2023 - 2024 Chaperone Information
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LETTER TO CHAPERONES <strong>2023</strong> - <strong>2024</strong><br />
MUDDY SNEAKERS<br />
CHAPERONE INFO<br />
Thanks for volunteering to chaperone a Muddy Sneakers expedition! Together, we can encourage a safe<br />
and productive learning environment for students. Here's what to expect:<br />
What do chaperones do?<br />
Accompany a group of up to 12 students, led by a Muddy<br />
Sneakers Field Instructor<br />
Serve as a “sweep,” ensuring the group stays together<br />
Are responsible for discipline if students are disruptive,<br />
fail to follow directions, or misbehave<br />
Model safe, appropriate behavior for students, including:<br />
No smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco products<br />
Minimize cell phone usage<br />
Practice Leave No Trace principles<br />
Administer first aid, such as EpiPen, per school policy<br />
Are prepared to cooperate & assist at any time; for<br />
example, if an emergency arises<br />
Defer to Field Instructors for all aspects of the day’s<br />
expedition, especially safety.<br />
Allow students to be the students and the instructors to<br />
be the instructors. If your child is a group member, please<br />
allow them to participate fully in the experience.<br />
PLEASE NOTE: You may walk 1 to 3 miles, on rough terrain, with no bathroom<br />
facilities (other than the great outdoors)!<br />
What to bring/wear<br />
Lunch/snacks<br />
2 full bottles of water<br />
Closed-toe shoes<br />
Weather-appropriate attire/layers<br />
Sunscreen/bug spray (optional)<br />
What NOT to bring/wear<br />
Dogs, infants, other children<br />
Flip-flops/open-toed shoes<br />
Partnership fees are underwritten by generous<br />
donations from foundations, businesses, and<br />
individuals. Please join us in thanking those who make<br />
Muddy Sneakers possible in your community.<br />
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE MUDDY SNEAKERS POSSIBLE. SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL!<br />
Muddy Sneakers, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 26-0338084)<br />
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.<br />
Western North Carolina<br />
P.O. Box 146, Brevard, NC 28712<br />
828-862-5560<br />
Piedmont North Carolina<br />
P.O. Box 2151, Salisbury, NC 28144<br />
704-209-4009<br />
www.muddysneakers.org<br />
info@muddysneakers.org