Travel
This is how we are going to get to Washington DD on Friday March 28th & return home on Saturday March 29th
What is a Bus?
This is the Total number of occupation per room (MAX)
What is four?
*No more than 4 students per room will be accepted.
*You can hang out with friends in each other's rooms, Boys and Girls CANNOT go into each other's rooms. Your Mentors will show you where the common space is in the hotel.
This meal will be provided on Friday Night when at the hotel.
What is Pizza?
*We will order from a chain like Domino's or Papa Johns.
We will accommodate for any allergens or dietary Restrictions. Parents & Students, please inform us of any allergens you have on your permission slip
This is our first stop in Washington DC.
What is the US Capitol Building?
*Please check out their website to see the current exhibits and information about our trip!
Please note the security checks and things you can and cannot bring with you while on our tour.
This is how you can entertain yourself while on the Bus! (It's a loooong ride!)
What is reading a book, taking a nap, talking with friends on the bus, listening to music, looking out the window, playing games?
This is how we will be getting around Washington DC during the day on Friday & Saturday
What is Walking?
*Bring comfy shoes. It could be cold, warm, rainy...be prepared for the weather!
These Grade Levels can room together in the Hotel.
What are 8-9 and 10-11?
This meal is provided as part of our hotel stay. You will wake up on Saturday and join us for this meal before continuing on with our tours!
What is Breakfast?
*Hot & cold food offerings will be available.
Breakfast is served as early as 7:00am, so students will need to be up, dressed & packed before coming down for breakfast.
After touring the Capitol Building, we will travel here for more sight seeing and time to experience the historic Museums!
What is the Smithsonian?
*The Smithsonian is made up of several Museums all focused on different collections of Art, Artifacts, and American/World History.
Last year, we visited the American Museum of Natural History.
This is the number of piece of luggage you can bring on the trip and the type you can bring
What is 1 small Suitcase or Duffle Bag & your backpack?
*You only need enough items for one overnight trip. Bring a small bag as we need to fit everyone's luggage plus food on the buses. Only bring what you absolutely need! You will be given a packing list of items too.
This is how our New Brunswick students will get to the Somerset Campus for the Trip to DC.
What is Parent Drop Off?
*Parents will drive their children to the Somerset Campus for the Trip. please keep in mind, the bus leaves at 8:00am that Friday. Traffic gets busy around the school from 7:15am - 7:40am
This time is the "Curfew" of when you are required to be in your room on Friday night.
What is 10:00pm?
*Everyone is required to report to their assigned room by this time. You will be checked in by your Mentor/CMP Coordinator. Everyone will be Taped into their rooms at night, meaning you will NOT be permitted to leave your room after 10:00pm.
These foods will be provided by the school to have as lunch while on the bus to DC and on our way home.
What are sandwiches.
*Sandwich meals including juices, fruits, veggies, cereals, crackers, etc. will be provided to all students attending the trip. Based on allergens or dietary restrictions, you may bring foods to have for lunch while on the bus.
One thing that you will see all over DC when out walking the National Mall, or outside all the Museums are these themed trucks...they are quite popular!
What are Food Trucks?
*If time, we'll stop at the different food trucks for a snack while we're out and about.
Some trucks take card, others cash. You can find foods & drinks for any taste! (Bubble Tea & ice cream was a popular choice by our group last year!)
This will be the Dress Code while on our Trip to DC
What is semi-professional/Business attired for our formal tours.
*Students can dress down when we are in the hotel.
*Four Capitol Building Tours/White House Tours, you will be dressed in business attire.
This is the Time we can expect to return to the school on Saturday March 29th
What is 3:00 - 4:00pm?
*We will be leaving right after checkout from the hotel in DC, approx. 12:00 - 12:30
Breakfast begins at this time on Saturday Morning.
What is 7:00am?
*You are to clean your rooms/pack up your belongings and report to breakfast on time for Saturday morning.
Depending on our tour times on Saturday, you will need to be dressed and ready to go.
If students do not want Pizza that is offered by the school on Friday night in DC, they may do this on their own instead.
What is order out food?
*Students may UberEats, DoorDash, etc. foods to the hotel for Dinner. There any many places nearby they can purchase foods they know they will eat. The hotel also has a small marketplace to purchase drinks & snacks.
This location in Washington DC is in walking distance fro our Hotel. On one end, you'll find the Capitol Building, in the middle - the Washington Monument - and the other end is the Lincoln Memorial
What is the National Mall?
*This long walkway is so beautiful, it's a giant park with walking trials and Monuments & Memorials placed throughout. It's a great place for taking pictures!
How will Room Assignments be determined for the students?
*Permission Slips are due by February 20th (including payment for the trip).
*Once we have determined which students are attending the trip, students will be able to pick their roommates for the night in DC. (End of February - Early March)
Will there be any stops made while traveling to and From DC?
No.
We will not be making any stops on the way to and from DC. Students should have everything they need with them on the bus, including food & drinks. (lunch provided). Use the restroom before we leave!
This is the name, address, and phone number to our Hotel
What is the Hampton Inn Downtown Washington DC
Address = 901 6th Street NW, Washington DC 20001-2646
Phone = +1 (202) 842-2500
Check In = 4:00PM Friday
Check out = 12:00PM Saturday
If a student chooses to Uber Eats/Door Dash food to the hotel, this is the latest time they can get food delivered to the hotel that Friday Night.
What is 9:00pm?
*This is the final delivery time students can get meals delivered to the hotel. No one will be permitted to leave the hotel to get food (even with a mentor present).
Please pack this item with you to bring on the Trip. As part of the Congressional Award, you will document the experiences and adventures we had on our trip.
What is my Chromebook?
*Don't forget the Charger!
*Students will write up a Reflection/Portfolio Slides about the tour of the Capitol Building, the museums, and our stay at the hotel.
If you should break any School Rules/Expectations on this trip, who is responsible for picking you up in Washington DC?
Who are your Parents?
*For anyone who leaves their room after 10:00pm, or breaks any school/CMP expectations while on our trip, your parents are required to come to DC and pick you up. There will be no exceptions for any horseplay or breaking of rules while on this trip. You are representing yourselves and our school on this trip.