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Spring 2024 field trips at the arboretum.

To schedule a self-guided visit, please contact us at [email protected] .

The Outdoors is Our Classroom!

Academic field trip programs blend the benefits of outdoor education and inquiry-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education while meeting North Carolina Essential Standards.

Time spent with Arboretum educators is time on task. Lessons incorporate curriculum goals and integrate hands-on field experiences. All programs serve as an excellent means to introduce and reinforce topics in a dynamic and enriching way.

Spring Registration will open on 1/9 at 11am.

A link to request a field trip through a Google Form will be posted below at that time.

Tuesday – Thursday (from February 27 – May 16, 2024*):

*No field trips the week of 4/1-4/5, Tuesday, 3/12 or Tuesday, 4/9

*Limited to 60 participants each day 4/15-4/19

Group Size Limit: Groups are limited to 120* participants maximum for Tuesday – Thursday field trips. Students will be in smaller learning groups of 20 students maximum, a parent chaperone(s) and a teacher, and 1-2 Arboretum Staff Members.

*If a group of 61-120 attends in a single day, their programming options will only be 1 guided program and self-guided time, then switching after lunch.

*Due to amount of materials, we can only schedule a maximum of 80 participants for a Geocaching and Team Building field trip per day.  This will consist of 2 groups in the morning, and 2 in the afternoon.

Groups of 15-60 can schedule two guided programs in a day.

Program Times: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Please review our Safety Guidelines .

Under certain circumstances, we may be able to visit your school for an outreach program.  If your school is interested, please email [email protected]

Programs at the Arboretum

Chaperones may incur additional fees**

**We recommend approximately 2 chaperones per group of 20 students.  Any chaperone over 5 per group of 20 will be charged an extra $10 each.  We’ve found that when groups of 20 have over 5 chaperones, this detracts from the learning experience of the students. 

• Consider testing yourself and child at home before programming at the Arboretum, regardless of how you feel.
• Proactively monitor yourself and child and have them stay home if you or anyone in your family are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 or any illness or if you have been notified of possible exposure.
• Although mask wearing is currently not mandated indoors or outdoors, masks will be available to use according to your preference.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.  You can also call Rich Preyer at (828) 412-8558 for questions about programming, or Katie Gorman at 828-567-3165 for help with registration.  

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A whole package of materials that corresponds to our From the Mountains to the Coast guided field trip program for 3rd Grade. Free with registration.

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Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville, NC, provides tours and educational programs for all ages and abilities. The Garden is a NC Environmental Education Center and an approved Cumberland County Field Trip Destination. Using the living laboratory that exists at the Garden, we offer guided tours, camps, adult workshops, hands-on projects, research opportunities, public special events and more. We can accommodate small or large groups, formal or informal, and will work with you to cater our programs to fit your needs.

All tours and field trips must be scheduled in advance.

Student Field Trips

Download the Field Trip Guide including options for walking tours and hands-on programs, FAQs, and Correlation to NC Essential Standards, and other information. All field trips and field trip tours must be scheduled in advance. To book a visit, please email Barbara Goldentyer, Environmental Education Manager. [email protected]

Adult Tours

Download the Adult Tours Guide for detailed information about tour options. Adult Tours or Golf Cart reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance due to staffing and planning requirements. To book a tour, please register online .

Classroom Programs

All Classroom Programs are aligned to State Curriculum Standards and classroom programs. Please see our Classroom Program Brochure or more information or email [email protected] to request a Classroom Program.

Scout Programs

CFBG offers Scout Programs with activities like building a birdhouse, a night hike, a campfire, meeting live reptiles, or using nets to look for animals in the pond. Scout Programs are one and half hours long and align with badge requirements. We can also do scout programs themes for homeschool groups, camp programs, or birthday party groups. All Scout Programs are $15 a scout with a minimum of 10 scouts. Please download the Scout Program Flyer for details.

Contact the Education Department via email [email protected] or call (910) 486-0221 X 43.

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Cape Fear Botanical Garden has achieved “Partner in Prevention,” a nationally-recognized public standard to end child sexual abuse. The designation was awarded by Darkness to Light (D2L) for the Garden’s commitment to protecting children by training over 90-percent of its staff and volunteers on to how to prevent, recognize the signs and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Blvd.  Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910)-486-0221 [email protected]

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To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY : Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY : Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin Day. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs  section.    

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Camp Carousel

The Camp Carousel Petting Zoo is home to over 100 animals—a number of which are rescued animals. See friendly sheep and goats, ponies, pigs, ducks, and more. IN-PERSON PROGRAMS: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.

Carolina Ocean Studies

Discover the wonders of the Carolina coast through a field trip to uninhabited barrier islands! For 30 years, Carolina Ocean Studies has been taking K-12 students out on field trips to North Carolina barrier islands.

High Gravity Adventures

High Gravity Adventures is an award-winning and accredited zipline adventure park between Boone and Blowing Rock. Discover more when you zip, climb, swing, and explore.

North Carolina State Capitol

Tours of the North Carolina State Capitol where groups will see plaques, portraits and busts that honor important people and events in North Carolina’s history, visit the House of Representatives chamber and the Senate chamber.

North Carolina Transportation Museum

The North Carolina Transportation Museum is a 60-acre site filled with interesting exhibits and special events for all ages. Take a virtual tour of the museum and try fun activities from home or the classroom.

Oak Island Lighthouse

Located in Caswell Beach near the Cape Fear River, Oak Island Lighthouse is an operating lighthouse offering guided tours to the top.

 The Bald Head Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still standing in North Carolina. Groups can tour the lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum, which is housed in Keeper’s Cottage.

Piedmont Environmental Center

The Piedmont Environmental Center, on 376-acres, groups will experience nature through environmental education programs, field experiences, and recreational activities.

President James K. Polk State Historic Site

While visiting President James K. Polk State Historic Site, the birthplace of America’s 11th president, groups can explore a museum full of artifacts from Polk’s childhood and his administration.

SparkPoint Innovations

SparkPoint Innovations is an Orbit Earth Expo, in-school astronomy experience students will never forget! Taught in the dark with a light to represent the sun, students manipulate huge teaching models to discover secrets of the solar system!

The Elizabethan Gardens

Take learning outside at The Elizabethan Gardens. Groups can discover flowers, gardening, pollinator plants, and more as they walk through the 10.5-acre botanical garden.

Tryon Palace

Serving as the first capitol of North Carolina, Tryon Palace today offers a vivid living history experience. The Georgian-style palace is named after 18th-century North Carolina governor William Tryon.

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North Carolina Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. North Carolina Art Museums , Science Museums , History Museums , Multicultural Museums and Children’s Museums offers educational experiences that support classroom curriculum and scout badge achievement. Beside museums, you can search for other learning experiences at Botanical Gardens, Planetariums, Living History Programs, STEM & STEAM, Planetariums, Farms, Zoos and Aquariums, Theaters and Concerts, Service Learning and more.

Can’t go on a field trip to a museum, your students, scouts, and families can still experience these fun enriching experience by scheduling a  Museum Virtual Field Trip  anywhere and at anytime.

Want the fun to come to you- book a  School Assembly Programs, Outreach Field Trips or Residency  at your school, homeschool association or scout council. They support and enhance a school’s curriculum, offers opportunities for scout badge achievement and enriches a camp program. There are mobile museum exhibits, traveling planetariums and classroom and grade level workshops and residencies.

To help fund field trips, virtual programs and school assembly programs visit our section on  Grants  and  Fundraising Programs .

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Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation. We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more. It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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Please note: At least 3 weeks advance notice is needed for guided tours. Email  [email protected]  to schedule an outdoor educational experience to enhance your students at home or hybrid school instruction. 

Choose from the following field trip tours: 

General tour (all ages) .

Duration: 60 minutes 

Explore our 92-acre living museum 

See the tree highlights 

Learn about the Arboretum’s history 

Meets PA Academic Standards:  3.3 Biological Sciences, 4.6 Ecosystems and Their Interactions 

What Tree Am I? Tour (3rd Grade and up) 

Morris Arboretum is home to some of the oldest, rarest and largest trees in Philadelphia 

Take a closer look to discover the amazing diversity of the trees around us 

Examine the unique characteristics of trees and discover which tree you are most like 

Scout Tour (All Ages) 

Morris Arboretum provides the perfect resource to help complete many nature-themed Boy and Girl Scout badge requirements, including Forestry, Nature, Flowers, Trees, and more. 

When scheduling your tour, please feel free to include your particular project needs. We’ll be happy to tailor our many tours and activities to help fulfill specific badge requirements, making your trip to Morris Arboretum both fun and productive. 

• Scout groups with tour reservations will receive the Morris Arboretum Fun Patch! 

4 Seasons Through the 5 Senses Tour (PreK through Kindergarten) 

Take a sensory journey through the Arboretum 

Learn the natural characteristics of each season 

Collect plant material to bring back to the classroom 

• Meets PA Academic Standards:  3.3 Biological Sciences 

Tree Adventure Tour I (K - 3rd Grade) 

Learn responsibility from a tree 

Leaves are responsible for producing food 

Bark is responsible for protecting the trunk 

Roots are responsible for absorbing water and storing food 

People are responsible for taking care of trees in their neighborhoods 

Meets PA Academic Standards:  3.3 Biological Sciences, 4.6 Ecosystems and Their Interactions, 4.8 Humans and the Environment 

Teacher’s Guide:  Download the Pre and Post Visit Guide and Activities   

Our Connected Environment (4th – 8th Grade) 

Identify ways in which trees, animals and humans depend upon each other 

Learn about oxygen and other gifts we get from trees 

Observe PA hardwood trees and discuss their ecological and economic importance 

• Learn ways to practice good stewardship at home, school and in the community 

Wetlands Exploration Tour (K - 7th Grade) 

Available September through June only 

Explore The Morris Arboretum Wetland on foot 

Discover the function of wetlands and why they are so vital to nature 

Observe and record the different plants and animals that thrive in a wetland 

Explain the environmental and economic consequences that can arise with the loss of wetlands 

Brainstorm ways we can help safeguard wetlands for the future 

• Meets PA Academic Standards:  4.3 Environmental Health, 4.7 Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species, 6.3 Scarcity and Choice 

Historic Mill Tour (5th grade and up) 

Limited availability -- please email [email protected] for more information

Travel back in time by walking in the shoes of a Miller’s apprentice 

Discover how cutting edge technology from the 1850s used simple machines to harness water power 

Learn how nearby Flourtown got its name 

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Field Trips 2023

Are you looking for a unique and memorable field trip experience for your students or group members? Look no further! Here in the Carolinas you'll find some of the most interesting, educational, and fun field trips around. From exciting outdoor explorations to breathtaking view points to fascinating historical attractions, there is something here that will fit any budget and interest level. Join Carolina Traveler as we explore several several field trip adventures.

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It's electric! Encourage your students to explore their inner Ben Franklin (or Nikola Tesla!) on a field trip to the Catawba Science Center in Hickory, NC.

Catawba Science Center

• 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
• 828-322-8169 Catawba
• catawbascience.org

Catawba Science Center is a non-profit science and technology museum offering rotating hands-on exhibits, saltwater and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Their mission is to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder! The staff are dedicated to providing a fun learning environment through science experiences.

Interactive and educational school field trips feature grade-specific hands-on experiences in natural, physical, and earth sciences. All programs complement the NC Common Core & Essential Standards and goals. Visitors learn about animals, plants, astronomy, physics, weather, technology, and more. We strive to provide an inclusive atmosphere for people of all ages!

Experience wildlife at the Animal Park at Conservators Center in Burlington, NC.

Animal Park at the Conservators Center

• 676 E. Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC  27217
• 336-421-0883
• animalparknc.org

Get a unique view of big cats, wolves, and other exotic animals—often from just 5 feet away! Most visitors experience an “oofing,” the earth-shaking, collective roar of several lion prides. You will be equally enchanted by our smaller residents, including binturongs, singing dogs, lemurs, servals, and other rare species.

You'll find fast cars and the legendary King of NASCAR at the Petty Museum in Randleman, NC.

Petty Museum

• 309 Branson Mill Rd, Randleman NC 27317
• 336-495-1143
• RPMuseum.com

Trace the amazing history of four generations of NASCAR royalty at this interactive museum! Follow the Petty family from their start on dirt tracks to modern-day racing, with memorabilia and artifacts highlighting wins, awards and more. You can even pick up a souvenir in the gift shop for yourself or your favorite fan. Get ready – buckle those seatbelts tight – it's time for an adrenaline-pumping journey through over 80 years' worth of incredible accomplishments!

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Curious minds making thrilling connections on field trips to the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC.

Eastern 4-H Center

• 100 N Clover Way, Columbia, NC
• 252-797-4800
• eastern4hcenter.org

Come explore the natural beauty and diversity of Albemarle Sound! With 250+ acres as an outdoor science classroom, experienced teachers lead hands-on learning activities for elementary to high school students aligned with North Carolina teaching standards. From the Pocosin forests to sweeping bays, estuaries and wetlands full of wildlife around sandy shores – there's something special waiting at each turn that'll bring curriculum alive in a way textbooks never could. The center's programs are open to public, private, and home-school groups.

Do you find tractors sexy? If so, your happy place will be the Neal Agricultural & Industrial Museum in Trinity, NC.

Neal Agricultural & Industrial Museum

• 5507 Snyder Country Rd, Trinity NC 27370
• 336-861-6959
• LinbrookHeritageEstate.com

Step back in time and explore the wonders of American engineering from a simpler era. See more than two dozen restored John Deere tractors, along with an array of steam engines dating as far back to 19th century. Witness history come alive when you experience the demonstration re-enacting the War of The Currents. And don't forget about shopping for souvenirs at the special gift shop.

A Tiger World field trip will be an experience that your students will never forget!

Tiger World

• 4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, NC 28138
• 704-279-6363
• tigerworld.us

Take a walk on the wild side with our educational tour and get up close to the big cats. Field trips to Tiger World include an interactive program designed around your specific curriculum with age appropriateness in mind. Students can meet the animals, ask questions of our certified Animal Care Specialists, and participate in fun activities while learning amazing things about Tiger World.

Amazing and functional works of art are displayed at the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC.

North Carolina Pottery Center

• 233 East Ave, Seagrove NC 27341
• 336-873-8430
• NCPotteryCenter.org

Explore the deep-rooted history of North Carolina's pottery and its fascinating evolution over centuries. Tour an exquisite collection of 800+ artifacts including photos, displayed thoughtfully to demonstrate the influence that social, technological and economic forces have on this unique cultural treasure. And don't forget – there is a gift shop so you can bring home your own piece of North Carolina culture.

Build a field trip that aligns to your curriculum at Marbles kids museum in Raleigh, NC.

• 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
• 919-857-1049
• MarblesKidsMuseum.org/field-trips

Educationally sound and fundamentally fun! Marbles field trips are content-rich, align with NC Standards and spark curiosity in students. We make it easy to book and simple to coordinate!

• K-5 th – Museum Discovery: Embark on a learning adventure within the museum’s exhibits.
• K-5 th – Museum MasterMinds: Dive into biology, financial literacy, weather, or celebrations around the world with a 20-min. interactive presentation.
• K-8 th – IMAX Documentaries: Get the most out of your visit with a documentary on Raleigh’s biggest screen.
• 4 th -8 th – IMAX Learning Labs: Pair an IMAX documentary with a 45-min. hands-on learning lab that engages students in challenge, choice, and unique activities.

Channel your inner Red Baron (or Maverick) when you buzz the tower at the North Carolina Aviation Museum in Asheboro, NC.

North Carolina Aviation Museum

• 2222-G Pilots View Rd, Asheboro NC 27203
• 336-625-0170
• NCAMHOF.com

Embark on a journey through the skies of aviation history at the North Carolina Aviation Museum. Explore an incredible collection of WWI artifacts, memorabilia and military equipment – from uniforms to vehicles to weapons. Test your flying skills in a flight simulator, check out Orville Wright's Piper J-3 “Flitfire,” and take home some amazing souvenirs from the gift shop. Perfect for groups — call for group rates.

Even the youngest budding scientists make discoveries on field trips to Kaleideum North in Winston-Salem, NC.

• 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem, 27105
• 336-767-6730
• kaleideum.org  

Kaleideum makes learning about science a fun field trip with educational programs and interactive exhibits, such as a 20-foot tall tree that children can climb inside to learn about trees, and a fountain that features a four-foot diameter, 5,300-pound granite ball.

Your field trip to the Schiele Museum can include a rewarding mining experience.

Schiele Museum

• 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
• 704-866-6900
• schielemuseum.org

Your class can experience dinosaur fossils, wildlife exhibits, American Indian artifacts, and a trip through space during a field trip to The Schiele Museum and James H. Lynn Planetarium. Customize your visit to include a science or nature presentation that supports the lessons from your classroom, then let your students enjoy museum exhibits, live animals at The Farm, and natural mazes on the Nature Trail. With equal parts learning and fun, your students will remember their fascinating field trip forever! Get the details and book your visit at schielemuseum.org .

Awe-inspiring greetings await your students at the North Carolina Zoo!

• 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
• 336-879-7000

The North Carolina Zoo is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world! There is plenty of room to roam for both animals and guests, with large, spacious habitats and five miles of shaded walking trails. Located right in the heart of North Carolina, it is an easy and affordable field trip, or overnight or day trip for the entire family. In addition to the amazing adventures with our wildlife, the Zoo offers seasonal activities such as the Giraffe Feeding Deck, Butterfly Garden, and beautiful picnic areas for our guests. These wild experiences are guaranteed to delight kids of all ages.

The United States Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum recounts the actions of heroic Soldiers from the early days of the Parachute Test Platoon in 1940, to the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.

US Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum

• 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28301
• 910-643-2778

The US Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) retains, preserves, and exhibits, the material, culture and heritage of the United States Army Airborne and Special Operations Forces from 1940 and into the future. Students visiting on field trips to the museum will be able to explore the history of Army Airborne and Special Operations through photos, artifacts and stunning life-size exhibits.

Laughter and squeals of delight can be heard as visitors feed the animals at Wildlife Safari Park in Salley, SC.

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park

• 219 Salem Lane, Salley, SC 29137
• 803-564-5358
• eudorafarms.net

Bring your field trip to the first drive-thru safari park in South Carolina! At Eudora Wildlife Safari Park, guests view and feed exotic animals from around the world from the comfort of their own vehicle. Bring your school, church or other group to enjoy a wagon ride through the safari with a tour guide and one bucket of feed per person. The Safari Wagon Tour takes about 1 hour and the Walk Thru Safari Tour takes about 45 minutes. Eudora Wildlife Safari will custom your tour based on educational needs. Picnic tables for lunch are available at our giraffe exhibit.

You're bound to find adventure here, so get your motor running and head out on the highway to the American Motorcycle Museum in Asheboro, NC.

American Classic Motorcycle Museum

• 1170 US Hwy 64 W, Asheboro NC 27205
• 336-629-9564

Check out this amazing collection of vintage Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, boasting an impressive 45 bikes to explore and admire – ranging from 1936 all the way up to 1978. Shop for souvenirs in their gift shop, or grab a bite at Heritage Diner before you go.

A modeler applies the finishing touches to the Firebase Ripcord diorama at the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

• 301 Gervais St • Columbia, SC 29201
• 803-737-8095
• www.crr.sc.gov

The SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum brings to life the role South Carolinians played in every major American conflict from the Revolutionary War onward. Recently opened, their new exhibit ‘SC in Vietnam' impresses with a huge detailed diorama of Fire Support Base Ripcord that took two years for experts at the Wildcat Chapter of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society to construct – truly an awe-inspiring sight!

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Registration for the 2024 4-H Summer W.O.W. Program Is Now Open!

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The Avery County 4-H Summer W.O.W. Program is excited to announce registration is open for the upcoming summer session! As always, the staff has planned lots of exciting instructional programs, educational field trips, hiking adventures, and loads of fun for the 2024 summer.

Youth 5 -12 years of age (must have completed Kindergarten) are invited to join in on all of the great activities Avery County 4-H has to offer.

The Avery County 4-H Summer W.O.W. Program will begin on Monday, June 10, 2024, with hours of operation 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, until July 26, 2024.

The program is licensed through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Child Development.

Please contact N.C. Cooperative Extension – Avery County Center at 828-733-8270 for additional information.

2024-WOW Enrollment Packet 2024_4HSummerWOWRulesPolicies 2024_4H_WOW_Descriptions 2024_5 to 8_Registration Form_ 2024 9 to12_Registration Form_

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