Frequently Asked Questions
Bags:
One Backpack: The backpack is the only bag you will have access to while on the bus, so please pack your lunch and any bus items in your backpack.
One Duffel bag: All clothing, toiletries, and shoes should fit into your single duffel bag. The ground is rocky and there are stairs so a duffel bag is best.
One Bedding bag: We recommend using an XL trash bag. Your sleeping bag or heavy comforter, blanket, and pillow all need to fit into this bag. Please tape your name to the outside. Please pack an extra bag repack items for the trip home.
Food:
Please eat breakfast before arriving to school on Monday. Pack one sack lunch in your backpack. We will eat sack lunches before arriving to Mission Springs. All other food will be provided by Mission Springs.
COVID Precautions:
There is no testing requirement to attend the trip. Students are welcome to wear facemasks. Students are required to clean their hands before meals.
Departure to Mission Springs:
Students arrive to school at normal time. Please do not come on campus before 8:05. Students will go straight to their classrooms with all of their luggage. The busses will be here at 8:20. We will take attendance and immediately load the bus. Do not be late. If you are late and do not contact us, we will leave without you.
Arrival to Foulks Ranch:
We plan to return to school by 3pm on Thursday. We'll send out message and notify the school office of a more accurate ETA when we leave.
Electronics
There are outlets for a clock, battery operated is easier. Chaperones and teachers will do a wakeup round to be sure all students are awake with enough time to be ready for breakfast. Alarm clocks aren't necessary but are allowed as long as they only serve as an alarm clock and do not have music playing abilities. All other electronics can be used on the bus. There will be no wifi provided. Any electronics brought will be confiscated upon arrival and returned to students prior to departure.
Are there outlets for a clock?
Each room has an alarm clock provided by Mission Springs. Students do not need to bring one. There are outlets available for them. Chaperones can use the outlets as needed.
Do we bring our own shampoo?
Yes, all toiletries are needed. Students need to bring anything they use for showering and bathing besides toilet paper. Students need to bring their own towels and wash cloths.
Can we bring squishmellows?
Students can bring any pillows and bedding that fit into one garbage bag.
How many people are in a room with us?
Four, students will receive official room assignments Monday morning. Students are only rooming with other students. Chaperones stay in a separate bedroom near the student rooms.
Can I bring a fan?
If it fits in one of your three bags.
What time will the bus return to Foulks Ranch for pick up?
Approximately 3pm. Teachers will send a Talking Points message with an ETA & the office will send a phone call message.
What will be doing each day?
Here's a sample schedule.
Other links are posted here on the Mission Springs website.
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