schooltoursofamerica



KENWOOD TRAIL,
MCGUIRE MS &
 LinK 12 LAKEVILLE
2024 CLASS TRIP

 

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Trip # A745
Tour Dates: 06/15/24 to 06/19/24
Group Leader: Doug Stanton

EAST COAST TOUR:
GETTYSBURG, WASHINGTON, DC AND NEW YORK CITY

We are thrilled to offer the 8th grade Washington DC/NYC trip to currently enrolled McGuire, Kenwood, and LinK12 8th grade students
Washington D.C. and NYC are the most popular educational tour destinations for student groups. This is a great opportunity to extend the walls of the classroom by traveling to our nation's capital, the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the Big Apple. Students will stand in the shadows of our our nation's most honored historical figures, learn about leadership from a military officer, pay their respect to Americans who have fallen in war, get a bird's eye view of a busy city, absorb the sight of Lady Liberty, and be immersed in the world of business, fashion, culture and entertainment.
This trip is NOT sponsored by the Lakeville Area Public Schools District #194.

IMPORTANT DATES & REMINDERS:

Informational Meeting: October 5, 2023
Registration Opens: October 6, 2023
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023
Room Occupancy: Confirm your room occupancy with STA by December 20th
Arlington Wreath Laying Essay: TBD
Final Payment Deadline: April 6, 2024

 

QUICK LINKS:

1. Sample Itinerary
2. FAQs & Forms
3. What's Included
4. Important Items
5. Trip Price & Payment Schedule
6. MyTour Fund

 

 


SAMPLE ITINERARY
Here is an idea of what's to come. While sites are subject to change,
we guarantee it's going to be awesome no matter what!

 

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs by Parents

FAQs by Students

Sample Itinerary

Suggested Packing List

Trip Meeting Presentation

FORMS & GUIDELINES

Roommate Request Form

Medical Consent Form

Behavior Agreement

 

 


YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP INCLUDES


We’ve made sure all the details are covered, from hotels and flights to meals and booked appointments. Everything is included in the price, except for possible luggage fees and souvenir money.

Transportation

Quality hotels

Private security

Licensed guides

On-call physicians

Medical insurance

Meals

Admissions/Sightseeing

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Drawstring bag

 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

Non-School Sponsored

This is NOT a school function and is not connected to ISD #194 extra curricular activities. The trip to Washington DC/NYC is coordinated by Mr. Doug Stanton and underwritten by School Tours of America. School Tours of America specializes in providing safe, fun, and well organized trips for youth.

Be Prepared To Walk

The Washington DC/NYC trip is a rigorous and fast paced experience with LOTS of walking. Wear comfy shoes!

Secured Sites

There is minimal time spent in our hotel(s). Security is hired to supervise floors overnight. We'll also have an STA Representative on site at our hotel.

Tour Itinerary

We plan a year in advance and the itinerary includes several reservations to many sites and activities, most of which have preplanned scheduled appointments in order to get into the site.  We do not make changes to the itinerary, unless canceled by the site itself.

Behavior Expectations

If there are behavior related issues with a student prior to the trip, that student may forfeit their opportunity to travel with the group. It is mandatory for students who register for the trip and at least one parent/guardian to attend two meetings (November and June) to prepare for their adventure to Washington, DC/NYC.We will be covering safety, behavior and expectations while in DC.

 

 

TOUR PRICE

Quad: $2,339 (4/room)
Triple: $2,419 (3/room)
Double: $2,624 (2/room)

*There is an additional $6 handling fee per payment (excluding initial deposit and final payment).

If participants select EZ Pay at registration, monthly payments will be automatically deducted from their debit or credit card until the trip is paid in full. They will also void the $6 processing fee per payment when they sign up for EZ Pay.

SAMPLE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

10/6/23 $99 (initial deposit)
11/1/23 $448*
12/1/23 $448*
01/1/24 $448*
02/1/24 $448*
03/1/24 $448
Final Payment deadline: 4/6/24

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PAYMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM

Optional Payment Protection Program: Additional $309

Payment Protection Program (PPP): Due to the lengthy planning and payment period prior to the actual tour, the possibility of having to cancel is high (examples: illness, death in the family, accidents, behavior violations, financial difficulties, employment relocations, and more). PPP protects your investment from the moment you register until the trip departs. Cancel at any point prior to departure and receive a full refund of the trip price (less the cost of the PPP). The PPP will also pay your travel expenses home in the event of a family emergency during the tour. Additionally, the PPP fee can be conveniently added to your payment schedule.

 

 

 

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MyTourFund.com, where 100% of donations are applied to your trip!

 

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