Frequently Asked Questions For Teachers |
1. What preparations do I need to make before the trip?
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| 1. What preparations do I need to make before the trip? For a comprehensive list, you may visit the teacher information section of the LACOSS site. You may also visit our day of departure checklist. Return to top 2. What do I need to bring? For your group you will need to bring water bottles(1 per student. 1/2 liter disposable variety is sufficient) and pencils(1 per student). For your personal packing, look at the student packing list . In addition, you may want to bring an alarm clock(cell phones don't work well as alarm clocks here) and a flashlight. Return to top 3. How should I organize rosters and paperwork? Upon arrival, you should have a finalized list of attending students and cabin leaders, as well as health forms(alphabetized by last name is helpful). We encourage you to use our Excel roster template. This customized Excel template is what we use to record and organize your students names into cabin groups, naturalist groups, infirmary lists, etc. It’s a useful tool for you(it contains instructions on how to organize cabin groups) and it saves BSM staff time on Mondays. Return to top 4. What is the schedule like? Have a look at our sample daily schedule. Return to top 5. What will we be eating? Take a peak at our weekly sample menu. If you have any major dietary restrictions(e.g. diabetic, vegan), it is prudent to contact BSM prior to your session to see if we can accommodate you. Teachers are welcome to bring their own food. Return to top 6. What is the weather like? Weather at Blue Sky Meadow can range anywhere from the 80's during the summer to single digits in the Winter. For local conditions and forecasts, we prefer Ben's Weather. 7. What does Blue Sky Meadow look like? Can't wait till' you get here? Take our tour. Return to top 8. Who is BSM staff? Learn more about the Blue Sky staff on our staff biographies page. Return to top 9. Will I be able to contact the outside world? Cellular phone coverage at BSM is spotty at best, however, BSM's land line is available for school-related calls. We also have WiFi internet access available in certain areas. |
Last Modified 2/27/08