1. Welcome Parents! We have decided on going to Utah! We will be volunteering at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary located in Kanab, UT. We will also be visiting Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. When adolescents learn to serve others, they become empowered. They grow up knowing that they can make a difference in the world. Just imagine what this kind of attitude can accomplish when our adolescents are soon the leaders of society! Making the world a better place starts by showing our kids how they impact the future through volunteering. We hope you enjoy our presentation! "The only ones among you who will be truly happy will be those who have sought and found how to serve.” -Albert Schweitzer

2. BIG TRIP TO KANAB, UTAH BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY BRYCE CANYON AND ZION NATIONAL PARK www.bestfriends.org www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm DEPART –Saturday May 9 TH 9am RETURN -Friday May 15 TH 4pm Created By AP

3. Daily Itinerary  Saturday- Please arrive at school by 9:00AM to load the trailer. Depart DGM at 10:00AM Sharp. It is required that you arrive on time. We have a long drive ahead and need the time to travel. We will stop for lunch on the way at a sandwich shop, please pack snacks for the day trip. Upon arrival we will settle in and have dinner at the house.  Sunday-Volunteer at Sanctuary from 9-4, then head to house and BBQ.  Monday- Drive to Bryce Canyon for the day and explore/hike!  Tuesday- Volunteer at Sanctuary from 9-4, then head to the house for dinner.  Wednesday- Drive to Zion National Park for the Ranger-led program and hiking for the day!  Thursday-Volunteer at Sanctuary from 9-4, then head to the cabin for dinner.  Friday- Depart from Kanab to return home @ 10am. Approximate arrival time at DGM will be 4pm.  Lights out 10:00pm Daily

4. Transportation and Getting Around Driving from DGM- The Goodfellow House and Best Friends Sanctuary will be 352 miles (approx. 6 hours of driving) From Phoenix I-17 N to 89 N through Page The entrance to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is about five miles north of Kanab on the east (right) side of Hwy 89. Between the 69 and 70 mile markers, a green highway sign indicates Kanab Canyon. Turn into Kanab Canyon and drive about 1.5 miles to the Welcome Center. 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741 1. School Van- 13 Students 2 Teachers 2. Second Vehicle- 6 Students 1 Teacher How do we get around the sanctuary? The sanctuary sits on over 3,000 acres of property and our animal care areas and facilities are quite spread out. Transportation is not provided, so your group will need to bring a vehicle to get from area to area. Beware though: because some of the roads are unpaved and narrow, large buses often have a very difficult time getting around the Animal Sanctuary.

5. Housing 2. The Goodfellow House- www.vrbo.com/283565www.vrbo.com/283565  Located 20 minutes from the animal sanctuary.  Accommodations: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 14-20) $350/Night  Private Pool  Private Hot Tub  Basement with stage and space to have activities  Outdoor patio with gas/electric grill

6. Food Breakfast- Students will be responsible to make breakfast at the rental home Lunch- Angel Village Café at the Sanctuary from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Full delicious vegetarian lunch main course and salad bar is $5.00, or salad bar alone is only $3.00. The other days students will pack their lunches Dinner- Students will be making dinner at the home Thursday reflection dinner will be at the following restaurant:  Escobar’s Mexican Restaurant

7. Volunteer Work Our trip starts with a short introductory video about Best Friends. Next, the group will enjoy a tour of the sanctuary. After that, our program can be individualized. The group may choose to perform service work, enjoy talks about the issues that affect animals, or volunteer with the animals at the sanctuary. The volunteer work day starts at 9 am and ends at 4 pm, with a lunch break from 11:30 am to 1 pm. What types of activities might our group participate in? Service Project - trail building/maintenance, fence cleaning, weeding Campaign Talks - spend an hour with one of our staff learning about and discussing the issues that affect animals in our world today Spending time with the animals - walking dogs, playing with the cats, grooming horses, walking pot bellied pigs Dog Training Class - Introductory Dog Training class

8. Volunteer work with the animals is available at the following times Cats: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm Dogs: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm Bunnies: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm Horses: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm Pot-bellied Pigs: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm Birds: Mornings from 8:15am to 11:30am. Afternoons from 1:15pm to 4:00pm The Parrot Garden (inside birds)

9. What else do you need to know about volunteering? Be prepared for an altitude adjustment when you arrive. The sanctuary is at 5,000 feet. The sun is quite bright most of the year, so sun block and a hat are essential year round (temperatures can be deceptive). We advise carrying bottled water with you when you’re outdoors.

10. Nearby Attractions Zion National Park Day visit 43 Miles Northwest of the animal sanctuary. http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm Ride with the Ranger Shuttle Tour  Conducted daily at 9 a.m. starting at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center.  These tours last approximately 90 minutes. Bryce Canyon Day visit 86 Miles from the House. http://www.brycecanyon.com

11. Ranger-led Program We will enhance our understanding and enjoyment of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon by taking part in a ranger program. Programs topics include geology, plants, animals, human history, and more.  All ranger-led programs are free.  Guided Hikes Students need to be prepared to walk one to three miles. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water.

12. Average Temperature in May  High 78  Low 40s  Please pack appropriate clothing and gear for these temperatures.  The National Parks are a bit warmer so please bring a hat and sunscreen with you.

13. Packing List  Students will need clothing for 7 days (2 days are travel days)  Please do not over pack as we have limited space in the trailer  We will not need anything fancy to wear  NO OPEN TOED SHOES ALLOWED (except in rental home)  Few pairs of pants, shorts, t-shirts, light jacket and socks  Sun block  Hat Recommended  Sun Glasses  Camera  Water bottle you can carry while hiking or a CamelBak  Remember we will be outside working with animals for three days and it will be hot, so please pack accordingly!

14. Overall Cost Per Person Part of the adolescent learning process is to gain an understanding of basic life skills. Students are asked to hold their own money and pay for their own meals and souvenirs. Below we have provided average/rounded costs for 22 people. Optional spending money of $50 is recommended Groceries $90Groceries Total$2000 Gas $30Gas Total for 2 Vans $600 Van Rental $20Van Rental $400 Trailer $10Trailer $140 Home Rental $90Home Rental Total $2000 Meals at Sanctuary $15Meals Total $1170 Reflection Dinner $154 Chaperones $1400 Activities/Tours $200Activities Total $5200 _______________________________________ Student Total $587Class Total $12,910