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

BIG TRIP TO KANAB, UTAHBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

BRYCE CANYON AND

ZION NATIONAL PARK

www.bestfriends.orgwww.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm

DEPART –Saturday May 9TH 9am

RETURN -Friday May 15TH 4pm

Created By AP

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

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.

Housing

2. The Goodfellow House- www.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

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

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

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)

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. 

Nearby Attractions

Zion National Park

Day visit 43 Miles Northwest of the animal sanctuary. 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

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.

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.

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!

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 $90 Groceries Total$2000Gas $30 Gas Total for 2 Vans $600Van Rental $20 Van Rental $400Trailer $10 Trailer $140Home Rental $90 Home Rental Total $2000Meals at Sanctuary $15 Meals Total $1170

Reflection Dinner $15 4 Chaperones $1400Activities/Tours $200 Activities Total $5200__________________ _____________________Student Total $587 Class Total $12,910