Yellowstone Adventure: May 30-June 6

2. Trip Dates Trip 1: May 30-June 6 Trip 2: June 6 – June 13 Trip 3: June 13 – June 20 Advanced Yellowstone: June 6-13

3. Chaperones Trip 1 Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne Kome Seth Trotter Keith Wright Kyle Reznicek Seth Willenberg Kelly Turnbough Mandi Coe Matt Wightman Amy Duncan Robin Shaon-Moore Chris Minnix Caitlin Cunningham Dan Reiss Betsy Blake Rebecca Ochoa Erica Borsherding Dean Klempke Tonya Henry

4. Chaperones Trip 2 Jen Szydlowski Julie Alexander John Nies Tony White Michelle Schnake Megan Kinkade Lisa Schenker Nancy Shikles Sheila Schmidt Joan Jouriles John Reid Krista Baker Tara Frearson Jordan Rocket

5. Chaperones Advanced Yellowstone Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne Kome Rex Beltz Noelle Gilzow Kory Kaufman Dean Klempke Robin Shaon-Moore Meera Sood

6. Chaperones Trip 3 Mike Szydlowski Anne Kome Jen Szydlowski Ragan Webb Brent Wade Adam Pettis Doug Boyer Shelly Fair Travis Gabel Jennifer Visali Ed Schumacher Erin Thompson Stephanie Coleman Cassidy Urie Ali Schupp Kyle Popa Misha Franks Krista Baker

7. Behind the Scene Heroes Science Secretaries: Ann Fieser & Haley Roy

8. 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 –use when you must.

9. What NOT to bring… • Anything not allowed by school rules. • Except items discussed or waived in this presentation. • Snacks at T.S.S. (animals). (NO GUM) • Pocket knives, mace, bear sprays, perfumes, hair driers, curling irons, skirts, etc. • Each field group leader carries bear spray

10. Cell Phone Policy • You may bring cell phones on the bus at your parent’s 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.

11. Cell Phone Policy at TSS • No electronics of any kind (except digital cameras) are allowed once we get to Teton Science School. • This rule includes even if you are “only using it for a camera” • If found at TSS, it will be taken and not returned until back in Columbia.

12. What to bring… • Camera • Items to make travel enjoyable (for you and chaperones). • Books/appropriate magazines/cards/games • Some reasonable money for gifts or snacks.

13. Clothing to bring…This 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 • Twin size fitted sheet & pillow case • Towel, washcloth, comb, toothbrush, soap, etc. • Pencils • Sunscreen & chapstick • Sunglasses • 1 Water Bottle 1 Liter and screw top • Sandals for inside

14. Note About Bedding • Each student will receive a bed with a non-porous mattress. By health code, you are required to bring the following: • Twin or full sized fitted sheet • Pillow case (even if brining own pillow) • For comfort, please bring the following: • Blanket or sleeping bag • Pillow for bus • Small blanket for bus if desired

15. Other Comments… • Label your clothing – it is clear that some didn’t pack themselves and don’t know what clothes they own.  • E-mail if you have a question, need help, or need reassuring! (It may be an evening or early morning response.) • TSS will supply a backpack so no need to buy one or break in a new one, a small pack for bus is useful though.

16. Home 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. Our newsletters often come in late at night. • Students may mail letters home if they wish.

17. Our Nightly E-mails • Will feature news from every field group, where they went, what they saw, etc. • If an e-mail does not make it before your bed time, it doesn't mean the Super Volcano erupted. Sometimes internet is slow out there and the nightly e-mails take quite some time to build.

18. Daily Pictures • It is our intention (internet providing) to upload daily photos from every group. • These photos can be found on our CPS Grand Tetons Facebook page. • If you are not a Facebook fan, consider becoming one for this week only then delete.

19. A 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.

22. Assigned Room Example

23. Field Group Example

24. Our Field Curriculum • Fire & Ice Hiking • Wildlife Tracking Hiking • Challenge Hiking • Canoeing…100 degree rule • Yellowstone Day

25. Yellowstone 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.

27. Yellowstone 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

29. Lookout Point & Trail

30. Brink of the Lower Falls

31. Old Faithful Area

32. Old Faithful Inn

33. Old Faithful Visitor Center

34. 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. • We will provide snacks on this day too…dinner will be late today…8:00 p.m.

35. Medicines • 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.

36. More Medicine • On your health form you had the opportunity for us to administer certain over the counter medicines. • All prescription medication should remain in prescription bottles but please remove excess pills.

37. Even More Medicine • Prescription medication is to be turned in and administered by staff. • Exception: Inhalers are to be kept in hiking back pack • Exception: Epi pens should be carried with group. • Please review medicine times with your child.

38. Departure Day Parking • Buses will be in front along with about 50 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.

39. $5 Donation • On Departure day we are requesting a $5 donation for us to buy gifts for the Teton Science School staff. • It is a tough place to live and they have to share housing to afford it. They always are very excited with our gifts…mostly food treats.

40. 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.

41. OUR PROMISE Every student and adult will be treated with respect so that every single person leaves here with an amazing experience. BE NICE!

42. Enough Already….Let’s Go! DEPARTURE Arrive at Central Office 3:00 p.m. 1818 Worley St. Saturday May 30st , June 6th or 13th ARRIVAL back to Columbia 10:00 a.m. (+ or – 2 hours) Saturday June 6th, 13th or 20st

44. Departure Day Procedures • Anybody not on central office property by 3:30 may be considered a no-show. Don’t miss your bus! • Departure is 4:00 p.m. Mike may choose to roll buses anytime after 3:30 if staff is ready. Make sure you arrive before that time.

45. Packing • 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.

46. TETON SHIRT DAY IS FRIDAY!

47. Other Questions/Comments?