We request $50 deposits for field trips that generally cost around $100-$150 total ($5/child) for a tour and art activity. No one has ever complained about the deposit and they never cancel once the deposit has been paid. Lia Newman Director of Programs & Exhibitions artspace 201 East Davie Street | Raleigh, NC 27601 919.821.2787 | fax: 919.821.0383 [log in to unmask] | www.artspacenc.org inspiring creative energy! Facebook: www.facebook.com/artspacenc Twitter: twitter.com/artspacenc Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/artspacenc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/artspacenc On May 30, 2012, at 4:01 PM, Laura Ayers wrote: > Hello, > > We have been having problems recently with school groups canceling > trips at the very last minute. I was wondering if anyone has > experience with non-refundable deposits to hold a field trip time. Do > schools have problems with this? I'd really appreciate any insight > anyone might have! > > Thanks so much, > > Laura Ayers > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).