CRCS Prepares for Spring Medieval Fun

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - At the CRCS Board of Education meeting last Monday, members heard a proposal from the eighth graders for a trip to New Jersey next year.

They outlined that on June 6th, they would like to visit Medieval Times, an immersive arena where spectators can dine like kings and witness knights joust, followed by a quick detour to the Intrepid Museum about forty minutes away from the first venue.

Using L&S Journeys for their tour bus, the class plans to depart from Golding at 6 AM and arrive at Medieval Times at 10 AM, where they will eat, watch the matches, and have the opportunity to play games and take photos with the knights until 1 PM.

Then, the students will arrive at the Intrepid Museum around 2 PM, and be able to explore the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, as well as the submarine Growler, and learn more about STEM-related activities and interactive games and simulators.

At 4 PM, the students will make the four hour journey back to Golding and arrive home at 8 PM.

The class also presented a cost breakdown to the Board, noting that Medieval Times will cost $6,130, while the Museum will be $2,280 and the transportation will be $6,950, for a grand total of $15,360.

Until the June deadline, the students plan to fundraise to meet the amount with a variety of goods, like Krispy Kreme, Brooks BBQ, a spring plant sale, and school dances.

Once the presentation concluded, member Susan Strasser asked if the students could fill the travel time with learning opportunities, as they would spend over eight hours on the road.

Fortunately, the chaperoning teachers said that they are already planning to educate the students with interactive lessons like trivia, setting the Board’s mind at ease.

“That’s a very impressive presentation,” said Board President Bruce Tryon. “I love that you’re doing something a little bit different this year. I’ve been to both, and you’re going to love them. There’s so many educational components to this which I think is fantastic.”

Following President Tryon’s remarks, the Board unanimously moved to approve the trip, much to the delight of the students in attendance.