Letter of Agreement
Congratulations! You are a group leader for a Franklin Institute field trip. Be sure to share this information with all chaperones n your group. To ensure a safe and pleasurable visit, please have your group observe the following policies:
1) Review all information on your confirmation. Pay special attention to date, show times, prices and number of people on confirmation. Call 1.800.285.0684 with any corrections.
2) The minimum chaperone to student ratio is one chaperone per ten children.
Groups with under the chaperone minimum will not be admitted to The Franklin Institute. 3) Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age.
4) Chaperones are required to stay with students at all times.
5) At least one chaperone must be designated as a lunchroom coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for having lunches in boxes with the name of the school printed clearly on the container (s). The coordinator is also responsible for storing lunches in the designated lunchroom, seating the group in the proper space and leaving the lunchroom at the end of the pre-arranged time. Attention Weekend Groups: Lunchrooms are self-service and times are not reserved.
6) Groups exhibiting disruptive behavior will be asked to leave without refunds.
7) Students are not allowed inside gift shops without chaperones. Allow ample time for students to shop so that it does not conflict with scheduled programs, lunchtimes and/or departure time.
It is a requirement that both the group leader and the principal/director of the school/group sign this form. By signing the Letter of Agreement you are stating you have read the document, and understand and agree to its terms. Please fill in all of the information below and mail the form along with a copy of your confirmation and deposit to: The Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Attn: Group Reservations.