•  Catalina Island Marine Institute
     
    AP Biology Catalina Island Field Trip

    The following is information regarding a planned field trip to Catalina Island for AP Biology students.  AP Biology has the unique opportunity to participate in an educational experience at the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) at Toyon Bay.  Catalina Island is located 26 miles off the coast of California, just west of Long Beach. The website of the camp is: Catalina Island Marine Institute – Outdoor Science School (cimi.org). On the island we snorkel, participate in labs, and generally have an amazing time. Here is the  itinerary and packing list.

    The trip is scheduled to take place from October 19-22, 2023. We leave school at 11 PM on October 19th for our drive to Long Beach. There are currently about 90 AP Biology students and 65 spots are available at Catalina.

    The total cost of the field trip is $530 which includes everything except two meals on the trip out and the return trip. As we are leaving soon after returning from fall break, payments may begin on August 29th, 2023 (date may be altered). This payment is non-refundable. Payments can be made at the bookstore (with a check) or paid through the online fee portal.

    Spots on the trip will be reserved on a first come first served basis as soon as the bookstore begins accepting payment.

    If you have any questions, please email me (Mike Davitt) at davitt.michael@cusd80.com and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.  

    Thank you very much,

    Mike Davitt