Trip DatesTrip Dates

Trip 1: May 31-June 7

Trip 2: June 7 – June 14

Trip 3: June 14 – June 21

Chaperones Trip 1Chaperones Trip 1

Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne Kome Matt Wightman Caitlin Cunningham Robin Shaon Moore Stephanee Hughes Kyle Popa Pam Close Kelly Turnbough Kyle Reznicek Seth Willenberg Amy Duncan Kerra Hatcher April Sulze Kara Cohagen Keith Wright

Chaperones Trip 2Chaperones Trip 2

Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne Kome Jen Szydlowski Dean Klempke Robin Shaon Moore Ed Schumacher Julie Alexander Jenna Cunigan Mandi Coe Nancy Shikles Chris Minnix Megan Kinkade Marcia Arnel Joan Jourilles Lindsay Carmichael Tony White Lisa Schenker

Chaperones Trip 3Chaperones Trip 3

Mike Szydlowski Anne Kome Jen Szydlowski Meera Sood Ragan Webb Kory Kaufman Michelle Dobrowolski Michelle Schnake Rex Beltz Seth Trotter John Neis Brent Wade Beth Newton

While Traveling…While Traveling… • You MAY bring headphones and electronics. (We are not

responsible and chaperones will collect upon arrival.)

• Meals are paid for….except 1st dinner (bring)

• Movies on board PG 13 or below

• Pillow, blanket, music, snacks, etc.

• Snacks for bus

• Bathroom on board

What NOT to bring…What NOT to bring…

• Anything not allowed by school rules.– Except items discussed in this presentation.

• Energy Drinks, Energy Gum, Energy Pills, Energy Powder, Energy anything Green or Red Drinks.

• Snacks at T.S.S. (animals). (NO GUM)

• Pocket knives, mace, bear sprays, perfumes, hair driers, curling irons, skirts,

What not to bring…..continuedWhat not to bring…..continued

• Expensive anything– Understand that it may be broken, lost, etc.

• A favorite anything

Cell Phone PolicyCell Phone Policy

• You may bring cell phones on the bus at your parents discretion. – We can not be responsible for the phones– No cell phone calls should be made after

departure…but you may text.

– We have the right to take away the phone for any reason…mostly including disruptive texts/calls, bullying texts/calls, or any other reason.

Cell Phone Policy at TSSCell Phone Policy at TSS

• No electronics of any kind (except digital cameras) are allowed once we get to Teton Science School.

• This rule applies even if you are “only using it for a camera”

• If found during TSS it will be taken and not returned until back in Columbia.

What to bring…What to bring…• Camera – any kind…be

careful though.

• Items to make travel enjoyable (for you and chaperones).

• Books/appropriate magazines

• Some reasonable money for gifts or snacks.

Clothing to bring…Clothing to bring…This can make your trip good or badThis can make your trip good or bad

• Tennis shoes 2 pairs• Hiking boots (?)• Warm socks

(Socks should cover ankles while on hikes)

• Warm jacket• Rain jacket

(Pants if it is really raining)

• Baseball cap• Gloves• Pants & Shorts• Sheets

• Sleeping bag• Pillow• Towel, washcloth,

comb, toothbrush, soap, etc.

• Pencils• Sunscreen & chapstick• Sunglasses• 1 Water Bottle 1 Liter

and screw top• Sandals for inside

Other Comments…Other Comments…

• Label your clothing –

• E-mail me if you have a question, need help, or need reassuring!

• TSS will supply a backpack so no need to buy one or break in a new one, a small pack for bus is useful.

Home ContactHome Contact

• Students generally will not call home during the trip.

• We are going to limit calls home to emergencies only.– Causes additional home sick issues– Long lines for phone during free time

• It is coordinator’s intent to send home news from the trip every day…if technology allows.

• Students may mail letters home if they wish.

A Typical Day at Teton ScienceA Typical Day at Teton Science• Good Morning: 7:00 a.m.• Breakfast/Clean up 8:00 a.m.• Leave with Field Groups 9:15 a.m.• Lunch in Field• Return From Field 4:00 p.m.• Free Time 4:00-6:00p.m.• Dinner 6:00 p.m.• Evening Program 7:15 p.m.• In Cabins 9:15 p.m.• Good Night: 10:00 p.m.

Our Field CurriculumOur Field Curriculum

• Fire & Ice Hiking

• Wildlife Tracking Hiking

• Challenge Hiking

• Canoeing…100 degree rule

• Yellowstone Day

Yellowstone DayYellowstone Day

6:15 Breakfast and pack lunches

7:15 Depart on our original buses.

This day is run by the CPS Science Staff

Students will ride the charter bus 2 hours up to Yellowstone and will spend the day in Yellowstone until 5:30 p.m. then 2 hours back.

Yellowstone TourYellowstone Tour

• Canyon Area– Brink of the Lower Falls– Lookout Point and Trail

• Scenic Drive of southern loop

• Old Faithful Area– Geyser Basin– Old Faithful Inn– Old Faithful

Lookout Point & TrailLookout Point & Trail

Brink of the Lower FallsBrink of the Lower Falls

Old Faithful AreaOld Faithful Area

Old Faithful InnOld Faithful Inn

Gift Shop/Snack Alert!Gift Shop/Snack Alert!

• We will allow students a little bit of time for gift shopping at the Old Faithful location.

• We will allow them to purchase snacks also…although they will have their lunch too.

• Dinner will be late today…8:00 p.m.

MedicinesMedicines

• There will be a medicine check in station on departure days.

• EACH medicine needs a form filled out. We have those here tonight so you can save time on departure day.

Departure Day ParkingDeparture Day Parking

• Buses will be in front along with about 40 cars. All other cars will be in the back.

• You may go in the back doors and use the elevators or stairs.

• Check in will be upstairs.

$5 Donation$5 Donation• On Departure day we are requesting a $5

donation for us to buy gifts for the Teton Science School staff.

• These staff members do not make enough money to live comfortably in one of the most expensive cities to live. They always are very excited with our gifts…mostly food treats/rec equipment/gift cards.

Most Important Information…Most Important Information…

• Allow yourself to learn new things.

• Always be respectful.

• Always be appreciative…few students ever get this opportunity.

• Prepare to be tired…you have all summer to relax.

OUR PROMISEOUR PROMISEEvery student and adult will be treated with

respect so that every single person leaves here with an amazing experience.

Enough Already….LetEnough Already….Let’’s Go!s Go!

DEPARTURE

Arrive at Central Office 3:00 p.m.

1818 Worley St.

Saturday May 31st , June 7th or 14th

ARRIVAL back to Columbia

11:00 a.m.(+ or – 3 hours)

Saturday June 7th, 14th or 21st

Departure Day ProceduresDeparture Day Procedures

• Buses will be in the front but most people will park in back.

• Go in back doors and go up stairs or elevator to check in. Drag all luggage with you.

• We will depart at 4:00 p.m.

PackingPacking

• One bag/suitcase for under the bus (not accessible)

• One small bag, pillow, blanket for on bus with all leisure items, snacks, etc. Bring jacket on bus as it will get much cooler as we travel to Wyoming.

• Don’t forget to bring your sack dinner.

TETON SHIRT DAY IS TETON SHIRT DAY IS FRIDAY!FRIDAY!

Other Questions/Comments?Other Questions/Comments?