My 3 Field Trips

Ruby Falls

Are field trips allowed?
Yes, this is a great place to take students on a field trip. They cater to students and teachers allike.
Cost per students and chaperone.
Student cost $5.oo
For every ten studnets the teacher is free.
Chaperone cost $11.50
Bathrooms
There are bathrooms when you arive in the gift shop. However there are no bathrooms on the actually tour. The tour will take around an hour to complete. So make sure students use the bathroom before the tour begins.
Will a tour guide be provided? Can the class tour alone?
There is a tour guide provided for the trip down to Ruby Falls. However the students will be allowed to wonder around the gift shop and other outdoor areas alone (with a chaperone).
Maximum number of studnets?
There is no maximum number of students. However you must have at least 15 students
Where will your students eat lunch?
There is an outdoor deck for lunch
There is a weatherproof deck for lunch when it rains.
You have the option to either bring a brown bag lunch, or they will provide lunch for you and your students.
Location?
Less than 2 hours from Atlanta, located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Recommended grad/age level?
This is a trip that can be fun for all ages. However I would only take grades 3 and up. This field trip takes studnets underground. It is cery dark and the younger students might get scared. There are also lots of tight spaces for students and chaperones to squeeze through. So the students going need to understand what they will be experincing when they go on this field trip.
What is the chaperone students ratio required?
One teacher/ chaperone per every ten students.
Bonus
Ruby falls has a workbook for students to complete after the return form the trip.

Here is a picture of me at Ruby Falls. It was really dark in there so it kinda looks like we’re just standing in front of a black screen. But if you look closely you’ll be able to see some of the waterfall behinde us. There is also one where you can see some of the rocks behind us.

The Georgia Aquarium

Are field trips allowed?
Yes
Cost per students. Cost per chaperone.
Cost per students $9.50 per attraction
Cost per chaperone- One chaperone per every ten students is free.
Bathrooms?
There are bathrooms in the dinning area.
Will a tour guide be provided? Can class tour without a guide?
There will be a tour guide that will meet you and your class at the bus and take you through the whole day. After the tour students will be allowed to look around the aquarium with a chaperone.
Maximum number of students.
There is a minimum requirement of 15 students.
Eco-Explores-100 students
Aquatic Adventures- 105 students
Deepo Detectives- 105 students
Where will your students eat lunch?
The Fishbowl Café is available for students to eat lunch. Students should bring their own lunch. However coolers are not allowed. The students can get their drinks form vending machines found around the café.
Location?
225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta GA.
Recommended grade/age level.
Grades K-5 is the perfect age for this type of field trip.
What is the chaperon student ratio required?
There should be one chaperone for every ten students going to the field trip.
Bonus
The Georgia Aquarium field trips align with the GPS.

Below is a picture of me at the Georgia Aquarium. This was taken in the center of the Learning Loop. Off to the sides are the different “adventures” the classes are allowed to participate.

Publix Bakery

Are field trips allowed?
Yes.
Cost per student. Cost per chaperone.
Cost per student- FREE
Cost per chaperone- FREE
Bathrooms?
Yes
Will a tour guide be provided? Can class tour without a guide?
Yes, the class will have someone that will show them all of the different aspects of the Publix Bakery.
Maximum number of students.
25 students
Where will your students eat lunch?
The students can bring a sack lunch, or buy one from the school. The class will go to a park or eat back in the classroom.
Location.
McIntosh Plaza; Carrollton, GA
Recommended grade/age level.
1st-3rd
What is the chaperone student ratio required?
One chaperone per five students.