Wilmington and Southport NC Track 2 and 4: March 22-23, 2017 Track 1 and 3: March 29-30, 2017 5th Grade Class Field Trip Durant Elementary School

Holbrook Field Trips Education Field Trip Specialist since 1974 Founded by and directed by NC educators 45 NC schools traveled with Holbrook to the coast in 2016 John Holbrook – owner of Holbrook Field Trips

Transportation to Wilmington Your group will travel by deluxe motorcoaches approved by Wake County Schools Drivers are selected based on knowledge of the area and professionalism Plush upholstered reclining seats Comfortable headrests Restroom equipped DVD equipped Adjustable foot rests

Itinerary- Day 1 Boarding begins at 5:30 AM Depart for Jamestown at 6:00 AM Rest stop in route Arrival in Wilmington

Day 1 - Visit the USSNC Battleship Explore the USS North Carolina above and below deck Discover the ship’s role in the US victory in WWII

Lunch brought from home

Fort Caswell Coastal Science and History Adventures 248 acres of historic sites, salt marsh, maritime forest and beach Located on the northeastern end of Oak Island, at the mouth of the Cape Fear River

Coastal Environmental Stewardship Programs We seek to help students better understand and respect the natural world. Through our hands-on outdoor teaching, we are creating awareness and a sense of responsibility to care for and preserve our environment.

Day 1 Activities Students will participate in two hands-on educational day programs Tide and Dune Exploration Estuary Exploration

Dinner at Fort Caswell Dining Hall

Overnight Accommodations Group will stay in residence building Rooms will be separated by boys and girls Bring sheets, blanket and pillow

Day 1 – Night Program History Hayrides Ghost Crab Hunt Putt Putt Golf in gym/S’mores

Day 2 – Fort Fisher Buses board Southport-Fort Fisher ferry and cross Cape Fear River

Visit the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Boxed lunch is included

Visit the Fort Fisher Civil War Park Students will guided through the Civil War fort and museum

Depart Fort Fisher mid-afternoon Rest stop in route Arrive at school approximately 6:00 PM

Included in the trip Overnight accommodations for one night Charter bus transportation Breakfast on Day 2 Two dinners and lunch on Day 2 Attractions and fees, & gratuities for bus drivers Professional Full-Time Tour Director Additional guides for attractions as needed

Pack 1 small suitcase & a small carry-on for the bus ride Bring Closed toe shoes and an extra pair Jacket if cold or rain Bag lunch for Day 1 Snacks Camera Water bottle Sunscreen and bug spray Trash bag for wet clothes Twin sheet set with blanket or sleeping bag Pillow Towel and washcloth Toiletries Flashlight Bathing suit/clothes that can get wet Beach towel Extra pair of clothes

Have a great time!! Thank you parents for supporting this adventure in learning. We are proud to be taking this group of students to see our state’s history first hand. This trip is not possible without parent chaperones!