Trip Planning Checklist for Teachers

The following checklist is aimed to make your booking and trip planning with Bear Creek Outdoor Centre an easy and straightforward process!

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STEP 1: Choosing a Trip

• Check out our website and some of our Sample Programs to see how Bear Creek can cater to your specific interests!
• Contact us to determine available dates, and for any additional information you may need

STEP 2: Booking your Trip (2-3 months before trip)

• Choose the type of program you would like: Day, Overnight, 3 Day/2 Night

• Choose the main program blocks you are interested in

• Send in Booking Contract Form, Program Blocks, and deposit of $200 (for day-trips) and $400 (for overnights)

• Your trip dates will be held tentatively until the contract and deposit is received

STEP 3: After Receiving Booking Confirmation

• Inform the students that they will be participating in an Outdoor Educational Program with Bear Creek Outdoor Centre!
• Consider a fundraising activity to reduce costs per student
• Advise parents/guardians of the trip

STEP 4: Setting Up YOUR Educational Experience (6-8 weeks before trip)

• Contact us to discuss:

• Program curriculum and objectives
• Confirming the initial program blocks that were chosen, or altering any programs if necessary
• Reviewing expectations of program

STEP 5: Getting the Students Ready (4-6 weeks before trip)

• Send home:

• Information and Student Registration Form
• Bear Creek Waiver Form
• *School Consent forms*

STEP 6: Transportation (2-3 weeks before trip)

• Book bus/transportation

STEP 7: Things to Prepare (1-2 weeks before)

• Assign students into cabin groups (8 per cabin)
• Assign students into program groups (as per your customized program)
• Send us any health concerns/dietary concerns

STEP 8: Arrival DAY!

• Bring all Permission forms
• Have photocopies of program schedule and participants (groups and cabins)
• Bring payment for the program
• Get ready for an amazing experience!