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Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

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Field Trip Guidelines

  • Teacher and paraprofessional admission is complimentary.
  • A limited number of chaperones may attend at our general admission price, $12 per person. Chaperones may not bring younger siblings on the field trip.
  • Students should watch our orientation video prior to their visit.
  • Arrival time is generally 9:45 am with the field trip starting at 10 am.
  • Teachers can pay the day of the field trip by check or credit card. We will provide an itemized receipt.
  • No backpacks (except those with emergency supplies) or strollers, please. Teachers with emergency supply backpacks must wear them in the front in the house and studio.
  • An uncovered, outdoor picnic area that seats 48 people is available.
  • Larger groups are divided and rotate through 30-minute stations.
  • For larger groups, one of the stations will have a built-in bathroom/water break.
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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington Street
Falmouth, VA 22405
540-654-1015

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