STEM Discovery: New York and Boston 6 days Led by: Denise Cranford & Tracy Critch
Our meeting will cover Why travel is important Our tour Our travel partner The safety approach What s included and what s not How to reserve your spot
Why travel is important
Why travel? Helps develop a global perspective Sparks a sense of confidence Fun! Experience places in a way you wouldn t if travelling with your family (local perspectives, behind the scenes..)
Our Tour
Tour highlights Take an architectural walking tour of Times Square and attend a Broadway show!
Tour highlights Visit the Empire State Building
Tour highlights Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and build your own bridge in an interactive workshop
Tour highlights Design a sensor and learn to code
Tour highlights In Boston, visit one of MIT s research labs and the MIT museum, where you will participate in a workshop
Tour highlights Become a sound engineer at MMMMAVEN School of Music Technology and produce your own music track
Our travel partner
Why EF? The World Leader in Educational Travel Over 50 years of experience First and foremost, they re an education company Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price EF s Traveller Support Team will help with any questions at any point in the process
EF s commitment to our safety With over 50 years of experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it.
Round-the-clock safety with EF Over 50 years of experience With their experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it 24/7 Bilingual Tour Director Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour Peace of Mind Policy We can feel secure planning our trip knowing our group has travel flexibility if our plans change due to unforeseen circumstances Chaperones Allows for more eyes on students 24-hour on-call service Around the clock access to local EF offices as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters Travel wristbands and backpacks To help us stay together easily. Plus, wristbands have easy-to-access EF contact information for each country
What s included & what s not
Additional Costs to Prepare for Your own insurance if you opt out Group t-shirt Additional tips for tour guides or bus drivers Lunch, snacks, beverages Spending money Passport/pictures Luggage fees each way Overweight fees Room upgrades (if applicable). Must be decided before registering and will not be changed after. You will also need: Luggage your child can pull/ carry easily by themselves Comfy shoes
Passports & visas All travellers are responsible for securing necessary documentation. Passports Valid passports are required for all travelers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process. Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date. Visas Non-Canadian citizens may require special visas or other travel documents. Crossing border with a child documentation.
What s included in the program price Round-trip airfare On-tour transportation Safe, quality hotel rooms Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Educational itinerary Breakfast and dinner daily 24-hour on-tour assistance Traveller Support Team Tips for Tour Director and Local Guides Global Travel Protection plan Guided tours and activities Travel gear
What the Global Travel Protection Plan covers Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative
Reserving your spot
Payment Options Pay in full at enrollment Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, chequing or savings account, or personal cheques. Automatic Payment Plan After you enroll with the $199 non refundable deposit, payments are automatically deducted from your bank account. Chequing or saving account accepted Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Manual Payment Plan Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, direct debit, or personal checks Accounts must pay $199 upon enrollment; $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; and additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 99 days before your tour
Your tour donation page A quick and easy way to raise money for your tour How it works Located on your personal EF website Share your donation page on social media or via email with friends and family members you d like to ask for support All donations are automatically added to your account
Enrolment Process Enrollment opens after acceptances have been sent out. To enroll you ll need your tour number which will be emailed with the acceptance email. Two easy ways to enroll Online: eftours.ca/tournumber Phone: 1-800-263-2806
Keep the following in mind: There are EARLY mornings EVERY day no exceptions There is A LOT of walking The days are planned from start to finish This is a group trip. You must stay with the group, even if you are not interested in the activity. This includes the adults. It is a school trip school rules still apply and tour directors will not tolerate inappropriate behavior You must be flexible with the travel dates 4 days each way. (June 28-July 3) We do not get travel dates, hotels, etc. until within the 14-30 days prior to travel. If you are not able to be flexible, we can not give you definitive dates until very close to the trip.keep this in mind Custody issues
In the event we have more applicants than spots and all applicants qualify. names will be drawn. APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday, Dec. 22, 12:30pm PASS DIRECTLY TO MRS. CRITCH (lunch or after school) Do NOT pass application to your child s teacher or the office Notifications will start to go out in January.
Selection Process Spaces are determined by the following: 1) Seats on the bus (1 bus vs. 2 buses) 2) Rooming arrangements 3) Male/female rooms 4) Behavior children who have suspensions (bus or school) will not be considered 5) Rooms upgraded (optional, we would prefer to be able to place kids with you) 6) Rooming requests