OFFERINGS FOR CHILDREN

Each afternoon begins with a game or activity that brings awareness to our bodies and nature. We then gather for our opening circle, giving us an opportunity to give gratitude, share names (& nature names) and engage as a group. We travel with curiosity down the trail exploring animal signs and plant life as we go. Once we arrive at our spot for the day, we set up our "base camp". This is where we eat, craft, build, tell stories and observe the local habitat and evidence of the cycles of the seasons. Respect and reverence for one another and the natural world in instilled in all that we do.

Please send children with:

• A comfortable and well fitting backpacking to carry all of their gear in (they will carry ALL of their own things)
• A healthy & hardy snack 
• Reusable & Full Water Bottle (16 oz. minimum)
• Bathing Suit & Sarong (or a very lightweight towel) during the warm season
• Hat & Sunscreen already applied upon drop off
• A change of clothes
• Comfortable shoes that are okay to get wet and dirty (no flip flops)
• Rashguard (optional & great for sun protection)
• TOYS & ELECTRONICS NEED TO STAY AT HOME

The number of children varies depending on how many families register. A group may range from 6 to 12 children.

FNL's after-school program Tracks & Trails will be held at the Ventura River Preserve in Ojai. We will spend time on the trails, in the shade, up the trees and in the river. Exact trailhead locations will be announced close to the start of program.

Each day begins with a brief wander from the trailhead to a spot where we have our opening circle, giving us an opportunity to give gratitude, share names (& nature names) and engage as a group. We then move onto either a game or activity that brings awareness to our bodies and nature. With curiosity and excitement we continue down the trail to see where our day will lead us. Once we arrive at our spot for the day, we set up our "base camp". This is where we eat, craft, build, tell stories and return to after wanders and water time throughout the day.

Please send children with:

• A comfortable and well fitting backpacking to carry all of their gear in (they will carry ALL of their own things)
• Healthy & Hardy Lunch and Snack (with more food than an average school day would require)
• Reusable & Full Water Bottle (32 oz. is ideal for summer)
• Bathing Suit & Sarong (or a very lightweight towel)
• Hat & Sunscreen already applied upon drop off
• A change of clothes
• Comfortable shoes that are okay to get wet and dirty (no flip flops)
• Rashguard (optional & great for sun protection)
• TOYS & ELECTRONICS NEED TO STAY AT HOME

The number of children varies depending on how many families register. A group may range from 6 to 12 children.

Summer camps will be held at the Ventura River Preserve in Ojai. We will spend time on the trails, in the shade and in the river. Exact trailhead locations will be announced close to the start of camp.