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You’re invited to an Open House at Foothill Horizons Outdoor School on Saturday,

May 14, 2011, from 10-2. Staff will offer tours and answer questions about the programs

provided at the outdoor school.

Parents are reminded that Foothill Horizons is a school site; alcohol, tobacco and pets

are not permitted. Parents must supervise their children while visiting.

• is an outdoor school from September to June. Each year 5000 elementary school

children live at the school for 3-5 days. While here, the naturalist staff teaches them

about geology, ecology, discovery techniques, conservation, astronomy, and Me-wuk

culture. Students enjoy recreation on our playground, folk dancing in our Dining Hall,

singing and storytelling at evening campfire. Students who attend for 4 or 5 days also

visit Moaning Caverns and Calaveras Big Trees State Park on a field trip.

• is the site of an ROP class for high school students. One Saturday a month

throughout the school year, juniors and seniors spend the day at Foothill Horizons

learning about leadership and working with elementary school children. High school

students who participate in this training and serve for a week as a counselor at the

outdoor school receive 2 units of high school credit.

• is a summer camp for 7 weeks during the summer. Imagination, fun and friendship

are the hallmarks of our summer camp. This summer’s themes include Expedition

Impossible, Lord of the Rings, National Treasure, and Jumanji. The program is open to

may participate in our Counselor In Training program.

• is available for rental as a conference center. This could be the perfect setting for your

church retreat, family reunion, or wedding.

To R.S.V.P and receive a map, please contact

Maureen Kelley, Administrative Assistant

(209) 532-6673