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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Elevation Note
ECCO's elevation is approx. 3,100 ft. On field trip bus may stop at elevation of 8,000 ft.

Itinerary for Dec 1 — Dec 4, 2013

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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Program begins with registration 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please do not plan to arrive before 2:00 PM or later than 6:00 PM. (Sleeping rooms may not be available until 4:00 PM.) You are asked to check out of your sleeping rooms by 9:00 a.m. on Friday; however program ends after lunch.

Contact info:
43803 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644 USA
phone: 559-683-8162
web: www.conferencecenter.org

Room amenities: All rooms have private baths.

Facility amenities: In keeping with our tranquil retreat setting, you are not disturbed by the distraction of televisions or telephones in sleeping rooms. Satellite TV is available in the main lodge, as well as a recreation room with ping pong/game tables. Our "Fourth Green" Recreation Complex features fields for basketball, volleyball, football/soccer and horseshoes. Walking/hiking trails on-site and nearby, including a self-interpretive nature trail on ECCO grounds. The towns of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, North Fork and Mariposa feature a number of fine arts galleries and museums. Bass Lake offers swimming/boating opportunities 5 miles from ECCO.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Unfortunately we are unable to offer early arrivals or extended stayovers beyond the scope of our published program times.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, December 01 - Registration/Introductions 
Arrive To: Registration in Lyles Hall from 3 to 5 PM.

Afternoon: Social Hour - An opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow participants. Beverages will be served along with assorted hors d'oeuvre. A short initial orientation will be included.

Dinner: Dinner in Lyles Dining Hall.

Evening: A short program of introductions and program information follows dinner. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax and recover from your day's journey.

Lodging: Evergreen Conference Center, Oakhurst (ECCO)

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Program begins with registration 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please do not plan to arrive before 2:00 PM or later than 6:00 PM. (Sleeping rooms may not be available until 4:00 PM.) You are asked to check out of your sleeping rooms by 9:00 a.m. on Friday; however program ends after lunch.

Contact info:
43803 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644 USA
phone: 559-683-8162
web: www.conferencecenter.org

Room amenities: All rooms have private baths.

Facility amenities: In keeping with our tranquil retreat setting, you are not disturbed by the distraction of televisions or telephones in sleeping rooms. Satellite TV is available in the main lodge, as well as a recreation room with ping pong/game tables. Our "Fourth Green" Recreation Complex features fields for basketball, volleyball, football/soccer and horseshoes. Walking/hiking trails on-site and nearby, including a self-interpretive nature trail on ECCO grounds. The towns of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, North Fork and Mariposa feature a number of fine arts galleries and museums. Bass Lake offers swimming/boating opportunities 5 miles from ECCO.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Unfortunately we are unable to offer early arrivals or extended stayovers beyond the scope of our published program times.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, December 02 - Classes about Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada and Preparation for... 
Classes about Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada and Preparation for Field Trip to Yosemite National Park

Breakfast: Breakfast in Lyles Dining Hall.

Morning: Class - "A Rocky Start--A Bit About Yosemite/Sierra Nevada Geology."

Lunch: Lunch in Lyles Dining Hall.

Afternoon: Class - "Floral Life Zones of the Sierra Nevada." Preparation for Yosemite National Park field trip.

Dinner: Dinner in Lyles Dining Hall.

Evening: Evening Program.

Lodging: Evergreen Conference Center, Oakhurst (ECCO)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Program begins with registration 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please do not plan to arrive before 2:00 PM or later than 6:00 PM. (Sleeping rooms may not be available until 4:00 PM.) You are asked to check out of your sleeping rooms by 9:00 a.m. on Friday; however program ends after lunch.

Contact info:
43803 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644 USA
phone: 559-683-8162
web: www.conferencecenter.org

Room amenities: All rooms have private baths.

Facility amenities: In keeping with our tranquil retreat setting, you are not disturbed by the distraction of televisions or telephones in sleeping rooms. Satellite TV is available in the main lodge, as well as a recreation room with ping pong/game tables. Our "Fourth Green" Recreation Complex features fields for basketball, volleyball, football/soccer and horseshoes. Walking/hiking trails on-site and nearby, including a self-interpretive nature trail on ECCO grounds. The towns of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, North Fork and Mariposa feature a number of fine arts galleries and museums. Bass Lake offers swimming/boating opportunities 5 miles from ECCO.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before:
Unfortunately we are unable to offer early arrivals or extended stayovers beyond the scope of our published program times.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, December 03 - Yosemite Valley 
Breakfast: Breakfast in Lyles Hall

Morning: Field trip to Yosemite Valley (includes stops to Wawona Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls and Sentinel Bridge.) Note that the trip to Yosemite Valley is about 1.5 hours over winding roads. It is suggested that those prone to motion sickness bring their preferred medication or remedy.

Lunch: Sack lunch in Yosemite Valley. Depending on your choice of free-time activities following lunch, you may want to allow yourself more time by eating your lunch "on the fly."

Afternoon: After lunch you will have a number of options, which your host will have explained during the “Preparation for Yosemite Field Trip” presentation. Because time in the valley is very limited, you will have to make choices of what you wish to see. Examples: ▪ Walk to the Indian Museum/Visitor Center/Ansel Adams Gallery ▪ Walk to Yosemite Falls ▪ Take the shuttle to the Ahwahnee Hotel ▪ Walk to Mirror Lake or Vernal Falls Bridge (you will have to hurry). ▪ Ride the shuttle around the valley.

Dinner: Dinner in Lyles Dining Hall followed by presentation of certificates of completion.

Evening: Evening program.

Lodging: Evergreen Conference Center, Oakhurst (ECCO)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Wednesday, December 04 - Departure 
Breakfast: Breakfast in Lyles Dining Hall. Note: We ask that you vacate your sleeping rooms, return your keys, lanyards and evaluations to your host prior to 9:00 AM so that our housekeeping staff can prepare for our incoming group(s).

Morning: Class - "Fur & Feathers: Animals of Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada".

Lunch: Farewell lunch and departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date.
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