The following details will assist in making your arrival a smooth, organized, and pleasant experience. Please read through this information completely.
Arrival and Departure
Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. the first morning of the Field Session. Please plan to stay through the final evening unless you have made other arrangements with us.
Daily schedule
The schedule is subject to change but normally begins at 9:00 AM and can run until approximately 6:00PM in the evening. We really try to maximize the time to cover as much material as possible. Please be responsible and manage your own energy—the days can be long, but you are welcome to rest and observe and take as many breaks as needed.
Meals
Meals are not provided. There are restaurants and grocery stores nearby to accommodate needs.
Accommodations
There is an additional charge to bring your own tent and camp on the Academy Field Sessions. We do not provide bedding, mats, or any manner of camping equipment. Although it can be moderate to fairly warm during the day, temperatures tend to drop considerably at night in the high desert/mountains as low as the mid-thirties to freezing depending on time of year. Please bring extra warm stuff for nighttime sleeping.
Please be self-sufficient, realistic, and plan properly. Camping must be arranged in advanced. If this is not what you had in mind, then please secure off site accommodations. Typically, there are camping sites, HipCamp, hotels, and AirBnb options within the area of the Academy Field Sessions.
