How to Plan Successful Homeschool Field Trips

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check the group's calendar first before planning any activity.

   That way, you can see what days already have activities scheduled.
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   Step 2: Pick a day and time convenient to you

   , nobody under five may participate, or if kids over or under the age range are allowed to come as well! ,, If there's no limit, just state that. ,, If you need to collect the money in advance, give a clear cut-off for when you need the money, where to send it, etc. , If you needed a minimum and have more than that and one family's cancellation won't be a problem, then return the money.
   
   That's all up to you, but make it clear in your message so there are no misunderstandings. ,,,,, If the organizer wanted to do name tags for some of these activities, he or she would need the kids' names, but it's also nice just to have the list for the day of the event, so they can see if everyone is there and the event can start. ,, That way another family can take your place if there is a size limit to the group! The organizer also won't be waiting for you to show up the day of the event.
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   Step 3: confirm with the place you wish to go

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   Step 4: and contact another people involved with leading the activity.

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   Step 5: Post to your group's list all the details

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   Step 6: including (no particular order here):The ages the activity is appropriate for

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   Step 7: if there are any restrictions on age

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   Step 8: Get directions to the location if possible as they are very helpful!

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   Step 9: Ask for a notice by whatever date you choose

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    Step 10: and include your email address if you need to know who will be coming.

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    Step 11: Make it clear that this will be "first come first on the list" if group size is limited but anyone who doesn't make it this time might want to volunteer to arrange a second trip

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    Step 12: and you can provide them with the contact information.

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    Step 13: Make it clear what any costs will be

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    Step 14: and if they are per child

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    Step 15: per family

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    Step 16: Make your own policy about cancellations--if you need a minimum attendance to have the activity

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    Step 17: and have just that number

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    Step 18: and someone cancels

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    Step 19: you might want to state that you cannot return the money

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    Step 20: or you can refund the money and try to get more people signed up

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    Step 21: or you can hold all the money and try to reschedule

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    Step 22: State whether you want exact change

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    Step 23: checks

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    Step 24: so people will be prepared if you will be collecting money at the event.

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    Step 25: State that if the event has a set time

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    Step 26: it is not possible to join the group late!

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    Step 27: Post a list summarizing the event

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    Step 28: and listing those who are signed up so any omissions or changes can be made.

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    Step 29: Help things go smoothly for the organizer by:

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    Step 30: Include your name

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    Step 31: your child (or children)'s name and age(or ages)

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    Step 32: and the date and time you prefer

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    Step 33: if there are choices.

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    Step 34: Remember that the person arranging for the activity is a busy parent

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    Step 35: and may lose an email once in a while

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    Step 36: so if you don't hear back or don't see your name on the list

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    Step 37: you might try contacting them again directly.

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    Step 38: Try to cancel as soon as you know you can't make it.

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