Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions  .  Preparation  .  Chaperones  .  Parents and Contact Information

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	What is Yosemite National Park?
	What is Yosemite Institute?
	Where will I stay in the park?
	What are overnight accommodations like?
	How are meals provided during my stay at any of these locations?
	What is a Site Coordinator?
	What will I be doing each day?
	What is Yosemite Institute's Core Educational Framework (CEF)?
	When do we leave for our hikes and meet our instructors?
	What are some of the activities we might be participating in while out in the field?
	What happens in the evenings?
	What happens during rain or snow?
	Does each instructor facilitate the same activities and travel to the same destinations?

	What kind of clothing should I pack for my trip?
	How should I dress for a day in the field?
	Does YI lend equipment to participants? Where can I purchase appropriate clothing and equipment if needed?
	What do I bring with me each day in my daypack?
	As a student, how should I prepare both mentally and physically for my trip?
	What are YI's behavioral expectations of its student and adult participants?
	Can I be sent home for disruptive or unsafe behavior?

	What is my role as a YI chaperone?
	What is the Group Coordinator and what is his/her role?

	If I am a parent, how might I contact my child or my child's teacher?
	What about program safety?
	What happens if my child were to get sick?
	How do I let YI know if my child has a medical or physical limitation?
	How does Yosemite Institute accommodate people with special needs?
	Who do I contact in case of a family emergency?
	Is contact with wildlife a concern?
	Who comprises the YI staff?
	Does Yosemite Institute provide scholarships?

We would appreciate hearing from you; email questions, comments or suggestions to yi@yni.org

This web site was produced by Amy Barnhorst, Mike Lee, Gina Morris, Hayes Roberts and bluebison.net for the benefit of our students, parents, and chaperones.  We thank them for their great work.

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