Environmental Living Day Program
At Fort Ross
It
is expected that you study Russian American Company curriculum in the classroom,
and that your class will come to Fort Ross with character names, role-play, and
in costume. A manual will be provided
for you to use as a guideline once you have sent in your reservation form and
confirmation fee of $100. Being
familiar with the overnight program is a great advantage for those preparing for
a day trip, although not necessary. Those who have never been onsite with a
class must pick from one of the agendas attached. We welcome your ideas and
needs for your class, however we will need to review your agenda before you come
on site so we may offer suggestions for a smooth program. Park staff will assist
all programs.
Other Curriculum material is available here.
What students are saying about the day program.
The
fee per student is $10.00. The confirmation
fee is $100, which is
We
look forward to working with you and your students. If you have questions please
contact us by phone at
707.847.4777 or frinterp@mcn.org
OPTION 1
10:30
Arrive at Reef Campground. Have Company, (Class), walk in from this location to
the fort compound. Parents with cars drive to parking lot. Those that have gear
drive to fort compound and drop off gear, than return car to parking lot. This
should be completed by the time Company walks from the Reef Campground. The
manual has clear instructions.
11:00
Welcoming by park staff. Tour through buildings on
own in role-play groups.
11:20
Enjoy a hearty snack - either prepare something in the classroom, or
quickly prepare onsite. This should
be food that does not need to be heated in any way.
11:30
Get in role-play groups:
Hunters will get fishing gear from ELP storeroom and proceed to cove.
Militia will start fires and carry water for cooks, will map the fort, and make possible bags or rope. Militia will/may carry around militia gear: i.e. Muskets, swords, and other accoutrements. This will be handed out after fires and water needs are taken care of.
Gardeners will work in the garden and make baskets.
Artisans will work on a pre-decided work project and roll candles for everyone.
Cooks will get necessary gear out of ELP storeroom. Cook only one dish, (such as a soup), bread, and butter (which may be made onsite).
1:30
Eat late lunch. Clean up,
put all gear away.
2:00
Cannon firing with open discussion of the fort and its inhabitants.
3:00
Cars drive down to fort compound to load gear. Employees (students) and
Officers (parents) dance the troika if time permits with Company Manager
(teacher). After dance or sketching, the Company walks to the parking lot.
Depart Fort Ross – This time is flexible, depending on the transportation needs of the class.
11:00
Arrive and walk in from the parking lot. Students will carry their lunches with
them.
11:15
Open discussion about the fort and its inhabitants.
11:45
Tour fort compound in groups.
12:00
Lunch.
12:30
Different crafts to be offered: make baskets, possible bags, and/or roll
candles. Or you may use this time to explore the site, i.e. hiking to the
cemetery, the beach, and the orchard.
1:30
Cannon firing.
2:00
Depart Fort Ross – This time is flexible, depending on the needs of the class.
*RESERVATION FORM 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR*
Fort
Fort Ross State Historic Park
19005 Coast Highway 1
Jenner, Ca. 95450
707.847.4777
frinterp@mcn.org
______________________________________________
School
Phone: ________________________________ Home Phone:______________________
I
have read and understand the Day program outline and the expectations at Fort
Ross.
Teacher’s
Signature _____________________________________
Date
___________________
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FOR
PARK USE ONLY
Date of
1st program____________________
Commitment fee paid____________________
Total fees paid________________________
Date of 2nd program____________________
Commitment fee paid____________________
Total fees paid________________________
Fort Ross State
Historic Park
19005 Coast Highway 1
Jenner, Ca. 95450
707.847.4777
frinterp@mcn.org
Dear
This is a bill for the Fort Ross Environmental Living Day
Program fees. Use the following form as a worksheet. Send the form and your fees
to us here at Fort Ross.
Presentation Cost:
$10 per student
A
$100 deposit is due now.
This fee is non-refundable. When the
deposit has been received, your date will be guaranteed. The deposit is a part
of your total class fees. The remainder of your payment may be made in
advance or on the day of your visit. Checks should be made out to the California
State Parks Foundation (CSPF).
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
School
Name __________________________
Teacher's
Name _________________________
Program Date
_________________________
Number of Students in Class:
________________
Multiply by $10.00 per student:
________________
Subtract $100.00 deposit: ________________
Total:
________________
We
do not accept purchase orders. Please make check payable to: California
State Parks Foundation (CSPF). Send To
Fort
Ross State Historic Park C/O Robin Joy
19005 Coast Hwy
1
Jenner, CA. 95450