KEY EXPERIENCE TRIP Washington, DC 2015 University Charter Middle School at CSU Channel Islands

8th Grade: Washington, DC April 8th - April 12th (Wednesday - Sunday)

“Key Experiences” Based on classroom learning Build upon one another Provide a hands-on, real-world learning experience Create a meaningful, relevant lesson for all students Expose students to new places and experiences

Journal Writing Scavenger Hunts

Fun on the bus! Washington Monument!

Arlington National Cemetery Lots of Walking!

Washington, DC Ford’s Theatre

Washington, DC Capitol Hill

Washington, DC Memorials

Washington, DC Smithsonian Museums Natural History American History Air and Space

Washington, DC White House

Colonial Williamsburg & Jamestown

Why WorldStrides? Passionate and professional team Fixed Dates Premier provider of student educational travel for nearly 45 years More than 4 million travelers since 1967 400+ committed employees; started by a middle school teacher Fixed Dates 24-Hour Medical Team On Call High-Quality Accommodations Highly Trained Guides & Leaders

Washington, DC Trip: What is Included? Airfare Accommodations All meals All admissions Motor coach transportation Course Leader Student Discovery Journals Night Chaperones On-site Coordinator 24-hour Tour Central support, etc.

Safety & Security 24-hour Tour Central offices WorldStrides Identification Badges with 24-hour, toll-free contact number Safe, student-friendly accommodations Night Chaperones On-site Coordinators Highest quality Course Leaders Highest quality Motorcoach Drivers Doctors On Call Program with The George Washington University Hospital

Trip Costs $49 Deposit (non-refundable) $1,775 Balance for Students 4 Per Room (Full trip cost is $1,824) $2,067 Balance for Adults 2 Per Room (Full trip cost is $2,116)

Other Costs? Spending Money for Snacks/Water Optional Souvenirs Gratuities for tour directors, guides and bus driver (approx. $20 per student) “Full Refund Program” - $199 Accept or Decline upon Registration

Fundraising Gift of Education Letters FLAG Scholarship (ASAP!) Please send deposit of $49 ASAP- OFFICIALLY DUE MAY 15th But that will be extended by 2 weeks (May 30th).

What’s Next? *Departure & Return Times TBD Registration Review the student invitation There are 3 ways to register: Fill out the form and mail it in with a deposit Online at www.worldstrides.org Toll-free by phone (1-800-468-5899) Register no later than October 15th $49 deposit Tour number: 103299 Group leader: Sara Ahl Departure date: Wednesday, April 8, 2014 Return date: Sunday, April 12, 2014 *Departure & Return Times TBD

After the deposit is paid Pay-in-full within 30 days OR Spread out your balance through installment payments (approx. $249/mo.) Monthly fee of $6.00 UNLESS you sign up for “EZ Pay” (Auto Debit) June - December

We will meet again approximately one month before departure. Questions? WorldStrides 800-468-5899 UCMS Office 805-484-1872 We will meet again approximately one month before departure.