EXAMPLE SCOUT TOUR – USA JULY/AUGUST 2019

JULY/AUGUST 2019 Price per person: £TBC (based on a group size of 40 pax) USA – Home of the 2019 World Scout Jamboree Take the opportunity to visit the East Coast of USA while the 24th World Scout Jamboree is taking place in West Virginia. A once in a lifetime trip to combine the ultimate international scouting experience and some of the great cities of the US. Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighbourhoods, true local flavour – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. New York is the most exciting city in the world, bar none, with more restaurants, bars, museums and iconic sights than virtually any other big city in the world. Your quote contact: Emily Sanders scouts@travelplaces.co.uk 01903 832861

What’s included… • International Return flights to the USA (UK –

Washington and New York – UK) • Airport Taxes • UK Airport departure service by Travel Places

representative • Transfers in an air-conditioned coach as

described in the itinerary • 3 nights university accommodation in

Washington • 7 nights camping at Camp Raven Knob • 3 nights university accommodation in New York. • Meals as detailed in the itinerary. • Full program of activities and excursions at

Camp Raven Knob including a day visit to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree

• Dedicated Travel Places tour coordinator throughout the planning and operating of your tour

• 24 hour emergency telephone cover from Travel Places.

What’s excluded… • UK airport transfers • Meals – other than those specified in the itinerary • Travel insurance • Personal items such as laundry, telephone calls

etc. • Excursions – other than those specified in the

itinerary

Itinerary

THURS 25TH JULY Meet at the airport for your direct flight to Washington DC (flight time approx 8.5 hours)

Arrive into Washington where you will be met for your transfer to your accommodation for the next three nights.

The group will check into their accommodation, where the rooms are provided on a twin share share basis.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight = University Accommodation

FRI 26TH JULY Breakfast at the university

Today the group can use public transport to explore Washington DC. They can head to the National Mall to see the Washington Monument and the free Smithsonian Institution museums dedicated to art, history and culture.

Overnight = University Accommodation (breakfast)

SAT 27TH JULY Breakfast at university

The group have a second day to explore Washington DC. There is plenty to see and do including seeing Capitol Hill, the White House and numerous memorials commemorating wars and famous Americans including Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King.

Overnight = University Accommodation (breakfast)

Itinerary

SUN 28TH JULY Breakfast at the university

This morning the group will check out of their accommodation and transfer to Camp Raven Knob, which is about a six hour drive.

Once the group arrive at the camp and check in they will have the rest of the day to get settled in.

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)

MON 29TH JULY Breakfast at the Scout Camp

The day will be spent at the camp. Programmed activities will include shooting sports, climbing, a mountain man experience, aquatic activities and of course hiking the knob.

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

TUES 30TH JULY Breakfast at the Scout Camp

Today the group will visit the World Scout Jamboree at Summit Becthel Reserve in West Virginia (this is approx a 2.5 hour drive)

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob (breakfast and dinner)

Itinerary

WED 31ST JULY Breakfast at the Scout Camp

Today the group will spend another day at Camp Raven Knob taking part in some of their programmed activities. Alternatively the group can spend another day at the World Scout Jamboree.

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

THURS 1ST AUGUST Breakfast at the Scout Camp

Today the group will be taken to Asheville for an overnight excursion. They will tour Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home, as well as tour downtown Asheville.

Overnight = Asheville (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

FRI 2ND AUGUST Breakfast at Asheville accommodation

On the way back to camp the group will be able to choose their own white-water adventure. The USA’s National White-water Outdoor Centre is located in Charlotte (NC) featuring zip lines, rock climbing, biking and much more.

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob

Itinerary

SAT 3RD AUGUST Breakfast at the Scout Camp

After a week of adventure the group will have a relaxing day and spend the afternoon in downtown Mount Airy.

This evening there will be some farewell activities as the group say good bye to their new friends.

Overnight = Camp Raven Knob (breakfast and dinner)

SUN 4TH AUGUST Breakfast at the Scout Camp

The group will depart Camp Raven Knob and transfer to New York City (approx a 9 hour drive)

Once the group arrive at their accommodation they will check in and have the evening at leisure.

Overnight = University Accommodation (breakfast)

MON 5TH AUGUST Breakfast at the university

Today the group will explore New York City on public transport. Perhaps the group will explore Time Square and the surrounding area.

Overnight = University Accommodation (breakfast)

TUES 6TH AUGUST Breakfast at the university

Today the group have more time to explore New York City. Make time to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Overnight = University Accommodation (breakfast)

Itinerary

WED 7TH AUGUST Breakfast at the university

Today the group will check out of their accommodation (and leave their bags in the storage room) before having a final day exploring New York City. If time allows make a visit to Ground Zero, the 9/11 memorial.

Late afternoon the group will be transferred to the airport for their overnight flight back to the UK

Overnight = In transit

THURS 8TH AUGUST The group will arrive back in the UK early morning

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NOTES Flights are not confirmed at present – flights will be in range approximately 11 months before departure.

Accommodation will be as specified in the itinerary or a similar standard

The price is based on a group size of 40 passengers travelling on a twin share basis.

INTRODUCING CAMP RAVEN KNOB

Raven Knob Scout Reservation is a 3200 acre Boy Scout camp operated by the Old Hickory Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The reservation is located in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Boy Scout Summer Camp is the hallmark program of Camp Raven Knob. For 7 weeks out of the summer, Scouts from across the Eastern seaboard and even from around the world come to Camp Raven Knob to experience all that the Scouting program has to offer. From classic merit badges such as cooking, leatherwork, and swimming, all the way to high adventure programs and white-water canoeing trips, Camp Raven Knob has something for everyone. In 2019, the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia will be hosting the 24th World Scouting Jamboree. Tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters from around the world will be attending for the whole two weeks, but many will only be attending for the day. To help facilitate day visitors to the World Jamboree, Raven Knob will be offering a special program for scouts looking to attend the World Jamboree as Day Visitors and who also want to experience some of what Western North Carolina has to offer.

About us

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Why us? • Fully flexible, tailor-made tours • Destination expertise from a very experienced team • Scout theme focused travel arrangements • Specialists in arranging all kinds of tours, with over 25,000 passengers a year • We operate in 40+ countries • Experienced, dedicated tour consultant working with you for the duration of your tour • 24 hour phone support pre-departure and during your tour • We are ATOL protected, a member of ABTA and fully bonded by IATA • We are School Travel Forum assured and an accredited Learning Outside of the

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TRAVEL PLACES SCOUTS TEAM

Travel Places Scouts Team was established in 2009, and has extensive experience of working with The Scout Association (TSA) and Scout groups on a national, county and district level. We have successfully arranged travel and tour arrangements for the UK Contingent to travel to – • 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya 2010 • Roverway in Finland 2012 • 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015 • 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland 2017

We are also currently working with TSA organising their requirements for Roverway in Holland 2018 and the 24th World Scout Jamboree in USA 2019. On a local level we have assisted a number of Scout groups with their travel plans to travel all over the world – to Mongolia to attend the 31st Asia Pacific Regional Jamboree, to USA to see the Great Solar Eclipse, to Tanzania to take part in a community project plus many more.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

USA – The Great American Eclipse Dear Darren, Thank you very much indeed for the hard work that you put into making our trip to the USA to see the Eclipse a resounding success! Your flexibility and understanding of our needs helped create a truly memorable experience. I know you were a little concerned about the blank days at Camp Buffalo Bills, however it turned out to work well as the leadership team at the camp were able to adjust the programme to meet our needs. In particular having the 15 seater mini bus worked really well as the individual patrols could explore different parts of Yellowstone. It wouldn’t have worked well with all 37 on a big bus as the days were longs and there was so much to see. We ended up doing nearly 3,000 miles in the mini bus! The Eclipse itself was truly stunning. We hiked up to a viewpoint immediately behind the motel and enjoyed the view from there as there was clear skies. Once again thank you to you and the entire team. I would not have any reservations about using Travel Places for any Scout trip in the future. I am already thinking about the Eclipse in Mexico in 2024!! Gordon Baird – Tour Leader Salisbury and South Wiltshire District Scouts

If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact your Travel Places Scout Tour Specialist - Emily Sanders scouts@travelplaces.co.uk (01903) 832861 www.travelplaces.co.uk

1. Contact Travel Places Scouts Team to register your interest.

2. Return signed booking form and pay deposit

3. Confirmation invoice will be sent to you

4. We keep you updated with information along the way

5. Pay final balance 8 weeks before departure

6. Final travel documents will be sent approximately 2 weeks before departure

7. Go on your tour!!

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