10 handy tips for supervising a school trip

Are you going along as a school trip chaperone soon and are you looking for tips on supervising a school trip so that you are well prepared? Then be sure to read the 10 tips below that we have compiled for school trip chaperones. This way, you can face the school trip day with peace of mind and enjoy a successful trip just like the students!

Tip 1. Good preparation
Good preparation for a school trip is half the battle. As a chaperone, you’ve likely already received the necessary information from the school regarding the rules, the names of the children in your group, and so on. If not, be sure to ask for it. Make a list well in advance of what you want to bring and whether there are any items you still need to pick up. Also check with the school to make sure you’re not bringing unnecessary items.

Tip 2. First-aid kit for minor accidents
Pack a small first-aid kit with items such as face wipes, band-aids, iodine, insect bite ointment, and a cream for scrapes, bumps, and bruises.

The above items are available at the First Aid post at Julianatoren Children's Amusement Park.

Tip 3. First Aid Station
Find out where the park’s first aid station is located and write down the emergency number for the park you’re visiting. You don’t want to be caught off guard.

You will find the First Aid station at Julianatoren Children's Amusement Park at the Cotton Candy House opposite the Julianatoren.

Tip 4. Map of
Make sure you have a map of the park.

You can download the map of Julianatoren Amusement Park here.

Tip 5. Meeting point and where to go if you lose your group
Agree on a meeting point and where thechildren should go if they losesight of their group. Show these locations to the children and discuss the landmarks with them.

Tip 6. Allergies
Find out if there are any children with allergies.

Tip 7. Whichrides should we go on?
Talk to the kids about which rides they’d like to go onand whether there are any special shows they’d like to see. That way, the kids will know they’ll get to visit their favorite ride, and they’ll be less upset about going on other rides first.

Tip 8. Scared?
Don’t do things that scare you! It’s not good for you, and the kids can definitely tell that you’re scared.

Tip 9. Check regularly
Before heading to the next attraction, take a moment to make sure you have all the children in your group with you.

Tip 10. Good hiking boots
Make sure you have good hiking boots.

Book your school trip

Elementary schools, after-school care centers, preschool playgroups, and daycare centers can take advantage of a discounted admission price that includes a return ticket. Chaperones get in for FREE. Book now and enjoy the best school trip ever!