Hidden Villa Guidelines ~ During Trip

During the Overnight:

1. Your primary responsibility while on the overnight is to SUPERVISE YOUR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES. The Hidden Villa staff is available to assist you with any needs you have, but their main responsibility is the educational program.
   
2. Set physical boundaries at the onset. For example: Do not enter animal pens, garden or private areas without a Hidden Villa guide.
   
3. Plan and supervise free time. Small groups, with adult supervision may explore the ranch. Remember, do not enter animal pens or feed animals without permission of appropriate Hidden Villa staff. Small group activities can be planned in or around the hostel living room and patio. Free time should NOT take place around or in the cabins.
   
4. Make sure your group stays on schedule. The schedule should be reviewed with the students so that they arrive on time and are ready for the next activity. It is important for your class is ready and on time for any activities run by the HVEEP staff. When they are running the program, HVEEP staff monitors the schedule and activities.
   
5. Coordinate meal preparation and clean-up.
   
6. Coordinate all student chore responsibilities.
   
7. Participate in all activities, hikes, etc.
   
8. Coordinate the final clean-up and departure procedure with the hostel staff. The Hostel motto is “Leave the place better than you found it.”
   

After the Overnight:
Please evaluate the experience and give HVEEP staff any comments or recommendations regarding the overnight program.