FIELD TRIP DETAILS

DEERASSIC PARK EDUCATION CENTER
14250 Cadiz Road (US 22), Cambridge, OH 43725
740-435-3335

Directions

From Cambridge, Ohio (intersection of Interstates 70 and 77), take Interstate 77 North to Exit 47 for US 22. Bear right off the exit onto US 22 toward Salt Fork State Park. At approximately 6 miles, you will see water on both sides of US 22 (part of Salt Fork Lake). Continue up the hill. Entrance to Deerassic Park is on the right at the crest of the hill (watch for large event pavilion), before you get to Lakeside Road and the state park entrance.

Schedule

• 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - orientation
• 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - two learning stations
• 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - lunch (pack)
• 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - two learning stations
• 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - closing
• 1:30 p.m. - bus departure
  

Learning Stations

• Wonders of the Whitetail, a visit to the live deer herd
• Take A Walk On The Wild Side, an interpretive walk
• Oh, Deer!, a fast-paced field game
• Eco-Explorers, a hike in the woods

What to know/ wear/ bring

• All field trip activities take place outdoors. Please ensure all students wear appropriate
  outdoor attire, including sturdy shoes with socks (no sandals or flip-flops), sunscreen, jackets, coats, hats or gloves if necessary. Students and adults should be prepared for hiking on natural dirt trails in the woods, and spending three hours outside. There is currently no indoor facility, gift shop, or flush toilets (although these are planned for the future).
• The cost for the field trip is $5 per student. There is no charge for teachers or adult volunteers.
• Maximum capacity is 120 students per day. Please have your students divided into equal and numbered groups (Group 1, Group 2, etc.), each with an assigned adult, before you
  arrive. Up to 60 total students should be divided into four groups. 61-120 students should be divided into eight groups. You must provide one adult per group. Groups should be no larger than 15 students each, allowing for a quality, hands-on experience with each of our presenters.
• Students and adults must provide their own lunch and beverage. Lunch will be outside under a shelter.
• The Outside Is In! program is not yet fully handicapped-accessible. If you have a student with special needs, please contact us to discuss special arrangements.
• Cancellation due to inclement weather will be made by 8 a.m. the day of the scheduled visit.
• Please let us know if your bus/es cannot arrive by 10:30 a.m., or if you need to depart earlier than 1:30 p.m., so that we can adjust our programs accordingly.

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING DEERASSIC PARK EDUCATION CENTER’S INNOVATIVE AND FUN OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCE!

We have designed our learning stations to help you meet state Academic Content Standards.