Grand TetonYellowstone Adventure

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Grand Teton/Yellowstone Adventure

• 2008

Informational Meeting September 24, 2007
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Want this presentation?

• www.RockwoodTetons.com
• The Rockwood Science Department has made a
  commitment to save the environment by cutting
  down on resources whenever possible.

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Introductions

• Trip A May 24-June 2 chaperones
• Trip B June 7-16 chaperones
• Trip C maybe someday...space availability
• Past Participants

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Where are we going?
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Jackson, Wyoming
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Probable Travel Routes
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Devils Tower
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Badlands National Park
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As opposed to the trip up to Wyoming....
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A Sample Day

• 700 Wake up
• 800 Breakfast...pack deli bar lunch
• 915 Leave for Field
• 1200 Lunch in Field
• 330 Return from Field...free time
• 500 Dinner
• 700 Evening Program
• 900 In rooms
• 1000 Lights out

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Outline of Trip

• www.rockwoodtetons.com

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Travel

• Monticello Bus Service
• Excellent service on past trips.
• 22/26 hour trip only stopping for meals/short
  rests.
• Movie system on bus...bathroom on bus.
• Drivers switch....waiting in different cities.

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Lodging

• Excellent Facilities at Teton Science School.
• Two lodges....3 bunk beds to a room.
• After Teton Science School we will go to
  Yellowstone. We will stay at Days Inn 5 minutes
  from the park. Four to a room. Indoor
  pool/water slide.

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Food

• Sack type foods while in transit.
• Excellent food during the week.
• When in Yellowstone we lose the TSS chefs and
  will be eating more camp/take out type food.
• Snacks provided on all days.

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Cost of Trip 825

• Covers transportation, lodging, meals, TSS
  tuition, admission fees, and materials.
• Will need a sack dinner for first bus meal.
• Packing list will be given but it should not be
  necessary to spend a lot of money for clothes,
  shoes, etc.
• Only money needed is for gifts, gas station
  snacks.
• Fundraise Opportunities will be available.

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Who Gets to Go?

• Any student now in middle school may apply.
• If we have more applications than spaces then
  priority will go to those in good standing at
  school and that appear to genuinely wish to learn
  about the area.
• Students who are accepted into this trip may be
  dismissed due to future behavior.

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Some Frequent Questions.

• Will a nurse be going?
• Yes.
• Are TSS staff background checked?
• Yes....just as any Wyoming teacher
• Can parents chaperone?
• No...our chaperones are the instructors and
  must be certified staff member.

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• Can we request roommates?
• To an extent....
• Can the students call home?
• Yes...but we will likely limit.
• Is Yellowstone really a volcano?
• Yes. ?
• Are boys and girls separated at night?
• Yes, by room....but lodges are mixed.

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Conclusion

• This is an awesome place
• This is an awesome experience
• This is an awesome staff
• We can not wait to experience this next adventure
  with you!

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QUESTIONS???
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Contact Information

• Mike Szydlowski
• K-12 Science Coordinator
• 636-938-2328
• szydlowskimichael_at_rockwood.k12.mo.us