Chaperone Resources
Find everything you need to prepare for your visit, including campus information, accommodations, and guidance for supporting students throughout their stay.
What is Outdoor School?
Outdoor School brings classroom learning to life through hands-on experiences in the outdoors. Guided by Eagle Bluff educators, students connect academic concepts with real-world exploration while building teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Chaperones are an essential part of creating a supportive environment where students can thrive.
How to Be a Great Chaperone
Be Engaged
Participate in classes alongside your students. Your enthusiasm encourages curiosity, confidence, and positive participation.
Limit Cell Phone Use
Please use cell phones only in private areas, such as your room, the chaperone lounge, or the parking lot.
Model Respect
Set the example by respecting instructors, fellow participants, and the environment. Help students follow Eagle Bluff expectations by listening attentively, picking up litter, recycling properly, and participating in our FoodWISE practices.
Reinforce Expectations
Our instructors will explain class expectations at the beginning of each activity. Please help reinforce these expectations and, if necessary, assist staff with student behavior.
Support Activities
If your group participates in rock climbing or the high ropes course, you may be asked to assist with belaying during climbing or serve as a tower monitor during the high ropes course. Staff will provide instruction before you assist.
Dress for the Weather
Most classes take place outdoors in all seasons. Help students arrive dressed appropriately, and make use of our gear closet whenever additional clothing is needed.
Encourage Food & Water
Outdoor learning is active! Help students stay energized by encouraging them to eat well at meals and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Support Evening Programs
Your group’s lead teacher may ask you to help facilitate an evening activity. All evening programs are designed to be easy for guest leaders to support.
Chaperone Accommodations
Chaperone Lounge
Located in the dormitory, the chaperone lounge is a comfortable place to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, store snacks, or connect with fellow chaperones.
Wi-Fi
Wireless internet is available in the dormitory. Ask an Eagle Bluff staff member for the password. Because bandwidth is limited, internet speeds may slow when many guests are connected.
Coffee & Beverages
Coffee is available in the dining hall or can be brewed in the chaperone lounge. A vending machine with Pepsi products is located at the end of the first-floor hallway.
Cell Phone Service
Cell service may be limited for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. If you need a stronger signal, the main parking lot typically offers the best reception outside of class times.
Forgot Something?
Our gear closet includes winter clothing that chaperones and students may borrow during their stay. Basic toiletries are also available for purchase in the dormitory office.
What You Get to Do at Eagle Bluff
Check out the videos below to see some of the experiences you may have during your trip: