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Bike Day
Bike Day is a regularly scheduled day from 9 AM - 3 PM
Date: TBA
Starting location 9 AM - NEGRO BAR STATE PARK
We will be riding from Negro Bar to Nimbus Flats / the Fish Hatchery then back to Negro Bar.
Parents are asked to pick their child up at 3 PM from Negro Bar State Park.
*Please note start/ending locations are subject to change based on trail conditions and you will be notified in advance if that is the case.
Please be sure to bring your child and his or her bike. If your child does not have a bike we suggest reaching out on our parents facebook page to see if there is anyone willing to loan one. All bikes must be in working order with inflated tires, a chain, working breaks, etc. Every child MUST HAVE A HELMET and a WORKING BIKE in order to participate. Additionally, your child MUST be in closed toed tennis shoes for Bike Day. No flip flops will be allowed.
Children are responsible for carrying their own lunches. We suggest putting them in a paper bag and in a backpack for the day. Be sure to pack PLENTY of water and sunscreen as well!
Camping Trip
Camping typically takes place at New Brighton State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA during week 3 of the program from Tuesday through Friday.
Tuesday and Friday will not have regularly scheduled JGs as these days are for travel to the campground and campground set up/clean up. Please do not plan to arrive to the campground any sooner than 2 PM. All families attending the trip will be required to fill out a camping contract prior to the trip.
There will be a camping meeting on Tuesday evening (approximately 8 PM) in the campground to welcome campers and discuss rules as well as any pertainant information. Exact location/time TBD - this will be announced the day of on social media as well as while we check in with campers.
Wednesday from 9 AM - 3 PM we will be having regularly scheduled JGs. Exact beach location TBD - this will be announced Tuesday evening at the camper meeting when we are down there and able to assess the beaches at that particular time.
Thursday from 9 AM - 3 PM we will have JGs at Manresa State Beach *Location subject to change*
Please keep in mind that the camping trip is not supervised by program staff outside of the regular program hours. You will need to be in attendance with your child or make accommodations for your child to attend with another family if you wish for them to participate.
Shared group camping sites will be provided. We will not be providing accommodations for RVs/Trailers. There will be tent camping in shared group sites only. If you wish to bring an RV or trailer, please make your own arrangements using ReserveCalifornia.
More information will become available via email as the trip gets closer.
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Rafting Day
Rafting Day is a regularly scheduled day from 9 AM to 3 PM
Date: TBA
Drop Off / Pick Up for Rafting Day will be at American River Raft Rentals