{"id":4409,"date":"2019-04-23T11:18:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T15:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/?page_id=4409"},"modified":"2019-04-23T11:19:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T15:19:58","slug":"teacher-planning-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/environmental-education\/our-programs\/nature-center-programs\/huron-natural-area-outdoor-and-environmental-education-centre\/teacher-planning-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Planning Page"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prior to your trip…<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your class is scheduled for a trip to Huron Natural Area this year you will <\/span>receive an email prior to the start of our fall or spring session with your trip date<\/span>. Once you know the date of your trip, there are a couple of administrative tasks that you will need to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1<\/b>. <\/span>Book a bus through STOCK transportation<\/b><\/h4>\n

Schools are responsible for booking buses to transport students to and from HNA. Email Brenda at Stock Dispatch: <\/span>brendaj@stocktransportation.com<\/span> (preferred) or call <\/span>519-742-6224<\/span><\/i>. The Board contract with STOCK stipulates that buses are guaranteed for outdoor education trips so there is no need to stress about not being able to get a bus. <\/span>The cost for the bus is covered by Learning Services.<\/b> Please complete the form <\/span>Off Campus Excursion Category 1 IS-11-FA<\/b><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Programs at HNA are <\/b>2 hours<\/b> long. Our typical schedule:<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morning Programs:<\/b><\/td>\nArrive<\/i><\/b> at HNA 9:30 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nDepart<\/i><\/b> from HNA 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Afternoon Programs:<\/b><\/td>\nArrive<\/i><\/b> at HNA 12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nDepart<\/i><\/b> from HNA 2:30 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Program times are flexible, you may adjust these times by up to 30min in order to fit your school\u2019s timetable. However, please make sure that you leave enough time to be out in the park for a full 2 hours before needing to return to the bus, and that your program will fall between 9am-12 or 12-3pm.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2. Complete the HNA Planning Form<\/b><\/h4>\n

Our seasonal staff will email you a google survey<\/a> 2-3 weeks before your trip. This is the only information we will have about your class, it is imperative you complete it so that we can prepare for your visit. Make sure you include any special requests in your responses.<\/span><\/p>\n

We use this survey to collect logistical details and information on how we will need to differentiate your program. This will include:<\/span><\/p>\n