FAQs

Participation in the Yosemite Trip is not required. There are always families that choose not to participate for many reasons. There can be about 30-100 students that do not attend the trip. If a student does not participate, the student is still required to attend school where alternate academic activities will be provided.

The Logistics Meeting at your site is extremely important so that you can receive all the necessary forms, learn about equipment needed, and learn the very important dates to have items turned in.  This meeting is mandatory for all parents with students attending.  It is our only opportunity to review these details with you.  If you cannot make your meeting, please contact your site coordinator.

The Parent Essential Form/Permission Slip is due at your middle school by XXXXX. All students with permission slips turned in at this time will be on our list for students who wish to attend. This list will be posted at the school site near the trip coordinator's room the following week. Yes, you can pay your fee at any time.

The Yosemite Program is only sustainable with the support of program fees. Details regarding payment of fees will be available at your site meeting.

Stewardship activities are not a regular part of the trip for students so the sand form IS REQUIRED for ALL STUDENTS. This form is not for parents, and is not a request to volunteer.

If a student has an excused absence from school at that time (planned family vacation, sick, doctor appointment, etc.) and the office is aware of the absence, then the student is excused from the meeting. They should see the site lead teacher at the school to receive the important information. If a student forgets to attend or chooses not to attend, then that is unexcused. Multiple absences like this can be a removal from the trip. Please stress the importance of these meetings as well as the due dates for all trip forms.

There is a gift and snack shop in Curry Village. Some students choose to visit the store to buy trinkets, or other small remembrances of Yosemite. You and your parents can budget your money for this as you see fit.

Please take the prescription authorization form with you when you visit the doctor. Have it completed in the event that the child will be taking the medication during the trip. Provide the authorization form to your site's lead teacher by the Wednesday before we leave so all documents can be updated. Please keep in mind that if your child is sick, it is better for them to stay home, especially if they have had an infectious disease like the flu. We would like students to be free from fever for at least 48 hours without any medication before attending. Also, if a child is vomiting or has other symptoms of a viral infection, please keep them at home until that condition stops.

Please keep in mind that if your child is sick, it is better for them to stay home, especially if they have had an infectious disease like the flu. We would like students to be free from fever for at least 48 hours without any medication before attending. Also, if a child is vomiting or has other symptoms of a viral infection, please keep them at home until that condition stops. If your child is well enough to attend early in the week, and you can bring them to Yosemite, then yes you may. Contact the office for the phone number to make arrangements.