Ultimate Science Trip 2018 Orlando, Florida (approx.) March 21 – 30



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Ultimate Science Trip 2018

Orlando, Florida

(approx.) March 21 – 30TH, 2018

Meeting # 1 – Thursday, December 15th, 2016 (6:30 -8:00 p.m.) Westpark Middle School – Gym

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introductions

Scott Cline – Trip Coordinator – West Park Middle School (scott.cline@rdpsd.ab.ca)

Tania Diletzoy – Teacher Chaperone– Westpark Middle School (tania.diletzoy@rdpsd.ab.ca)

Keenan Anderton –Teacher Chaperone– Westpark Middle School (keenan.anderton@rdpsd.ab.ca)

Kimberly Streit – Financial Supervisor/Chaperone – Westpark Middle School (kimberly.streit@rdpsd.ab.ca)

Nathan Good - - Teacher Chaperone - Normandeau School (nathan.good@rdpsd.ab.ca)



2. Ultimate Science Trip Movie It played while we discussed the trip.

3. Time for questions. There may be a past student available to answer questions.
“Last week I reflected on the trip and concluded that while a family excursion to the states may be extremely difficult to impossible now, this trip provides a timely and unique opportunity for a deserving young man or woman to participate in a trip of a lifetime that may influence them long into their adulthood in many ways. I keep hearing stories of how careers and relationships were started on the trip. As well, your son or daughter has worked really hard to earn the respect and support from at least three teachers who filled out a reference sheet for them!” Scott. C. Trip coordinator


4. Description of the Trip

One group of 88 students, 16 parent chaperones, 5 RDPSD staff chaperones – Total 109

The Group will be gone approx. March 21st to 30th, 2018. Flights still need to be confirmed & that is why dates are approximate. The trip will be held during Spring Vacation of 2017. This 10 day, all inclusive trip will cost approximately $3700 and is payable in 10 installments to keep payments low and affordable. Due to the fluctuating exchange rate the price is only an approximation. In addition there is mandatory school insurance of $65 which is comprehensive and covers EVERYTHING!


Trip Itinerary – Breakdown each day (see example of attached tentative itinerary)

5. The Website is: http://grouponesultimatesciencetrip.wordpress.com/. It is one of the BEST ways to keep informed of the trip. Both students & parents should check it often! We also use Remind 101. Sign up for Remind by texting “@774eh”​to 709­701­0609​to receive important updates about the Ultimate Science Trip 2017


6. Roles



Students’ Roles

1. Fundraise if necessary (remember this is your trip – take some or all responsibility)

2. Behavior must be exceptional throughout the next 16 months (No major discipline referrals at school – we would hate to dismiss a student due to their behavior)

3. Must attend all meetings! One excused absence is not OK - every meeting is purposeful.

4. Pay attention to announcements at school and /or emails regarding the Science Trip.

5. Check & explore the website regularly – there is lots of cool stuff to check out!



Chaperone’s Role

1. To take responsibility for 4 students for the trip and act as a parental role model for these students and all others on the trip.

2. Attend meetings where chaperones are asked to attend.

3. Pay attention to any emails regarding the trip & check the website regularly. In fact, don’t just check it….explore it, there is lots of cool stuff to check out!



Teacher’s Role

1. Support Parent Chaperones with student concerns as well as chaperone their own group.

2. Help with educational areas of the trip.

**Florida teaching staff reserves the right to make final decisions for participation in the Ultimate Science Trip based on medical, health, behavioral, financial and attendance issues.

Parent’s Role

1. Help support & organize your child during the next 16 months before the trip!

2. Consider serving on the fundraising committee for the trip.

3. Attend meetings when parents are asked to attend. There will be fewer this year.

4. Ensure payments are made by due dates.

5. Turn in paperwork when requested.



Trip Coordinator’s Role

1. Oversee all planning of trip and troubleshoot all issues directed from parents, chaperones, students and the trip provider.




7. Price / Payment Schedule

The price right now stands at $3995.00, but this can go up or down and is dependent on the final price from the trip provider and the exchange rate. This price includes everything EXCEPT spending money, insurance ($65.00) & airplane meals. It does include: All meals while in Florida, hotel {4 students per room}, transportation, night security, special educational programs / classes, MPO guide, insurance, taxes, gratuities, some special photos, all entrance tickets / special VIP passes and Discovery Cove dolphin pictures.


A $450 non – refundable deposit was paid with your application this is NON REFUNDABLE & not transferrable. and regular scheduled payments as per payment schedule listed below are mandated to be submitted on time. and Please see section 16 for payment amounts, due dates and other important financial information.
There is a late payment penalty fee of $50 per due date if over 3 days, as we are in turn on a strict payment schedule with our trip provider.

Chaperones have the same payment expectations as students.
** For discussion: How to make the trip more affordable. 8 Days? 9 Days? Reduce what we feel are “frills”. Better use of time. Flight times 12:30am departure / 1pm arrival. ...etc.
8. Meeting Times

Usually 6:30pm we will meet at Westpark. We will have a few parent meetings (May, September and March 2017). We will send information through email on an as needed basis. Sometimes we will send an announcement out to your child through their school’s teacher contact or the school’s announcements. This email/letter is to let you know when the next meeting will be; it is essential to make each meeting so as to not lose out on any important information we have discussed. Group dynamics is also a vital part of this trip– missing meetings will not allow groups to bond as well as we would like to see. Look for these monthly email/letters coming home. All meetings will be held at schools to be named later. The meeting will most likely be at Eastview or Westpark. We will rotate the meetings to different days so that evening activities are less disruptive on your child’s other commitments. Most meetings will be for students only.


Upcoming Meetings:

9. Dropping Out

Please contact Scott Cline if and when this trip WILL NOT work for you. You may phone Westpark Middle School – 347-8911 and leave a message for him, or you may email him at scott.cline@rdpsd.ab.ca The first deposit ($450) is nonrefundable. However if you choose to drop out up until Sept. 30, 2016, all funds except the initial deposit will be returned. From October 1 and on, all deposits / funds are nonrefundable. Sorry.

10. Forms - If you are committing to the trip, and have not already filled out the forms emailed to you, please complete as many forms as possible tonight. If at all possible, please fill out and hand in the parent/student form before leaving tonight. If not, then by the next meeting. If you change your phone or email address at some point during the year, please remember to let us know. We would like to have all paperwork turned in by June 30, so please don’t delay when asked to return forms.
11. Fundraising - If you are interested in fundraising we will create a fund raising committee TONIGHT – get your ideas on the papers provided. It’s a great time to try make lots of $$ this summer. Parents/ students will lead and organize these activities. The fundraising money is held in a separate bank account and has nothing to do with the schools, therefore, your school contact will not know anything about what you have in your fundraising account. If you want to use fundraising money to make a payment, you will need to get a cheque from the fundraising committee and take it to your school. Fundraising cheques will ONLY be distributed in Jan. or Feb. 2018.

Money/rewards/points etc. raised on the premise that you are attending this trip on behalf of Red Deer Public Schools will not be reimbursed or transferred to another student if you drop out of the trip or any other reason that you will not be attending the trip That money will stay in the Florida account for the benefit of all the participants. Please add the fundraising coordinators name and email here in case you need to contact them: ______________________________________________________________________________

There are some opportunities coming up for grad dinners through Red Deer Catering.

Bottle drives: Please email Scott Cline when you are doing one. Please include where and when.



12. Passports – If your child does not have a current passport please start the process to obtain one immediately! Passports can take some time to acquire but are MANDATORY - U.S. Immigration will not allow you to enter the United States without one! A “long” birth certificate “with parentage” is now required for a passport. If you do not have one, that must be your first step as it takes about 4 weeks to arrive. The website for passport applications iswww.ppt.gc.ca. The website for Birth Certificates iswww.servicealberta.ca. (select the Vital Statistics tab) IF you do not have a Canadian Passport, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary travel documents while travelling within the parameters of this trip. Should you not be able to gain access into the country due to lack of travel documents, you are solely financially responsible for loss of trip, travel, etc.

13. Single Parent Families – It is a must that custody issues be addressed with a letter of consent to travel to Florida (signed by parents and a Notary / Lawyer). See Mr. Cline for further details. Two parent guardian signatures are required for this form. Custody agreements may also be required.

14. Criminal Checks for Chaperones – Our District requires that chaperones must provide us with a Criminal Record Check. This should have this handed in as soon as possible. (end of December at the very latest) This process now takes about one week. Mr. Cline has a letter for all chaperones to take down to the main police station so that you will not be charged for this service. If you are charged a fee, please give us the bill and we will reimburse you.

15. Ultimate Science Trip Reimbursement Policy

1. If a student withdraws from the trip before October 1 & a suitable replacement is found, then all funds will be reimbursed to the family with the exception of the first $450 paid. If a replacement candidate cannot be found, or if a student violates the behavior contract, then no funds will be reimbursed. (has never happened)

2. If a student withdraws from the trip from October 1 and beyond, regardless of whether or not a replacement is found, no funds will be returned to the family.

3. Any fundraising credits, cash, products, services, points...etc earned on the premise of participating in the Ultimate Science Trip will remain with the trip to be used as deemed necessary by trip organizers. There will be no partial or full reimbursements or transfers of fundraising money at any time.

4. If a student does not provide the trip coordinator with the necessary paperwork to cross the border, no reimbursements will be made. This includes but is not limited to your passport and notarized documents regarding children travelling alone and those with unusual custody arrangements. (has never happened, although..)

16. Florida Trip Financial Responsibilities – The Admin Assistant for the Florida trip this year is Kimberly Streit. You may contact Mrs. Streit or your school contact if you have questions about what payments have been made. The contacts at your school are as follows:

Eastview Sharon Fraser 403-343-2455 ext 131 sharon.fraser@rdpsd.ab.ca

Central Tammy Scotvold 403-346-4397 ext 122 tammy.scotvold@rdpsd.ab.ca

G. H. Dawe Beth Shaw 403-343-3288 beth.shaw@rdpsd.ab.ca

Gateway Herma Pikkert 403-346-5795 herma.pikkert@rdpsd.ab.ca

Glendale Sharyn Pinsent 403-340-3100 sharyn.pinsent@rdpsd.ab.ca

Normandeau Teryl McDonagh 403-342-0727 teryl.mcdonagh@rdpsd.ab.ca

Westpark Kimberly Streit 403-347-8911 kimberly.streit@rdpsd.ab.ca



Are your school fees paid?

All families who have a student going on this trip must not owe any fees to the District. We will be checking on this, so If your school fees for this year are not paid, please take care of them right away. Next year’s fees must be paid by Oct. 15th.



Payment Due Dates:


Payment #:

Payment Due Date:

Amount of Payment:

#1.

December 2016

$450 (non refundable deposit)

#2.

January 2017

$250

#3.

February 2017

$250

#4.

March 2017

$250

#5.

April 2017

$250

#6.

May 2017

$250

#7.

June 2017

$250

#8.

July 2017

$250

#9.

August 2017

$250

#10

September 2017

$250

#11.

October 2017

$250

#12.

November 2017

$250

#13.

January 2018

$250




Total:

$3750 (Includes luggage and insurance)



Payment Methods – MPO is currently working on online payments for your convenience. As soon as we have this link up and running, we will be sure to send it out to you immediately. The only available forms of payment will be by Visa or Mastercard, online, through MPO (our travel agent) or by post-dated cheques made payable to MPO.
Please make your payments ON or BEFORE the due date as we must make regular payments to the trip provider. If you would like to pay your trip faster, you are welcome to make larger payments than required, or additional payments at any time.

17. Next Meeting May 11 6:00 at Rotary park.

18. Please return the Parent/Student Information Form before leaving tonight.

19. Thanks for coming – please help us out by stacking the chairs!
Sample trip itinerary (2015 version):
Ultimate Science Trip 2015 Itinerary

Tuesday March 24, 2015 GOOD BYE CANADA! HELLO FLORIDA! Pool Party

05:30am Meet at Black Knight Inn Parking lot. (NW corner) With $ envelopes, meds, passports.

06:00am Leave Red Deer to arrive in Calgary by 8:00am. Tags, tickets, luggage, clear customs and security.

06:40am Depart Calgary International Airport Flight # WS1414 to Orlando. NO luggage fees. The flight is just short of 5 hours long.

04:47pm Arrive Orlando Airport. Meet Martin our MPO leader.

06:30pm. Arrive at Sweet Tomatoes with a dinner reservation. Coach to Holiday Inn Express after eating.

08:00pm Arrive at Holiday Inn Resort Hotel 13351 Florida State Road 535 Orlando. 407-239-4500 Check-in. (Chaperones find your safe for the $ envelopes, passports and medication)

Pool party and / or call / email / contact home. *Bring your inflatable pool toys!

10:00pm Unpack get ready for Wednesday. (buy your water from Mrs. Langvand- Cheap only $1.00.)

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Scott.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Wednesday March 25, 2015 MAGIC KINGDOM / EPCOT - Illuminations

06:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

07:15am Leave to YES Program: Properties of Motion 201 (7:30-10:30) In this 3-hour academic adventure student teams will act as Disney attraction engineers as they learn about and test Newton’s First Law of Motion, centripetal force, hydraulics and pneumatics. Afterwards enjoy free exploration and learning time in the Park (Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger, Dumbo, Mad Tea Party and others.) Fast Passes pre-booked.

11:30pm Lunch – meet at 11:20. Meet at The Crystal Palace for Character Buffet Lunch. Tigger, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore and Piglet await you!

12:45pm Stay longer at Magic Kingdom to watch Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and enjoy other famous rides or Transfer to Epcot via Monorail (ask for help if necessary) Enjoy Epcot in the afternoon. Explore the culture of eleven nations with a journey around World Showcase!

06:00pm A sit down dinner is arranged for you at Eau de France, their outdoor patio. Then we will stay here and watch the Illumination Show! (I hope) Plan “B” is we meet near the lake between the two gift shops to watch the show at 8:15. We’ll block off a spot for all of us.

09:00pm Illuminations Light Show (9:00 – 9:15 or so)

09:30pm Transfer to Resort.

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Scott.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Thursday March 26, 2015 HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS - YES Program, Hollywood and Vine Dinner, Reserved seating for Fantasmic! Show. Super busy day! Happy b-day Lauren s.

06:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

07:15am Leave to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (9-10)

Hollywood Studios YES Program “Imagineering: Gravity” (877-343-5387) Students will join an Imagineering Teacher to explore how Walt Disney Imagineering uses Newton’s Laws of Motion to create multi-sensory experiences within the Disney Parks. In this 3 hour academic adventure hands-on experiments challenge students to test the force of gravity and study how combining it with technology can create an enhanced affect. Students will uncover how our Imagineers are able to turn ordinary spaces into immersive spaces that challenge their perception of reality.10:30am Enjoy the rest of the morning and afternoon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There is so much to do, so plan your day carefully. Don’t miss The American Idol Experience, Indiana Jones Stunt Show, Star Tours, Toy Story Midway Mania, Extreme Motors Stunt Show, Rock n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Pirates of the Carribean, Phineas and Ferb plus Fantasmic!

12:00pm Lunch in the park with a Meal Voucher. Continue to enjoy the park!

05:30pm Supper is at The Hollywood and Vine Restaurant. Don’t be late. Eat and go do more.

08:30pm Fantasmic! Show with reserved seating.

09:00pm Transfer to Resort. Call or email home. Maybe swim. MAKE POSTERS for NBA game.

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Scott.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Friday March 27, 2015 SEAWORLD / NBA MAGIC GAME

07:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

08:00am Leave to Sea World (9-11)

09:00am Get your Quick Queue wristbands they allow unlimited access to most attractions. Maybe first get a picture with the Shamu mascot? Free exploration and learning time in the park. Get a map/schedule and plan your day carefully. Must see animal habitats / exhibits are: Turtle Trek, Wild Arctic, Stingray Lagoon, Pelican Preserve, Shark Encounter!, Jewel of the Sea Aquarium, Dolphin Nursery, Manta Aquarium, Pacific Pointe Preserve (Oregon coast habitat), Dolphin Cove and my favourite: The Manatee Aquarium. GO FEED THEM.

Check out the shows Blue Horizons (The best), Clyde and Seamore’s Sea Lion High, A’Lure, The Call of The Ocean and of course One Ocean! with Shamu. Then there are the rides: Kraken, Manta, Journey to Atlantis (a wet ride), and Sky Tower (free with QuickQue) Lot’s to learn here! Remember, no regrets!




12:00pm Cash lunch ($15.00 – handed out in the morning on the bus) More Exploration time.

04:30pm Meet outside front gates. Transfer to NBA Game. Did we bring any posters??

05:00pm Arrive at Amway Center – go directly to warm-up area (SE entrance) for fan tunnel preparation and directions.

07:00pm Supper – Cash

07:00pm NBA Game Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons!

09:45pm Group picture at centre court after the game with some cheerleaders!. Meeting area TBD.

10:00pm Transfer to Hotel.

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Mr. C.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Saturday March 28, 2015 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER / AIR BOATS + Creatures!

07:00am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

07:30am Leave to Kennedy Space Center (9-6) (see any dolphins in the water or gators in the ditches?)

08:50am Arrive at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Go to the new Atlantis Space Shuttle exhibit. Then feel the sensations of blasting into orbit at the Shuttle Launch Experience, checkout the Visitors’ Complex, maybe go reflect at the Astronaut Memorial, or get an update at the Launch Status Centre, if enough time go watch a 3D Imax Movie (about 10:30 start then come back for a group picture at the Rocket Garden – meet at 11:45).

10:30am Have an astronaut experience at Astronaut Encounter! What would YOU ask a real astronaut? Start thinking!

12:00pm Lunch. ($20 cash)

01:00pm After lunch, take Shuttle Bus Tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Centre where you see a real 363 foot moon rocket, a recreation of the launching of the Apollo 8 mission and a lunar landing, and touch a real moon rock! plus so much more! Be back by 3:00pm so that you have plenty of time to shop at the world’s largest Space Shop.

04:30pm Meet outside gift shop and Transfer to Midway Air Boats (407-568-6790) There should be time for their gift shop. Try some Gator Jerky. Then get ready to enjoy a ride of a lifetime! Plus there will be some hands on education about some of the native animals of Florida.

07:30pm Supper near the hotel.

09:15pm Transfer to Resort.

09:30pm Swimming! or Maybe call / email home. Or both!

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Mr. C.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Sunday March 29, 2015 DISCOVERY COVE–Dolphins! / MEDIEVAL TIMES

07:30am Leave to Discovery Cove

08:00am Buffet Breakfast at the Discovery Cove Resort

08:30am Group Registration. Get Lanyards (ID necklaces). Here, you will have the opportunity to learn how the ocean is a valuable resource for wildlife and people, the conservation issues facing animals like manatees and dolphins and interact with a real dolphin, including feeding, touching and swimming with one. Pictures cost a lot, you may consider purchasing a special blank picture frame or key chain.

09:00am Discovery Cove Opens. Get snorkeling equipment, change and meet with your chaperone. Discuss Dolphin Swim Time (TBD) and location of meeting place. Go wade with, pet and even feed the baby sting rays (ask when). Swim the “lazy river” including through a cave – it’s heated! Stop partly down the river and check out the bird aviary, where you can learn about and even hand feed exotic birds while they rest on your hand! Don’t miss snorkeling at the Grand Reef that includes over 30 different fish, come eye-to-eye with sharks and barracuda and discover hidden beaches…plus other surprises. There is even a place to email home! Encourage the photographers there to take your picture everywhere and often! (esp with the dolphins!)

11:00am Lunch at Laguna Grill is free and students will eat on their own time (served from 11:00am – 3:00pm) There are also FREE Snacks and Beverages served throughout the day at different “Snack Shacks”.

04:30pm Get ready for a nice evening out to Medieval Times. Meet at the Main Entrance of Discovery Cove as a group and then transfer to Medieval Times.

06:00pm Dinner/Show at Medieval Times, Group pic. Lots to see and do before the show starts. Cheer hard and loud for our knight!!

09:15pm Transfer to Resort

09:45pm Call or email home/parents

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Mr. C.

10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room.

Monday March 30, 2015 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS with 2 park entrance AND Expresspass!

Happy birthday Jordan V.

07:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

08:15am Leave to Universal. (9-11) Group will enjoy Express Passes for Universal Studios, including two park pass! Lunch in the Park with Lunch Voucher. So much to see, do and experience this day. At Universal Studios try: Diagon Alley, Revenge of the Mummy, The Simpson’s Ride, Men In Black, Shrek 4-D, Rip Rockit Roller Coaster, Terminator 3-D, Disaster!, and more! Whew! Plus so many “characters” and “movie stars” to take selfies with!

**You must get a locker for your backpacks before you do anything. There are all day lockers at the front entrance for a fee, but the lockers are free if you do the ride only once.

04:30pm Dinner at Universal ($25 cash)

05:30pm Meet as a group outside of Universal Studios exit, beside the turning globe.

06:00pm Arrive at Downtown Disney – Disney shopping – shows and performances are often on the mainstage (near the Disney Store)

09:15pm Transfer to Hotel. Start to pack your suitcase and clean your room!

10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Mr. C.

10:30pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room – (if necessary)

Tuesday March 31, 2015 BUSCH GARDENS at Tampa Bay -reticulated animals, Sheikra! With Quick Ques!

06:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

07:00am Leave to Busch Gardens. (9:30-7) Sleep on the bus if you wish. Park opens at 9:00am.

08:45am Serengeti School. Step outside the classroom and onto Busch Gardens Serengeti Plain to experience the ultimate in learning adventure! Come face to face with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, ostriches and more. Participate in an interactive activity on board a safari truck. Receive an opportunity to hand feed our animal ambassadors that live on the Serengeti Plain Habitat (the reticulated giraffe).

09:30am Biology Basics Class. Back to Basics” is a 50-minute, classroom based program, complete with a visit from a few of our animal ambassadors, designed for students. Each session includes an opportunity to hone scientific skills through:

Hands-on explorations

Science notebook components

Animal Encounters

10:00am Another day filled with so much to do. They have 5 live shows, tons of animals, 6 roller coasters, 2 water rides plus more! Quick Queue Passes will make line ups invisible! Lunch (a voucher) will be at the park. This park has some amazing dinner choices too. * Go feed the baby kangaroos – it’s awesome!

03:30pm Meet at the front entrance, just inside the park. Depart Busch Gardens.

05:00pm Arrive at Clearwater Beachfront. Prepare for a swim, cash supper (cash) and shopping! Maybe a visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) to see “Hope” and “Winter”!

08:00pm Depart Clearwater beach, transfer to resort. Pack some more! 10:30pm Room Check & Lights Out. Security will check in with Mr. C. 10:45pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room- if necessary.



Wednesday April 1, 2015 ISLANDS of ADVENTURE –Harry Potter / Get Wet

06:30am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

07:15am Leave to Islands of Adventure (8-11) First is Behind the Adventure Class, an opportunity to discover the science involved in creating the world’s most technologically advanced theme park. Behind The Adventure showcases the physics, technology, horticulture and general sciences that went into designing and building this state-of-the-art theme park. The sciences come to life as your tour guide answers such questions as:

-How is The Incredible Hulk Coaster® launched? -How do we choose and care for the foliage throughout the park? -What technologies are utilized to make The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® so amazing?

This three-hour facilitated tour begins 1 hour before the theme park opens and allows students access to areas of the theme park unavailable to the general public. Cool!! Then each Group will enjoy Express Passes for Islands of Adventure.

At Islands of Adventure try: Harry Potter,The Hulk, Spiderman, Dragon Challenge, Seuss Landing, Jurassic Park, Rip-saw Fall (lots of water), Popeye and Bluto’s Barge Ride (lots of water), The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad (live action show), Poseidon’s Fury (live action with amazing special effects!) You have lots of time, so rest every once in a while! **You must get a locker for your backpacks before you do anything. There are all day lockers at the front entrance for a fee, but the lockers are free if you do the ride only once.

12:00pm Lunch (voucher)

05:00pm Supper ($25)

08:45pm Meet as a group on the bridge by the Hulk Roller Coaster.

09:00pm Depart Islands of Adventure.

09:30pm COMPLETE your packing and clean up / room check then go to bed!

10:30pm Chaperone meeting in Scott’s and Keenan’s room- if necessary.



Thursday April 2, 2015 ANIMAL KINGDOM / AIRPORT / CALGARY / HOME

07:15am Buffet Breakfast at the Resort

08:30am Check out and load motor coach. Leave to Animal Kingdom (9-10). Arrive at Animal Kingdom for free time exploration. Don’t miss Expedition Everest, Kali Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Dinosaur!, Finding Nemo the Musical, and It’s Tough to be a Bug. Get Fast Passes right away for Safaris and Everest.

12:00pm Lunch (voucher)

02:30pm Meet inside the front entrance. Depart to the airport. $20 Cash for supper at the airport is provided. Group departs Orlando International Airport on WS 1415 at 5:45pm.

05:45pm Depart to Calgary. Anybody homesick?

09:18pm Arrive Calgary International Airport. We hope you had a trip of a lifetime! Now we go home to our regular beds that we will have to make from now on!! We were spoiled!

11:00pm At Olds (35 minutes away from Red Deer, we will call the initial contacts from the fan out list. I expect us to return to the Black Knight Inn parking lot just after 11:30pm. But of course this depends on road conditions, Canada Customs and so on.

The end - a reunion to follow.



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