Ottawa/Québec Grade 9 Trip Feb. 11-Feb.15, 2019
Ottawa/Quebec Trip Click Photo for Video
Introductions QC Admin Teachers John Dunphy Target Tours
Travel method School Bus? No way! We re travelling in style!
Comfy coaches! Coaches have power outlets, DVD players, Reclining seats, and Washrooms on board
There are lots of activities planned
Tubing at Valcartier Vacation Village Enjoy snow tubing like you have never experienced before! More than 35 snow slides Snow Rafting Tornado Himalaya, high speed sector
Tour of Québec City Guided walking tour of Québec City The only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District of Old Quebec".
Dog Sledding Try your hand at being an expert musher, driving a dog team Maple Syrup on Snow Wagon ride through the woods Maybe see a puppy or two!
Tour of Parliament Hill Tour one of the most Iconic Canadian Symbols: See Parliament See the Senate Learn the History of the buildings See priceless artwork Visit the Parliamentary Library Visit with an MP
Guided Tour of Ottawa Get to see... Canadian Mint Prime Ministers Home Governor General s Home at Rideau Hall National Art Gallery Rideau Falls
Laser Tag Hide and Seek in a multi level, black lit maze Interactive activity Promotes Team Building Activities while waiting Huge amounts of fun!
Museum of Nature Discover exotic live creatures 450 species of birds Learn about forces that have shaped the planet See a blue whale skelton 36 complete dinosaur skeletons Various Museums Canada War Museum See how Canada s military past has shaped our country Extensive artifact collection including military vehicles and artillery Museum of Science and Technology The renewed, modern museum promote and celebrate Canada s long history of scientific and technological achievements, and inspire
Skating on Rideau Canal Take part in a truly Canadian event Largest outdoor skating rink in the world 7.8 km long winds through downtown Ottawa one million skaters per season. The Skateway is equivalent to over 100 hockey rinks endto-end Enjoy a Beavertail while on the ice!
Hockey Game Watch an NHL Game Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes For some, this will be the first, and maybe only time they will ever see a Professional sport being played See how an NHL game is played being in the stands what happens between periods or during commercials?
Itinerary Leave 7am, Monday, Feb 11th 3 nights in Ottawa 1 night in Quebec Return Friday 7:30pm In case of forecast bad weather, we must be ready to leave at noon on Sunday
Accommodations / Meals Staying in Hotels 4 per room You will pick 3 people to stay with, we guarantee you will get at least one of your choices Security is on site in rooms by 10:30 Group meals are covered, and are generally buffet style Amazingly good food! Lunches each day (except first day) - $10 provided
Costs Approximately $950-$1020 depending on numbers This includes: bus to and from all locations (gratuities for drivers and guides) Hotels (overnight security) Meal allowances
Payment Dates Dates for payments Deposit #1 - $350 Oct 4 Deposit #2 - $350 Nov 15 Balance January 18, 2018
Cancelling/Backing out Once you commit, we expect that commitment to stick. Costs are based on the number of people going, and if people back out, that can affect the entire group. Cancellation Insurance is optional - $72 and we highly recommend it Covers for health problems before and during the trip Family emergencies that may prevent somebody from going at last minute Payable with first payment If a student s behaviour prevents them from going on the trip, money will not be refunded.
Fundraising We will support fundraising efforts. Families will have the option of participating in a large group fundraiser. We encourage students to raise their own funds raking leaves, babysitting, etc We cannot permit individual raffles/50-50 sales/etc If you have any questions about fundraising, please contact Mr. MacKinnon at the school.
School Rules Students are ambassadors for the school, therefore they are expected to act as they would in school. Maintain a consistent strong effort academically while being a positive member of the Queen Charlotte School Community Remain trouble free and suspension free. If suspended at any point for any reason, you may be excluded from participating on the trip. Behave as they would at Queen Charlotte while on the trip. Should problems arise on the trip, the student will be sent home at parent s expense.
Responsibilities of Chaperones The number of chaperones has yet to be determined. The number will be determined once we have an idea of the amount of students interested in participating in the trip. We will have some teachers, an administrator and Target Tours staff.
School Work - Students going on the trip will be expected to make up any missed work when they return. - Students who are not on the trip will attend school as normal and complete a research project about Canada. - There will be a marked assignment for those who are on the trip
Meetings At least 2 more meetings (all information will be available on our website and we will use mass e-mail to communicate.)
Contract A contract between the student, parent and school needs to be signed Outlines conditions and expectations Outlines payment schedule
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