tips to a great trip to dc 07
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Tips to a Great Trip to Washington DC
Spring Hill Behavioral Expectations for our Summer Trip
Tip 1 : Always be Positive Things on trips do not
always go as planned You will not find everything
on our trip super interesting Some people may get on
your nervesTip:
Always remain positive and remember that this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Your attitude will determine how you will remember this trip.
Tip 2: Be on Time Please bring a watch and be
responsible for being at certain places at scheduled times
Report to your chaperone for head counts
Follow the lights out procedure Be on time for breakfast.
Sorry…..no sleeping in Being late can cause the entire
group to be late for the ENTIRE day
Tip: Watch the Clock and check your schedule (when not sure check with your chaperone)!
Tip 3: Stay with your group Always stay with the group in
all areas! Buddy up with some one even
to go to the restroom! Never leave the floor of the
hotel without a chaperone Do not talk with people outside
of our tour. Use common sense
Tip 3: There is safety in numbers. We are in this together so let’s stick together!
Tip 4: Think Safe and Act Safe There is no need to run, jump,
climb anywhere on this trip Respect the monuments with
dignity and pride. There will be some places that will require us to be quiet (as a mark of respect)
The hotel rooms, bus, and planes are not personal jungle gyms
Please be careful in the pool. Tip 4:
If you think it is wrong or unsafe. Just don’t do it!
Tip 5: Please Eat and Get Your Rest! Please eat something at every
meal (yes….even breakfast) Please bring a water bottle with
you on sightseeing trips Do not overeat to the point you
are going to make yourself sick Please get to bed by 11. The
days will be long and we don’t want you dragging!
Tip 5: Get plenty of food, water, and rest to make it through each day
Tip 6: Take Care of Yourself
Please each day: Shower Brush Teeth Use deodorant Take medication that you
might need Follow SHMS dress codeTip 6:
Be a responsible young adult and have respect for the people around you
Tip 7: Respect the Adults Please listen to instructions
from all Teachers, Chaperones, and Tour Guides
When you have a question for a tour guide.. raise your hand and be patient
Please do not talk when tour guides are telling the history of a monument or place
Please respect the people who are trying very hard to make your trip enjoyable !
Tip 8: Be responsible for your Personal Property Keep an eye on your
camera, money, and personal items.
If you feel that you can’t do this…ask a chaperone to hold items for you
Pack for a four day trip…not a two week trip
Mark your personal items with some type of ID tape
Tip 9Money Issues
Do not spend all of your money in one place Create a daily budget with your parents. Once you spend your
limit for the day…..STOP! A chaperone will be glad to hold money for you Travel Checks or Visa Gift Cards might be wise if you are poor
with handling cash Keep your wallets in your front pockets and your purses safely
secure to your body! How much money????? I recommend no less than $100 and no
more than $250. It all depends on what type of a shopper you are.
Tip 10Keep in Contact with Your Parents Please call home every night to let your parents know
we had a safe day However, I strongly recommend you buy one with
additional minutes for the trip. We will allow cell phones (TRAC Phones from Wal-Mart are great!). Ask a chaperone to use a phone if you are out of minutes.
Take time to send a few postcards home during the trip
Tip 11Picture Taking Don’t take all your pictures in one day and in one spot Please be aware of picture taking rules at certain locations Throwaway cameras are a lot easier then digital cameras to
keep up with Bring a battery charger with you for digital cameras. Batteries
are very expensive at tourist traps. So is film and throw away cameras.
Mrs. Heffington and Mr. Manes will be taking LOTS of pictures on this trip. We will be putting them in a slide show that you can run on a computer. (We will charge a small fee to meet my costs.)
Tip 12Airport Security and Other Security
Do not mess with security!!! Do not crack jokes and do not complain about waits.
Stay together and do what is asked of you by security
These men and women are only trying to keep us safe. We will show them the respect they deserve!
Tip 13In Case of an Emergency We will give each child a card with our cell phone numbers
and the numbers of other chaperones in case (the unlikelihood) you get lost
We want your parent contact numbers on this card These numbers will be placed in your ID badge provided by
the company Please take the time to place id tags on all your bags. The
company will provide us with id tags. But, a backup personal one will not hurt.
I can be responsible for passing out medication if your parents feel more comfortable with me doing that.
Tip 14Have a Blast
Don’t worry…..be happy!!! Demonstrate to the nation what great
students we have in Bentonville! You represent an entire community…Do it
well! We hope you enjoy the
trip!!!!!!!!
Contact Information Amy Heffington
[email protected] Cell – 479-586-1414
Rick Manes [email protected] Cell- 479-621-3440