Trip Calendar
Click each link below to find descriptions of upcoming trips.- Baseball & Picnic: June 16
- Barrier Island: Sept. 17-19
- Washington DC: Oct. 18-22
- Space Camp: November 3-6
- Aviation Challenge: Nov. 3-6
- Disney World: Dec. 8-15
- Alaska: Departure May 17
- Reports of Past Trips
- Travel FAQs
Barrier Island Science Camp
September 17-19, 2012
Registration Deadline: The deadline has passed, but we're still accepting registrations for our waiting list, or consider our Space or Aviation Challenge camps.
Update 5/16/12: This camp is full, but we're still accepting registrations for our waiting list. We usually have cancellations, especially this far out, so there's still a good chance you'll be able to go, even if you have to hang out a while on our waiting list.
What we're doing
We've reserved the entire Barrier Island Environmental Education campus in September to participate in their hands-on, interactive marine and environmental science classes.
We'll meet at the camp (on Seabrook Island near Charleston) at 11:30 am on Monday, September 17. During our stay, students in grades K-12 (and their parents!) will learn hands-on lessons in biology, ecology, conservation, astronomy, botany and much more. We'll depart at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 19. (Children under 5 will not be able to accompany us on this trip.)
Families will have the option to arrive on Sunday for an extra fee. Dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday will be provided. I recommend a Sunday arrival for those who live farther away from the camp and for those who'd like to enjoy a relaxed evening before activities start the next day. (Check-in time is any time after 3:00 pm.)
Families in other states are welcome to join us. The registration deadline for this trip is May 15. Early registrants will have priority over room type (cabins versus lodge rooms).
Class information
Classes will be divided by age and grade levels. These classes will depend on how many will be in our group, and the number of students we have in each age/grade. During the last trip, we had a variety of groups: some consisted of just one grade, others combined several grades, one was all boys, one all girls, one consisted of high school students, another middle school students, etc.
Our days are programmed from breakfast to lights out, and children will need an adult to keep them on track. Most groups that attend this camp are school groups with chaperones. We don't have chaperones who are assigned to watch all of the kids during classes. We have parents who are with their own children while the camp naturalists teach.
To avoid confusion, and to accommodate the reality that I won't be able to form groups until all the registrations are in and I have a final headcount, I'm requiring a 1 to 1 adult/student ratio. This ratio helps us avoid having to scramble at the last minute to make sure each child is chaperoned if siblings can't attend the same class. Please keep this in mind when registering.
(NOTE: If you have children with a year or less difference in ages, or all of your children are middle school or all high school students, we can probably have a more flexible ratio - this will be decided on a case-by-case basis.)
Classes are mostly based on local barrier island ecology, but deal with universal concepts and subject areas. All of the classes are activity-oriented. Participation of the entire group keeps everyone interested whether the group is involved in a scientific experiment on the beach, collecting samples from the pond, playing a game illustrating food webs, or playing hide and seek to demonstrate the importance of camouflage. Instead of being lectured, students learn to find answers to their questions through their own efforts.
The campus includes nearly one mile of beach, 100 acres of salt marsh, 200 acres of undisturbed maritime forest, freshwater ponds, and a freshwater swamp. Facilities include classrooms, numerous outdoor teaching sites, an arts and crafts building, gymnasium, low ropes course, beach front recreation hall, lighted outdoor recreation field, health center, dining hall, climate-controlled beachfront cabins with bathrooms, and lodge rooms.
Cost and what's included
If you're arriving on Monday, the cost is $170 per person (student and adult price is the same). Your tuition covers all classes and activities; all meals and snacks, starting with lunch on Monday and ending with a picnic lunch on Wednesday; and lodging in Barrier Island's beachfront cabins.
If you're arriving on Sunday, the cost is $185 per person (student and adult price is the same). Your tuition covers all classes and activities; all meals and snacks, starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with a picnic lunch on Wednesday; and lodging in Barrier Island's beachfront cabins. In addition to the increased tuition, a $15 per person fee will be charged for staying in the cabin an extra day.
Cabins are segregated by gender, with 10 to a cabin, and participants must bring their own linens, pillows, and personal items. Participants may or may not personally know others assigned to the same cabin. All children must be chaperoned in the cabins by an adult of the same gender.
Mixed-gender families will not be able to stay in the same cabin together unless the majority of families choose lodge rooms and we have empty cabins available to assign for family use. (Remember that families in the cabins will supply their own linens, pillows, personal items, etc.)
Upgrading to lodge rooms
If you'd rather room together as a family and/or would like something less "rustic," you may want to upgrade to a lodge room. Lodge rooms are similar to hotel rooms and are limited (first-registered, first-served until they run out). They have two double beds, with a maximum occupancy of 4 in each room.
Monday-Wednesday lodge room rates (in addition to $170 tuition)
1 person - $50 total (per room)
2 people - $55 total (per room)
3 people - $60 total (per room)
4 people - $65 total (per room)
[Note: These rates are for the entire stay (not per night) and are based on how many people are in the room. If you have 4 people in one room, and 2 people in another room, for example, the total upgrade cost would be $120.]
Sunday-Wednesday lodge room rates (in addition to $185 tuition)
1 person - $75 total (per room)
2 people - $80 total (per room)
3 people - $85 total (per room)
4 people - $90 total (per room)
[Note: These rates are for the entire stay (not per night) and are based on how many people are in the room. If you have 4 people in one room, and 2 people in another room, for example, the total upgrade cost would be $170.]
Cabins and lodge rooms do not include phones, TVs, or internet connections. More information about both can be found here.
Refunds
If you decide to back out of the trip after sending your payment, I'll work with you to get your money back (less a $25 per person cancellation fee) by trying to arrange for another family to take your place after my deadline passes. I can't guarantee a refund if I have no families on my waiting list. Please be sure you really want to go before registering and sending your payment - there's no guarantee you'll get your money back if you cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No. Full payment is due within 7 days of your registration confirmation. I'll send you an email with payment and mailing info, and the due date.
I don't understand the chaperone requirement. Can you explain it to me?
The Barrier Island program requires chaperones for all students. I don't provide chaperones on my trips. Each parent is required to "chaperone" their own children. If you have more than one child, and they are in different classes due to age/grade differences, then they'll each need a chaperone in each class. The other parents are there for their own children. There are no chaperones for unaccompanied children. I hope this clarifies. Please email me if you have any questions about their chaperone policy.
I have 5th-grade twins. Will they need two chaperones?
No. As long as children are the same age (or a year apart or so), then one parent can chaperone them because they'll be in the same class. If there's more of an age difference, it's more likely that they'll be in two different classes and each will need a chaperone.
It will just be me (Mom) and my son for this camp (or Dad and daughter). Can we room together in a cabin?
Since you're not the same gender, you won't be able to room together in the cabins unless we have extra empty cabins available once all registrations and room requests are in. If you want to be assured of rooming together, please request a lodge room.
We're a father/son team and want to stay in the male cabin. We know other father/son teams that will be at camp. Can we request the same cabin?
Yes - just note the names of your friends in the Comments, Questions, Special Requests section of your registration form and I'll try to assign all of you to the same cabin (10 to a cabin).
I have a baby (or toddler, or preschooler). Can they come along?
No. This camp is for children ages 5(Kindergarten) and up. We'll be busy from breakfast to lights out, with very little downtime. There is no day care available, and no playground facilities, etc. This is a great time for one-on-one time with your school-age children. If you want to come together as a family, please wait until your youngest is old enough to attend the camp and join us then.
My parents want to come along to help chaperone our children. Do they have to pay tuition, too?
Yes. Everyone who participates has to pay tuition.
We have five in our party. Do we have to get two lodge rooms?
Yes. The rooms are small, the beds are doubles, and each room will accommodate up to four people.
We have five in our family, and rather stay in the cabins. Can we have our own private cabin?
Probably. Last time we went on this trip, most of the families upgraded to lodge rooms, so there were plenty of empty cabins for families who wanted them. I can't make any guarantees until all the registrations/room requests are in, though.
We want to stay in the cabins, but we're flying in and don't want to bring our linens and pillows on the plane. Can we still stay in the cabins?
No. You'll need to upgrade to the lodge rooms if you don't want to (or can't) bring your own linens and pillows.
We live near the camp and would rather sleep at our house and commute every day to camp. Can we get a reduction in the tuition?
No. Tuition is the same regardless of whether you sleep off-campus or on. (Also, a couple of families who stayed off-camp last time stated that they wished they'd slept at the camp because 1] their children felt they were missing out on the camp experience, and 2] after such a long day, the drive home just made their day that much longer. Your mileage may vary.)
You done yet?
Yes. For now. I'll add more questions and answers as I remember them. ;)
Ready to go?
To register for this trip, please copy and paste the following form into an email (to director@carolinahomeschooler.com) and supply the requested information (you can delete the Second Student & Third Student portion if it's not needed, or add more sections if you have more students to enroll).
Full payment is due within 7 days of the date I confirmation your registration. Please do not register if you're not ready to make full payment.
PRETTY PLEASE (with sugar on top...)
• Register from the email address you expect to receive trip information from (not a work account, son's account, etc.).
• Don't attach your registration as a separate file - paste it into a regular email.
• Read the "Frequently Asked Questions" section above, and the "Important Notes" section on the right-hand side of this page before you register.
I will reply within one week with your registration confirmation and payment details. Full payment will be due within 7 days* of my confirmation. If I don't receive it by the due date, your registration will be deleted. If you decide to register again and space is still available, a $25 re-registration fee will be added to your total.
(*Note: If you lose track of time or have a problem and know your payment will be a few days late, don't pay high overnight or express fees - just email me and let me know.)
A waiting list will be maintained after our registration deadline. Please read my refund policy carefully before registering and sending payment.
Copy the text between the dotted lines and paste into a regular email. Please don't send this info as an attached file.
BEGIN COPYING BELOW
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BIEEP REGISTRATION
Parent Information
Name(s) of participating parent(s):
Home address:
Phone number:
Room Arrangements
(See "cost and what's included" section above for more information. Lodge rooms will require an extra fee.)
Preferred room type (cabin or lodge room):
Extra Night?
(See "what we're doing" section above for more information.)
Do you want to arrive on Sunday?:
First Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Second Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Third Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Other Guests
(This includes adult relatives and friends who are attending to help supervise or room with children. Children under 5 may not accompany us on this trip.)
Name:
Relationship to student:
Total number in your party:
Special Needs
Do any of your children have special needs (health, educational, etc.) that may impact their participation in this program? If yes, please describe these needs:
Does any member of your party have dietary needs that the cafeteria staff should be aware of?:
If you've traveled with Carolina Homeschooler before, please list previous trips here:
If you're a member of a school that serves homeschoolers, a virtual school, a co-op, a support group, or other group where multiple families are traveling together, please include the name of the school or group here:
Comments, Questions, Special Requests:
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END COPYING HERE
Once I receive your registration via email, I will respond with payment information and mailing instructions. Please email me at director@carolinahomeschooler.com if you have any questions.
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Registration Deadline: The deadline has passed, but we're still accepting registrations for our waiting list, or consider our Space or Aviation Challenge camps.
Update 5/16/12: This camp is full, but we're still accepting registrations for our waiting list. We usually have cancellations, especially this far out, so there's still a good chance you'll be able to go, even if you have to hang out a while on our waiting list.
What we're doing
We've reserved the entire Barrier Island Environmental Education campus in September to participate in their hands-on, interactive marine and environmental science classes.
We'll meet at the camp (on Seabrook Island near Charleston) at 11:30 am on Monday, September 17. During our stay, students in grades K-12 (and their parents!) will learn hands-on lessons in biology, ecology, conservation, astronomy, botany and much more. We'll depart at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 19. (Children under 5 will not be able to accompany us on this trip.)
Families will have the option to arrive on Sunday for an extra fee. Dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday will be provided. I recommend a Sunday arrival for those who live farther away from the camp and for those who'd like to enjoy a relaxed evening before activities start the next day. (Check-in time is any time after 3:00 pm.)
Families in other states are welcome to join us. The registration deadline for this trip is May 15. Early registrants will have priority over room type (cabins versus lodge rooms).
Class information
Classes will be divided by age and grade levels. These classes will depend on how many will be in our group, and the number of students we have in each age/grade. During the last trip, we had a variety of groups: some consisted of just one grade, others combined several grades, one was all boys, one all girls, one consisted of high school students, another middle school students, etc.
Our days are programmed from breakfast to lights out, and children will need an adult to keep them on track. Most groups that attend this camp are school groups with chaperones. We don't have chaperones who are assigned to watch all of the kids during classes. We have parents who are with their own children while the camp naturalists teach.
To avoid confusion, and to accommodate the reality that I won't be able to form groups until all the registrations are in and I have a final headcount, I'm requiring a 1 to 1 adult/student ratio. This ratio helps us avoid having to scramble at the last minute to make sure each child is chaperoned if siblings can't attend the same class. Please keep this in mind when registering.
(NOTE: If you have children with a year or less difference in ages, or all of your children are middle school or all high school students, we can probably have a more flexible ratio - this will be decided on a case-by-case basis.)
Classes are mostly based on local barrier island ecology, but deal with universal concepts and subject areas. All of the classes are activity-oriented. Participation of the entire group keeps everyone interested whether the group is involved in a scientific experiment on the beach, collecting samples from the pond, playing a game illustrating food webs, or playing hide and seek to demonstrate the importance of camouflage. Instead of being lectured, students learn to find answers to their questions through their own efforts.
The campus includes nearly one mile of beach, 100 acres of salt marsh, 200 acres of undisturbed maritime forest, freshwater ponds, and a freshwater swamp. Facilities include classrooms, numerous outdoor teaching sites, an arts and crafts building, gymnasium, low ropes course, beach front recreation hall, lighted outdoor recreation field, health center, dining hall, climate-controlled beachfront cabins with bathrooms, and lodge rooms.
Cost and what's included
If you're arriving on Monday, the cost is $170 per person (student and adult price is the same). Your tuition covers all classes and activities; all meals and snacks, starting with lunch on Monday and ending with a picnic lunch on Wednesday; and lodging in Barrier Island's beachfront cabins.
If you're arriving on Sunday, the cost is $185 per person (student and adult price is the same). Your tuition covers all classes and activities; all meals and snacks, starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with a picnic lunch on Wednesday; and lodging in Barrier Island's beachfront cabins. In addition to the increased tuition, a $15 per person fee will be charged for staying in the cabin an extra day.
Cabins are segregated by gender, with 10 to a cabin, and participants must bring their own linens, pillows, and personal items. Participants may or may not personally know others assigned to the same cabin. All children must be chaperoned in the cabins by an adult of the same gender.
Mixed-gender families will not be able to stay in the same cabin together unless the majority of families choose lodge rooms and we have empty cabins available to assign for family use. (Remember that families in the cabins will supply their own linens, pillows, personal items, etc.)
Upgrading to lodge rooms
If you'd rather room together as a family and/or would like something less "rustic," you may want to upgrade to a lodge room. Lodge rooms are similar to hotel rooms and are limited (first-registered, first-served until they run out). They have two double beds, with a maximum occupancy of 4 in each room.
Monday-Wednesday lodge room rates (in addition to $170 tuition)
1 person - $50 total (per room)
2 people - $55 total (per room)
3 people - $60 total (per room)
4 people - $65 total (per room)
[Note: These rates are for the entire stay (not per night) and are based on how many people are in the room. If you have 4 people in one room, and 2 people in another room, for example, the total upgrade cost would be $120.]
Sunday-Wednesday lodge room rates (in addition to $185 tuition)
1 person - $75 total (per room)
2 people - $80 total (per room)
3 people - $85 total (per room)
4 people - $90 total (per room)
[Note: These rates are for the entire stay (not per night) and are based on how many people are in the room. If you have 4 people in one room, and 2 people in another room, for example, the total upgrade cost would be $170.]
Cabins and lodge rooms do not include phones, TVs, or internet connections. More information about both can be found here.
Refunds
If you decide to back out of the trip after sending your payment, I'll work with you to get your money back (less a $25 per person cancellation fee) by trying to arrange for another family to take your place after my deadline passes. I can't guarantee a refund if I have no families on my waiting list. Please be sure you really want to go before registering and sending your payment - there's no guarantee you'll get your money back if you cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No. Full payment is due within 7 days of your registration confirmation. I'll send you an email with payment and mailing info, and the due date.
I don't understand the chaperone requirement. Can you explain it to me?
The Barrier Island program requires chaperones for all students. I don't provide chaperones on my trips. Each parent is required to "chaperone" their own children. If you have more than one child, and they are in different classes due to age/grade differences, then they'll each need a chaperone in each class. The other parents are there for their own children. There are no chaperones for unaccompanied children. I hope this clarifies. Please email me if you have any questions about their chaperone policy.
I have 5th-grade twins. Will they need two chaperones?
No. As long as children are the same age (or a year apart or so), then one parent can chaperone them because they'll be in the same class. If there's more of an age difference, it's more likely that they'll be in two different classes and each will need a chaperone.
It will just be me (Mom) and my son for this camp (or Dad and daughter). Can we room together in a cabin?
Since you're not the same gender, you won't be able to room together in the cabins unless we have extra empty cabins available once all registrations and room requests are in. If you want to be assured of rooming together, please request a lodge room.
We're a father/son team and want to stay in the male cabin. We know other father/son teams that will be at camp. Can we request the same cabin?
Yes - just note the names of your friends in the Comments, Questions, Special Requests section of your registration form and I'll try to assign all of you to the same cabin (10 to a cabin).
I have a baby (or toddler, or preschooler). Can they come along?
No. This camp is for children ages 5(Kindergarten) and up. We'll be busy from breakfast to lights out, with very little downtime. There is no day care available, and no playground facilities, etc. This is a great time for one-on-one time with your school-age children. If you want to come together as a family, please wait until your youngest is old enough to attend the camp and join us then.
My parents want to come along to help chaperone our children. Do they have to pay tuition, too?
Yes. Everyone who participates has to pay tuition.
We have five in our party. Do we have to get two lodge rooms?
Yes. The rooms are small, the beds are doubles, and each room will accommodate up to four people.
We have five in our family, and rather stay in the cabins. Can we have our own private cabin?
Probably. Last time we went on this trip, most of the families upgraded to lodge rooms, so there were plenty of empty cabins for families who wanted them. I can't make any guarantees until all the registrations/room requests are in, though.
We want to stay in the cabins, but we're flying in and don't want to bring our linens and pillows on the plane. Can we still stay in the cabins?
No. You'll need to upgrade to the lodge rooms if you don't want to (or can't) bring your own linens and pillows.
We live near the camp and would rather sleep at our house and commute every day to camp. Can we get a reduction in the tuition?
No. Tuition is the same regardless of whether you sleep off-campus or on. (Also, a couple of families who stayed off-camp last time stated that they wished they'd slept at the camp because 1] their children felt they were missing out on the camp experience, and 2] after such a long day, the drive home just made their day that much longer. Your mileage may vary.)
You done yet?
Yes. For now. I'll add more questions and answers as I remember them. ;)
Ready to go?
To register for this trip, please copy and paste the following form into an email (to director@carolinahomeschooler.com) and supply the requested information (you can delete the Second Student & Third Student portion if it's not needed, or add more sections if you have more students to enroll).
Full payment is due within 7 days of the date I confirmation your registration. Please do not register if you're not ready to make full payment.
PRETTY PLEASE (with sugar on top...)
• Register from the email address you expect to receive trip information from (not a work account, son's account, etc.).
• Don't attach your registration as a separate file - paste it into a regular email.
• Read the "Frequently Asked Questions" section above, and the "Important Notes" section on the right-hand side of this page before you register.
I will reply within one week with your registration confirmation and payment details. Full payment will be due within 7 days* of my confirmation. If I don't receive it by the due date, your registration will be deleted. If you decide to register again and space is still available, a $25 re-registration fee will be added to your total.
(*Note: If you lose track of time or have a problem and know your payment will be a few days late, don't pay high overnight or express fees - just email me and let me know.)
A waiting list will be maintained after our registration deadline. Please read my refund policy carefully before registering and sending payment.
Copy the text between the dotted lines and paste into a regular email. Please don't send this info as an attached file.
BEGIN COPYING BELOW
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BIEEP REGISTRATION
Parent Information
Name(s) of participating parent(s):
Home address:
Phone number:
Room Arrangements
(See "cost and what's included" section above for more information. Lodge rooms will require an extra fee.)
Preferred room type (cabin or lodge room):
Extra Night?
(See "what we're doing" section above for more information.)
Do you want to arrive on Sunday?:
First Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Second Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Third Student
Student's name:
Student's gender:
Student's age on September 17, 2012:
Student's grade on September 17, 2012:
Other Guests
(This includes adult relatives and friends who are attending to help supervise or room with children. Children under 5 may not accompany us on this trip.)
Name:
Relationship to student:
Total number in your party:
Special Needs
Do any of your children have special needs (health, educational, etc.) that may impact their participation in this program? If yes, please describe these needs:
Does any member of your party have dietary needs that the cafeteria staff should be aware of?:
If you've traveled with Carolina Homeschooler before, please list previous trips here:
If you're a member of a school that serves homeschoolers, a virtual school, a co-op, a support group, or other group where multiple families are traveling together, please include the name of the school or group here:
Comments, Questions, Special Requests:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
END COPYING HERE
Once I receive your registration via email, I will respond with payment information and mailing instructions. Please email me at director@carolinahomeschooler.com if you have any questions.
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Important Notes
• This
trip has been confirmed.• The tuition for this program is $170 per person for Monday-Wednesday, and $185 per person for Sunday-Wednesday (plus an extra $15 per person fee for the use of the cabin for an extra day). Adults pay the same tuition as students.
• Full payment is due within 7 days of my registration confirmation email. Please don't register until you can make full payment.
• I accept checks and money orders. I can't accept PayPal or credit cards (credit card checks are fine).
• Due to the educational nature of this camp, only students in grades K-12 (and accompanying parents/adults) will be able to join us for this trip. Children under 5 cannot attend.
• Students will be placed in class groups according to age and grade level. One parent is required to attend classes with each child (unless I can place siblings in same class). Please plan to bring extra adult family or friends so each child will have a chaperone.
• Remember to note on your registration the type of room you want (cabin or lodge room), as well as if you'd like to arrive on Sunday.
• Cabins accommodate 10 people and will be segregated according to gender. You probably won't know everyone in your cabin. Mothers will not be able to room with their sons, even if their husbands do not come on the trip, and fathers will not be able to room with their daughters. If you are in this situation, you can upgrade to a lodge room for an extra fee, or arrange for a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend to go with you and room with children who are unable to share quarters with you. All students must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
• If we have a lot of families upgrading to the lodge rooms, we'll have empty cabins. If you are a family of 5 or more and would like to room in the cabins (one family per cabin, or two families who know each other and would like to room together), please let me know. I'll assign cabins on a first-registered, first-served basis. There won't be an upgrade fee for the cabins - only for the lodge rooms.
• Beachfront cabins are climate controlled and include at least one bathroom (with shower) that is shared by everyone sleeping in the cabin. No food, candy, gum, or soda is allowed in the cabins. Everyone in the cabins will be responsible for bringing their own linens, pillows, and personal items.
• Please plan to arrive by 11:30 am at the latest on Monday, September 17, so we'll be able to attend orientation together.
• If you live out-of-state or would rather arrive on Sunday, you may extend your reservations for an extra fee (includes dinner on Sunday, and breakfast on Monday). Check-in time is anytime after 3:00 pm.
• Participants will be provided with a list of what to bring for this program, as well as a list of what to expect, and some do's and don'ts. Please plan to read all of the information I send to you prior to our departure date so you're fully prepared for this program.
• A registered nurse will be available for our group in case medical attention is needed. Parents must complete health and special needs (dietary and other needs) forms prior to our departure date.
• Homeschoolers from other states and countries are welcome to join us.
• If you decide not to take the trip after paying, a refund of your payment is not guaranteed. If you have to cancel for any reason and we have a family on our waiting list that can take your place, I will try to refund as much of your payment as possible. However, a minimum $25 per person cancellation fee will be charged to cover my cost in planning for your family. Please read and understand my refund policy before sending your money.
• If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of Carolina Homeschooler, please ask me for references before registering. Don't send money to anyone on the internet if you don't trust them.
• See descriptions of our previous trip to the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program.
• More "Important Notes" may be added as we near our departure date, so check back here from time to time for the latest updates.