North Carolina Outer Banks March 20-22, 2018 8th Grade Field Trip Western Rockingham Middle School

Holbrook Field Trips Education Field Trip Specialist since 1974 Founded by and directed by NC educators 215 NC schools traveled with Holbrook Field Trips in 2017

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

Boarding and Departure Boarding begins at 6:00 AM Depart at 6:30 AM Rest stop in route Lunch at rest stop Arrive approximately 1:00 PM

North Carolina Aquariums Students will have a self-guided visit to one of NC’s Aquariums: Roanoke Island

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Jockey’s Ridge State Park Climb the tallest sand dune on the East Coast

Pizza Dinner and DJ/Dance Party Students will have some fun listening to music and having some tasty pizza at the hotel conference room

Is the hotel secure? Hotel will be interior corridor rooms It will be late evening by the time we return to the hotel. Students return to their assigned rooms and may not leave to visit any other room or part of the hotel. Comfort Inn South, Nags Head NC

Day 2 - Lighthouses Students will visit the Bodie Island Light and the Cape Hatteras Light.

Head to Ocracoke Island! Students will take the enjoy the NC Ferry on the way to the island. They will also visit the Ocracoke Island Light and other attrractions.

Lunch is included

Take Ferry and then enjoy Dinner

Students will take a quick trip to purchase a souvenir at Wings to remember their trip.

Educational Programs at NC Aquariums Students will participate in three hands-on educational programs at Jeannette’s Pier

Lunch is included

Visit Roanoke Island Festival Park Students will witness the Elizabeth II, settlement site, exhibit hall, fossit pit and movie.

Depart coast and head home Fast food dinner stop in Williamson NC ($5 cash included). Multiple restaurant choices for dinner. Arrive at school approximately 10:30 PM

Included in the trip Hotel accommodations for one evening Charter bus transportation Two hot continental breakfast at hotel Three dinners and two lunches Attractions and fees, & gratuities for bus drivers Professional Full-Time Tour Director from Holbrook Field Trips

Bus Guidelines Stay seated Earphones must be used Snacks from home Plastic bottles with caps Keep it clean NO GUM DO NOT bring drinks with lids that don’t seal NO aerosols or items that are not allowed at school NO loud or distracting noises

Pack 1 small suitcase & a small carry-on for the bus ride Bring Comfortable sneakers and an extra pair in case of wet weather Jacket A small umbrella and rain jacket School appropriate clothes Bag lunch for Day 1 Snacks/Plastic bottles with caps Money for souvenirs Camera Portable phone charger Don’t Bring Flip flops Baggy pants Clothes against school dress code Anything that can be considered a weapon You may be subject to search when entering the museums and buildings Gum Expensive items

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 beautiful coast. This trip is not possible without parent chaperones!