How to Entertain 45 Teenagers?

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So in two weeks I'm chaperoning a group of 45 teenagers (high school) for a 6 day trip. I'll give you a moment to digest that statement.

Just shoot me now. I was obviously drunk when I agreed to help. Who in their right mind leaves me in charge?

Ensuring the kids have a positive educational experience? Hell I'll consider the trip a success if I'm not required to bail anyone out of jail and no one comes home pregnant. It will be nothing short of a miracle if we all make it back alive. 

Seriously, I'm concerned. How the fuck do you keep 45 teenagers in line? I have enough trouble keeping two in line. Apparently I've been dubbed the "muscle" by the other chaperones. My reputation as a total hard ass bitch has obviously gotten around. Who told?

The kids comprise a team representing our province in a national competition. There are three days of competition which leaves us 2 days to entertain the little buggers and keep them out of trouble. After researching local attractions these are the things I've suggested to the other chaperones as items to entertain the hormone driven back talking little fuckers little darlings.

  • There's a Mennonite community about 15 minutes from where we're staying. A riveting day of soap making and buggy rides would be sure to please the teens, don't you think? Seriously, picture Dual Mom in a Mennonite community with 45 rowdy teenagers. The fucks would be flying everywhere. Who wants to put bets on ME being the first one that's asked to leave?
  • A butterfly museum. I know, exciting right? Complete with tropical gardens where the teens can frolick in the splendor of nature. They'd be sure to love that.
  • A glass and clay museum (apparently this part of the country is big on obscure museums). C'mon...who doesn't love the awesomeness of glass and clay?
Failing the success of these stupdendous outings I'm considering having a large supply of sleeping pills on hand and spiking their cokes each evening at dinner. What? It won't hurt them.

I'm fucking doomed, aren't I?

In all seriousness, beside the idea of chasing drunk teenagers around a strange city and breaking up orgies, I'm really looking forward to the trip.
The silver lining - - I can be assured of some good stories to blog. You can bet your sweet ass the laptop will be travelling with me. Tales from the road. I know, you're excited.

Post script: If the parent of one of the aforementioned teens happens to stumble upon this blog - please be rest assured I am a completely responsible adult and I will ensure your child has protection for above mentioned orgie. No really, there will be no orgies. I don't believe in sex. Trust me. Completely trustrworthy, I am, seriously. I also promise not to drug your child - pinkie swear. Unless they deserve to be drugged. Then all bets are off. Also, your child is not the "little fucker" I refer to, it's someone elses kid. I would never call your child a little fucker, your child is an angel.

26 comments:

Salt said...
May 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

This is going to give you some GREAT material for sure. :) Butterflies, soap, glass and clay definitely sounds like my idea of an awesome time. Those Mennonites are never going to know what hit 'em.

If I were you, I'd bring a flask.

Yankee Girl said...
May 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Drunk, maybe. Crazy for sure!

You were just asking for trouble when you signed up!

I cannot wait to hear all of the great stories those fuckers are going to produce for you. Because you know they will.

Ian said...
May 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM

LMAO I cannot wait for the blog material that's gonna come outta this one!

Mae Rae said...
May 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM

Personally, I don't think you will be blogging for a few days after this, and may even decide to move in with one of the Mennonites. Either way, the disclaimer was the BEST!

Unknown said...
May 3, 2010 at 2:59 PM

NO ... it's two letters ... I'm just sayin' you are cray ;-) Hope it goes well my dear!

Macey said...
May 3, 2010 at 3:23 PM

"The fucks would be flying everywhere. Who wants to put bets on ME being the first one that's asked to leave? " <--- good thing I'M not going.

Linda Medrano said...
May 3, 2010 at 3:27 PM

I love your postscript. I would feel so much better reading that before you took off with my teen kids! Please tell me there is something else to do besides those wonderful little outings you mentioned. Never mind. Tell the kids to bring their own pot and enough to share.

BigSis said...
May 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM

Certifiably insane! But, I'm looking forward to the stories.

And the PS - had me rolling on the floor - hysterical!

Kimberly said...
May 3, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Oh my goodness. What have you done!
I could never NEVER do that. By the end of the first day I would be asking which one of those little fuckers has a pill to help me through the rest of the journey!

I can't wait to hear the stories of it. Good luck!!

Unknown said...
May 3, 2010 at 3:53 PM

How many other chaperones are there?

ANd yes, I'm looking forward to all the blog fodder this trip provides. CANNOT wait.

When I was in 8th grade we went on a class trip to washington dc, new york city, & williamsburg. i feel sorry for our chaperones to this day!

KCSherri said...
May 3, 2010 at 4:45 PM

OMG, I just spewed my drink reading your post! How freakin' funny! But - as people said - look at the bright side - BLOG FODDER!

I suggest huge amounts of Benadryl for all of the kids - spiked in their drinks - and huge amounts of wine for you.

It's called survival.

MrsBlogAlot said...
May 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM

LOFL!!!!

You give THE best prelude!!!!

I cannot wait to hear how this one turns out...not that I'm not wishing you all the happy thoughts (with a dash of OMG I can't believe she's doing this) for you of course but be sure to self medicate and most importantly write it all down!!

Anonymous said...
May 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Yes, you MUST have been druk to volunteer for that! lol Or high. Were you high? I can not wait to hear how the trip goes!!

Anonymous said...
May 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM

You are definitely Certifiable. I cannot even imagine what possessed you to volunteer for such a thing. I had a baby throw up in my mouth just from thinking of being a chaperone for six days with teenagers.

Love the Postscript btw - Nosy people are exactly why my stupid blog is password protected now!

Anonymous said...
May 3, 2010 at 9:32 PM

OMG are you crazy? seriously, give them the visa, drop them at the mall and run to the nearest bar....lol ;)

The Only Girl said...
May 3, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Yikes - you've got balls! Where are you going?

Good luck! Can't wait to hear the stories.

Happy Hour...Somewhere said...
May 3, 2010 at 11:41 PM

I traveled to Europe with about 75 teenagers for 15 days and about 90 eighth graders for the Washington,D.C. trip...but never as a chaperone. I'm no fool. Those poor chaperones had their hands full...banging on doors at midnight for bedcheck, surprise busts in the middle of the night. And with the older kids, I was sorta shocked at the amount of "hooking up" that went on. But, truthfully, it was no surprise which kids it would be, which means you can have lots of fun finding ways to torment them~!

Yes, you will make an awesome chaperone though.

mommy_sammyk said...
May 3, 2010 at 11:54 PM

Oh dear God. And I thought I was crazy giving myself the opportunity to work with sixty (yes...6.0.) 5-12 year olds from the ghetto of Delaware. Good luck!! Looking forward to reading!!!!

Sarah With Scissors said...
May 4, 2010 at 10:02 AM

This is going to be some serious blog material... and another reason to drink. Really this is a good thing.

The Random Blogette said...
May 4, 2010 at 5:27 PM

Oh wow! I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Angelia said...
May 4, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Salt's right, you'll have plenty of blog material.

I'm not sure wtf is wrong with you. Is this a cry for help? Are you also self harming? Have to spoken to your Dr. about your need to torture yourself?

Do you have enough meds to cover the entire 6 days?

Tracie said...
May 4, 2010 at 8:14 PM

Isn't it funny how blogging changes our lives and gives the silver lining of blog fodder to every cloud.

Menopausal New Mom said...
May 4, 2010 at 11:11 PM

Holy Shit! What have you done! Glad you're taking the laptop on the road, you might want to consider a mini bar for yourself too.

adrienzgirl said...
May 5, 2010 at 2:48 AM

HOLY HELL! You have lost your mind. Not saying after reading this that you had one to lose to begin with, but seriously? I think I would rather spend a weekend letting people waterboard me and rip my toenails off with needle nose plyers and no anesthetic.

Good Lord woman!

Danielle said...
May 5, 2010 at 6:49 PM

They sell wine in small travel sized bottles. Stock up you crazy beotch!!!

gayle said...
May 6, 2010 at 2:57 PM

I am so glad it is you not me!! I would rather have my colonoscopy tomorrow!!