Whirlpool Caving Trip 12/9 (was 11/18)

I’ve lined up a natural caving trip (not a tour cave) for the Science Club on Saturday 12/9 11/18 (2 slots @ 9:30 AM and 1 PM). The caving trip complements our Fall study of the aquifer and water cycle. This is an unforgettable hands-on experience for kids to actually go into the acquifer.  Parents are encouraged, but not required for kids 3rd grade and up (parents must go with 1st & 2nd graders).  I will go with both groups.

We’ve can only take 30 people (15 per group) and I’m expecting that we’ll have a waiting list when I open this up to the whole school. Please reply to this post or email me to get on the list. It will be strictly first come/first serve.

This is a unique chance to go into nearby Whirlpool Cave near Slaughter and Rt 1. Whirlpool is a natural cave so there are no trails, lights, or commercial interests. We’ll actually be crawling around inside the cave and will get muddy. The cave is managed by the Barton Spring / Edwards Aquifer Conservation District for environmental education.
They use this cave for education and it is a perfect introductory cave for non-cavers. They have even led blind groups into the cave. The caving equipment rental is $10. I’ll be collecting the fee and signed caving_release.pdf forms starting immediately.

18 Responses to “Whirlpool Caving Trip 12/9 (was 11/18)”

  1. Leah Hook (Lynne, mom) says:

    Please register us for two cavers, Leah and Lynne or Wes Hook.
    This looks like a great event. Put us down for the afternoon time at 1 p.m. Thanks, Lynne Hook
    If you have extra slots at that time, we could use 3 for the family, instead of 2.

  2. Brinkers says:

    Please register the Brinkers for FOUR cavers at 1p: Sally, Jeff, Jeremy and Abigail. Thanks again for all you do for the kids!

  3. hannawell says:

    Put Calvin and Ray down for whirlpool caving trip.
    I’m claustrophobic, can they go without parents?
    Roni

  4. Vicki Kitsa says:

    Please register Soto and a parent for the afternoon at 1 p.m. Thank you for arranging this caving trip.
    Vicki

  5. 4Eanes.com » Blog Archive » Whirlpool Caving Trip Sat 12/9 says:

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  6. Cathie Childs says:

    Please put the Childs family down for 3 spots (Charlie, Zachary and 1 parent) for the 1 p.m. time slot. This looks awesome - thank you for organizing it.

  7. Leah Hook (Lynne, mom) says:

    Yes, we still want to go daving on 12/9. Put the Hooks down for 3.
    Thank you, Lynne Hook

  8. Laura Babineau says:

    We would like to sign up for three slots. Can first graders also go? I noticed it was recommended for 3rd grade and up.

    Laura B.

  9. Danette Marx says:

    We would like to sign up 2 cavers, Alex and a parent, at 1 PM. Thanks for arranging this.

  10. Kathy Goss says:

    If you still have space, Wesley (5th grade) and his dad, Gavan would like to go. First choice would be 1PM.

  11. Joanne Parker says:

    Please put Graham down for the caving trip. This is a great
    cave!

  12. Joanne Parker says:

    Please put Graham down for the 1:30 trip.

  13. Pam Opiela says:

    Please sign Kevin Yee up if there is still room in the morning group. Thanks.

  14. Pam Opiela says:

    And Kevin’s dad, Ian, will accompany him.

  15. Cindy Probst says:

    Please put us down for 2, as a back-up for either time slot or we will go on the next trip. THX

  16. 4Eanes.com » Blog Archive » Caving Trip Roster - Full! (taking backups) says:

    […] Here is the roster for the caving trip. I need to start collecting $10/personand waivers. You are welcome to sign-up as a backup. If you need to cancel, please let me know ASAP so we can fill your slot. […]

  17. Andrea Pusateri says:

    Hi Rob. If you end up with room please put 3 Pusateri’s down for the pm trip on 12/9. If not, we’ll hopefully catch the next one.
    Thanks.
    Andrea

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