ECHO Field Trip Guidelines
ECHO'S GOAL IS TO BE ABOVE REPROACH!
● We will reflect well upon the Lord
● We will reflect well upon our group
● We will reflect well upon our familieS
● We will represent homeschooling well so the host will invite homeschoolers back!
GENERAL GUIDELINES
● Be prompt, courteous, and attentive.
● Dress your children in clean, neat, and appropriate clothing (well-groomed children (and parents!) reflect well on our families/group/homeschooling!)
● Please help us represent homeschooling professionally.
● If you RSVP for a trip, respect the planner and make every effort to show up!
● Unless there are extenuating circumstances, funds paid by no-shows may possibly be retained (planner has discretion).
● Honor any restrictions and rules (stroller access, ages, dress requirements, etc.).
● Participants should arrive at least 10-15 minutes early.
● Use the buddy system (nobody should venture anywhere alone).
● Students should stay with the group or parent (parents—please pay attention to your children!!!).
● Touch what you have permission to touch. Go where you have permission to go.
● Stay quiet when an adult/the guide is talking (parents, this includes YOU!).
● Participants should raise their hands to ask a question or speak.
● No candy or gum. Food/snacks only in designated areas.
● Thank the guide or host and the field trip organizer (a note is nice!).
HOW TO PLAN A FIELD TRIP
● Choose the location.
● Call or visit the site/website for the following info:
• Pricing
• Group rates/payment method • Size limit
• Recommended ages
• Stroller access
• Food facilities
• Bathroom availability
• Self-guided or guide provided
• Parking for cars/vans (price?)
• Handouts
• Advance info to prepare students
• Deadlines for registration/payment
• Refund policy
● Create a Facebook Event with field trip info (help is available if needed!)
● Keep track of RSVP's, monies paid, etc
● Announce any restrictions/age limits.
● Delegate leaders/helpers, as needed.
● Provide any additional info about event to families who have RSVP'd.
● Arrange carpool / directions.
● Name tags are helpful.
LEADER: Arrive early and introduce yourself to host. Get contact info for thank-you note(s). Know where the bathrooms are. Pay, as needed. Review rules with group. Introduce guide to group. Stay at the front to guide group. Have a helper at the back. Guide questions, as needed. Thank the guide afterward.