TRIP REMINDERS:

Meals: You will have to pay for around 24 meals. Many of these will be quick - on the road meals - McDonalds, Burger King, Subway etc. Most meals will average around $6-8. On the high end plan on $200 for food. This would allow enough for pizza and snacks at the hotels. Some pack a dinner or snacks for the first night of traveling.

Suitcase: Limited to 1 suitcase and 1 small carry on bag. Use common sense on size. Remember, you will carry your luggage every night. I definitely would pack light - you will be tired and sore.

Dress Tip: To avoid over-packing, remember it is ok to wear the same shorts, pants, etc. more than once. You will have to - Deal with it! :-)

Shoes: We will walk for miles and miles without knowing it. Buy and break in comfortable shoes. Most of the time tennis shoes or dressy sandals are ok. No flip flops while in D.C.

Laundry: There is a laundry mat at the 4-H Center. Pack laundry detergent and begin saving quarters!

Discipline: I have a no tolerance policy. If I find any alcohol or tobacco on the trip you will be sent home. A parent must come get you at their expense! If a CWF'er becomes intolerable and keeps breaking code of conduct rules, parents will be called once, after that, you’re sent home!

ID's: We will be crossing the border into Canada. You will need proof of citizenship in the US. You must have an official government ID, passport or passport card. I will need to see this when you board the bus on Thursday evedning.

Other Expenses: These are the items most kids buy each year: T-shirts - street vendor, 3 for $20, Good T-shirts $15-$20, Sweatshirts low quality $15, high end $30 plus. Fake Oakley's $5-10 each, Fake Rolex $10, Fake Purses $35, postcards .50 cents each, magnets $3-5, Film $12 a roll, Medicine $7, umbrella $1, subway $7, drink $2-5 soda - remember any collections you may have.

Cash: I, along with the other sponsors, will not serve as an ATM. You will be responsible for all your own money. I would recommend you have at least $50.00 in cash. Plan on at least $300 for food if you plan to purchase additional souvenirs and misc.

Bus: Bring a blanket, the bus gets cold. We will have a VCR/DVD on our bus, bring some movies to watch - nothing over the PG13 rating allowed. If you’re not into movies, bring activities, books, etc.

Snacks: To eliminate costs, I will allow each person to bring a six pack of pop or water. Please make sure all bottles are secured together tightly for travel. We will have several opportunities to make a Wal-mart stop to replenish our snack and drink supplies throughout the trip.

Hygiene: PLEASE - brush your teeth, wear deodorant, etc. We are all packed into a bus - be considerate. Also, no heavy perfumes, colognes, lotions or fingernail polish on bus.

Medicine: Please bring Imodium, Pepto, Tylenol, etc. These items are very expensive to buy on the road. Prescription meds will need to be listed on your health forms, it is up to the parents if I need to administer or not.