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Dennis‑Yarmouth committee approves six‑day Utah–Colorado high school trip for April 2027
Summary
The Dennis‑Yarmouth School Committee approved a six‑day student trip to Utah and Colorado in April 2027. The district estimated a per‑student cost of $3,500–$4,100, seeks about 40 participants and expects fundraising and company scholarships to offset costs.
The Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee on Oct. 20 approved a six‑day high school student trip to Utah and Colorado proposed for April 2027.
The trip, presented by a high school staff member, includes visits to Salt Lake City, Canyonlands and Arches national parks, a riverboat ride on the Colorado River, the Meow Wolf immersive art installation in Denver and time in Rocky Mountain National Park and Boulder. Organizers estimated the cost at $3,500 to $4,100 per student, and said they were aiming for the $3,500 figure if at least 40 students enroll.
Committee members said the itinerary offers outdoor, historical and arts experiences that are not common for East Coast students. The presenter said the plan would include preparatory work and follow‑up projects to connect the trip to classroom learning, and that fundraising and company‑offered scholarships would be used to reduce individual student costs.
Committee member Ms. Landers moved to approve the trip “as presented.” The motion was seconded and the committee voted in favor by voice vote.
The presenter said existing funds of about $1,500 from prior fundraising would be used to provide scholarships for students who could not otherwise afford to attend. The trip operator named in the presentation was EF; organizers said EF offers essay‑based scholarships and the trip fee would cover airfare, lodging, meals and in‑program activities.
Questions from committee members addressed selection criteria and student fitness for outdoor activities. The presenter said organizers would make health clearances with the nurse’s office ahead of the trip and would rely on park guides for on‑site safety; chaperone staffing was described as four to five adults.
The committee did not specify additional conditions beyond the approval. The presenter said the program planners intend to open participation beyond student leaders to any interested students, and to require pre‑ and post‑trip projects to ensure an educational component.
Committee members requested a formal plan for the academic component prior to travel and said they expect feedback from students after the trip to inform future requests.
