Hillsborough County Ag in the Classroom proudly presents

an educational field trip for 3rd grade students in Hillsborough County, FL

Field Trip Information for Teachers:

***Pre-Registration is required.  This trip is filled on a first-come-first-serve basis***
Open to 3rd grade students in Hillsborough County, FL
Location:  Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
Times:  10:20 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
Dates:  October 22-31, 2008   &   April 14-30, 2009
Cost:  $2.00 per student

Your School will be assigned to one of the four different tours that will have a balance of plant and animal science.  

• To register, please fill out the registration form (found on the Ag-Venture Home Page or by clicking on the "Registration" link) for your school. List all 3rd grade teachers participating and their student numbers. Fax, mail or register on-line from August 11th to September 12th, 2008.  The registration form must be completed in its entirety.  Any information left out will void your registration. This information is needed for our Federal Affirmative Action Report.
   

• Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tours are available.
   

• You will be immediately notified that your request for field trip dates has been received.  **PLEASE NOTE:  You are not guaranteed to be scheduled for the dates that you have selected when you complete and submit your registration form.  Final Trip Confirmations will be available and sent to all schools in September after the registration closing date. If your school has been scheduled, you will receive detailed trip information including an invoice, track assignments, and other pertinent information for your trip including arrival times and maps. 
   

• If your school does NOT received this information at least one week prior to scheduled field trip, please have your Assistant Principal contact the Hillsborough County 4-H office at (813) 744-5519 ext 118.
   

• All teachers will also receive worksheets and activities on Florida Agriculture and commodities to take back and use in the classroom following the field trip.
   

• FULL PAYMENT WILL BE DUE UPON ARRIVAL.
   

• Students will participate in hands-on learning activities in five different stations between 10:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.
   

• Students need to bring a packed lunch.  Your school will have an assigned area to place the student lunches when you arrive at the fairgrounds.
   

• Please let us know in advance of any special needs or accommodations that should be considered.  Please also inform us if there are any changes to your student registration numbers.