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Berrien County Mathematics and Science Center Great Smoky Mountains Field Trip Sophomore Class Tuckaleechee Caverns Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

Great Smoky Mountains Information to students - Early Sept September 18-21, 2014 Student cost - $260 Meals: Friday Dinner - Sunday Lunch Dormitory Accommodations Student costs on the way - Friday breakfast and lunch, Sunday dinner School Activity - School rules apply

Purpose Make connections to the previous year biology course Learn about the ecosystem of the Smoky Mountains Learn about the chemistry present in the Smoky Mountains Promote stewards of our environment Promote teamwork, problem solving skills and leadership Have fun

Thursday Departure Depart Thursday, September 28, 2014 Leave around 10:15 PM Chartered Coach from Berrien RESA Sleep on the Way

Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains

Tuckaleechee Caverns Townsend, TN Privately owned property

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Near Townsend Weather: 60s and rain to 80s and sun Environmental Education Center Since 1969 Non-profit organization supported by Program Fees and Donors Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Assn.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Staffed by Naturalists and Support Staff

Facilities Caylor Lodge - Dormitory Two Stories Heated and Air Conditioned Bathroom/Shower Facilities

Facilities Office/Visitor Center/Bookstore Elsie Burrell Activity Center Kitchen and Dining Hall Large Meeting Room Classrooms

Outdoor Areas Smoky Pavilion Open Air Shelter Dorsey Field for Large Group Activities Friendship Circle Campfire Shelter Middle Prong of the Little River Trails, Trails and more Trails

Outdoor Areas Council House

What to Bring (Depending on Weather - Check Weather for Townsend, TN) Cash for meals and bookstore only Sleeping Bag or blankets/sheets Pillow Towels and washcloths Toiletries (Soap/toothbrush and paste, etc). 2 pairs of pants and/or shorts 1 shirt per day and sweater/sweatshirt Jacket and hat 1 day pack/back pack 1 pair of socks per day + extra pair 1 pair pajamas

What to Bring Underwear for each day 1 pair of comfortable sturdy shoes/boots/sneakers for hiking - broken in 1 pair of old shoes for getting wet 1 canteen or water bottle with tight fitting lid Rain gear - very important! Optional - extra pair of shoes/sneakers for relaxing Optional - camera Optional - slippers or flip-flops for use in the dorm Optional - flashlight Prescription drugs will be locked in the first aid room

What NOT to Bring “Good” clothes Snacks, food, gum or candy to the dorm (Snacks will be stored on the bus or in the kitchen) Radios, MP3 Players, hair driers, curling irons, other electrical items Slick-soled shoes Knives/weapons of any kind Cigarettes, illegal drugs, alcohol Expensive belongings

Friday Morning Breakfast at Big Boy in Knoxville Student cost $8 Tuckaleechee Caverns near Townsend One Hour Cavern Tour Lunch in Townsend Subway Student cost $6-$8

Friday Afternoon at Tremont Orientation and Welcome - Council House Cooperation Course

Friday Evening Supper in the Dining Hall Project/Activity - Activity Center Night Walk

Saturday Day Activities Breakfast - 8:00 AM Hikes (rain or shine) Lessons on the Trail Lunch on the Trail Camp bookstore

Saturday Night Activities Supper Naturalist/Wildlife Presentation Campfire

Sunday Breakfast at 8:00 AM Pack Up and Clean Up Closing Circle Pick up Sack Lunch and Depart by 10:30 am Supper on the Road (Fast Food $6-$8) Arrive Home - 9:00 PM ish (Depends on Weather and Traffic) School Monday Morning!

Great Smoky Mountains Field Trip http://www.gsmit.org