What teachers and chaperones said:
"This overnight experience will remain with my students for life."

"I hope this program can continue on to educate others in the future years. It was a wonderful opportunity for all who participate."

"One of [the] students exclaimed that this was 'the best field trip ever,' recalling how they cooked their own soup and dressed up as Redcoats."

"Our students are still talking about what they learned and experienced! One of our students, who is emotionally impaired and was hesistant about going on this trip, came home and told his parents "I learned so much up there" This was the very first time he had ever told his parents that he had learned something! What an accomplishment."

Group Size
Eight to twenty-eight students.

Four chaperones are required for the overnight stay and should consist of two females and two males. A fifth chaperone is permitted for picture/video purpose for an extra cost  for the night. Chaperones can consist of a mixed group of teachers and parents, but teachers need to be a part of that mixed group.  No more than FIVE chaperones allowed during the event!

Please have a listing of the group at least one week prior to visit and at arrival.

This is also available for scout troops. Please contact us for more information.

Housing
Your groups will stay in reconstructed historic buildings at Colonial Michilimackinac. The girls of the group will sleep in one area and the boys in another. MSHP will provide straw tick mattresses to sleep on, just like they did in colonial days. Please remember these buildings are not heated. Sleeping bags and clothing should be warm enough to accommodate those conditions. Bathroom facilities consist of separate boy/girl stalls and sinks.
Showers are not available.

The tick mattresses are filled with straw. If students are allergic to straw or hay, please take appropriate measures (take medicine, bring something different to sleep on, etc.)
Fees
$50/student, $35/adult - four to five adults
$800 minimum (no exceptions; this covers costs)
Transportation is not included in the cost.

A deposit of $400 (half of minimum cost) is required with application for program. Full payment is due two weeks prior to scheduled program. Please make checks out to Mackinac State Historic Parks.

Food
Your group is responsible for providing its own food for the night's dinner before you arrive at Colonial Michilimackinac. One snack will be provided during that night that consists of hot chocolate, hot cider and scones and a breakfast consisting of juice, fruit, muffins and other breads will be provided in the morning.

Part of the experience for some students will be to cook over an open fire. These foods will be provided for anyone in the group to eat as a snack. Eating food cooked over an open fire should be part of Parental Release Agreement/Waiver and is the school's responsibility.

Transportation
Each group is responsible for its own transportation to and from Colonial Michilimackinac. It is a good idea to have a vehicle available during your stay in case of an emergency.

Visit Responsibilities
Each teacher/chaperone will be assigned duties ahead of the stay by Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) to help with the activities during the evening experience. A pre-visit information packet will be sent to the participating school. It is important for teachers/chaperones to take an active role in the evening events. Schedules will be sent to the contact teacher in advance of the program. Teachers/Chaperones are required to attend to discipline problems, illness and minor injuries.

The contact teacher will receive a packet of information including pre- and post- visit materials, schedules of events and schedules of teacher’s/chaperone’s duties, background information, video about Colonial Michilimackinac and a map of where events will take place. It is the contact teacher’s responsibility to distribute this information, prepare the students and teachers/chaperones for the evening and contact MSHP with any questions, comments and concerns.