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Kate Dorr posted a reply on Re: Field Trips
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Said: We only make homeschools pay in advance; their booking isn't confirmed until we have their deposit. CC over the phone.We tell the teachers ahead of time that additional chaperones (more than 1:5) are $5 each. (Field trip is $10/...
Bobbie Jo Meredith posted a reply on Re: Field Trips
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Said: We are considering a chaperone policy similar to what you have and am interested in this feedback. Currently they pay and get the field trip discount at the door but we are unable to predict for group sizes when 70 chaperones show...
Julia Golden posted a new Topic
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Field Trips
We are currently exploring changing our field trip model and systems. I'd love to hear your experience on any of the following:
1. Do any of you do your field trip pricing based on the number of classrooms visiting rather than the number of individuals visiting?
1a. Has this model simplified or complicated field trip communications, check-ins, and payments?
1b. Have you experienced a loss of income due to this model?
1. Do any of you do your field trip pricing based on the number of classrooms visiting rather than the number of individuals visiting?
1a. Has this model simplified or complicated field trip communications, check-ins, and payments?
1b. Have you experienced a loss of income due to this model?
Emily Miranker posted a new Topic
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Turn Parking into Profit: A New Revenue Opportunity for Children’s Museums
Discover how your children’s museum can unlock a new stream of revenue and visitors, without adding extra programming or staffing.
When: Jun 11, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cD7e0KxhTACVEDFNVDI51Q
When: Jun 11, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cD7e0KxhTACVEDFNVDI51Q
In this session, we’ll explore how your museum c...
Vera Fonteneaux posted a reply on Re: Volunteer Ratios
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Said: Hello Meg, I'm not sure that I would know an exact ratio of volunteers to square footage. I think it really comes down to volunteer availability and responsibilities. Our volunteer pool mostly consists of students from the surrounding a...
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