Field trips
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Trying to Be Involved in School with 2 Little Ones at Home. and a Field Trip ?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on September 21, 2011
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I have sadly given up the idea of volunteering at my daughters school. I let the teacher know if she can send stuff home for me to work on to help her out I will be m...
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- One way that I stayed involved when I had younger ones at home was to go to the class parties (halloween, Christmas, valentine's day, etc). There was never any restri...
- Is it open to the public or did they reserve a venue? I've seen in the past that same statement about no siblings but parents always brought the siblings if it was bei...
- Generally speaking, field trips cost the school, really the teacher, money. Extra people, like the younger siblings, are not allowed because it costs more. So definite...
How My Son Can Raise Money for His Field Trip
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on August 24, 2010
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My son is in the 7th grade. His teacher is taking the first 35 students to sign up to Washington DC in May 2011. The trip costs $1800. I would love for him to take ...
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- If this field trip qualifies as an "extra curricular activity" (ECA--the school would know), it may be possible to ask for donations from friends and relatives to help...
- I just went through this with a friend of mine. Her son got something in the mail about a Christian program. $1800? Pffft. Drop in a bucket for this little excursion. ...
- Pet sit, chores for neighbors, babysitting. Perhaps the 35 students can do car washes? Plus if they all do together there might be some type of fundraising -- we alw...
Looking for an "Outer Space" Field Trip for Girl Scouts
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on October 28, 2009
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I am looking for trip ideas for a group of 2nd grade girls. We will be discussing outer space and rockets. I am looking for a trip in the south or western suburbs, not...
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- Hi C., Good for you getting them focused on science and space! Cernan Space Center should do you fine! Mama S.
- It's not in Plainfield, but the planetarium is awesome. I took my 2nd grade class there last year and they had a blast!
- Hi C., There is a great little museum in Bourbonnais...it is beautiful! It's a little small, but worth the trip. All the Best!
School Feild Trip.
Asked by T.M. from Lansing
on May 23, 2008
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Hi. I want sign up to attend a feild trip that my daughters going on Next Thursday. Does anyone know what I have to do before hand to do this. My friend told me that I...
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- yes they will do a back ground check on. Our school district here has so if you want to you can fill out a vonlintie from out any time of the year but it is best to do...
- My children's school requires a backgroung check, and form filled out releasing them from any responsiblity if you get hurt and saying that you are a volunteer and no...
- I would ask your child's teacher or call the school office. They will be able to tell you exactly what you need to do.
Colorado Trip
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 9, 2008
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Anyone been to Boulder Colorado? I am in a wedding this June and thought we would make it a family trip. It will be my husband and 5 1/2 yr old son travling with us. H...
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- we were in colorado a few years back and went to boulder and toured the celestial seasonings tea company. they have a nice gift shop with lots of teas and things, gard...
- I went a couple of years ago to Colorado and visited Boulder and Colorado Springs. Downtown Boulder was great to walk around and enjoy the culture - cute and interesti...
- We lived in the Denver area for 6 years and it is beautiful. Boulder is only about 30 minutes from downtown Denver. You can see if the Colorado Rockies are in town, t...
Seeking Summer Field Trip Ideas for in Home Daycare
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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I have a daycare in my home and I need ideas for my daycare. I like to have "fieldtrips" once a week at the house but I need more ideas that aren't too expensive. We a...
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- story time at the library, a local pool, the post office, free days at the museums and zoos are usually Tuesdays... good luck!
- If you are in New Lenox then try - Pots and paints by Bluestone bay. The kids can paint an inexpensive piece of pottery (votive holder is about $5) and they will f...
- I do not know how many kids you have on a daily basis, or the ages but here are some ideas: The Bourbonnais Childrens Museum is FREE on Tuesdays. Frankfort also ...
7Th Grade Trip to NYC - Dilemma & Advice
Asked by R. from Chicago
on January 30, 2012
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My son is 13 yrs old and in 7th grade. His class is planning a trip to NYC in May and I am having a difficult dilemma. There will be no parent chaperones allowed only ...
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- I lived in Massachusetts for 7-10th grades. In both 7th and 8th grade, my schools took trips to DC. I went both times. My parents didn't come either time. I had amazin...
- When I was in the 5th grade my class planned a trip with the other four 5th grade classes to go to Washington DC. We would stay for 4 days in a hotel. (Yes we did have...
- My third grader went to the planetarium this past week. No parents were allowed to go as chaperones. Why? Because the planetarium was too small. Contact the scho...
8Th Grade Trip Ideas?
Asked by S.P. from Sacramento
on October 19, 2010
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We are looking for ideas for a group of 20 students. They have been earning money for 8 years and are continuing to do fundraisers. The school district has put an $80...
Trip to Milwaukee Wisconsin
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on June 30, 2009
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My husband has received tickets to the Milwaukee Brewers game next week and we have decided to make it a day trip. However, we have never been to Milwaukee. I was hop...
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- Everyone had really good suggestions but just so you know SummerFest is going on and continues through the weekend. The festival is right along the lakefront so you ma...
- Check out the Betty Brinn museum by the lakefront (near the art museum) Perfect for her age...I believe that the hyatt or hilton downtown also has a water park inside...
- I haven't been there in quite a few years, but the Milwaukee Public Zoo was very nice. It's smaller than Brookfield, and it also had a dolphin show. My kids always l...
Road Trip with a 2 Year Old!
Asked by A.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 3, 2007
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Any advice for our first road trip to the beach with our 2 year old?
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- Hit the dollar store and collect a variety of new and interesting items to keep him/her busy. Be creative and think outside of toys!! A box of bandaides can keep them ...
- The portable DVD players are awesome. We use ours as a special treat for long car rides only, so my two year old really looks forward to trips. Interactive toys/books ...
- Hi A., I have two year old twins and we travel alot on the weekends, they love doodles, it gives them something to draw on without making a mess and keeps them very bu...
