Community Program Calendar

Studies show that children and families who are connected to nature are healthier, happier, and smarter. Inside the Outdoors Community Programs cultivate a bond with nature that lasts a lifetime. Our family environmental education events include hands-on programs for all ages.

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Spend an evening under the stars in the canyons away from city lights. We will take an evening hike, peer at the night sky through telescopes and hear ancient legends about how the constellations were named.

Cost: $5 per person/ $25 per family* Advance registration required.

Saturday, March 9
Astronomy Night (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Spend an evening under the stars in the canyons away from city lights. We will take an evening hike, peer at the night sky through telescopes and hear ancient legends about how the constellations were named.

Cost: $5 per person/ $25 per family* Advance registration required.

Saturday, March 23
Tyke Hike at Shipley Nature Center (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Huntington Beach, CA

Join us for a morning program especially designed for toddlers and their families! Enjoy your child’s sense of wonder as you experience nature together.

Cost: $5 per person/ $25 per family* Advance registration required.

Saturday, May 4
Nature at Night – Whooo’s Here at Night (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA

Enjoy an evening hike and learn about the local animals that wake up when others go to sleep. Participate in activities about owls and other nocturnal animals.

Cost: $5 per person/ $25 per family* Advance registration required.

Saturday, May 18
Hike-4-Kids at Irvine Regional Park (9:00 a.m.)
Orange, CA

Join Inside the Outdoors Foundation for a fun filled morning of hiking to raise money and give kids an outdoor experience they will never forget! With your support, we can give thousands of Southern California students the experience of science in nature. Choose from a 5K trail hike or a 1.5 mile tyke hike suitable for all ages. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park.
For more information on registration and fundraising for this event, visit our website and click on the Hike-4-Kids banner.

Cost: $32 early registration/$35 same day registration (Kids 10 and under are free).
Parking is free with this flyer.

Saturday, May 18
Getting Ready for Summer at Irvine Regional Park (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Orange, CA

After the Hike-4-Kids, Inside the Outdoors invites you to get ready for summer by joining us for camping workshops that include songs, stories and hiking. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park.

Cost: Free (This program is generously sponsored by a grant.)
Parking is free with this flyer.

Saturday, June 8
Get Outdoors! OC at Mason Regional Park for World Oceans Day (12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Irvine, CA

Happier, Healthier, Smarter…Join us for outdoor activities geared to inspire your family to spend time
outside. Easy Naturalist led hikes, nature crafts, and more! Each Get Outdoors! OC event is at a different
location with various games and activities depending on the park. Join us for all or part of this event.

Cost: Free (This program is generously sponsored by a grant.)
Parking is free with this flyer.

Summer Camp 2013

Week long adventures in and about the great outdoors. For more information on cost, and further details, please visit our website.

Summer Day Camp at Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA

June 24 - June 28, 2013 - Survival of the Kiddest

Summer Day Camp at Shipley Nature Center
Huntington Beach, CA

July 8 - July 12, 2013 – Survival of the Kiddest
July 15 - July 19, 2013 – “AMAZE”ing Scientists!
July 22 - July 26, 2013 – Eco-Avengers!
July 29 - August 2, 2013 – Mythbusters

Summer Day Camp at Irvine Regional Park
Orange, CA

August 5 - August 9, 2013 - Tails and Trails

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (Drop off starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Extended Camp Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

 *Inside the Outdoors Foundation members receive free event entry with individual ($25) or family ($50) membership levels and includes up to five guests. Non-members pay $5 per person or $25 per family per program. If you would like to become a member, visit our website or sign up at the event.

To register, please call 714-708-3885. For additional information, please send an email to insidetheoutdoors@ocde.us .

Get Outdoors! OC is an Inside the Outdoors, OC Parks, Orange County Health Care Agency, REI and Sage Hill School collaboration which fosters self-initiated outdoor activities that create memorable experiences for families, children, and individuals. Visit www.getoutdoorsoc.com for more information and to download Nature Scene Investigators (NSI), a clue-based outdoor program with self-guided activities.