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Dallas Historical Society

A Cowboy’s Chuckwagon
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

Description
Hands-on camp includes 4 stations where students will learn about life during the time of the Texas Cattle Drives and interact with costumed characters such as: a Cook, a "Trail Boss", a Cowboy, the first female rancher, a Texas Ranger, Trapper, etc.

Students Will
  • Learn about the cattle drives and cattle industry.
  • Learn about Texas history.
  • Learn about life on the cattle trail.
  • Have the opportunity to see and touch items (very hands-on, educational experience for the students).
  • See and learn from costumed guides who will lead the students through the four chuck wagon stations.

Details
Dates: November 12th, 2010 and May 13th, 2011
Times: Three possible sessions per date: 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour per session
School Fee: Price Per Non Teacher: $6.00
Price Per Student: $6.00
Price Per Teacher: $0.00
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 85
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: Location: The Hall of State in Fair Park; Teachers attend for free (chaperones are $6/per person)

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at Booking@dallashistory.org.
Deadline: Two weeks in advance
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for absent students. Any field trip may be cancelled with full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s). Any field trip cancelled with less than 48 hours notice of the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s) – including failure to cancel – will not be refunded. All program(s) and special event(s) will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Historical Society is not responsible for groups who arrive late. No program delay or refund will be issued for tardiness. All outreach programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by outreach program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance. All programs and special events cancelled by the school or as a result of a district-wide closing and/or adverse weather will not be refunded. Affected programs and special events will either be rescheduled or may receive credit toward future programming. All programs and special events cancelled by the Dallas Historical Society for adverse weather or other conditions beyond our control will be refunded or rescheduled.
After School Policy: All after school programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by after school program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance.

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