NYC Broadway Field Trip
Dates: November 11th and November 18th 2026
The Outsiders Musical:
The Outsiders is a musical set in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma that focuses on Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old orphan caught in a battle between rival adolescent gangs: the working-class Greasers and privileged Socs (socialites, from the richer side of town).
Threaded together with folk- and bluegrass-flavored songs, the narrative follows Ponyboy, his brothers, and his friends as the intelligent and intuitive teen tries to rewrite a dead-end future. -New York Theatre Guide
Winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical
Sneak Peak video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kdkpeRuA3s
Trip Itinerary
5:45 AM Students arrive at the DMS parking lot by the ball fields
6:00 AM Depart
10:00 AM Lunch, sightseeing etc. in NYC
1:00 PM Arrive at Jacobs Theatre
2:00 PM Show
5:30 PM Depart for Home
6:00 PM Dinner at Molly Pitcher rest stop on New Jersey Turnpike
9:30 PM Arrive at DMS
Trip Cost
$126
You can pay for the field trip here.
All payments are non-refundable
Frequently Asked Question
Who is sponsoring this trip?
Answer: This trip is sponsored by Baltimore County Public Schools. This is an approved BCPS field trip. All school rules and policy are in effect.
How do I pay for the trip?
Answer: You can pay online using the online payments link here or you can send your student with cash or check and this will be collected during homeroom. Cash is preferred if paying in person. Checks should be made out to Dumbarton Middle School.
Will my child's absence from school be excused?
Answer: Yes, teachers will be instructed to code this as Excused Absence Off Campus (OC).
What if I receive a robo call from the school informing me that my child is absent from school?
Answer: Contact the student's first period teacher with the following message, "Please code this as Excused Absence Off Campus (OC)."
Who is going on this trip?
Answer: 8th grade students, teachers and parent/guardian chaperones
What is included in the cost?
Answer: Round trip transportation via private motor coach and a ticket to the show.
What is the refund policy?
Answer: Non-refundable.
What if my child is sick on the day of the trip and can't attend?
Answer: Email Mr. St. Germain with pertinent information at [email protected].
Is there a student permission slip to complete?
Answer: Yes. Permission form will be distributed in ELA classes. We will follow BCPS policy for all required paperwork.
Is there required adult chaperone paperwork to complete?
Answer: Yes. Chaperone paperwork is included with the student permission form. According to BCPS policy each year chaperones must complete the following: 1) BCPS Chaperone Agreement, 2) BCPS Application for Volunteer Services, and 3) BCPS Volunteer Orientation Certificate of Completion.
BCPS Volunteer instructions.
Which bus company are we using?
Answer: Superior Tours, Inc
How long is the bus ride?
Answer: Actual drive time is about 3 hours non-stop.
Where will the bus drop us off and pick us up in Manhattan?
Answer: On 8th Avenue at 49th Street @ The Food Emporium (810 8th Ave.)
Do I need to bring money?
Answer: Yes, trip participants will need to bring money to purchase lunch in New York City and dinner at the Molly Pitcher rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike. Estimated cost for the two meals is $25-$50 per person. Bring extra money if you want to purchase souvenirs. A bagged school lunch will be provided for students if they request it.
Who will be my adult chaperone?
Answer: Students will be informed of their teacher and/or parent chaperones prior to the trip date.
Do students pick their own groups?
Answer: Yes, students will self-select their group. This will be determined closer to the date of the trip.
How many students per adult chaperone?
Answer: One adult chaperone with be responsible for four students.
How will chaperones know which students are in their group?
Answer: Adult chaperones will meet with Mr. St. Germain via google meet prior to the trip to go over expectations and answer questions. They will also be given the list of the students in their group.
Is there a trip meeting for students prior to our departure?
Answer: Yes. All students attending the trip will meet prior to the trip to go over the schedule and expectations for behavior.
Which bus will I be on?
Answer: Students will be assigned a bus prior to the trip.
What should I do before the show?
Answer: From 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM you should walk around the "Theatre District of Manhattan" with your adult chaperone. Go shopping, see the sights, and eat lunch prior to the show. Everyone should plan to meet at the theater at 1pm. Tickets to the show will be distributed starting at 1:00 PM outside the theater. Mr. St. Germain will hand an envelope to each adult chaperone with the show tickets for that group. The City of New York defines the "Theatre District of Manhattan" subdistrict to extend from 40th Street to 57th Street and from Sixth Avenue to Eighth Avenue, with an additional area west of Eighth Avenue from 42nd Street to 45th Street. We also have an optional NYC Photo Scavenger Hunt to guide your sight-seeing.