2016 OKM HCSA Finland School/Hockey Exchange Trip OKM HCSA goes to Jyvaskala Finland.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Trip Purpose: Travelling to Jyvaskala Finland will provide a group of students at OKM a unique school trip with hockey as the common connection between OKM and Schildtin High School and two hockey loving nations. It is a dream of many Canadian Children who plays hockey to represent their country at the national level. This trip will give these students the opportunity to do so. Although these students will not be a part of a Hockey Canada National team program, they are students in the OKM Hockey Canada Skills Academy who will practice and play hockey with Finnish students their own age.

Purpose Continued: The Finnish School system is one of the most innovative when it comes to student learning. OKM students on this exchange will be given the opportunity to learn in the Finnish school environment. Along with the hockey the OKM students will experience the life of a Finnish school student. OKM students will be billeted with a Finnish family for five days and attend classes at Schildtin Upper High School and participate on ice training with students from the high school.

Our Hosts: Juusi Puulli Mika Lienoven Miko Palsola Diskos Club HC Teacher Schildtin HS JYP Juniorit HC

The Players:

Jyvaskala/Okanagan Mission Seconday Hockey Canada Skills Academy Exchange Program. Sample Itinerary Saturday, Dec 3 Sunday, Dec 4 Monday, Dec 5 9:00 am Arrive at Kelowna International Airport.    11:00 am Depart for Vancouver 1:30 pm Depart for Frankfurt Germany.      8:15 am Arrive at Frankkurt Airport 9:30 am Depart for Finland 12:55 arrive at Helsinki Airport 2:00 pm Depart for Jyvaskala.   5:00 pm arrive In Jyvaskla Meet host families Evening with host family. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  School classes with host student.   12:00 noon to 12:40  Lunch   1240: to 3:00  Ice time with Skills Academy.   4:00 pm  Free time with host Family for the evening.

Jyvaskala/Okanagan Mission Seconday Hockey Canada Skills Academy Exchange Program. Sample Itinerary Tuesday, Dec 6 Wednesday, Dec 7 Thursday, Dec 8 9:00 am to 12:00 noon   School classes with host student. 12:00 noon to 12:40    Lunch 1240: to 3:00   Cultural Activity 3:30 to 5:00   Watch JYP Sr. Hockey Team Practice. 5:00 to 7:00  Host family time. 7:30 to 9:00  JYP Club team practice.     9:00 am to 12:00 noon  School classes with host student. 12:00 noon to 12:40 pm  Lunch 1240 pm : to 3:00 pm  Ice time with Skills Academy. Free time with host Families. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  JYP Sr. Hockey club Game. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  School classes with host student. 12:00 noon to 12:40 pm  Lunch 1240 pm : to 3:00 pm  Skills Academy 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Free time with host Families. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm   JYP Jr  Hockey club Game.

Jyvaskala/Okanagan Mission Seconday Hockey Canada Skills Academy Exchange Program. Sample Itinerary Friday, Dec 9 Saturday, Dec 10 Sunday, Dec 1 Last day in Jyvaskala 12:00 noon Leave for Helsinki    4:00 pm Check into hotel 7:00 pm Watch KHL Game Helsinki.     A day of Touring and Shopping in Helsinki. Possible guided tour of historic Helsinki. Partake in city activities Shop the Malls and shops of Helsinki. Early to bed for an early flight the next morning. 5:00 am Depart hotel for Helsinki Airport. 6:55 am Depart for Franfurt 8:45 am arrive at Frankfurt Airport 10:20 am Depart for Vancouver 11:35 am Arrive in Vancouver 1:15 pm Depart for Kelowna 2:14 pm Arrive back home !

Tour Costs and Budget. Flights, Transfers, Hotels, Insurance, Chaperones and applicable taxes (based on 20 Students) $2136.00 Supervisory costs $3300 ($165 per student) Pro Hockey tickets $50 Commemorative trip Jersey and Socks Track suit $75 Cost per Student (based on 20 Students) $2500 approx. COST INCLUDES: return airfare from Kelowna International Airport to Helsinki Airport (via Vancouver and Frankfurt), incl. one piece of checked-in luggage (sports bag or similar, within airline’s size and weight restrictions) and all applicable airline, airport and security fees as at this contract date. coach transportation for transfer from Helsinki Airport to Synergia-Areena (Jyväskylä’s hockey arena) on day 2, transfer from Jyväskylä’s Synergia-Areena to Helsinki hotel on day 7, full day charter on day 8 (8 hours of service) and transfer from Helsinki hotel to Helsinki Airport on day 9, based on 1 x 49-passenger coach  5 nights hotel accommodation in Jyväskylä for the chaperones, based on single rooms and incl. breakfast  2 nights hotel accommodation in Helsinki, based on students in triples (2 single beds + 1 sofa bed) and chaperones in single rooms and incl. breakfast Manulife Ellison Youth All Inclusive Package Insurance based on a sum insured of $2,500.00 (coverage for all Canadian residents who are full time students up to age 29 and chaperones up to the age of 64 who have a valid provincial health card – includes emergency medical coverage, cancellation and interruption, limited baggage insurance; see policy for terms and conditions) *Please review in your policy for the risks covered by Manulife for benefits of purchasing cancellation insurance*  all applicable taxes and service charges as of this contract date  24-hour Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. Emergency Contact Number while on tour  comprehensive Tour Leader binder that includes maps, confirmation details, travel tips and more NOT INCLUDED:  return coach transportation between Okanagan Mission Secondary School and Kelowna International Airport  airport check-in assistance on departure  notarized letter of consent processing fees if required  Tour Manager  home-stays in Jyväskylä for the students  meals other than mentioned above  gratuities (no tipping expected in Finland)  additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers  charges by the airline for oversize/overweight luggage/sports equipment, over and above the amount listed under the cost includes section above  any luggage fees introduced or altered prior to travel  the airline tickets are issued in the names you provided on the Client Tour Information form and must match the name per the passport; an administration fee of $50.00 plus applicable airline charges and taxes will be

Tour Provider: Ellison Travel & Tour Elliosn comes highly recommended by Mr. Schnellert. (OKM Band Teacher) www.ettravel.com Suite #101 – 315 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1B5 Tel: 604-939-2470 Tel: 604-983-2470 BPCPA #37951

Payment Requirements: 1st payment - $500.00 due June 24, 2016 to be paid online School Cash online. Along 2nd payment - $1000.00 due Sept 23, 2016. Final payment – $1000.00 due October 21, 2016.

Travel Documents: It is the responsibility of all participants to be in possession of the correct documentation to travel out of the country. Failure to do so will result in participants being denied entry/boarding and returned home at the expense of the individual. A valid passport (authorities at your destination require that passports are valid for 3 months beyond your return date. Notarized letters of consent for persons under 18 years of age. Non-Canadians must check entry and transit requirements.. Ellison Travel & Tours recommends passports are valid for 6 months beyond your return date. Non Canadians - Please notify the group leader at time of booking if you will be travelling with a passport from another country so we can check requirements and advise you accordingly.

School Documents: Parent Permission Form. Student Conduct Form. Tour Registration form. These are to be completed and returned to Mr. Corman by June 24.

Fundraising: There will be some fundraising activities for the trip. It will be optional to participate in. It will begin in September. (or sooner if people want) Anyone will to take on a big fundraiser is more then welcome too. Sysco meat orders. Pub night

FAQ’S: Q: What experience does the OKM have in planning tours? Q: Where is the best information about this tour? It will begin in September. (or sooner if people want) Anyone will to take on a big fundraiser is more then welcome too. Sysco meat orders. Pub night