etc.• Video games Waterg u n/balloon s Gum, candy, seeds Cell Phones (camp is out of range) Fishing gear

.

Please pack personal gear in a suitable container. Soft luggage or duffel bag is best. Also, tying the bag to the rest of the luggage can make it harder to load on and off the boat. Advise students to keep their pieces separate and well marked with their name, address, school name, and colored yarn.

I aclement Weather· The weather on Catalina Island is usually very good. However, it is possible to have rain, wind, fog, or a combination of these conditions at anytime. Programs will occur as planned or will be altered to meet the conditions. All students and chaperones must have rain gear. Plastic trash bags can function as an inexpensive, although not very durable, rain poncho. If there are bad winds, it is possible that your boat transportation will be postponed until the winds have died down. Be prepared for al I types of weather•

� It is p rudent to pack a pla stic bag for wet articles from rain or last-morning water activities.

Departure Procedure: Prior to departure from Toyon Bay, students will sweep out and vacuum their dorms, clean and mop bathrooms, clear the sand off the mattresses and pick up any debris around the dorm. Instructors will check each dorm for cleanliness and damages before dismissing the group. Luggage will be carried by the students to the pier to await departure.

� The b oat may return to Long Beach via other camps or Two Harbors.

We are pleased that you have volunteered to be a chaperone for your group's upcoming trip to a Guided Discoveries program. We are looking forward to your visit and are confident that you will find the experience worthwhile. Chaperones are critical to the success of the program. While you will have a lot of fun, being a chaperone is hard work and is a big responsibility.

Safety is of paramount concern, but despite training, safety measures and emergency procedures, many of the activities in and around camp carry some inherent risk. It is for this reason that we must insist that each chaperone read the enclosed Release and Waiver of Liability, agree to its terms, sign and date the form. The completed form should be returned to the group leader well in advance of your trip.

WE REGRET THAT WITHOUT SIGNING THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY,

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACT AS A CHAPERONE, PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, OR BE ON CAMPUS,

Following is information describing the nature of the activities of our various programs, and of your responsibilities as a chaperone. Should you have any questions or need any additional information about the risks involved, skills or physical demands required, please call the Program Director of the facility you will be attending.

We are confident of your understanding and cooperation and that you will have a rewarding and memorable experience.

Role of Chaperones

- Be an active part of the program, including participating in activities such as hiking, sportclimbing, ropes courses, snorkeling and kayaking. Some hikes may be strenuous. Astrocamp isat an elevation of approximately 6,000'.

- Supervise students during meals. Sit at tables with students, help to control noise and facilitate apleasant dining experience.

- Supervise students in dorms. Sleep in campers' dorm, enforce dorm hours, limit generalhorseplay, conduct bed checks and supervise housekeeping.

- Supervise recreational activities, such as volleyball, football and frisbee during free time. Limitgeneral horseplay in order to prevent injuries.

- During classes, assist instructors in the control, discipline and overall safety of the students.- Supervise sick or injured children. For minor injury or illness, a chaperone escorts the student to

the first aid room, which is stocked with medication and supplies. Chaperone must consult thestudent's medical form before administering fist aid.

Parent Chaperone Information

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