1. Berkley School District Belize Trip Meeting #1 12/2/2015 Traveler Safety

2. Flight Information Departure – United Airlines Flight 6222 departs Feb 15 @ 7:17 AM and arrives in Houston at 9:40 AM. – United Airlines Flight 1410 departs @ 1:30 PM and arrives in Belize City at 4 PM. Arrival – United Airlines Flight 1478 departs Belize City on Feb 21 st @ 12:15 PM and arrives in Houston at 2:55 PM – United Airlines Flight 6105 departs Houston at 5:35 PM and arrives in Detroit at 9:25 PM.

3. Flight Information cont Notice this is a 7 day trip instead of 8. All accounts were credited with the extra days cost. This is due to our group being small and combined with other groups. Feb 21 is the Sunday before we return to school from break. Monday’s school date is your choice as parents.

4. SAFETY FIRST! I want everyone to have a fun and enjoyable trip, but my number one job is to make sure students return home safe and sound. What is safe > What is “fun” Chaperone ratio to traveler is 2:7 (we have 9 travelers). When we are out of the hotel this group of 9 will stick together.

5. Passport If a traveler does not currently have one, get this taken care of ASAP. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/engl ish/passports/apply.html http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/engl ish/passports/apply.html This is the most important item you will have. Make a copy and place in the folder we give you at the last meeting. Travelers will hold their own passports What happens if you lose your passport….

6. Customs The US is the most scrutinizing place for customs in all of my international travels. I don’t know about Belize. Travelers should answer questions with courtesy and be straightforward. Travelers will have a folder with a complete schedule and itinerary. Travelers should get this out and show the customs officer if asked for any proof.

7. When we are there Walking shoes and meals – Skipping meals is not allowed – Hydration – bring a water bottle! – We are going to be out a lot. Walking shoes of some kind is a necessity Appropriate dress – We will be in Belize in February which is their DRY SEASON. A typical high temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit and a typical low is 70 degrees. Our bodies are adjusted to winter temperature – sunscreen is a MUST. Don’t pack just shorts and short sleeves – Some activities will have us in wooded areas. Clothes which are light weight and easily removable if you are too hot will be necessary.

8. When we are there - continued Belongings – Passport or copy of, money, hotel business card – Other things – keep them on you at all times Groups – Stick with us – What to do if you lose us Hotel – home base – Adhere to all times (wake up, lights out) – Business card

9. When we are there…..continued Chaperones – Ms. Stein and I will keep count of the group. Parents – If you are a parent traveling with your child, you may break off with your child during any designated free times. Expectations

10. Communication We will not disallow student cell phone use, but we are going to discourage it. Wi-Fi availability may be spotty I will run a blog and return e-mails before I go to bed. Use pyowchuang@gmail.com during this time.pyowchuang@gmail.com

11. EF Emergency #’s EF EMERGENCY NUMBER 1-800-637-8222 or 001-617-619-2913 Contact if there is any emergency

12. Questions Any questions on presentation? Next presentation: January 7 @ Norup 6:30 PM Topic: How to appropriately pack, hotel assignments