"Taking learning beyond the classroom, this comprehensive guide explores every aspect of field trips--including how leaders can establish and achieve sound learning goals, avoid headaches, and thoughtfully prepare and follow up. Ideal for educators, group leaders, and homeschoolers, this resource stresses the importance of field trips as a means to develop lifelong learning skills, increase personal responsibility, and expand world views. Short field trips on school premises and in local neighborhoods are also touted as excellent learning tools and solutions to dozens of logistical issues such as safety, transportation, permissions, chaperones, and meals are also presented."--Publisher's description