If you are with an organization not directly affiliated with Horry County Schools:

1. Please follow this link to our on-line calendar for available field trip dates:
 http://apps.hcs.k12.sc.us/apps/pec/index.cfm?fuseaction=global.public

Stars indicate available field trip dates.  Tipi’s indicate available overnight camp-out dates.
If you do not have access to a computer you may contact Ben Abercrombie at
(843) 756-1277 to check available dates to register your field experience.

2. Please call Ben Abercrombie (843) 756-2177 to reserve your field trip(s).
Give him your contact name, organization, telephone number, grade level, and number of students attending.
  
3. Print-out the pre-visit information for your grade level and/or camp from our website. http://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments/learningservices/playcard_center/

4. Fill-out the use of facility sheet found at our website and give this sheet along with your payment, to the Playcard Teacher upon arrival at the Environmental Education Center.

**Camp-outs require a Horry County Schools rental contract release form with proof of organization insurance to be able to attend.

Cost of day field experience:
$2 per child per day trip ($35 minimum charge).  Day trips limited to two classes per day or a 50 student limit.  No cost for chaperones. 
Chaperones strongly encouraged to attend. 
1:5 student to chaperone ratio is not mandatory but enhances the experience significantly.

Cost of overnight experience:
$15 per person per overnight experience.  Evening meal and morning breakfast provided.  Please bring first and/or second day’s bag lunch, healthy snacks, and extra beverages. Field trip limited to 30 children per overnight experience.  Camp-outs must not be scheduled back-to-back with any Horry County Schools camp out.

* Note:  Chaperones significantly contribute to the educational program and are strongly encouraged to attend.

Outdoor Tips:  Please bring a bag lunch, old closed toe shoes, insect repellant, sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat during field experiences.  A full change of clothes is mandatory for overnight camp-outs.  A camera, field journal, and lots of enthusiasm and curiosity are highly recommended.

**Please make the Playcard staff aware of any special arrangements and/or special needs that the students may have before your arrival.  Severe allergic reactions to bee stings, foods, plants, and/or fire ants need to be communicated to Playcard staff.