(This program has a lot of walking and challenging physical activities)
Step back in time, to become the characters and commoners of history often engaging themselves in the very issues, trades, and skills that shaped our locale and nation.
Students and parents are encouraged to choose a pioneer, emigrant, native, foreigner, Argonaut, Cowboy, or plain or famous character for the era and come in the garb of the 19th century.
During this 6 hour program of the Pioneer Trek, students will experience what it was like to set out for unknown territory. You will prepare wagons with supplies, tools, seeds, etc. Walk the unending trail over uneven and rough ground as you hear pioneer stories and vignettes of bandits, rations, the telegraph, a pioneer burial, and wedding.
Once the pioneer settlement is established, you can stake your land, farm, ranch, or mining claim. Learn how to plow and cultivate the land and enjoy some pioneer pastimes such as hoops and sticks, music, dance, and cotillions.
Important Information:
- No late registrations or refunds will be processed after the closing date. No Exceptions
- Special Guidelines: Space is limited. No use of membership/passes.
- Recommended for 4th-8th; however, open to upper grades. No lower grades or small children. Adults do not have to pay if not participating.
- Program end time: Approximately 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- All Students must be accompanied by a registered adult through PayPal.
- Note: If you have multiple Homeschool students, each Homeschool student must be registered for all Field Trips using their own designated flex fund account. Any duplicate orders for the same field trip on one student’s account will not be allowed.
- Field Trip Photography Disclaimer: Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for possible use on the SCS website, marketing materials, and/or all other SCS publications. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed please advise the Field Trip Coordinator.
- How to Cancel: Forward your registration confirmation email receipt to field.trips@springscs.org with a detailed notation to cancel by the deadline date indicated on each field trip.
