www.efexploreamerica.com/enroll Tour Number 1764487EJ Leaving Wednesday Night, April 6 Returning Sunday Morning, April 10 Led by Lauren Heath and Libby Rease
Keeping students safe Full-time Tour Director With our group 24 hours a day, from arrival to departure Trained to handle on-tour emergencies Professional overnight security Additional security dedicated exclusively to our group Local offices Our tour group will have the support of a network of local offices across America 24/7 Emergency Service Additional emergency support is always just a phone call away Travel ID badges & backpacks EF Explore America ID badge provides helpful emergency contact information EF Explore America backpacks are easily identifiable
Tour Itinerary / Day 1/Thursday, April 7 Welcome to New York City! Depart from Zionsville West Middle School the evening prior Take a guided tour of New York Greenwich Village SoHo Chinatown Little Italy 9/11 Memorial and Museum Visit the One World Trade Center Observatory
One World Observatory
Rooms and Roomates There will be 4 students to a room Parent chaperones will have 2 adults per room We ask that parents who request a single do so when they sign up. Otherwise, they will be put with another chaperone on the trip. There is an additional charge for a single room. Parents may request that their child stay in parent room for an additional cost. Please see the website. When you are in a hotel, keep noise levels as low as possible out of courtesy to other guests. All tour participants are financially responsible for any damage to their rooms. Visitors or group members of the opposite sex are not allowed into your hotel room.
Tour Itinerary / Day 2 Meet the Artist Workshop Take a walking tour of Central Park Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art Photo stop in Times Square Attend a Broadway show
Tour Itinerary / Day 3 Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum Hop on the subway for a one-way ride to Radio City Music Hall Tour of Radio City Music Hall Free time to explore Midtown Fifth Avenue Rockefeller Center St. Patrick s Cathedral Trump Tower Depart for home Arrive back at school the morning after
What does the Program Fee include? Round-trip motorcoach transportation Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast & dinner daily (as itinerary specifies) Full-time Tour Director Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides On-tour transportation Professional overnight security Tour backpack, luggage tag & ID badge Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance $1 million consumer protection plan All gratuities Flexible payment plans Personal, secure online Giving Page (Program fee does not include: lunches, personal spending money, Anytime Protection Plan)
Anytime Protection Plan $79 Cancel at any time, for any reason Receive a full refund (minus any Non-Refundable Fees) See booking conditions or call the Traveler Support Team (1.888.333.9756) for complete details on this highly recommended protection plan
Our tour TOUR DETAILS Tour date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 *Group will depart the evening before tour Departure location: Zionsville West Middle School HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Student Program Fee: $765 200 paying travelers Adult Program Fee: $935 200 paying travelers Anytime Protection Plan: $79 (not included)
How we will communicate with you Remind 101 for NYC Trip text (317)542-3841 Message @zwny16 or www.remind.com/join/zwny16 When you sign up to go on the trip, please put parent email address for the student. We will send out emails through EFExplore America and sometimes students do not relay the message to parents.
Chaperones You must have a full background check on file to go on the trip. Go to www.zcs.k12.in.us and scroll down to Bravo. Follow the directions. It takes 7 to 10 days to process. If you currently think you have one on file please let us know and we will gladly check for you.
Payment options EF S AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN $99 deposit upon enrollment Program Fee divided into manageable monthly or bi-weekly payments Flexible plan withdrawal dates Convenient payments automatically charged to an ATM/debit card or checking account Free, and no late fees Final due date extended up to 25 days before departure MANUAL PAYMENT PLAN $99 deposit upon enrollment $250 total paid to account 30 days after enrollment Payments charged using ATM/debit card, checking account or credit card $20 plan fee and late fees ranging from $40-85 if payments not received by due dates Final due date 75 days prior to departure
Payment schedules AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN Student cost Monthly Payment Bi-weekly Payment $765.00 $765.00 Enrollment deposit $99.00 $99.00 1 st Automatic Payment Plan date Last Automatic Payment Plan date 10/8/2015 9/21/2015 3/8/2016 3/7/2016 Number of payments 6 13 MANUAL PAYMENT PLAN Student cost $785.00 Enrollment deposit $99.00 30 days after enrollment $151.00 Balance due 12/26/2015 $535 Enroll by Friday to be entered in a raffle for $50 off! For every 10 travelers that enroll a winner will be drawn! Average payment $111.00 $52.00 Final payment $111.00 $42.00
Your personal account Log in at EFExploreAmerica.com to: Tour Number - 1764487EJ Learn more about your destination Make online payments Enroll in the Automatic Payment Plan Track important dates and information Connect to your Giving Page
Fundraising A Giving Page for every traveler Easy and secure Enrolled travelers receive an email with a link to a secure contribution page to share with family and friends You can also access the page from your personal account website Works easily with the Automatic Payment Plan
Explorer Scholarship $30,000 awarded annually Individual awards typically range from $100-$600 Students selected based on response to essay question and financial aid application Deadline is OCTOBER 12
How do you enroll? Online EFExploreAmerica.com/Enroll Phone 1.888.333.9756 Mail EF Explore America EF Center 8 Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1764487EJ Enrollment deadline: 9/25/2015 Enroll by Friday to be entered in the $50 raffle! Enter your tour number in this box to get started.
There will be a tour guide with each bus 24/7. They will be on the bus, leading walking tours, at dinner, and at the hotel. Depending on you and how many souvenirs you plan to buy, we recommend bringing $20 $40 per day. You will want to bring at least $10.00 per day for lunch. Lunches are not included in the price. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own money! Do not expect your parent chaperone, friends, teachers, or tour guides to hold your money. Be responsible!
All scheduled program activities are obligatory. If you re sick and unable to attend, you must inform your Group Leader and an adult will stay back with you. If you wish to visit friends or relatives while on tour, you must tell your Group Leader before your tour. Call the Traveler Support Team at 1.888.333.9756 to request a Tour Release Form for your parents to complete and then for you to give to your Group Leader.
Any illegal activity will result in automatic dismissal from the tour, and the participant shall return home at his or her own expense Remember when you travel as a group, you re traveling as a team. Your actions can affect the entire group. So please, be considerate and follow the expectations laid out for you. Curfew Your Group Leader and Tour Director will establish a curfew both for the bus ride and for the hotel for your safety and security. With your busy sightseeing schedule, you ll appreciate the sleep!