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Freshmen Field Trip to the Mountains of North Carolina

When: Sept. 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. We will leave the campus at 6:00 am Wednesday, 2nd, and return to campus around 9:00 pm Friday, Sept 4th.

Where: We have chartered a bus to take us to a variety of destinations. Wednesday, we will tour the [|Barton College] campus in the morning. In the afternoon, we will visit Hiddenite’s Gem Mines to go panning, creeking, sluicing, and investigate other geologic features found in the mountains of North Carolina. That evening, we will lodge in Cragmont Youth Camp’s Dormitories. Thursday morning, we will visit Linville Falls and Linville Caverns. In the afternoon, we will visit Grandfather Mountain. In the evening, we will return to Cragmont Youth Camp for lodging. Friday morning, we will tour [|UNC-Asheville] campus and the Biltmore Estate. All meals and snacks will be provided. Students may want to bring additional snacks or money for gift shops. Visit the following sites if you need additional information: [|http://www.hiddenitegems.com], [|http://www.linvillecaverns.com] , [|http://www.grandfather.com] , and [].

Questions: Contact Jill Darrough. Cell phone: 252-671-6405 or Email: Jill.Darrough@craven.k12.nc.us
What to wear on the day of the trip: Things to Pack in a BACKPACK to keep on the bus: Optional · camera · extra snacks
 * an old pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots
 * long pants or jeans
 * t-shirt
 * socks
 * a second pair of tennis shoes or hiking boots
 * an extra pair of socks
 * a hooded sweatshirt or jacket
 * Interactive Notebook
 * writing utensil

Things to Pack in a small suitcase or bag to be stored under the bus :

Optional · an extra pillow · an extra blanket or sleeping bag
 * 2-3 pairs of pants or jeans
 * 2-3 t-shirts
 * an extra sweatshirt or sweater
 * 2 or more pairs of socks
 * 2 or more pairs of underwear
 * sleepwear
 * toiletries

Towels and bed linens will be provided.

Note: Laptops are not allowed! Any other electronic devices are the sole responsibility of the owner. There will be designated times during the field trip when electronic usage will be prohibited. Failure to follow verbal directions will result in the confiscation of the electronic device(s).