Spring 2022 Field Trip Packet - Turtle Bay Exploration Park
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Spring 2022 Field Trip Packet
Preparing for Your Field Trip - Important Information for Teachers
Thank you for scheduling a field trip to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Please review the following information
before your field trip. If you are booking a field trip for other teachers, please forward along this information.
• CHAPERONES
Prior to your field trip, review the student to chaperone ratios. Divide the students in your class into
even, compatible groups and assign a chaperone (teacher or parent) to each group. Please instruct
chaperones that they are expected to actively assist students and remain with the group at all times.
Please encourage chaperones to find childcare or other arrangements for siblings or other family
members. If siblings attend, they are included in the student/chaperone ratio.
Each chaperone should receive a copy and review the Chaperone Guide prior to the field trip.
• MUSEUM MANNERS
Review appropriate museum behavior with your students before coming on your field trip. Our
attached Chaperone Guide document might be helpful. Behavior expectations at Turtle Bay are similar
to what is expected at school.
• NAME TAGS
Each teacher, student and chaperone must come to Turtle Bay wearing a name tag that clearly states
the school’s name. Matching school or hand-crafted t-shirts, visors, lanyards, etc. are acceptable
substitutions for name tags. You will be charged a fee of 50 cents per name tag if we provide one for
you, so don’t forget!
• LUNCHES
Picnic lunches are allowed outside in Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp and the Quarry Patio at the north side
of the Sundial Bridge. Food and beverage are not allowed inside any of the buildings or the Forest
Camp Amphitheater. There is no indoor area for lunch during inclement weather. If you decide to have
snacks or lunch at the Park, we recommend that you plan ahead and have students individually carry a
brown bag lunch in a small backpack. For school groups that prefer to pack all lunches together, a
space will be available to set lunches during Museum exploration. School groups are responsible for
the transport, distribution, and clean-up of any food and litter.
Upon Arrival
For student drop off location, please refer to the enclosed map. Please distribute the map to your bus drivers
and parent drivers. Buses should drive past the driveway leading to the Sundial Bridge and stop in front of the
grass area to drop off students. Students and chaperones will walk first to their waiting zone then follow the
sidewalk to enter the Park at the Museum. Do not block any pathways, roadways, or access ramps. Be aware
of pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists.
Bus parking is the far gravel lot nearest the Civic Center.
School Check-in
Once your group has arrived, a teacher or group leader must check-in at the Museum front desk. You will need
a headcount of all students and adults and payment method. Please have students and chaperones wait
outside the Museum (or on the bus in inclement weather) while the group is being checked-in. Please note if
your group arrives late, you may need to wait as other groups present are being checked in. Do not bring
group towards entrance or past the café patio until entire group has been checked in. Waiting zones outside
the Park are indicated in the map in this packet.
Please have your admission fees totaled and consolidated. Payment for your visit is due upon arrival by cash,
check or credit card. If you wish for Turtle Bay to invoice your school or district office, you MUST provide a
copy of the purchase order on the day of your visit. Turtle Bay cannot send an invoice for admission without a
copy of the purchase order.
Chaperone Ratios and Fees
• 1 adult chaperone per 2 students for preschool
• 1 adult chaperone per 5 students for kindergarten and 1st grade
• 1 adult chaperone per 8 students for 2nd grade and up
• Teachers are not included in the chaperone ratio
• Teachers’ aides are considered additional chaperones
Teachers Free
Students $5.00
Extra Chaperones $9.00
Required Chaperones Free
Adult Members Free
Nectar Cups (optional) $2.00
Admission Stickers (if provided) $0.50
The student fee is not waived for member’s children.
WE’RE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Please look over the information on the map provided. To ensure all groups stay safe and organized, waiting zones and other important information
has been marked. Do not bring your group to the entrance to check-in. Only one group leader is required to check-in at the front desk. Thank you
for your cooperation.
What to Expect
- There will likely be multiple groups
waiting to enter the Park. Choose a
waiting zone that best matches your
groups size and needs.
- One group leader will leave the group to
CONSTRUCTION
check-in at the front desk. This person is
ZONE
responsible for providing payment and
reporting headcounts of students,
teachers, and chaperones.
- Once the group has been checked in,
WAITING ZONES students will enter the Park in their small
chaperone-led groups.
PATHWAYS WAITING ZONES BUS LOADING ZONES CONSTRUCTION ZONE PARK ENTRANCE
Keep pathways (green lines) Groups 150+ should use the large Do NOT use driveway. Groups Area may be fenced off and loud Group leaders must enter here to
clear for pedestrians and waiting area. All groups must wait using cars may park in parking noises present. There is no space check in at the front desk. AFTER
cyclists. Do not walk or wait in until everyone is checked in and lot and walk to their waiting for groups to gather near the check-in, groups may enter the
driveway. Look out for golf the group leader returns from the area. entrance. Park.
carts and electric scooters. Museum before entering the Park.During Your Visit To help plan your field trip, please see our Helpful Hints for a Successful Field Trip section in this packet. For up-to-date information and dates on our exhibitions, please visit www.turtlebay.org/school-field-trips. The Parrot Playhouse aviary is open year round. The lorikeets have a resting period from 11:45 am to 1 pm, and the Parrot Playhouse is closed. Please plan your visit accordingly. Nectar cups to feed the birds may be purchased for $2.00 at the admission desk upon check-in or at the aviary. Walk on the Wild Side Animal Shows start Saturday, May 14th and run Tuesdays – Sundays at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. There will not be a show on Tuesday, May 31st. Seating is first come, first served and there are no late seating options in the amphitheater. An usher will greet your group before seating and go over special considerations for this program. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of the students assigned to them. Please remind all chaperones that their active involvement will enhance the students’ experience. Students must be with their chaperone at all times, including Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp. No food, drinks (including coffee), or flash photography are allowed in any of the buildings or Forest Camp Amphitheater. Reinforcing Your Visit After returning to school, reinforce the students’ field trip experience by having students create a written or drawn reflection of their experience. We welcome feedback regarding your visit to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Please complete an online evaluation that will be emailed to you after your visit.
Chaperone Guide
Thank you for sharing your time and joining us for a field trip to Turtle Bay Exploration Park! We hope you help
us make the most of the students’ visit while you’re here and have fun in the process. Your active involvement
will enhance their experience. Please read over the following to prepare you and your group for your visit.
What to Wear
There will be a lot of walking and standing, so wearing comfortable clothes and shoes are a good idea. Keep in
mind that the temperature might be a bit cooler inside the Museum. Some features of Turtle Bay are also
outdoors – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Everyone in the group will also wear something
with the school’s name at all times. This may be a provided nametag, lanyard, or t-shirt.
What to Bring
Cameras are a good idea, but cameras that flash can damage artwork and artifacts. Keep in mind some areas
may not permit photography.
Food and drinks besides water are not allowed in the Museum. Bookshelves and lockers are available next to
the drinking fountain and restrooms for your drinks, coffee or food items while you’re inside the Museum. If
your group is enjoying snack and/or lunch at Turtle Bay, find a space outdoors and make sure everyone cleans
up after themselves.
During Your Visit
All students and chaperones are expected to abide by our following Museum Manners:
o Everyone in your group must stay together. Students must remain with their chaperones at all times.
o Not everything is for touching. Anything alive (animals and plants) or behind glass or a barrier such as
rope or railing are for looking only. Keep your eyes out for a “Please do not touch” signs by other
artifacts around the Park.
o Animals at Turtle Bay may touch you, but you may not reach out and touch them. For example, parrots
in the Parrot Playhouse may perch on you but you cannot pet or reach your hand out to them.
o Stay on walkways and do not climb on non-playground structures.
o Walking feet and quiet, indoor voices especially while inside the Museum and Mill Building.
o No flash photography.
o No food or drinks besides water indoors and in the Forest Camp Amphitheater.
o Remember your school’s behavior expectations and any other rules for field trips.Helpful Hints for a Successful Field Trip to Turtle Bay Exploration Park A field trip to Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a great idea! There are many things to explore within our 300 acres. Many school groups who come to the Park participate in an Exploration Class, but teachers are also welcome to plan their own independent exploration. If you plan on doing Independent Exploration during your trip, here are some tips for helping them (and you!) have a successful and meaningful visit to Turtle Bay. Use the pass! Teachers that schedule a field trip can come in free of charge prior to their field trip. You’ll make better use of your time and experience fewer hiccups during your field trip if you have a plan. All you need to do is show your field trip confirmation form at the admissions desk. Less might be more. Don’t try to show your class the whole Park during your visit! Choose a few things to really enjoy with your students and encourage them to return to experience more at another time. From the aquariums, travelling exhibitions, Botanical Gardens, Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp and more, Turtle Bay has a lot to offer! Engage your students. Find a few things that you want your students to see and include a few engagement activities. Be sure to bring pencils, paper, and clipboards if you need them for your activities. Don’t forget the before and after. Prepare your students for a visit to a museum and give them a way to reflect on their experience afterward. Review our Museum Manners with your students prior to their trip so they understand their behavioral expectations. You probably came up with a few more ideas as you read through our suggestions. By keeping your students’ needs in mind and doing a little bit of thoughtful planning, you can make your field trip to Turtle Bay one of the highlights of your school year. The following Museum Visit Planning Guide can help you plan your visit. Bring it with you when you visit the Park for your preview. On the first page jot down ideas as they occur to you and use the second page to create your plan. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon and hope you have a wonder-full time!
Museum Visit Planning Guide Things to keep in mind as I look Objectives of our visit, logistical details, checking in, etc. Exhibits that grab me Note the location Activity ideas How might I engage my students with this exhibit? Mapping our route Devise a logical route for the visit and list the stops in order. Note how to utilize your chaperones and how this can be done in smaller chaperone-led groups.
Our Field Trip Objectives: What should happen for my students today? Remember to bring: Our itinerary: Closure
Scavenger Hunt Bingo A simple way to engage your students during your field trip could be a Park-wide scavenger hunt. You can customize this list for your field trip, or have your students create bingo cards. • Bark house • LEGO spider • Elliot redwood log • An old artifact • Something that is alive in the Museum • Model of the Sundial Bridge • A taxidermy animal • Western pond turtle • The Sundial Bridge • Beaver lodge • Model of the Shasta Dam • An artifact larger than you • Animal tracks • Bird • Mammal • Reptile • A fishing tool • An old forestry tool • A tool that scientists use • Map • Stalactites • A mining tool • An old object that is still used today • Material that was used to construct the Sundial Bridge
Bingo
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