BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.11.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Young Naturalist Camp X-WR-CALDESC:Friends of Madrona Marsh X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:20260308T100000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:20260308T100000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Naturalist Camp DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 Young Naturalist Program for students en tering grades 4–6 in September 2026. The program will take place at th e Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center\, located at 3201 Plaza del A mo\, Torrance\, CA 90503. For additional information\, please call 310-7 82-3989.\n\nWe are very excited that your child will be participating in this program. We have planned a week full of fascinating\, exciting\, e ducational\, and fun activities for our Young Naturalists. We look forwa rd to sharing our love of nature and environmental exploration with your child.\nArrival and Pick Up Information\nParents/guardians\, please dro p off and pick up your child in the Nature Center Classroom on time.\n†˘ Drop off: 9:00 AM\n• Pick up: 3:00 PM\nIf someone other than a paren t or caregiver will be picking up your child\, that person must be at le ast 18 years old. Please provide written permission including the indivi dual’s name.\nMinimum Enrollment Requirement\nA minimum of 10 students is required for the Young Naturalist Program. If minimum enrollment is not met\, families will be notified approximately 3–4 days before the start date regarding any program cancellation.\nYoung Naturalist Goals\n Through hands-on learning experiences\, children will learn to appreciat e\, protect\, and preserve our unique and diverse wildlife and habitats. \nProgram Details\nOur week will rotate around group and individual acti vities that focus on different themes including soil\, water\, sun and e nergy\, observation skills\, map reading\, birds\, insects\, mammals\, p lants\, and how they work together to create an ecosystem. Each student will receive a journal for personal use throughout the week. Students wi ll also complete a project of their choosing related to nature and Madro na Marsh. Each activity is designed to help students better understand w hat it means to be a naturalist while practicing the skills to become on e.\n\nThe program provides a light lunch consisting of a prepackaged san dwich\, fruit\, chips\, and cookies. Water will always be available.\nWe ekly Schedule\nDay 1: Ecosystem Basics\nExploring the Nature Center\, ga rdens\, and preserve. Introduction to mapping\, soil\, plants\, sunlight \, and energy. Learning what it means to be a naturalist. Introduction a nd discussion of the independent project. Students may use different for ms of media to promote nature\, including storytelling\, puppet shows\, music\, songs\, videos\, PowerPoint presentations\, poetry\, and art. Pr ojects are due Friday.\nDay 2: Insects and Reptiles\nObservation and exp loration activities focused on insects and reptiles found at Madrona Mar sh.\nDay 3: Birds\nBird observation\, identification\, and learning abou t bird habitats and behavior.\nDay 4: Mammals of the Preserve\nExplorati on and discussion of mammals and their role within the ecosystem.\nDay 5 : Project Presentations and Nature Celebration\n\nFinalizing and present ing independent projects. Awarding certificates to students completing t he program and personal project. Nature games and group activities.\nWha t to Bring\n\n Jacket\, hat\, and sunscreen. A good portion of our time will be spent outdoors on the Preserve.\n Closed-toe shoes.\n Comfort able clothing suitable for outdoor activities and nature exploration.\n Small snack (optional).\n Reusable water bottle.\n Small backpack for personal belongings.\n Markers or colored pencils for drawing and jour naling activities.\n Students may bring an iPhone\, tablet\, or camera with the necessary charger only if needed for their project. Students ar e solely responsible for their equipment.\n Labeling your child’s bel ongings is highly recommended.\n\nWhat Not to Bring\nPlease leave electr onic games\, iPods\, fidget spinners\, special toys\, or other distracti ng items at home. These items may distract students from group activitie s and can become disruptive or unsafe during the program. Dangerous item s that may be considered weapons\, including matches or pocketknives\, a re not allowed.\nYoung Naturalist Behavior Expectations\n\n Stay within sight of the group at all times.\n Be respectful of teachers\, staff\, other students\, and yourself.\n Keep your hands to yourself. Do not t ouch other people or their belongings without permission.\n Come prepar ed for the day’s activities with appropriate clothing and equipment.\n Apply sunscreen and bug spray at home before arriving.\n Help keep th e Nature Center and Preserve clean by picking up your belongings and dis posing of trash properly.\n Be willing to experience new activities\, p laces\, and friendships.\n DO NOT feed the animals at any time\, includ ing education animals.\n\nExamples of Behaviors That Are Not Accepted\n\ n Angry or vulgar language\, including swearing\, name calling\, or sho uting.\n Behavior that poses a safety risk to the student or others.\n Unwanted physical contact with another person.\n Harassment or intimid ation through words\, gestures\, body language\, or other threatening be havior.\n Disrespectful behavior toward group leaders\, staff\, volunte ers\, or other students.\n Theft or destruction of another person’s p roperty.\n\nConsequences of Unacceptable Behavior\n\n Your child will r eceive a warning and be redirected back to the group activities.\n Seco nd occurrence — Your child may not be able to participate in the activ ity for the remainder of the day\, and parents/guardians will be informe d at pick up time.\n Third occurrence — Parents/guardians will be con tacted\, and the child may no longer be able to participate in the progr am. No refunds will be provided for exclusion due to unacceptable behavi or.We want every child to feel comfortable\, safe\, and supported during the program. If your child is experiencing any difficulties during the week\, please let us know. Our goal is to provide a fun\, safe\, and edu cational experience for all participants.\n\nHealth Issues / Emergency P rocedures\nOur program is designed to keep students active and outdoors for most of the day. Please monitor your child’s health each morning a nd do not bring a sick child to the program. A child who is ill may beco me uncomfortable and could expose other students and adults to illness. If your child becomes sick during the day\, a parent/guardian or designa ted emergency contact will be contacted for pickup.\n\nIf a minor injury or health concern occurs and your child requires medical attention\, th e following procedures will be followed:\n• Parents/guardians or famil y members will be informed of the incident at the end of the day unless immediate notification is necessary.\n• First aid will be provided and the incident will be documented on an accident report form.\n• The ch ild will be continuously observed and cared for during and after first a id is provided.\n\nIn the event of a serious injury or health emergency requiring professional medical care:\n• Parents/guardians or emergency contacts will be notified immediately.\n• 911 emergency services may be contacted.\n• A responsible adult may accompany the child to the ho spital if a parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached.\n• The incident and any first aid provided will be fully documented.\n\nIf you prefer different emergency procedures for your child\, please indic ate them on the registration forms.\n\nOur goal is to provide a wonderfu l\, fun\, and safe Young Naturalist Program with meaningful learning opp ortunities for all students. Get excited for a week of adventure!\n\n\n\ nTo register\, call 310-782-3989 URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/events/young-natural ist-camp/ UID:urn:uuid:920492c8-8364-464c-9b5b-260cf80622fd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260527T015841Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T150000 LOCATION:3201 Plaza Del Amo END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR