✨ Welcome Chaperones! ✨
We are so excited to have you join us at the Environmental Studies Center (ESC)! Your support makes our programs shine 🌞 and helps students have the very best hands-on learning adventure. 🐠🌱

📌 At-a-Glance

• 👩‍👩‍👧 Elementary limit: Up to 2 chaperones per class

• ✅ Requirement: Must be a Level 2 volunteer (fingerprinted & approved)

• 📵 Phones & chatting: Please keep phones away & avoid side conversations during lessons—our students need your full attention 💡

• 💙 Special cases: For medical needs or private schools, chaperone numbers may vary due to transportation 🚍

👉 Learn more & apply here: MCSD Level 2 Volunteers

🚌 Arrival & Check-In

• MCSD Chaperones ➡️ Please check in at your child’s school first in the morning ✔️.
  You will ride the bus with the class 🚍 so students and staff arrive together.

• Private/Out-of-District Chaperones ➡️ Come directly to the ESC Front Office 🏫 to be Raptored in for safety 🛡️.

🌎 Your Role at the ESC

You are here to:
✨ Support students & instruction
✨ Model curiosity and positivity
✨ Encourage engagement & teamwork
✨ Follow ESC staff & teacher guidance

Please:

• Stay with your assigned group 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• Keep phones away 📵

• Avoid side conversations 🙊

• Respect wildlife & habitats 🐢🌊

👟 What to Bring & Wear

• Comfortable clothes & closed-toe shoes 👟

• Hat 🧢, sunscreen ☀️, and a reusable water bottle 💧

• A positive attitude & love for the outdoors 🌿

🚫 What Not To Do

• ❌ Do not discipline students (let the teacher/ESC staff handle it).

• ❌ No siblings, extra guests, or unapproved visitors.

• ❌ No wandering from groups.

• ❌ No personal social media posts of students-unless advised by school administration or teacher.

💬 FAQs

Q: Can I take pictures? 📸
A: Only if approved by the teacher & in line with district policy.

Q: What if it rains? 🌧️
A: Programs run rain or shine—dress accordingly!

Q: Can I drive separately? 🚗
A: MCSD chaperones should ride the bus.

Private school chaperones—coordinate with your school.

💚 Thank You!

We love our chaperones 🎉 Your presence, attention, and enthusiasm make all the difference. Together, we ensure every student leaves the ESC inspired to protect and cherish the environment. 🌍💫

👉 Don’t forget to complete your Level 2 Volunteer process---this is for Martin County School District Families
MCSD Level 2 Volunteers