Preparing for the Hidden Villa Field Trip

There are many things you can do to help assure that your child gets the most out of the Hidden Villa field trip. We recommend that your child:

  • Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
  • Wear clothing that can get dirty.
  • Wear a long sleeved shirt and long pants to protect against poison oak.
  • Bring a sweater or jacket.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • Bring a nutritious, Eco-Healthy Lunch (see next tab).
  • Bring a refillable and re-closeable WATER bottle.
  • Bring a small day pack.

If your child will be spending the night at the Hidden Villa Hostel, he or she will need to pack a separate overnight bag. You child's teacher will be sending a packing list home several weeks before the field trip. Hidden Villa can get quite cool in the evening. Please make sure that your child brings several warm layers of clothing in case it gets cold. Also, all electronic devices (radios, cd-players, video games, etc.) are strictly prohibited. The Hidden Villa field trip is an opportunity for children to completely immerse themselves in the exploration of nature with their classmates and teachers.