Implement a plan for dispensing medications before you leave. Ask for physician's notes and consent forms. Make certain the person dispensing the medications is aware of side effects and contradictions. List the hazards. This gives parents or guardians the opportunity to evaluate their child's skills, interest and physical condition beforehand and determine if they should participate.
Overnight travel presents the opportunity for great rewards - and some unusual hazards as well.
Check overnight accommodations. Assign chaperones that are trained and know what is expected of them. Explain the consequences if the rules are broken. Check the coverage afforded through participant accident policies. If required, obtain Board approval before the trip is booked.