Give your students the adventure of a lifetime in California’s largest state park? Let Anza-Borrego Foundation, the official State Park partner, arrange half day or full day field trips, or multiday camping trips in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. There are many subject areas to choose from, including natural history and ecology, archaeology and Native American history, paleontology and geology, and astronomy. We weave in social-emotional and mindfulness skills in our educational or outdoor recreation programs, and give students the knowledge and confidence to be outside in this incredible landscape.
Serving 3rd grade through college level at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
ABF will prepare and facilitate a full schedule of activities in line with your requests. We’ll provide a detailed packing list, “What to Expect” informational sheet, camping equipment upon request, and food upon request.
Please arrange transportation to and from Anza-Borrego, as well as transportation within Anza-Borrego.
Team building games, Desert survival skills, Short hike (1-2 miles), Medium hike (3-4 miles), Long hike (5-8 miles), Rock scrambling, Night sky program / Astronomy star party, Nature sounds of the desert, Plant ecology exploration and data collection, Soil ecology, Animal tracking, Birding activity, Reptiles of the desert, Mammals of the desert, Animal adaptations (adaptation auction), Tour and activities in State Park, Paleontology Lab – covers ancient geologic history, Tour and activities in State Park Archaeology Lab – covers Native American history and culture, State Park Ranger talk, Modern history of Anza-Borrego, Camping set up and take down, Cooking, cleaning, serving in a camp kitchen.
Below is an example of a fee structure. Fees are negotiable based on group size, activities, and need. Please reach out with any questions or concerns about the fee. Download the Field Trip flyer here.
Half-day Field Trip (~3-4 hours) = $30/student
Full-day Field Trip (~5-8 hours) = $ 50/student
Three day, two night camping program = $300/student
We ask for at least a 1:10 Adult-to-Student ratio.
We have a minimum of 10 students for programs.
All activities are subject to staffing and availability. Thank you for your flexibility! We will work with you to customize your field trip.
Deposit of 25% of total requested at time of booking.
Don’t have the funds available but want to bring your class? Reach out and we’re happy to work with you to write a grant!
Please contact Samantha@TheABF.org with any questions and to book your field trip. We look forward to seeing you in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!
All fees go to support costs associated with running field trips. All field trips are vetted by the State Park.
