INSIDE THE OUTDOORS THE CLASSROOM IS NOT ALWAYS A ROOM. There is a great, big, wonderful classroom out there called the outdoors.

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1 INSIDE THE OUTDOORS Corporate Sponsorship Programs A collaboration with the Orange County Department of Education THE CLASSROOM IS NOT ALWAYS A ROOM There is a great, big, wonderful classroom out there called the outdoors.

2 Education reaches far beyond the classroom walls and a six hour day. Inside the Outdoors, administered by the Orange County Department of Education, is self-supporting and does not receive any tax-based funding. The Inside the Outdoors Foundation is a tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting the Inside the Outdoors mission by raising funds, as well as building community awareness and involvement for Inside the Outdoors. Through Inside the Outdoors programs, children take part in fun and memorable hands-on experiences in the natural world. Student programs enhance lessons from the classroom, and community When children see for themselves how they are connected to the natural world, it creates a lifelong connection with them and they become better environmental stewards.

3 Interesting Facts About Inside the Outdoors Each year ,000 participants are served by our programs 88,000 students are from underserved communities and receive sponsorship to attend our programs 79,000 students and teachers move out of the classroom and into a living laboratory as text books and classroom curricula come to life in our programs 37,000 students experience our Traveling Scientist program in their classroom 26,000 students connect with science and nature for five days and four nights at Outdoor Science School 5,300 people are served by Inside the Outdoors Community Programs 5,000 teachers are served by our programs 74 school districts in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties are served by our programs 30 collaborative partners support Inside the Outdoors

4 Stimulating the boundless wonder children have for the natural world around them. That is our mission at Inside the Outdoors, and it is one we take very seriously. Our Science and Social Science standards-aligned programs take lessons from the classroom and create fun, unforgettable hands-on experiences. These are powerful moments that leave children with a lifelong enthusiasm for the environment. Inside the Outdoors programs include Service Learning, a powerful model that turns learning into community action. I felt like I could actually help our world. Melody, 6th grade student James Guinn Elementary, Anaheim Unified School District after a week at Outdoor Science School Outdoor Science School At Outdoor Science School, each year more than 26,000 fifth and sixth grade students embark each year on a weeklong learning experience that creates lifetime memories. Held high in the San Bernardino Mountains, students are immersed in the outdoors, where school lessons are transformed into field observations and discovery. For many, this is the first time ever seeing the mountains. This weeklong overnight program inspires children to believe that they make a difference. Here, students and teachers develop social skills and gain self-esteem that allows them reach new heights. Both students and teachers leave Outdoor Science School empowered to create change in their communities because they know more about the natural world and themselves. Field Trips Each year, over 79,000 students and teachers move out of the classroom and into a living laboratory as text books and classroom curricula come to life. Led by our experienced staff, many students are introduced for the first time to wildlife and natural places that they had never seen before. These exciting and hands-on Field Trips allow children to experience the real world of science, history, and social science in a natural setting.

5 Traveling Scientist This in-school environmental education program engages 37,000 students in preschool through sixth grade annually with a wide range of hands-on classroom activities that teach students about our local ecosystems and wildlife, and the importance of understanding and practicing water and energy conservation. Community Programs In 2009, more than 5,300 students and their families took part in Inside the Outdoors Community Programs. Our outdoor education events bring families and the community together, where children and adults learn about the natural habitats of our region and, more importantly, how they can be better stewards of the environment. Our programs are promoted by our community partners, media and promotional literature distributed to all students and teachers who participate in Inside the Outdoors programs. Whether they are discovering nature under the stars during a night hike, admiring the newest eco-fashion designs during our annual Eco Fabulous Fashion Show, or learning how to live greener at Community Nature Day, they have fun together as a family and gain knowledge that empowers them to protect and conserve the environment.

6 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Inside the Outdoors and OCDE strive to create strategic partnerships that positively impact the educational experience of every student. Equally important are the outcomes our partners experience. Better put, their return on investment. That is why collaboration and Service Learning are essential to the success of our programs. Let us work together to ensure more students can spend time in our outdoor classrooms. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Be the focus of a major press release to announce your corporate sponsorship. This can include an on-location press opportunity, featuring your company s representative with students at an Inside the Outdoors event. This release will be submitted to local, regional, and national media outlets by the Inside the Outdoors and OCDE staff. Feature story in the Inside the Outdoors quarterly Insider newsletter recognizing your Champion Steward Sponsorship, sent to community members, teachers, principals, superintendents, partners, and PTAs. Banner ad with link to your company s website on Inside the Outdoors website. Media Partnership opportunity (TBD). Opportunity to provide a special marketing offer to all Inside the Outdoors participants and staff upon OCDE approval. Opportunity for Company booth and signage at the Inside the Outdoors Community Nature Day. Inside the Outdoors will create a full page ad to be placed in media partner publications for this sponsor. The ad will compliment Inside the Outdoors graphics and can be used in various ways, such as Inside the Outdoors newsletter, Outdoor Science School student journal, media partnership ads, etc. Headline copy will recognize sponsor as an OCDE Champion of Corporate Stewardship. "In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." - Baba Dioum, Sengalese Environmentalist

7 B.E.S.T. Champion of Stewards Sponsorship $200,000 July June 2012 The B.E.S.T. (Building Environmental Stewards for Tomorrow) Champion of Stewards Sponsor s funding will provide environmental stewardship programs for more than 25,000 students to participate in Inside the Outdoors programs and help fund the Get Outdoors! OC Nature Scene Investigators Service Learning Project for more than 10,000 students, families, and community members. In return, this sponsorship level provides a comprehensive marketing and sponsorship program to help your organization meet its goals and objectives. Prominent placement of your company s logo on Inside the Outdoors collateral materials (Outdoor Science School, Field Trips, Traveling Scientist, Teacher Institute and Community Programs). This will include: Recognition of your sponsorship to Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County students and teachers through our Community Programs calendar. One full page company ad included in the Outdoor Science School journals. 147,000+ students 4,900+ teachers 500+ school administrators 90+ superintendents 26,000+ students and their families 1,000+ teachers Prominent placement and promotion on Get Outdoors! OC and Nature Scene Investigators collateral. 1,000,000+ community members Feature story in the Inside the Outdoors quarterly Insider newsletter recognizing your Champion Steward Sponsorship sent to community members, teachers, principals, superintendents, partners, and PTAs. 150,000+

8 Stargazers Sponsorship $150,000 July June 2012 The Stargazers sponsorship funding will support Astronomy Night, a student and teacher favorite offered at the Outdoor Science School. More than 26,000 students participate in this amazing experience where astronomy becomes more than dots on a page. This sixty-minute program is introduced to the students with an educational PowerPoint presentation, followed by a one-on-one session where all students are given the opportunity to stargaze and explore the universe through telescopes. In return, this sponsorship level provides a comprehensive marketing and sponsorship program to help your organization meet its goals and objectives. Prominent placement of your company s logo on Outdoor Science School collateral materials. This will include: An informational letter will be sent to school administrators, superintendents and science teachers in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties announcing your company s commitment to support the Outdoor Science School program and its Astronomy Night. This letter can include a special message from your CEO or other marketing collateral desired. Recognition of your sponsorship to Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County teachers through Outdoor Science School Teacher Guides with one full-page ad or insert. This can also include a special marketing offer. Recognition of your sponsorship to Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County students and their families in the with Information for Parents Guide with one full-page ad or insert. This can also include a special marketing offer. 4,900+ teachers 500+ school administrators 90+ superintendents 4,900+ teachers 26,000+ students and their families One full page company ad included in the Outdoor Science School journals. Opportunity to provide a special marketing offer to all Inside the Outdoors participants and staff upon OCDE approval. 26,000+ students and their families 1,000 teachers 150,000+ Company booth opportunity at all Community Programs. 5,000+ families and local community members

9 Rancho Dream Sponsor $100,000 July June 2011 The Rancho Dream Sponsor s funding will enable the purchase of materials and installation of teaching stations, new signage, and energy efficient facilities. These upgrades will allow Inside the Outdoors headquarters at Rancho Soñado to provide a safe and welcoming environment to host more community events and connect more people to a world of nature and discovery. Recognition of your organization at Inside the Outdoors Community Programs. This can include a company flyer, brochure, etc. distributed to all participants. 5,000+ students and families More than 17,000 annual visitors entering Rancho Soñado will be greeted by a permanent sign with your company s name. This visible sign will remind students, teachers, and community members how companies like yours support our public schools and children s education. 17,000+ students, teachers, families

10 Step Outdoors Preschool and Afterschool Experiences Sponsor $45,000 July June 2011 The Afterschool Experiences Sponsor s funding will enable the Inside the Outdoors Traveling Scientist program to visit 6,000 preschool and elementary school students. This sixty-minute entertaining program will offer Step Outdoors, a slightly different curriculum twist focused on healthy choices for families. Company logo featured on three Traveling Scientist vans which are on the road over 150 days each year. Company participation opportunity for the Community Nature Day (company booth, signage, etc.). 40,000 students, teachers, and community members 1,000 community members Connecting Communities to Nature Sponsor (5 available) $25,000 (5 available) The Connecting Communities to Nature Sponsor s funding will support Inside the Outdoors annual community programs in local parks throughout Southern California. These programs connect children and their families to nature and turn learning into community action through Service Learning projects. Opportunity to provide a special marketing offer to all Inside the Outdoors participants and staff upon OCDE approval. Company booth opportunity at Community Programs. 150,000+ 5,000+

11 Where Do I Flow? Wetland Discovery Sponsor $30,000 July June 2011 The Where Do I Flow? Wetland Discovery Sponsor s funding will enable the purchase of materials needed for the restoration of the pond at Rancho Soñado. Over 17,000 students, teachers, and community members visit this pond each year to learn about the importance of wetlands and the watershed. A permanent placard will be featured by the pond recognizing your company for its contribution to the Inside the Outdoors program. Over 17,000 students, teachers, and community members Media Partnership - Our thanks to you! More details to come