DUNERS is holding its first "Junior Duner" session on Sunday, February 16, 2003... here's what's going up on our website:
DUNERS is pleased to announce its first "Junior Duner" session out at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. This program, designed for duners ages 5-17, will include coaching the future leaders of our dunes on a variety of subjects including:
- Basic ATV operation and safety.
- Respect for the dunes.
- Consideration of fellow duners.
- Having fun!
Each Junior Duner will receive a DUNERS certificate and a commemorative photograph. For the parents, think of this as an alternative to the yelling and gray hair that often comes with trying to impart even the most basic knowledge to our own kids. And DUNERS offers the peace of mind that comes with knowing the young duners will be coached by seasoned duners.
Please bring your duners ages 5-17 (and their equipment) to camping pad 2.5 on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Pad 2.5 is along Gecko Road, approximately two and one-half miles from the Ranger station. The spot will be clearly marked on Sand Highway with the DUNERS banner.
For more information and to reserve a spot, please e-mail ChuckM@duners.org or call (909) 738-9047.
[ 02-09-2003, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: SailAway ]
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Forgot to mention that there is no cost to participate in the Junior Duner program ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Vicki
Vicki
We got home just a little bit ago and I'm sandy and exhausted but just had to say...
THIS WAS TERRIFIC!
We had an excellent turnout, 15 kids, ranging in ages 5-15, girls and boys. They were all really great kids, very attentive and from all reports they really enjoyed themselves.
What a success!
Vicki
THIS WAS TERRIFIC!
We had an excellent turnout, 15 kids, ranging in ages 5-15, girls and boys. They were all really great kids, very attentive and from all reports they really enjoyed themselves.
What a success!
Vicki
Glad to hear it Vicki! 
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LIVE FREE OR DIE!
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LIVE FREE OR DIE!
Thanks Joe :o
Here's a little something about it in the Yuma Sun:
http://yumasun.com/artman/publish/articles...tory_4150.shtml
Junior duners get environment lesson
By Kerry Pohlman
Feb 23, 2003
A new program aims to teach young off-roaders how to safely have fun in the dunes and still preserve the natural environment.
Junior Duner, launched earlier this month, held its first class at the Imperial Sand Dunes, where all-terrain vehicle riders ages 5-17 learned to wear helmets correctly and not leave trash in the desert, among other things.
"The future of Glamis lies in the hands of the children," said Vicki Warren, president of California-based DUNERS, a nonprofit organization that founded Junior Duner.
Glamis is a popular sand dunes recreation area near Interstate 8 in California, not far from Yuma. Acres near the area are currently closed because of concerns that off-roaders are threatening endangered species.
"I want Glamis to be there another 30 years," she said. "If we don't start taking care of this ourselves, that's not going to happen."
Other classes will take place as long as there's a demand, Warren said.
During an hour-long class earlier this month, experienced riders volunteered their time and taught a group of 15 kids how to operate their ATVs safety, notice the plants around them and to "pack it in, pack it out."
The phrase refers to picking up trash before leaving a campsite.
"One child took it so seriously that he wouldn't let his mother take it to the dumpster, he made her take it home," Warren said.
Future classes may go beyond this basic introduction to teaching children and teens riding skills and blending the program with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's junior ranger program, she said.
The belief behind Junior Duner is that the children who participated in the program won't forget what they learned.
"It's something that will stay with them," Warren said. "We have to police ourselves."
DUNERS is a nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers dedicated to fighting for the future of the dunes in light of recent closures because of environmental concerns, Warren said.
"I feel very strongly we've gotten a bum deal as far as our public reputation goes," she said.
Anyone interested in having a child attend a Junior Duner class may call Warren at 1-909-738-9047, or send an e-mail to VickiW@duners.org.
For more information on DUNERS, visit the Web site at www.duners.org.
Here's a little something about it in the Yuma Sun:
http://yumasun.com/artman/publish/articles...tory_4150.shtml
Junior duners get environment lesson
By Kerry Pohlman
Feb 23, 2003
A new program aims to teach young off-roaders how to safely have fun in the dunes and still preserve the natural environment.
Junior Duner, launched earlier this month, held its first class at the Imperial Sand Dunes, where all-terrain vehicle riders ages 5-17 learned to wear helmets correctly and not leave trash in the desert, among other things.
"The future of Glamis lies in the hands of the children," said Vicki Warren, president of California-based DUNERS, a nonprofit organization that founded Junior Duner.
Glamis is a popular sand dunes recreation area near Interstate 8 in California, not far from Yuma. Acres near the area are currently closed because of concerns that off-roaders are threatening endangered species.
"I want Glamis to be there another 30 years," she said. "If we don't start taking care of this ourselves, that's not going to happen."
Other classes will take place as long as there's a demand, Warren said.
During an hour-long class earlier this month, experienced riders volunteered their time and taught a group of 15 kids how to operate their ATVs safety, notice the plants around them and to "pack it in, pack it out."
The phrase refers to picking up trash before leaving a campsite.
"One child took it so seriously that he wouldn't let his mother take it to the dumpster, he made her take it home," Warren said.
Future classes may go beyond this basic introduction to teaching children and teens riding skills and blending the program with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's junior ranger program, she said.
The belief behind Junior Duner is that the children who participated in the program won't forget what they learned.
"It's something that will stay with them," Warren said. "We have to police ourselves."
DUNERS is a nonprofit organization consisting of volunteers dedicated to fighting for the future of the dunes in light of recent closures because of environmental concerns, Warren said.
"I feel very strongly we've gotten a bum deal as far as our public reputation goes," she said.
Anyone interested in having a child attend a Junior Duner class may call Warren at 1-909-738-9047, or send an e-mail to VickiW@duners.org.
For more information on DUNERS, visit the Web site at www.duners.org.
THat is so awesome!!!! I cant wait till my nephew is old enough to bring him out. I hope this is still happening in a few year.
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