Frequently Asked Questions
What does your safety plan look like?
Before travel, the kids and I discuss important ways to stay safe. I remind them to always use seatbelts, and we don’t leave the parking lot until everyone is safely buckled in.
We discuss how to safely cross streets, how to listen and watch for walk signals, and the importance of staying close together while crossing.
I remind the kids every trip that it’s important to stay together, we do not run off from the group. It’s important that the kids have my number memorized in case they get lost, so we repeat it every morning. Campers will also be given a card with both my number and their parent/guardian’s numbers printed on it.
The kids are taught who to look for to ask for help if they get lost: A staff member, a law enforcement officer or guard on duty, or a mom.
I am CPR/First Aid certified. In the event of a minor injury, I’ll treat (provide bandaid, comfort, etc) and provide parent with an incident report at the end of the day. In the event of an emergency, I provide immediate care, call emergency services first, then call the parent/caregiver.
The group stays small because safety is paramount, and I want to be able to focus on all the campers. I never accept more than 3 campers.
If there is stormy weather and or travel is otherwise not safe, we have a backup plan to do crafts, science experiments, read books, and stream a new movie back at base. If the weather clears and we decide to get out, parents/guardians will be notified of our destination before departure.
What will you pack for lunch?
I’ll be packing a variety of easy-to-travel-with meals that don’t need heating, including sandwiches, wraps, homemade “lunchables,” hard-boiled eggs, and noodle bowls. Snacks include fresh produce that keeps well (cuties, grapes), as well as chips, crackers, or granola bars.
Campers must bring their own water bottle, and we will refill as needed. Libraries and museums offer water fountains designed to refill bottles. If needed. I will also keep water in a stainless steel container in a small cooler in the car, just in case. Staying hydrated during a Texas Summer is a priority.
What about the heat when outdoors?
We monitor how long we spend outside and are careful not to overdo it. Nature is an important part of growth, exploration, and educational access, but staying safe from extended exposure to the heat and sun’s rays is just as important. We take Texas summers seriously.
Our itinerary is designed so that we don’t spend more than two hours out in the sun at a time in the early part of the summer, making sure we have access to air conditioning during most of the day. As the months get hotter, we will begin to have lunch indoors rather than picnic lunches, and outdoor time will be limited to 15-30 minute intervals, depending on the temperature.
I recommend your child wear sunscreen while we’re outside. I’m happy to provide and assist in application, or you’re welcome to provide your own.
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