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Copy of East Coast Trip 2023

The East Coast Trip 2023 Getting Ready
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 to Friday, March 31st, 2023
Important Trip Information 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, March 25th, 2023

  •         Meet @ CLMS by 3:30 AM   (Yes, it’s early!)
  •          Bus will depart for LAX (JetBlue flight #288) @ 4:00 AM

 

Luggage

      Packing List Link

  •        Bring a small bag or backpack that fits under the seat.
  •         ALL “Luggage” will be checked!
    •        No “carry-on luggage” will be allowed.
    •        ONLY one small bag that does NOT go in the overhead bin is allowed by JetBlue.
  •         Luggage needs to weigh less than 50 pounds. (The airlines charge extra for luggage over 50 pounds.)
  •         Pack all personal hygiene products in your luggage.
  •         Please “tag” all your luggage.
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What to Bring

  •        Small bag or backpack to carry items during the day.
  •         Snacks for the flight. (LAX to Boston is a 5-hr. flight and meals are not included)
  •         No liquid will be allowed through security. Empty water bottles may be filled once you have cleared security. You may also purchase drinks at the airport after we clear security.
  •         Water bottles will be provided during the trip.
  •         Phones are recommended. I will be using my phone to communicate with travelers throughout the trip.
    •        I ask that all travelers sign up for our group on the Remind app.
    •         As an additional bit of added security, I will also request that all “iPhone” users share their location with me during the trip.
  •         Money is not “needed” but there will be opportunities to purchase “snacks” and souvenirs.
    •         Cash
    •         Pre-paid credit cards
    •         Possibly Apple Pay/Samsung Pay  
  •         Comfortable shoes are HIGHLY recommended.
  •         Walking up to 10+ miles per day is possible.
  •         Warm clothing (check weather)
  •         Umbrellas/plastic rain parkas (check weather)
  •         *There “MAY” be an opportunity to visit a pool, so you may want to pack a swimsuit.

 

Return

  •         Friday, March 31st, 2023
  •     Depart Washington D.C.
      - United Flight #2303
      - Arrive San Diego approximately 8:30PM
      - Arrive back to CLMS approximately 10:30PM to 11:00PM
         (*Note: This is my best guess based on previous trips.) :-) 
 
 
 
Remind app
  • Please sign up to receive important information using "Remind" using the link
 
FB
  • I set up a Facebook page for this trip. "CLMS East Coast Trip 2023"
 
 
  • You can contact Mr. Quinn direct by the Remind app, direct text message, calling or email
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Important Information #2
Dear Canyon Lake Middle School Travelers -This is a reminder that the NationsClassroom Travel Forms for Washington, D.C., New York City, & Boston Trip are due March 3, 2023. Please note you will need to have these forms completed before being able to join the group for departure.  **These forms are not the same forms as those you may have completed and returned to the school. Please press the link below to fill out the forms.https://waiver.fr/p-RWNJjThank you so much for your help with this urgent matter.NationsClassroom Team
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This year we will not only be visiting Washington D.C. and New York City, but we are adding Boston. This will be a 7 day/6 night trip, which is one more than any of the previous trips.
 
Trip Highlights:
  • Boston
  • New York
  • Washington D.C.
  • TWO nights in each city
  • All inclusive
  • High-end hotels
  • Luxury Tour Busses
  • Fantastic Tour Guides
  • Doctors on Call 
  • Guards at night located in the halls outside the rooms
  • SUPER organized and efficient
  • Great food and plenty of it
  • Broadway show
  • Transportation to and from San Diego Airport 
  • Afternoon flight (no early wake up!) :-) 
 
 
 
Tour ID #: 36162301  
 
 
FAQ:
  • 7 DAYS & 6 Nights
    • 2 nights in Boston
    • 2 nights in New York City
    • 2 nights in Washington D.C.
  • Tour ID # 36162301
  • Trip is all inclusive. ALL Costs covered *except extra snacks and souvenirs
  • Students get to choose their roommates
  • We fly out in the afternoon from San Diego
  • We have transportation from here to the airport
  • EVERYTHING is included
  • Parents are welcome to attend
         - Just pay the cost of a student trip
  • We have a high-end coach bus the entire time
  • Broadway show 
  • Hotel security stationed outside rooms in the hallways
  • 24/7 access to "Doctors on Call"
  • We stay in upscale hotels
  • Plenty of great food
  • Everything is well planned out! 
  • Top notch tour guides. "DC Dave!"
    • * I can not stress enough how important it is to have a trip that is well planned out with great guides!
  • TWO nights in NYC (This is a HUGE deal!) 
  • Tour Cost
           $3,369.00 per person quad occupancy (Students Only) *By FAR the most common option
           $3,479.00 per person triple occupancy
           $3,699.00 per person double occupancy 
           $4,349.00 per person single occupancy (Adults Only)
 
- Parents you can sign up for a double occupancy and room with your child if you choose. 
 
- Parents can sign up for a Student Deluxe Plan with Cancel for Any Reason Coverage to protect your investment should you need to cancel. Cost of both plans is $141.00 per person (quad & triple) and
$162.00 per person (double & single).
 
  • Experienced Trip Coordinators  
   Mr. Quinn
       - 26 years teaching experience & almost 27 by next year. :-)
       - 14 years as lead coordinator of 6th Grade Science Camp (17 total years)
             - 3 additional years as co-coordinator and chaperone of 6th Grade Science Camp
       - 5 years as chaperone for 7th grade Catalina Science Camp trip
       - 3 years YMCA Girl Scout surf camp chaperone (and husband to troop leader.) :-)
       - 1 year as 8th grade East Coast trip chaperone (4 years total)
       *** 3 years as East Coast trip Coordinator ***
In addition I also have the help and support of Mr. Katona. I will have to have him write his own bio. :-) 
 
Financial Help. Looking for financial help to pay for the trip. Click Here!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
*PLEASE feel free to contact me either via email, text, or phone if you have any questions or concerns about this trip and I will be happy to try and answer them for you. 
Nations Classroom  
Phone:
 
Mr. Quinn
Cell: 909-576-2025
 
*NOTE: This is NOT a school or district sponsored trip.