Monday, March 20, 2023

Action Items for sleepover event at the CA Academy of Sciences (Penguins+Pajamas)

Our sleepover event is fast approaching!  We need to arrive at 6pm on Friday, 4/14 and the sleepover ends at 8am the next day, however complimentary entry for Saturday is included.  

The overnight includes a light evening snack and breakfast the next morning.  Dinner is not provided, so participants should either eat before or plan on buying dinner at their cafe.  A variety of activities are offered throughout the evening before we settle down for the night as a group in one of the museum exhibits.  More information can be found here - Penguins + Pajamas sleepovers

Please read below for the needed action items in order to participate.

All sleepover participants (adults & children) need to complete and submit the waiver of liability You can do that HERE.  Please reference our order number of 2588789

All sleepover guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the event in order to be permitted to enter the Academy.  Guests may provide a negative lab test result or a photo of an at-home test.  Full vaccination is recommended, but not required and won't be verified at the door.  Indoor masking is recommended, but not required.

Here are the do's and don't around what to bring with you:

Do bring: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the event, pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries (showers not available), hard-soled shoes/slippers

Do not bring: Flashlights, tents, outside food/drink (unless related to a special diet), coolers, balloons, radios, weapons

Optional: Air mattresses, earplugs, sleep mask

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

West Pinnacles Hike - Sunday, 3/12

 Our next hike will be Sunday, 3/12 at West Pinnacles.  There is an entrance feel of $30 per car, so we'll be carpooling in.  Plan to meet at the Star Market parking lot a 9am.  We'll be hiking the Balconies Cliffs-Cave Loop trial which is about 3 miles.

Please dress in layers as you never know what the weather has in store lately!  Also bring flashlights or, even better, headlamps if you have them.  Expect to get your feet wet, so have an extra pair of socks and shoes.  Bring water, sunscreen and hats for the hike.  Join us after for a picnic, there are lot's of picnic areas available.

This hike will earn a patch in the *Monterey Trekkers patch series.

So we know who will be joining us, please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet

*What is the trekker series? More info here: Monterey Bay Trekkers Hiking Guide