Camping with Fieldguides​

Camping in tents, sleeping on the ground, eating and cooking outside, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire are some of the memorable experiences clients have while camping with FIELDGUIDES. We take care of all campground reservations and permits, and provide a full camping setup including, tents, a full outdoor kitchen, cleaning supplies, and food for the programs. Students, staff, teachers, and chaperones work together to complete daily chores such as cooking & cleaning. Sleeping, eating, and living together under tents, tarps, and the open air creates a unique outdoor education experience that you will remember for years. 

Connect

Our unique "family-style" camping format allows staff and students to connect with each other and nature in ways that cabin life does not permit. When you sleep in tents, cook & clean outside, huddle around a fire a night, or listen to the pitter-patter of rain atop a tarp - you have the chance to appreciate nature on a deeper level. The format of our programs maximizes the amount of time students spend outside and increases their connection to the very place they learn about. 

Collaborate

FIELDGUIDES' staff, teachers, students, and chaperones all play a vital role in maintaining our campsite and working together to make it all happen. Students help wash dishes, prepare dinner, and pitch in to help complete a variety of camp life chores. This shared responsibility and sense of communal living provides ample opportunities for students to see the importance of collaboration and appreciate the role each of them plays in daily living. These skills translate back into the classroom with improved group work skills and a shared responsibility for creating a positive classroom environment. 

Grow

For many students, this might be the first time they have ever slept outside or spent a night away from home. Students experience tremendous growth and an increased sense of autonomy. While some students might feel right at home spending their days and nights outdoors- it might feel foreign or even scary for other students. It is in this area - when students are outside their comfort zones - that the most growth can occur and the fondest memories are made. 

Nighttime Activities

One of the key aspects that helps make FIELDGUIDES' programs so special is our evening activities. Our programs are not only daytime education and exploration, we engage with students all the way up till bedtime. Each night experiences informative and fun activities that really bring the camping experience to life for the students. From star gazing, to line dancing, to night hikes, and of course campfires, evenings at FIELDGUIDES are an irreplaceable part of helping students feel more in touch with the world around them. 
Roasting our famous No'more, S'mores!

Equipment, Locations, and More!

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We provide a full camping setup including:
  • Durable and spacious 6 person Eureka tents
  • Large tarps & overhang structures for communal areas in case of weather
  • Full outdoor kitchen: tables, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, etc
  • Cleaning supplies: 4 basin wash system with drying racks & thorough sanitation
  • Firewood for campfires
  • All food & beverages -including coffee for teachers & chaperones ;)​
  • Check out our equipment list to see what staff & students are expected to bring

​What to expect when camping with FIELDGUIDES:
  • Pre-trip meeting to go over all logistics & prepare students & families
  • Camp fully set-up upon school arrival 
    • ​*upon request, we can make this a collaborative educational experience and get students as involved as you'd like*
  • FIELDGUIDES' staff leads activities up until lights-out, a site manager is on-call 24 hours
  • Camping set-up designed to protect students from the elements regardless of weather
  • Caring, competent, and enthusiastic staff with plenty of knowledge and skills for outdoor living

​We use a variety of state & county campgrounds. Here are a few of our most commonly used campsites:​
​Gold Rush History
​Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Samuel P. Taylor State Park 
​​Olema Campground
Pt. Lobos/Monterey Bay
Toro County Park​
Pescadero Coast & Redwoods
​Memorial County Park

We are always looking to explore new areas and expand the reach of our programs, so please contact us if you have somewhere special you'd like to go.

Contact us today! FIELDGUIDES INC. (650)969-6325. info@fieldguides.org