BearPaw Preserve

BearPaw Preserve provides a safe, intimate environment where human relations can be enhanced through contact with nature. Activities at the BearPaw Preserve strengthen and deepen connections among diverse students by providing overnight accommodations for human relations retreats. At these retreats representatives of school community members work collaboratively towards creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive school climate that is respectful of society's diversity.

Expert OC Human Relations staff teach advanced human relations skills in such areas as facilitating group dialogues, conflict resolution, leadership training, and task force development. A variety of training techniques such as artistic projects, discussions, role-playing, multi-media presentations and guest speakers are used to involve and engage students in their human relations training experience.

Interwoven activities throughout the retreats include hiking tours, campfires, talent shows, nature workshops, a lower ropes course challenge and outdoor education. Each retreat is supervised by a Human Relations Specialist.

Location

BearPaw Preserve is located in the City of Forest Falls. BearPaw Preserve extends over 650 acres that are monitored and maintained by a Preserve Ranger and Deputies. BearPaw is a spectacular preserve where native animals and plants are conserved and protected.

BearPaw Preserve consists of a two-story luxurious and immaculate lodge, named Oak Knoll.  Keeping in harmony with the BearPaw Preserve environment, Oak Knoll is beautifully constructed of cedar wood and river rocks. It is strategically placed to absorb breathtaking views of the San Bernardino mountain ridges and forest. BearPaw Preserve is accessible to people with disabilities.

• Oak Knoll is able to accommodate twenty-two students and a staff of five and has separate floor levels for male and female campers.
• All meals are catered and special needs are accommodated.
• Both female and male professional staff provide supervision at all times and are trained in CPR, First Aid, Food Safety and Emergency Procedures.

 For more information, contact Alison Edwards at 714.567.7566.