During one week of the school year, typically in the fall, eighth graders visit Yosemite through a NatureBridge environmental science program. Students stay in Half Dome Village and are led on day hikes by professional guides. Students sleep in sleeping bags in heated, waterproof tent cabins with some linens provided, such as pillows, towels and wool blankets. Graham teachers and parent volunteers chaperone the students.
Students meet at Graham at 7:30AM on Monday of the trip week, to be assigned Trail Groups and board buses. Students return to Graham by bus on Friday of that week at approximately 6:00PM.
Typical Daily Schedule:
6:30AM Rise and shine
7:15AM Breakfast
8:30AM-4:30PM Trail Groups
5:10PM Dinner
7:00-8:00PM Night Program
Lights out 30 minutes after return from Night Program
Suggested Packing List
Suggested Donation: $675
Graham Middle School is happy to accept any donation from $0 to $675 or more. Please make checks payable to: Graham Middle School. The office will accept cash or checks in any amount, at any time. Your generous donation helps cover the costs of the NatureBridge program, transportation via charter bus, accommodations, meals, teacher stipends, substitute teachers and more. Your support is appreciated!
Shopping Links
Sleeping bags
Bandanas (multi pack...split with a friend)
Local Stores
Big 5
Mountain View Surplus
Sports Basement
REI
If you need help in obtaining supplies, please contact the Graham office for assistance.