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	"id": "4051263",
	"title": "Spring Break Expedition: Catalina Island Backpacking",
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Trip Leaders will facilitate skill instruction, leadership development activities, camp setup, and group meals throughout the expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDay 7 \u0026ndash\u003B Saturday, March 21\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBreak camp and hike to ferry terminal\u003Cbr\u003EFerry to mainland and travel to airport\u003Cbr\u003EReturn to Orlando\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Included\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EAll of our adventures include all necessary group gear, meals during the trip, transportation while on the trip, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Not Included\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003ERound\u002Dtrip airfare to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) is not included. 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	"location": "Santa Catalina Island, CA",
	"location_url": "https://maps.app.goo.gl/fc6t6x22oPVKRcUGA",
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	"registration_link": "https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCQjJcIbhwimjNY",
	"registration_info": "This trip requires an application and interview. Interested participants must apply by the deadline and interview with OA Trip Leaders. Selected participants will be notified and given access to register for the trip.",
	"starts": "Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "True",
	"category": "Recreation \u0026 Exercise",
	"tags": ["Outdoor","Nature","trip","spring break"],
	"contact_name": "Shea Van Alstyne",
	"contact_phone": null,
	"contact_email": "sydney.vanalstyne@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4051263/spring-break-expedition-catalina-island-backpacking/"
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