• 5:45 am - Report to School -  Students report to school-150 Silvercreek Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281

• 6:30 am - Depart
  • Depart school en route to Washings; rest & meal stops will be made ev ery 2-3 hours.  Lunch en route is included at Golden Corral (rest stop - Oakmont MM 48/lunch @ 12:15 pm - Frederick).
• 2:00 pm - Air & Space Museum
  • Arrive at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum.  Next, we visit the Jefferson, MLK and FDR Memorials.
• 6:00 pm - Dinner
  • Dinner at Pentagon City Food Court (Included) followed by a visit to the Pentagon Memorial.
• 8:00 pm - Hotel
  • DoubleTree Hotel 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD  20877   (301) 977-8900
  • ***Private nighttime supervision is provided***

• 6:15 am - Wake Up
  • Group wake up call.
• 6:45 am - Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• 7:30 am - Depart
  • Depart the hotel for Arlington National Cemetery for the Tomb of the Unknows Soldier, Changing of the Guard Ceremony and Kennedy Gravesites followed by a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial.  Next, we have a group photo at the Capitol Building (pending availability @ 11:45 am - individual orders).
• 12:00 pm - National Mall
  • This afternoon, we have time on the National Mall to visit the Smithsonian including the American OR Natural History Museums along with souvenir shopping, Holocaust Museum including "Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away" (pending availability @ 1:00 pm).  We end our afternoon with a stop for a photo opportunity at the White House.  Next, we visit the Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam and WWII Memorial.  Lunch today is included, $20.
• 6:45 pm - Medieval Times
  • Arrive at Medieval Times for dinner and tournament (7:00 pm - included)
• 10:15 pm - Hotel
  • Return to the hotel - ***Private nighttime supervision is provided***

• 6:30 am - Wake Up 
  • Group wake up call.
• 7:00 am - Breakfast
  • Breakfast at the hotel (included).
• 8:00 am - Depart
  • Depart the hotel for Gettysburg, PA
• 9:15 am - Gettysburg battlefield tour
  • Arrive in Gettysburg for a guided tour of the battlefield (confirmed).
• 11:45 am - Lunch
  • Enjoy lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant (included).
• 1:00 pm - Depart
  • Depart Gettysburg for home; a rest stop will be made at Somerset, PA
• 7:15 pm - Arrive
  • Arrive back at school with many fond memories.

***Itinerary may be adjusted to suit group needs.  Attractions listed may not all be seen due to time constraints such as long line, traffic, increased security or closures beyond our control.***

Q: Is insurance available?
A: Yes, through Travel Insured. Information about travel insurance can be found on the last page of
the trip packet. The Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) option provides a 75% refund (less $100
deposit) up to 48 hours before departure.
 

Q: What does it cost?
A: $69 per student.

Q: When must I purchase insurance?
A: Within 14 days of the first payment.

Q: How do I opt in for travel insurance?
A: You can opt in for travel insurance during the registration process by clicking on the Travel
Insurance link. If you need assistance, Nowak Tours will be happy to assist you. Their number is
877-293-4900.

Q: Will there be support for students with medical needs?
A: Yes! Lynn Decker (WCS District Nurse) and Jess Pfahler (WMS Health Aide) will be on the trip
with us.

Q: What if my child has time-sensitive medication?
A: Medication will travel with the group during tours. The district nurse will administer medication
as prescribed. Students may self-carry inhalers or EPI-PENS.

Q: What is required if my child takes medicine?
A: Doctor’s prescription, prescription bottle, parent signature, written schedule of administration.
Required forms will be shared soon.

• Required forms for medications:

  • Prescription Medication Form

  • Non-Prescribed Medication Form

  • Field Trip Over-The-Counter Medication Authorization

Q: What if my child takes daily vitamins/supplements?
A: We suggest avoiding vitamins and supplements unless necessary. Students are not permitted to
self-carry these items. If vitamins or supplements are necessary, they would have to be
administered by the nurse or health aide on duty.

Q: What about students with 504s or IEPs?
A: All chaperones are Wadsworth Middle School teachers who are or will be familiar with student
needs.

Q: What if my student has unique needs and/or limitations?
A: Reach out to Dr. Roberts at croberts@wadsworthschools.org to schedule a meeting to discuss
accommodation options.

Q: What about students taking high school classes?
A: For students on the trip, absences will be excused. Each teacher will handle makeup work
individually.

Q: Can parents chaperone?
A: No. We are fortunate to have enough WCS staff willing to attend as chaperones.

Q: How are roommates assigned?
A: Students will be able to choose their own roommates*. There needs to be four (4) students per
room. Encourage your student(s) to choose their roommates wisely. Changes are not permitted
once students turn in their roommate slips. Roommate selection will begin late January. All
members of the roommate group must be paid in full before we will accept their roommate slip.
*Our pricing is based on quad occupancy. Once the deadline for roommate selection has passed, we
will assign students to fill rooms, as needed.

Q: How many beds are in each room?
A: Each room will have two (2) queen beds.

Q: How are students arranged at the hotel?
A: Boys and girls will be assigned rooms on separate floors, with private overnight security on each
level.

Q: Can students bring food/drinks?
A: Yes, snacks and drinks are allowed with the following exceptions:
1. No dairy is permitted on the bus (this includes drinks with creamers);
2. No glass containers;
3. Drinks must have leak-proof screw tops

Q: Will there be allergy accommodations?
A: Absolutely. All meals will have options for anyone with allergies and dietary restrictions.
Additionally, one of the buses will be designated as nut-free.

Q: Can students DoorDash food to the hotel?
A: No, this will not be permitted.

Q: What are the bag requirements?
A: Students must carry their own items. Pack logically. Bags will be searched before boarding the
bus.

Q: Any tips for packing?
A: Students should pack a suitcase with all the things they need at the hotel. These are stored under
the bus and not accessible. They should also plan on having a backpack with the things they need
while on the bus.

Our chaperones will send home a packing list as we get closer to the departure date.

Q: What happens if there are protests in D.C.?
A: Safety is the top priority. If we have reason to believe safety is compromised at a planned
destination, we will alter our itinerary. Additionally, protests require permits; Nowak Tours will be
notified in advance and adjust the itinerary as needed.

Q: What if my child gets sick during the trip?
A: Staff will monitor, provide allowable care, and contact parents.

Q: What if my child is sick before departure?
A: Please notify the WMS office immediately. Refer to the section on “Travel Insurance” for
information about Nowak Tours refund policy.

Q: Is there a discount for twins/triplets?
A: Nowak Tours offers a 5% discount (per student) for biological siblings. You must notify Nowak
Tours about twins/triplets. They will contact the school for verification and apply the
discount.

Q: Can parents donate money for another child?
A: Yes! Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated. You can donate directly on the
Voyita website.

Q: Can students bring cell phones?
A: Yes. Additional guidance about the appropriate use of cell phones will be shared closer to our
travel date.

Q: Will there be Wi-Fi?
A: We believe the motor coaches will be equipped with WIFI, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Q: Does my student need to bring money with them?
A: No. This is an all-inclusive trip. All meals and activities are included in the $578 trip fee. While
sending money is not required, students are welcome to bring money with them to purchase things
like souvenirs and/or extra food. Please understand that students are solely responsible for
keeping their money secure and spending it in a manner consistent with their parents’
expectations.

Q: Are there any financial assistance resources available?
A: We want every student to have the opportunity to take part in this experience. If the cost of the
trip presents a financial challenge, please reach out to Dr. Roberts at 330-335-1410 or
croberts@wadsworthschools.org to discuss financial assistance options. All inquiries will be
handled confidentially.

Q: How do you make the payments for the Washington D.C. trip?
A: All payments are made directly to the travel company, Nowak Tours – see page four(4) of the
registration packet. Please do not send any payments to the school.

Q: Are the sweatshirt sizes based on adult or youth?
A: The sweatshirt sizes are based on ADULT sizes.