“Fun Field Trips”

CLFOct. 13, 2002

Why Have a Field Trip?

• Provides a fun learning opportunity for your class.

• Offers your students something “special” to invite friends to.

• Gives you the chance to include parents in a learning activity for your class.

• Provides a “hands-on” learning activity to reinforce learning objectives of your class.

• Other reasons why?

The Spot

• Pick a spot that will be closer than an hour away.

• Make sure the location has been kid-tested.

• Keep the cost down.• How much time does it take to see the

sight or participate in the activity?

Transportation

• The best transportation is parents themselves.

• Church van or bus....available for you!• Chartering a school bus is also an option

(for a LARGE group)

Steps to Using & Reserving the Church Van

• You must reserve the van EARLY!– “Vehicle Requisition” – either online or from

church office.– Putting gas in is your responsibility.

• Fueling instructions are available upon request from the church office.

– Picking up the keys is your responsibility.– Vehicle must be left in better shape than when

you picked it up.

The Parent(s)...The Key!

• Parents will make or break your trip.• Let parents know at least 3 weeks in

advance of your upcoming field trip.• Inform parents of:

– Times– Price– Mode of transportation– Drop-off & pick-up location– Trip destination– Who to contact (ie: you) for more information

Other Important Things to Remember

• Signed permission slip!• Medical release form• PRAY!• Invite the Children’s Pastor