1. American Heritage
MARCH 2017

2. Departure & Arrival
Friday March 17th
Load bus at 4:45pm at the high school (good idea to eat dinner before or bring something)
5:10pm at the Junction
Please tell Mr. Stembridge if you plan to meet at junction
Saturday March 25th & Sunday March 26th
Leave from Boston to SLC on 25th
12:00 a.m. depart SLC for WJHS
Arrive early Sunday 5:00 am on March 26th Get a Ride!

3. Luggage Allowed 1 suitcase & 1 carry on
Checked suitcase up to 62 linear inches, 50 lbs
Carry on bag up to 45 linear inches
Liquids must be in a 1 quart Ziploc
and cannot be more than 3.4 oz.
You will be responsible for your own luggage
Each bag needs to have a luggage tag

4. Predicted Weather Washington DC 55/45 Rain
Philadelphia 50/30 Rain/Snow
New York City 55/35 Rain
Boston 45/35 Rain

5. Packing List NO SHARP OBJECTS OR WEAPONS
Photo ID- Must have to board plane, 18 or older Drivers License
Spending Money
Good walking shoes
Clothing for about 7 days
Warm Jacket, Rain Jacket, Umbrella
Medicine in RX original bottles

6. What’s in My Carry On/Back Pack?
Cold Weather Clothing:
Hat
Light Gloves
Packable Rain Jacket
Packable Down Jacket
Waterproof Shoes
Food
Snacks (may eat late)
Leak Proof Water Bottle
Wallet
Check Card
Cash ID
Mini-First Aid Kit
3 ills (Benadryl, Advil, and Pepto-Bism(il) RX
Contact Solution and Case
Electronics
Headphones
USB Charger/Battery
Phone
Schedule
Sunglasses

7. Money Be Smart with CASH Need enough money for 10 meals Souvenirs
Do not carry a lot of cash
Keep wallet in a safe place
Need enough money for 10 meals
8 lunches
2 Meals in Airports
Souvenirs

8. Program Standards GOLDEN RULE Responsible for expenses & damages
Dress Code
No pajamas or exercise clothing in public
WJHS dress code
Be on time!
No drugs & alcohol
Curfew

9. Hotel Elevator Etiquette Be courteous of other guests
Quiet late at night
Keep rooms picked up, clean up before you leave
Do not leave room in your pajamas
You will be charged for items you take from the hotel
Room List

10. Bus Courtesy Use restrooms on the bus only in an emergency Be on time!
Be kind, appreciative and courteous to our driver
Clean up any garbage or other messes

11. Safety Do not carry a lot of cash Lock hotel doors & do not prop open
Stay with the group if lost call 800 number
Pay Attention to directions & meeting times
During free time stay in groups of at least 3 or 4, NEVER ALONE
Do not leave valuables in hotel room or bus
Do not lose tickets or passes

12. Contact Remind App Twitter Facebook Group? My Cell (208) 569-2890
@ahtr to 81010
message to
Twitter
@AHTRIP2017
#AHTRIP2017
Facebook Group?
My Cell (208)

13. Summary Checklist Photo ID Money for Meals
Clothing and Shoes for Cold Wet Weather
1 Large Suite Case 1 Carry-on or Backpack (women can also bring small purse)
Medical Release Signed by Parent and Submitted
Paid in Full to Tour Company
Commit to Rules and Being On Time
Parents Informed of Travel Plans and my Cell Number
Signed up for Notification Services
Inform Mr. Stembridge of Special Needs
Personal Needs (i.e. medication)
Make a plan to communicate changes with parents (i.e. arrival time on 26th)
Remember that Mr. Stembridge Smiles on the Inside

14. What’s Next Before We Leave
Each Participant Receives
Detailed Schedule
Backpack
Luggage Tag
Information on White House tour
Any further updates
Submit Medical Consent/Release

15. Thank YOU
Paul Stembridge