- You WILL have fun.
- Your class will be living at the N.E.E.D. Academy located at the old Pamet Coast Guard station in Truro, near Ballston Beach.
- N.E.E.D. Academy stands for National Environmental Education Development Academy.
- On the day you leave for Truro, you will come to school at the normal time (or maybe a FEW minutes early) with ALL of your gear for the week. Be nice to your parent when they drop you off. They will miss you while you are gone.
- Though you won't be in the classroom, your week in Truro is considered school. You will learn a lot, but you'll be too busy having fun to notice.
- Dress for success. Having appropriate clothing makes all the difference. Your clothes do not need to be new, fancy, or fashionable. They should be comfortable, and weather appropriate; layers, layers, layers, especially during the colder months. It always feels about 10 degrees colder on the outer beaches than it does at home.
- You are not waterproof, so bring an outer layer that is. We go outside in EVERY kind of weather.
- You need a comfortable pair of walking shoes. You also may want to bring a pair of old shoes or boots that can get mucky when we go to the pond.
- Cellphones, video games, and music players are NOT allowed.
- You CAN bring a camera. Disposable cameras are recommended.
- No parents allowed. There are four teachers, a director and your classroom teacher who will take care of you.
- If you get sick we will take care of you. If you are too sick to be at school, we will call your parents and have them pick you up.
- If you are feeling nervous, that's normal. Some of your friends are feeling nervous too.
- If you are excited to be away from your brothers and sisters for the week, that's normal too. They are just as excited as you are.
- The food is great and there is plenty of it. No one has ever come home hungry.
- Sleeping in a bunk room with ten of your friends can take a little getting used to. Bring your normal pillow from home, a small stuffed animal, or another comfort item to help you settle into your bunk bed and get to sleep.
- Please read the "What to Bring" list (on the permission slip) carefully. These items will help you to have a comfortable, fun, exciting week.
- The bus will bring you back to school at the end of your Seashore trip. Your parent should pick you and your luggage up at school.
