Monday, July 1, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten Continues Tradition of 13th Annual Student Camping Trip
Some 90 Central Elementary School third-graders head to Stelzer County Park to go camping (many for the first time) with support from the Jarrett Meeker Foundation
WHAT: Central Elementary third-graders head to Louis A. Stelzer County Park to experience nature and the outdoors.
WHEN: July 1, 2019 – July 3, 2019
Media Coverage is available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. throughout the camping trip.
Superintendent Cindy Marten will be available for interview at the campsite Tuesday, July 2 from 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Louis A. Stelzer County Park, 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
DETAILS: Third-graders from Central Elementary School in City Heights will once again experience traditional camping rituals (sleeping in tents, eating s'mores, sharing stories and singing songs around the campfire) when they head out on the school's annual camping trip to Louis A. Stelzer County Park on July 1, 2, and 3. This is the 13th annual trip supported by The Jarrett Meeker Foundation, and is the first time many of these inner-city students have been camping.
In addition to experiencing the fun of camping, students will be exposed to a standards-based learning experience that includes Kumeyaay history, storytelling, artifacts and games; birds of prey presentation and owl pellet dissections; and native plant and wildlife education. San Diego Unified Superintendent and former Central Elementary principal, Cindy Marten, will continue her tradition of joining the students on the trip the morning of July 2.
"The children from Central Elementary live in the middle of the city with very little opportunity to experience the outdoors," Marten said. "The camping trip helps connect students to the wonders of wildlife, fosters the desire to be good stewards of the environment and gets them outside, unplugged."
The campers will spend the evening toasting marshmallows, telling stories, singing camp songs, gazing at the stars through telescopes, and settling into tents when it's time for lights out. Campers will awaken the next morning to the smell of hot pancakes.
The Jarrett Meeker Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides programs related to wildlife, conservation and the environment for children and young adults in San Diego County. The foundation was established in 1987 in memory of 8-year-old Jarrett Meeker after his accidental death. Jarrett's family was inspired by his love of nature. The foundation and the work that it does is Jarrett's gift—his legacy – and keeps his memory alive. Since 1987, JMF has provided once-in-a-lifetime educational experiences to more than 100,000 children representing over 50 schools throughout San Diego County.
Learn about the Jarrett Meeker Foundation at www.TheJMF.org<http://www.thejmf.org/>.
Please see schedule of events below for detailed agenda and activities*
**MUST confirm coverage prior to arrival**
Media Contact: Maureen Magee, San Diego Unified School District, (619) 381-7930 mmagee@sandi.net
On Site Media Contact: Sarah Mathy, (619) 886-7595, or Judy Meeker, (619) 980-4123
Schedule of Events
Afternoon/Evening – Monday, July 1
1:00 – Depart Central Elementary School
1:45 – 2:15 – Campground Arrival - Luggage/Restroom/Snack
2:15 – 2:45 – Welcome and Rules – Ranger
2:45 – 5:45 – Break into groups – Native American Life lesson, Owl Pellet lesson, craft
5:45 – 6:15 – Tent Unpacking
6:15 – 7:00 – Dinner
7:00 – 7:15 – Sweatshirts/Flashlights
7:15 – 7:30 – Campfire songs/stories led by the Boy Scouts
7:30 – 8:15 – Local Native American Storyteller at the campfire
8:15 – 8:30 – Campfire songs/stories led by the Boy Scouts
8:30 – 9:15 – Break into groups for Astronomy and S’mores
9:15 – 9:45 – Prepare for Bed
9:45 – 10:00 – Everyone in his/her tent, quiet time
10:00 – Lights Out – ZZZzzzzz!
Morning – Tuesday, July 2
6:30 – 7:30 – Wake up, Pack Up, Bring Gear to designated area
7:30 – 8:15 – Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 – Break into groups – Nature Center tour, Scavenger hunt
9:15 – 9:30 – Bathroom/Snack
9:30 – 11:30 – Hike, both groups at the same time, going opposite directions
If time at the end of the hike, Compost and Tree Watering
11:30 – 12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 12:45 – Cruisin' Kritters
12:45 – 1:00 – Restroom, Load Gear
1:00 – Depart the Park
1:45 – Arrive at Central Elementary
Afternoon/Evening – Tuesday, July 2
12:30 – Depart Central Elementary
1:15 – 1:30 – Campground Arrival –Luggage /Restroom/Snack
1:30 – 2:00 – Welcome and Rules – Ranger
2:00 – 2:45 – Cruisin' Kritters
2:45 – 5:45 – Break into groups – Native America life lesson, Owl Pellet lesson, Crafts
5:45 – 6:15 – Tent Unpacking
6:15 - 7:00 – Dinner
7:00 – 7:15 – Sweatshirts/Flashlights
7:15 – 7:30 – Campfire songs/stories led by the Boy Scouts
7:30 – 8:15 – Local Native American Storyteller at the campfire
8:15 – 8:30 – Campfire songs/stories led by the Boy Scouts
8:30 – 9:15 – Break into groups for Astronomy and Smores
9:15 – 9:45 – Prepare for Bed
9:45 – 10:00 – Everyone in his/her tent, quiet time
10:00 – Lights Out – ZZZzzzzz!
Morning – Wednesday, July 3
6:30 – 7:30 – Wakeup, Pack Up, Bring Gear to designated area
7:30 – 8:15 – Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 – Nature Center tour, Scavenger Hunt
9:15 – 9:30 – Bathroom/Snack
9:30 – 11:30 – Hike, both groups at the same time, going opposite directions
If time at the end of the hike, Compost and Tree Watering
11:30 – 12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 12:15 – Restroom, Load Gear
12:15 – Depart the Park
1:00 – Arrive at Central
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