Adult support

Gettysburg Field Trip Chaperone Guide

Chaperones play an important role in keeping a Gettysburg field trip safe, organized, and productive. A clear guide helps adults understand what is expected before the trip begins and makes the day run more smoothly for everyone.

Packing List Student Worksheet

This page works well as a simple resource you can share with families and adults who will be helping supervise students.

What chaperones should understand before the trip

Most chaperones do not need to be experts on Gettysburg. What matters most is that they understand their group, know the basic schedule, and help students stay safe, engaged, and respectful throughout the day.

Supervision

Chaperones should know which students are assigned to them and make sure those students stay with the group.

Movement

Adults help students move safely through parking areas, sidewalks, museum spaces, and battlefield stops.

Support

A good chaperone helps students listen, observe, and participate while following teacher expectations.

Suggested expectations for chaperones

This gives you a simple content base now, and you can always make it more specific later based on your school or group.

Helpful expectations

Arrive on time and be ready for the full trip schedule
Keep students within sight during transitions and stops
Model respectful behavior at all Gettysburg locations
Help students stay attentive during tours and discussions
Communicate any issue quickly to the lead teacher
Be prepared for walking, weather, and timing changes

Related field trip planning pages

These pages work naturally with a chaperone guide.