Are there chaperones on your trips?
Yes, we have a 1:10 chaperone to student ratio, and all chaperones are at least 21 years old. POST could not run without our wonderful chaperones! We are also always looking for more. Contact trip leads if you’re interested in chaperoning a trip!
What is your risk management policy?
Each trip lead comes up with a personalized risk management guide according to what activities will be happening on the trip. This includes where the nearest hospital is, what chaperones can drive, and other things. Please contact Lucia at director@post84.org with any other questions regarding our policies.
What safety certifications do your staff have?
Our staff are equipped with an extensive array of certifications in order to keep our campers safe on trips. Staff are required to keep these certifications up to date throughout their time with the organization if they wish to help lead specific activities. Kayaking station staff are required to be lifeguard certified, and many also have the added certification of the Northwest Test. Many of our staff are also CPR, first aid certified, and Wilderness First Aid Certified.
Are there student drivers on trips?
All drivers who drive participants must be at least 18 years old. Staff drivers may drive each other to and from trips with permission from parents/guardians.
What is your reimbursement policy?
We offer reimbursements up to 72 hours before the trip. This is because we have to buy food and various trip supplies based on the number of attendees on each trip. If you are waitlisted from a trip and do not attend, you will be reimbursed in full. If you would like a reimbursement, please contact the individual trip lead. Unfortunately, trip payments do not roll over onto later trips.
Can I attend trips if I do not go to Garfield?
Of course! All students are welcome. All trips now have representation from schools beyond just Garfield, and we had students from 15+ schools in the 2025-2025 school year.
Can I get an excused absence for attending a POST 84 trip?
This depends on the school. Different schools have different policies. We are aware that Garfield does not offer excused absences for POST 84 trips. We understand that getting an unexcused absence may limit participation in our overnight trips. We do offer day trips throughout the year as well as some summer trips that do not include missing school.
What should I do if I need gear for a trip?
POST has an extensive collection of gear that campers can borrow, free of charge, in order to make their trip more enjoyable and safe. This includes, but is not limited to, sleeping bags, jackets, hiking boots, tent, rock climbing gear, and more. Please contact our gear leads at gear@post84.org if you would like to borrow anything.
More questions? Feel free to reach out to us at hello@post84.org.