While kids may not be in school during the summer, school administrators are already making plans for when they return in the fall. One of the things they are doing right now is mapping out the school’s field trip schedule.
In order for your next field trip to be successful, it needs to be well-planned. Every contingency needs to be anticipated and accounted for. And, most importantly, the student’s safety and security need to be the top priority.
Here, then, is a checklist of items to check off while planning your next field trip.
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More than Enough Adults
— Often, the hardest part about planning a field trip isn’t getting the kids excited about it, but the adults. Getting volunteer parents to supplement teachers and school administrators in providing adequate supervision can be challenging. One of the best approaches is the personal one: Phone parents directly or, better yet, talk to them in person while they are picking up or dropping off their kids. Usually, if you ask somebody to help you, they will.
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Attendance Checklists
— Taking a headcount may not be the most exciting task on a field trip, but it’s an essential one. Assign one adult to a set number of kids — usually 10 or less is best — then make sure they are counting heads at specific intervals throughout the outing. If a single child is missing stop everything and locate them immediately.
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Reliable Transportation
— Perhaps the most important thing about any field trip is getting where you are going safely, securely and with maximum comfort and efficiency. FloridaTours.com has been the top choice of schools throughout South Florida for more than a decade because we treat your children the way we would care for our own.
If you want the best buses, the most reliable and friendly drivers, and worry-free transportation for your next school field trip, your first choice should be FloridaTours.com.
