1. SMS Science Club Spring Field Trip Meeting

2. Agenda Overview of Trip Additional Forms What to bring Groups (students) Car Pooling Questions

3. Overview Itinerary 6:45 am Load bus @ Salem Middle School 7:00 am Depart Salem MS 9-9:30 am Arrive at Carolina Ocean Studies 10:00 Board Research Vessel 10:00 to 1:00 Ocean Studies Program 1:00 Return to Dock – Board Bus to Fort Fisher State Park 1:20 – 2:00 Lunch at Fort Fisher State Park 2:00 – 4:00 NC Aquarium 4:00 pm– load bus for return to Salem Middle School 6:30-7:00 pm- Arrive at Salem MS

4. Overview Description of Program____________________________ The “Cape Fear – Atlantic Voyage” is designed to show students several fascinating and beautiful coastal environments. Students discover the bounty of the sea by fishing, pulling shrimp nets, crab pots, and fish traps.

5. Overview About “Carolina Ocean Studies”____________________ The sponsor of this program, “Carolina Ocean Studies”, conducts innovative educational boating cruises specifically for school groups. Most of our instructors have a degree in marine biology. Last year we conducted programs for over 25,000 students from more than 300 schools.

6. Overview Vessels________________________________________ The 80’ “SS Winner Queen”, the 85’ “Gulf Stream Winner”, or the 75’ “Winner Queen II”. These vessels are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified for 105 passengers. The captain’s company is insured and his vessels are all U.S. Coast Guard inspected.

7. Additional Forms Assumption of Risks Forms for All Participants “The use of forms such as these is an accepted and standard practice in outdoor education. Carolina Ocean Studies has performed over 2,000 trips for more than 1,400 schools and 100,000 students and teachers. We have been operating since 1992.

8. What to Bring… Required Items: Sunscreen Bag lunch Bottled water Non-slip, close toed shoes (deck shoes, tennis shoes) Recommended: Motion sickness medication (if needed) Hat Jacket or long sleeve t-shirt Snack for return bus ride sunglasses Optional: Cell phone Cash for snack bar/gift shop at aquarium Camera Do NOT bring (students): Purses Book bags Candy

9. What to Bring…. SMS & COS CAN NOT BE RESPONCIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMANGED ITEMS OF ANY KIND. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR ELECTRONICS! STUDENTS WHO WISH TO BRING A CELL PHONE SHOULD HAVE A SECURE POCKET IN WHICH TO CARRY IT!

10. What to Bring… Water only is allowed on the bus! Students may have soda or juice for their lunch only! Students may have a snack for the bus ride. It is recommended that they have one for the return trip! Lunches will be left on the bus. Lunches should include a cold pack to keep them from spoiling. Drinks for lunch can be placed in a cooler and kept cool, but must have the student’s name on them!

11. Motion Sickness… Students may bring motion sickness medications under the following circumstances: 1. It is given to the chaperone/teacher before boarding the bus 2. has the student’s full name written on the container 3. is inside a zip lock bag 4. Is in the original container containing dosage and instructions Note: NO STUDENT MAY CARRY OR SHARE MEDS!

12. Groups Students are encouraged to sign up for a group tonight Computers are available now! Sign up from the Science Club Weebly Site

13. Carpooling… Chaperones who are carpooling should meet at the end of this presentation. Chaperone packets will be provided for the trip. Directions & Parking instructions are posted at the Science Club Website.

14. Links Salem Science Club Carolina Ocean Studies North Carolina Aquarium North Carolina Aquarium Fort Fisher State Park All participants should report to the media center the morning of the trip. Plan to arrive at 6:30. We will board the bus at 6:45 and depart no later than 7:0o. We can not wait for students who are late!!!

15. Questions? If you have time, please complete the forms before you leave! Be sure to take your information packet! Read it carefully before the trip! Tonight’s presentation and forms will be posted on the Science Club Website!