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Carol Wooten, M.Ed., NBCT
Hunter GT/AIG Magnet Elementary, Fifth Grade
AIG Certified
Kenan Fellow
Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Fort Caswell Address
100 Caswell Beach Rd.
Oak Island, NC 28465-8439
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to
serve as a field trip chaperone! You are wonderful!
Departure and Return
 Students need to report to the back bus loop at 5:30
a.m.
 Buses will arrive around 5:45 and we will begin
loading.
 We will return to Hunter at 8:00 pm. Parents will need
to sign out students with the homeroom teacher.
 If you are serving as a chaperone and driving, you may
take your child home from Fort Caswell. Make sure the
homeroom teacher knows the plans and remember to
sign out your child.
Stations
 Marine Ecology
 Blue Crabs (anatomy and behavior of the Atlantic Blue
Crab and its importance in the salt water ecosystem)
 Plankton Ecology
 Plankton Ecology Lab
 Tide and Dune Exploration
 Beach Seine (explore the surf zones with sieves, learn
about the ocean biome)
 Seashore Discovery Walk
Chaperone Fees
 The tour company we are working with bundles all
costs together. The fee of $80 includes the bus ride to
and from Fort Caswell, the entire tour, and dinner.
 Note: The bus trip is about 3 hours (6 hours round
trip).
 There is still space on the bus. If you would like to ride
the bus rather than drive, please let Mrs. Wooten
know. Thanks!
Chaperones
 As part of the Fort Caswell Environmental Stewardship
Program, we will be discussing the guidelines for all
adult chaperones.
 At the end of the presentation, please be sure to legibly
sign the form signifying that you have received this
information.
Chaperone Duties
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Stay with assigned group at all times.
Closely monitor students during all educational activities.
Assist with adhering to all schedules.
Contact a teacher if there is a behavior issue or illness.
A student should always be with a parent chaperone or
teacher—NO exceptions.
 If a child needs to go to the restroom, a parent chaperone
of the same gender needs to escort him/her to the restroom
area. The chaperone will wait for the student and walk the
student back to the group. It is often easier to take groups
to the restroom, especially during the station switch.
Responsibilities
 The program and facilities are the responsibility of the
Fort Caswell staff.
 Group chaperones and leaders are responsible for
discipline and safety.
Parking
 All vehicles must be parked
so as to not obstruct the view
of the roadway.
Guest Assistance
 Located at the main office or
gate guard
 Check with the security guard
at the gate after office hours
(5:00 pm to 8:00 am) and on
weekends.
Accidents and Emergencies
 Notify the teachers first. We will then contact Caswell staff
at the main office in case of an accident. Guest insurance
pays up to $1,000 for medical treatment of injury due to an
accident, off-campus trips excluded. Accident report and
insurance forms are essential. Security guard staff may also
be of assistance in contacting Caswell staff to assist you.
 Notify the teacher first. We will make Caswell and security
guard staff aware of any emergency need that requires
service.
Prohibitions
 NO water balloons, shaving
cream fights, water guns,
skateboards, firearms,
fireworks, alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, and
ATVs.
Swimming
 We will NOT be swimming
during the field trip.
 Students will go into the
water up to their knees to go
crabbing.
 Teachers have a list of
students who are not able to
participate in water activities
(as designated on the field
trip form). Teachers are in
charge of making sure these
students do not go in the
water.
Forts and Batteries
 Our field trip is structured
with exciting hands-on
activities.
 Students should not be going
off with parents or other
adult chaperones to visit
forts.
 Always remain with the
group.
Request
 Per Fort Caswell rules: Please encourage your group to
take care of the educational buildings. Damage
charges will be billed to the group leader or school.
Extreme cases will result in the suspension of
privileges.