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***KEEP Site & Facilities:
KEEP Cambria Pines is located at Camp Yeager in the small town of Cambria along California's beautiful central coast. The campus features 13 acres of Monterey Pine habitat, plus a lush meadow and seasonal creek. Approximately half a mile from the beach, visitors can watch the sun set on the Pacific Ocean and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. The site is owned and maintained by the Coalinga-Huron Recreation & Parks District.

***The Environment and Program:
The state parklands along the Central Coast provide a rich diversity of natural habitats in which to explore and study first-hand the concepts of ecology and California State science standards. This variety of communities makes for an outstanding environmental education experience for the students. Students perform a wide variety of field studies and investigations in several of these sites throughout the week. Typical lessons focus on concepts such as energy, adaptation, interdependence, food chains, ecosystems, and human impact. Students participate in hands-on activities including creative writing, nature related art projects, and Scientific Monitoring. Typical hikes include:

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San Simeon Forest

Moonstone Beach and Tidepools

Morro Bay Estuary and Mudflats

Elephant Seal Colony

At KEEP Cambria Pines we are guests and visitors to the state parklands along the central coast. Every effort is made to minimize our impact on the trails and habitats we visit, and to maximize our enjoyment and learning.

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