Eagle Bluff FAQ

What is Eagle Bluff?
When do we go to Eagle Bluff?
How much does it cost?
Can my parents chaperone Eagle Bluff?
What do I need to bring with me?
Can I pick my dorm room- mates?
How many students will be in each dorm room?

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 What is Eagle Bluff?
Every spring the 4th grade takes an overnight field trip to Eagle Bluff 
Environmental Learning center in Lanesboro, Minnesota.  There is a link to 
the Eagle Bluff Website located on the links page.  (www.eagle-bluff.org)  
This website has lots of great information and pictures!
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 When do we go to Eagle Bluff?
This year the trip is planned for April 16-18. (Mon-Wed)
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 How much does it cost?
The entire trip costs approximately $100 per person, however money received 
from the Education Foundation and various other donors reduces the price for 
each student to about $50-$60.  The exact cost is usually announced after 
the first of the year.
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 Can my parents chaperone Eagle Bluff?
We receive a huge number of requests from parents to chaperone Eagle Bluff.  
Therefore, we choose chaperones lottery style.  We usually take 2 moms and 
2 dads from each classroom with us.
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 What do I need to bring with me?
You will receive a list that tells you what to bring and what not to bring 
to Eagle Bluff.
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 Can I pick my dorm room- mates?
Yes and no.  When it gets closer to April, each teacher will ask the 
students to give her a list of some friends he or she would like to be with 
in the dorm room.  The teachers then make sure that everyone gets at least 
one friend in their dorm room.
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 How many students will be in each dorm room?
There are 4 bunk beds in each dorm, so 8 people can sleep in each dorm.  
There will be at least one adult chaperone in each room, so up to seven 
students from your class will be in your room.
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