Cost-US$49/person
Minimum number needed = 20 people
Maximum number allowed = 45 people

Buses will leave USF at 8:45 am. The first stop is the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center at Moffett Field. This is about a 30 minute ride from USF. Starting at 9:30 am, we will have a two-hour tour that will include a presentation on the current biomechanic research that NASA is doing, as well as the motion simulator, centrifuge and wind tunnel. Our group will then have access to the cafeteria where each attendee will be on his/her own for lunch. We will try to leave shortly after 12:00 noon.

NOTE: This is a US government installation, and, depending on the political climate, it is possible that individuals from certain nationalities will be denied access to the facility, and/or this tour could be canceled completely (e.g., during the Gulf War, all tours were canceled). Registration must be completed by April 1, 2001. United States citizens must bring a form of photo identification. Foreign nationals must provide their status and bring a green card, visa, or other documentation. In the case of cancellation, you will be reimbursed for the whole tour, as we will NOT go to The Tech either.

The next stop will be The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. The trip from Ames will be about 30 minutes. We will stay until 4:00 pm. This will give you two hours to visit the exhibits, as well as attend one of the IMAX films, which is included in your price of the tour. Typically these films last less than one hour. The cafeteria is open until 4:00 pm, so you can get food if you wish. We'll try to leave around 4:00 pm to avoid rush hour traffic and get back to USF by 4:45 pm or 5:00 pm.

Cost-US$99/person
Minimum number needed = 6 people
Maximum number allowed = 50 people

This all day tour of Sausalito will start at the Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center, where trip participants will receive a half-hour introduction to kayaking. Vans will leave USF at 9:00am and return at approximately 4:45pm.  This all day excursion will take us around the Water Front of Sausalito.  Participants should be comfortable in the water.  Lifejackets will be provided. Transportation, equipment, and lunch will be provided.

Cost-US$59/person
Minimum number needed = 5 people
Maximum number allowed = 60 people

Sea Horse Ranch and Friendly Acres Horse Ranches have been in business over 35 years,
offering and giving a wonderful horseback riding adventure on the beautiful beaches of Half Moon Bay. Ride over 7 miles of trails, through the creek and along the bluffs of Sunset Beach down to the sandy sea shore.  Trip departure and return times will depend on reservation.  Ideally we will leave at 10:00 am and return by approximately 4:00 pm.  The ride includes a 1 1/2 hour beach ride in the surf & sand as well as a BBQ lunch.

Cost-US$79/person
Minimum number needed = 5 people
Maximum number allowed = 15 peopleLessons include equipment (surfboard AND wetsuit).  Participants must know how to swim to take part in this trip. Water temperature is in the 50s.  Attendees will take part in an 1 ½ long surfing lesson with three highly-experienced surfing instructors.  After lessons, participants are welcome to rent their board for more practice in the waves or relax on the beach of Cowell’s Cove in Santa Cruz.  Trip departure and return times will depend on lesson reservation. Ideally, vans should leave no later than 8:30 am and return no later than 6:00 pm.  Check out http://www2.cruzio.com/~rls/surfnSantaCruz.html and click on the "Cowells" link.

Cost-US$59/person
Minimum number needed = 5 people
Maximum number allowed = 25 people

Vans will leave USF at 9:15am and return at approximately 4:00 pm.  At 10:00 am the group will meet with our guides from Marin High Trails who will guide us on a 6-8 mile mountain bike ride through the historic Marin Headlands in the Golden Gate National Park and Recreation Area.  Halfway through our trek we will take a break above the bluffs of the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean.  Trip guides will provide small snacks as well as a light lunch.  Ride time is approximately 3 hours.  Entire trip time is 4-4.5 hours. 

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