Philadelphia May 14-16, 2014

First Day Wednesday May 14, 2014  5:30 arrival at WFA  6:00 am Departure from school (packed lunch on bus)  12:30 pm Arrival in Philadelphia. Join your Tour. Lunch at your own expense.  Guide for a guided tour of historic Philadelphia: Liberty Bell, Franklin's, Print Shop, Franklin Court, Carpenter's, Elfreth's Alley, and more.  3:00 pm Visit the National Constitution Center  5:00 pm Dinner at The Hard Rock Café.  7:00 pm Bowling at Wynnewood Lanes.  9:30 pm Check into your hotel: Crowne Plaza Trevose

Second Day Thursday May 15, 2014  7:30 am Breakfast at your hotel.  9:00 am Visit Valley Forge  Time for lunch at your expense.  2:00 pm Visit Independence Hall and Congress Hall (pending availability) and the Historic Christ Church.  4:00 pm Tour the United States Mint (pending availability)  6:30 pm Time for dinner at Pagano's Pizzeria.  8:00 pm Enjoy a candlelight ghost tour of Philadelphia.

Third Day Friday May 16, 2014  8:00 am Breakfast at your hotel and check out.  9:30 am Franklin Institute Science Museum  Time for lunch at your expense.  1:00 pm Attend IMAX Theatre at the Franklin Institute  2:00 pm Climb the "ROCKY STEPS" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a photo opp.  3:00 pm Departure for home.  6:00 pm Dinner en route at your expense.  9:00 pm Approximate arrival back at school.

 The total cost of the 3 day trip is $390 (based on 40 scholars). Included in the cost:  Tour escorted by 1 professional Tour Guide for 1 days  2 nights: Crowne Plaza - Trevose, PA  Roundtrip on a 55 passenger coach (wireless, television, outlets)  2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners (lunch daily and dinner on way home at students expense, plan accordingly)  All admissions to the museums, tours, and activities.

 We have arranged through the tour company for ‘Participant Billing’ which means that you will be given a code to submit payments directly online by credit card. ◦ You can also pay by check if preferable.  After initial deposit, all money will be paid directly to Gerber Tours.  A $75 deposit will be due along with the registration form by Friday, December, 20 in order to secure your spot.  If 40 participants do not register, the cost of the trip will go up. We suggest not paying more than the deposit until we reach 40 students.  Final payment due by March 22.

 Fundraising options will be available throughout the year.  Gift card fundraiser  “Rochester for Less” coupon books on sale immediately. Books cost $20 and scholars get $8 for every book sold. ◦ If you want a “sample” copy of the book, they are available for a $20 deposit—it will count as your first sale.

 Students must arrive at WFA on Wednesday, May 14 th at 5:30 am.  Bus will depart from Wilson Foundation promptly at 6:00 a.m.  No refund will be granted if you miss the departure.  Parent/Guardian must stay until bags are checked and student is on the bus.  Students will return to WFA at approximately 9:00 pm on Friday, May 16 th.  Students must be picked up by an adult. No one will be allowed to walk home or catch an RTS bus alone at that time of night.

 Each scholar will call home upon arrival in Philadelphia.  On the return trip scholars will call as we get close to Rochester on Friday to help families arrange pick up around 9:00 pm

BEHAVIOR:  Scholars are expected to display good manners, courtesy, and understanding – please follow adult directions the 1st time.  Should a problem arise on the trip, parents will be notified immediately DRESS: Students are expected to dress appropriately at all times. Pants/jeans (without holes or tatters) are acceptable. Midriff tops, spaghetti straps, and short-shorts, etc. are not allowed. T-shirts must be appropriate. Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be A LOT of walking!!!

ELECTRONIC DEVICES :  Are okay to bring but subject to parent discretion (the school/district/teachers are NOT liable if lost/stolen/broken).  Students will need to put these away during tours and during all directions.

 Hotel personnel expect that a group of students with luggage in a hotel lobby will be considerate of other guests. It is important to keep the noise level down (“inside voices”) and keep luggage nearby and in an orderly manner.  HOTEL ROOMS: Make sure your hotel room is locked and you have your key at all times.  Keep valuables locked. Neither the group nor the hotel is responsible for money or any other valuables left in the room.  Students remain under chaperone supervision while in the hotel.  Students are not to visit or call other rooms.  Price based on 4 students per room.

 Two days worth of clothes  Comfortable shoes/sneakers (lots of walking!) “Flip flops” are not allowed.  Three (3) pairs of socks  One jacket (could be chilly)  Pajamas (2 nights)  Underwear  Toothpaste/toothbrush  Shampoo/Comb/brush  Camera with name labeled on it.  Bag breakfast/lunch for day 1

 You may bring one SMALL piece of luggage and a backpack, so pack carefully.  You are responsible for your luggage at all times.  Others may provide assistance in loading and un- loading, but your luggage is your responsibility.  All luggage should have personal identification tags on both the inside and the outside.  Luggage will be stored under the bus for the duration of the trip so put anything you will need (food/drink/ipod/phone/chargers) in backpack.

 Michael Brundage  Lori Locker  Chantal Lischer  Steve Polo