Wahoo Bay - Field Experience Request Form

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Thank you for your interest in scheduling a Wahoo Bay Field Experience for your students. If you haven't already, please view our field experience guide to learn more about Wahoo Bay experiences, how best to prepare etc.

All required school/organization approvals must be obtained before requesting a date.
Please complete the form below to request your date.
All information is required, dates are confirmed via calendar invitation and email once approved.
Permission slips/Waivers are required 2 weeks before the confirmed field experience date.
Funding is provided for schools that qualify, each application is reviewed and considered for funding. If you do not need funding, please indicate that in the form below.

School Name *

Is your school a Title 1 School? *

Yes

Do you wish to be considered for funding opportunities to cover some or all of the costs associated with this field experience? *

Yes

Is this field experience being offered as an after-school or camp program/activity? *

Yes

Is this field experience being offered as a homeschool program/activity? *

Yes

School Phone Number *

Teacher Name (First and Last) - Best contact *

Teacher Email - best contact for logistics *

Teacher Cell Phone Number - best contact for day of logistics *

If there are additional teachers joining your class, please provide their name(s) below. *

Our field experiences are best experienced via snorkel, unless weather does not permit. Will your students be snorkeling? *

yes, my administration has approved us to snorkel

no, we are not approved to snorkel

Grade(s) - select the grade level of all kids attending the field experience *

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Undergraduate Level

Graduate Level

Other

Required

How many students will be attending? (Please note we can accommodate up to 25 students and 15 chaperones for a total of 40 people at a time - this includes chaperones, teachers and students.) You must have at least 5 chaperones who will be in the water with students at a time. *

All students must be at least 8 years old and be confident swimmers in open water in order to participate in this field experience. Please confirm that your students meet the above criteria. *

I am confirming my students meet the above criteria

How many chaperones will be attending? (Please note we can accommodate up to 15 chaperones in addition to the 25 students) You MUST have at least 5 chaperones who will be in the water with students at a time. *

Preferred Field Experience Date *

YYYY

2nd Choice - Field Experience Date *

YYYY

Preferred Start time (When would students arrive on-site at S. Fl. Diving Headquarters) We recommend arrival between 9-10am so that we can have a 2-3 field experience. *

Time

Student Allergies (please indicate any that are applicable to this field experience) *

Students requiring special accommodations (please list all) *

Teacher Responsibilities

-Please check off the following to confirm that you will be responsible for each. Further information is provided in field experience confirmation email.

Teachers must submit scans of all permission slips (incld. boat waivers & photo release forms) 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date.

Teachers must submit physical copies of boat waivers the day of - students without a waiver will not be able to go on the boat.

3 participant manifests (one for the teacher, one for Wahoo Bay Staff & one for S. FL. Diving Headquarters staff)

Ensuring you have the required number of chaperones per class size (1:5 unless more are required per your school))

Pre-assigned Chaperone Groups - each chaperone should know which 5 students they are responsible for

Lunch must be in a cooler (if eating lunch on boat)

Snacks/Water/Medicines etc. in Cooler

Students should bring a water bottle - bottles can be refilled on boat.

Bus Drivers Contact Info for Inclement Weather

Required

General Responsibilities:

- Please check off that you are aware of the general responsibilities for all attendees. Further information is provided in field experience confirmation email.

Arrive on-time but no earlier than 15 minutes before the beginning of the scheduled Field Trip

Student Cell Phones must be turned off and put away for the duration of the Field trip. We are not responsible for loss or damage to cell phones.

Students and chaperones should only bring items they need. Items may get wet or damaged depending on conditions. We are not responsible for any damage or loss to personal items. (No earbuds, ipads, cell phones, etc.)

All participants will be required to wear life vests when appropriate. Participants can request to use them at all times if desired.

All Participants are required to wear appropriate shoes & clothing.

Reef-safe sunscreen is preferred - please encourage students to wear long sleeves and hats.

Snorkeling must be pre-approved by principal and requested by teacher at least 2 weeks in advance.

Anyone wishing to snorkel must pass a swim test before donning snorkel gear. Pool noodles will be provided to all snorkelers.

In-water activities are only offered if weather permits.

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