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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Wright Brothers National Memorial

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. Lunch is included

13. Take Ferry and then enjoy Dinner

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

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

16. Lunch is included

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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!