1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. Lunch brought from home

7. 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

8. 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.

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

10. Dinner at Fort Caswell Dining Hall

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

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

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

14. Visit the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

15. Boxed lunch is included

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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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!