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X-WR-CALNAME:Family Hiking in Los Angeles at Arcadia REI - Eventful
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SUMMARY:Family Hiking
DESCRIPTION: This easy excursion will introduce your kids to exploring
	 the outdoors and will leave them wanting more. Join our REI Outdoor S
	chool instructors on a kidfriendly hike in a local park to discuss tip
	s and tricks for planning family trips into the outdoors. Learn how to
	 pick a good trail and how to keep the kids interested and happy on th
	e hike. A kid-specific version of Leave No Trace principles will be ta
	ught to emphasize good habits in the outdoors. The instructor will tai
	lor the class to your family?s needs. Kids need to be old enough to hi
	ke or be carried. Bring your child carrier backpack if needed.  The Ou
	tdoor School is proud to be partnering with the Autry National Center 
	on the dates listed below. Learn more about the Autry National Center 
	at http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/  "Para programas que estan ofre
	cidas en espanol\, compruebe las fechas para sus disponibilidad"  Time
	: 10:00am - 2:00pm  **9:00am - 12:00pm  Where To Meet:  Meet at the lo
	cation or REI store listed below.  Due to car seat considerations and 
	our desire to have the children transported as safely as possible\, we
	 request that each family drive to the location.  June 21st Icehouse C
	anyon  July 18th Autry National Center**  WHAT TO BRING:  -Quick-dry s
	hirt and hiking pants. If the forecast is for cool temperatures\, brin
	g along a fleece jacket or windproof shell too.  -Water-resistant or w
	aterproof jacket/anorak in case of rain  -Sturdy trail shoes or hiking
	 boots\, with moisture-wicking socks.  -A water bottle\, such as a bic
	ycle style or Nalgene\, filled with drinking water\, juice\, etc.  -Su
	n protection (sunscreen and wide brim hats w/ retainers) and sunglasse
	s with retainers.  -Bag lunch and snacks that you can carry with you o
	n the trail  -At least one eager child.  -"Kid Carrier" backpack or ot
	her rugged child carrier if your child can not walk. Carrying them in 
	your arms or on shoulders is unsafe for both you and them (and uncomfo
	rtable!).  -Binoculars (optional)  -A daypack to carry it all!  SPECIA
	L CONSIDERATIONS:  Dress them in layers so they can warm up or cool do
	wn easily.  Avoid cotton socks\, which may lead to uncomfortable feet 
	and blisters. Get some wool outer socks and a wicking-liner. And bring
	 extras\; kids WILL get their feet wet!  No open-toed shoes.  Dress th
	em in bright colors so they are easily seen.  Consider convertible pan
	ts\, which are synthetic (dry easily) and can be converted to shorts i
	f the day warms up.  In damp weather\, consider fleece rather than cot
	ton as an outer layer.  Consider taking them shopping for a special ne
	w item just for this trip. It can be as simple as a colorful bandana\,
	 or an inexpensive compass.  Carry lots of dried fruits\, power bars (
	they don't have to know it's not a candy bar) and trail mix.If your gr
	ocery store carries dried fruits and nuts in bulk\, let them create th
	eir own trail mix.  Take time to teach your kids about the importance 
	of drinking water on the trail. Vocabulary word: "Hydration".  Let the
	m carry some of their own\, while you carry extra.  In the summer mont
	hs\, freeze some water in a sports bottle\, or drop in some Sports-Dri
	nk ice cubes.  Kids love Hydration Packs. It makes drinking fun!  REI 
	OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROVIDES:  -Transportation between REI and trailhead\, 
	except when outing meets at venue.  -All park entry fees for riders in
	 the REI Outdoor School van.  -Group medical supplies and area maps.  
	REI Outdoor School Cancellation Policy:  To be courteous to all custom
	ers\, we request you notify REI Outdoor School at least 48 hours prior
	 to the trip if you intend to cancel\; late cancellations will not be 
	refunded. Class or Outing cancellations on the part of REI Outdoor Sch
	ool will be refunded in full\, regardless of timeframe. Inclement weat
	her does not necessarily cancel an event\; REI Outdoor School will con
	tact you in the event of a cancellation.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee:
	  REI Outdoor School strives to provide the best outdoor education pro
	grams possible. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures that our class
	es and outings at REI Outdoor School meet your high standards - or we 
	will gladly offer your choice of a refund or a chance to re-take the c
	lass/outing.  Waitlists:  In order to keep our instruction personable\
	, space on our classes and outings is limited. If you are interested i
	n an activity that has filled\, we would be happy to place you on a wa
	itlist for that event. If space opens\, we will contact the list in th
	e order you signed up\, but we are unable to hold that spot if we're u
	nable to speak with you directly. Providing us with your best contact 
	information increases your chances of joining us.  Availability:  Clas
	ses and outings are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our 
	control. Should a program be cancelled or a rescheduled\, all register
	ed participants will be notified. 
LOCATION:Arcadia REI @ California, United States
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