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- St. Crispin’s School Ski Trips
2013
Thur 28th March – Fri 5th April 2013
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Staffing
Miss Hill Mrs Richards Mr Webley Mr Inns
SLIDE 3 Approval Process Resorts checked by Ski Plan for suitability Party Leaders and Ski Plan select appropriate resort and accommodation Initial approval from Head, Governors and LA Upon completion of risk assessments, council pro-formas, list
- f students attending, staffing, itinerary, travel arrangements
and insurance - trip seeks approval from Off-site and Hazardous Activities Advisory Service Final approval from Head, Governors and LA
SLIDE 4 Evening Entertainment – Sugarloaf Events include:
- Cinema/DVD night
- Swimming
- Activity Centre
- Possible Cat ride up the mountain
- Quiz Night
- Shopping
Evening entertainment carries an additional cost of £35 payable by 31st Jan
SLIDE 5 Itinerary – Sugarloaf
- Depart School – 6am, flight departs Heathrow at 09.55
28th March to Boston. BA1502 (American Airlines)
- Arrive in Boston at 13.50, 4 hour coach to resort
- Return – Depart Sugarloaf on 3rd April travel and stay
- vernight in Boston
- Return – Flight Leaves Boston at 20.05 4th April and
returns to Heathrow at 7.45am 5th April. BA1523 (American Airlines)
- Arrive at school approx 9am 5th April
- ALL TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL
SLIDE 6 Trip Rules
Students must only ski when accompanied by an instructor Students are not allowed in any room other than their own No student to be out of room after lights out. Students must be considerate to other guests No smoking or alcohol at any time Students will have limited leisure time in the resort. They must stay in the designated area in groups no smaller than three and report in at the correct time. Students must remain in the hotel unless given permission to do
Students are not permitted to use their balcony.
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Trip Rules
Students must follow the instruction of staff and instructors without question Students must be sensible and well behaved whilst travelling Students will be responsible for any damage they cause Students must be on time to avoid worry/delay. Students are expected to behave responsibly and safely at all times. Students are not permitted to buy dangerous or offensive items in resort. Please note that if a serious behavioural problem occurred parents could be asked to collect their child from the resort or pay the cost of sending the child home.
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Clothing Information Woollen Hat Ski Goggles Sunglasses Ski Gloves Ski Jacket Ski Trousers/Salopettes Ski Socks 2/3 Outdoor shoes/boots Underwear + Socks T-shirts Casual Wear Night Wear
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Other Travel Items
Sun Tan cream (high factors for face) Lip Salve Money Soap Face cloth Tooth brush and Paste Hairbrush Medicines - to be given to staff Camera
PASSPORT PHOTO – not now needed Students are responsible for their own possessions and valuable items should be left at home
SLIDE 10 Contact Information
Ski Plan 0870 241 4499
Boston
Midtown hotel 220 Huntingdon Avenue Boston MA 02115 Tel: 001-617 262 1000
Sugarloaf
Sugartree Condominiums Sugarloaf 5092 Access Road Carrabassett Valley ME 04947 Tel: 001-207-237-2000
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Other Information
Updates - Students will have access to a pay phone in the hotel. Medicine - Should be given to your child's group leader and the party leader be made aware. Insurance – We hold a group Policy. Parents are responsible for medicine and excess costs. Swimming – We require a letter of consent to complete this activity. Swimming will only take place with a member of staff present.
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- You now need to apply to travel to the US using the
electronic system for travel authorisation
- Please use this link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
- You will need a valid passport and travel details to
complete the application ESTA
SLIDE 13 Before Departure
Please hand the following to your travel group leader:
- Evidence of ESTA approval (Where available)
- Completed EV2 collect after Christmas
- Hand in letter of permission to swim
- Change money into Dollars
- Exercise!
- Any updated passport information
- Hand in hire form (issued 2 weeks before)
- Watch out for the final departure letter which will come out
approx two weeks before departure with confirmed instructions for the day.
SLIDE 14 On the Day - Sugarloaf
- Arrive 6.00am
- Students to report to travel group leader and hand in passport.
- Money should be in a named envelope with the amount of money
also detailed. Money not handed into staff is not covered by the school insurance policy
- Collect a luggage tag and a piece of ribbon
- Once checked in students should say their goodbyes, load their
luggage and wait on the bus.
- Please remember to bring a sensible amount of luggage!
These times are approximate!
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Questions?