Join us for EarthTeam's 7th Annual
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION FORUM (LEAF)
Saturday, October 20th to Sunday, October 21st, 2007
at Camp Arroyo in Livermore
Deadline to Register is Friday, October 5. Space is limited!
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REGISTRATION FORMS & INFO
LEAF FLYER
EVENT DETAILS
TRANSPORTATION (Bus & Carpool)
DRIVING DIRECTIONS & PARKING
HOW TO PREPARE
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EVENT DETAILS
The Leadership & Environmental Action Forum (LEAF) is an amazing two-day, one-night event for Bay Area high school students who want to learn more about how to get involved in the environmental movement, develop skills for effective action on environmental issues, and meet others who are interested in the environment. Weekend workshops range from Survival Skills to Renewable Energy to Hip Hop and the Environment. The weekend will also feature a Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Night Hike, and more!
LEAF begins on Saturday, October 20 at 9:30am
LEAF ends on Sunday, October 21 at 4:30pm
Note: We expect all participants – students and adult chaperones – to attend the entire weekend. Please contact us before registering if you will need to arrive late or leave early.
Check out our Sample Schedule of Activities to get an idea of what we have in store for you at LEAF 2007!
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TRANSPORTATION
Camp Arroyo is beautiful, remote, and unfortunately not easily accessible by public transportation. To help make transportation easier for participants, we will be offering the following assistance:
Bus Service: We will be providing free, limited bus service between Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station and Camp Arroyo on the morning of Sat, Oct 20 and Sun, Oct 21 after the conference is over. Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Please indicate on your Registration form if you are interested in this bus service.
Carpooling: On your Student Registration form, please indicate if your parent/guardian can offer a ride (one or both ways) to other students who live in your area and will be attending the Leadership Forum. Besides being good for the environment, carpooling is a great way to meet new people! Stay tuned for a list of fun questions to ask strangers you are carpooling with…
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Camp Arroyo
5535 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
Click here for Google map
From downtown Walnut Creek take 680 South to I-580 East toward Livermore
(approximately 14 miles) then follow the directions below…
From downtown Oakland take MacArthur Blvd. Merge onto I-580 East via the
ramp on the left toward Hayward/Stockton. Drive approximately 28 miles
then follow directions below…
From San Francisco as you get off the Bay Bridge merge onto I-580 East
toward Livermore (approximately 32 miles). Then follow directions below…
Take I-580 towards Livermore. Take the N. Livermore Road exit. Head South on N. Livermore Road. As you get through downtown Livermore, the road will change to S. Livermore Road. Travel about 2.5 miles from the freeway exit to Concannon Blvd. Turn right onto Concannon. Stay on Concannon for 1 mile to Arroyo Road. Turn left onto Arroyo Road. You will travel on Arroyo Road for about 3.4 miles before turning into the gate on the right.
Parking: Parents and teachers may drop students off at the main hall (upper parking lot). However, all overnight vehicles must be parked in the lower parking lot. Workshop presenters may park in the upper lot, near the main hall when loading or unloading.
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HOW TO PREPARE
Get ready for a good time, learning a lot, and meeting great new people!
Packing: Download the Packing List for what to bring to the weekend. Be prepared for rain.
Medication: Students who need medication need to bring their own; we cannot give out any medication – not even over-the-counter pain medicine such as Ibuprofen!!
Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Bring your positive attitudes and leave all drugs and alcohol at home.
Cancellations: Let us know as soon as possible (preferably minimum of 2 weeks' notice) if you need to cancel. EarthTeam covers a large percentage of the weekend costs and the limited funding we receive is based upon attendance. Please allow us time to offer your space to other students.
Important Phone Numbers: Parents and guardians, please keep the following phone numbers on hand in case of an emergency during the weekend event.
Chicory Bechtel, LEAF Coordinator (cell) – (510) 735-4704
Camp Arroyo (Emergency ONLY) – (925) 455-7968
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, CONTACT
Chicory Bechtel at chicory@earthteam.net, or call (510) 704-4030.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
