Juntos Afuera

Outdoor Inclusion Programs

About Juntos Afuera

Through the Juntos Afuera Program, United Latinos provides opportunities for the community to participate in outings & excursions, experience nature, and become better stewards of our environment.

These trips are completely free, and made possible by our partnership with La Familia Counseling Center and funding from the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.

Our August 2024 camping trip is now full. Check back soon for our next trip!

Perseid Meteor Shower Camping Trip

August 10th – 12th, 2024

Details: Join United Latinos for a FREE camping trip with a meteor shower observation, arts & crafts, trail walking, and much more fun! This camping trip is perfect for families and nature lovers of all ages and abilities, as no prior camping experience is required.

Hosts: United Latinos

Event Dates: August 10-12, 2024

Event Locations:
 OH Ridge Campground – Highway 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 1 mile. Turn right on North Shore Drive. Go approximately 1 mile and turn left on Pine Cliff Road. Go 0.5 mile to campground entrance
Mono Lake – Highway 395, 13 miles east of Yosemite National Park Bodie State Historic Park – CA-270, Bridgeport, CA 93517

Trip Highlights

Day 1 [Saturday, August 10th]​

  • Depart to the Eastern Sierra “Night Sky Preserve” at OH Ridge Campground
  • Art Workshop
  • Guest Speaker & Modern Astronomy Story Time
  • Night Time Observations of the Perseid Meteor Shower

Day 2 [Sunday, August 11th]

  • Visit Mono Lake – Observe Tufas
  • Guest Speaker – Naturalist Discussion of Native & Living Pioneer Inhabitants & Living
  • Trail Walking
  • Guest Speaker & Ancient Indigenous Astronomy Story Time       
  • Night Time Observation of the Perseid Meteor Shower

Day 3 [Monday, August 12th]

  • Visit Bodie State Historic Park
  • Guest Speaker on California History
  • Depart back to Sacramento

Additional Information

  • This trip will consist of a 3-day and 2-night stay
  • This event is FREE
  • Space is limited!
  • We will provide food
  • Families with middle school students interested in science and engineering are encouraged to attend
  • We will have arts & crafts, group discussions, & camping excursions
  • Flushing toilets will be available
  • Showers will not be available
  • Requests of some equipment uses may be acquired
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Must attend Plática #1: Intro to Camping and Plática #2: Intro to Astronomy & Mythology to qualify as an eligible participant

The Juntos Afuera Program is part of our partnership with La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.

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