You must read our Field Trip Policies before signing up for any field trip. Read all RSVP form instructions carefully. Do NOT submit multiple RSVPs for the same trip. You will receive a confirmation email that your form submission was successful. If you think there was a problem with your submission please use this link for tech support.
Make sure you provide the best email and phone number to contact you when signing up for a trip. Sometimes we have important last minute details about trips and need to be able to contact all who plan to attend. If your email is not entered correctly the system won't be able to send you the confirmation of RSVP.
September Field Trip: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum & Train Ride
Date: Thursday, September 17
Arrival Time: 10:30am
Everyone must arrive at 10:30am to get tickets, use restrooms, and board the train.
Train departure is 11:30am. Families may tour the museum before or after the train ride.
Location: 1919 9th St, Calera, AL 35040
Cost: $10 per person (ages 2 & up)
RSVP Deadline: Saturday, Sept 12
Group size limit: Train capacity is 300
Other Details: No food or drinks are allowed on the train except bottled water and infant care items. There are picnic facilities available if you want to bring a lunch for afterwards.
Payment: We have to make a group deposit when we turn in our headcount and then the remaining group balance paid the day of. We need all families that are able to send payment through Venmo to do so by September 12 so Shelley can take care of the group payments. If you are unable to pay in advance through Venmo you may bring EXACT CASH the day of the activity. Venmo @srvest85
Field Trip Policies
Before signing up please read the ECHO policy concerning field trips:
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If you have signed up for a trip & last minute problems occur, please call/text us as soon as possible.
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Should the field trip be canceled or other problems ensue, you will be contacted via phone call or text message and an email will be sent. Check your email the night before or the morning of the field trip in case any last minute details have been sent out.
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Attend field trips with your own children or send them with another adult who will take responsibility for their behavior. Drop-offs are not allowed.
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Arrive early. All tours begin on time.
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Be courteous to our tour hosts.
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Children & adults should listen when a tour host is talking. There are other times better suited for fellowship.
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Respect age limits. The host sets the age restrictions. Do not bring extra children or babies without first getting permission from the field trip coordinator.
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The safety and discipline of the children is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. ECHO leadership has the authority to insist that a parent remove disruptive children.
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You must have a membership form on file to attend field trips. If you're unsure if you've filled out a form in the past please send us a message & we will gladly check our records.
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New members may attend trips that have unlimited spacing. Only existing members qualify to attend trips that have limited space available. To be considered an existing member you must have attended at least 1 prior ECHO activity in person.