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My 7th grader's trip to Medieval Times was $50 all included: bus, tickets, lunch.

I paid nearly that much for him to go to Mount Vernon and St Mary's City in 5th and 4th grade, respectively.

This is why most PTAs allocate funds to students who cannot pay the field trips.

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Medieval Times makes hundred of thousands of dollars because somehow MCPS is convinced that 7th graders should see that horse and pony show.  It is the biggest rip off and it has nothing to do with anything about medieval Europe that the students learn about. However, it is popular and kids enjoy it and so I don't become all Scroogy about this one trip.

If you take an MCPS school bus for a field trip, the cost is not that much but availability of the bus may be dicey based on timing etc.  I have chaperoned field trips in MCPS buses and I must say that the buses are TERRIBLE.  The seats are uncomfortable and narrow, small windows, extremely noisy engines, no heating or AC and the smell of exhaust is horrible and it is a very rough ride.  The charter buses are comfy, roomy, have bigger windows, less noise, and more cushioned ride.  If parents at your school are affluent, you should always go for the charter bus. It is even worth paying for other students who cannot pay full price.  Unfortunately, our school is not that affluent and we get a mix of mcps and charter buses.

Another reason field trips are expensive is because of insurance.  That is the reason why no parent car-pool is allowed.   No one wants the liability and especially not the school. 
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Shut the front door. MCPS takes the kids to Medieval Times and in 7th grade no less???  :lol:   How stupid. Do they even educate anymore?? LOL [/quote]

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