Quebec Trip 2014

Devon Middle School

Trip Dates

Departure: Thursday, May 29th at 7:15am in front of school entrance. First stop in Edmundston (students may want to pack snacks).

Return: Sunday, June 1st between 9:00 and 10:00 pm in front of school entrance. Students can call when they get close to home.

5 Students = 2 buses

Meals and Spending Money

• Breakfast is provided every day.• Lunch is not provided. Students will need to pay for

a total of 4 lunches ($60? debit and cash encouraged).

• Dinner is provided every day (list of food allergies sent to company).

Shopping: Thursday, Huron Village; Friday, Old Quebec; Saturday, Cabane a Sucre; Sunday, Shopping Mall.

Accommodations: Four Points Sheraton Quebec Resort (418-

781-2974)

Accommodations Cont’d…

• Depending on when we return to the hotel each night, students have one hour before “lights out.”

• Security is posted in the hotel hallways after 10:30pm.

• Although the Sheraton does have a pool, the students will not have time to access it.

• Absolutely no boys in girls’ rooms.

What to Bring…• Packing List: See the handout provided for a full list. • Must-Haves: Sunscreen is a must (for the baseball

game); as is a warm jacket (for the night-time ghost tour in Old Quebec) and comfortable shoes (beware Quebec’s charming cobblestone walkways).

• Medications: Please ensure that puffers/medications have not expired and that epipens are present for each outing. Advil/Benadryl can be left with students.

What to Bring Cont’d…

• Please remind your son/daughter that this is only a four day trip.

• Students can bring one piece of luggage (stored under the bus) and one carry-on/bookbag with a pillow.

“Free Time” Guidelines

• Students are encouraged to bring a cell phone with them (for photos).

• Each student is counted before transitioning to a new activity.

• Students are expected to travel/shop with a buddy/buddies) at all times.

• There is one chaperone assigned per 11 students.

In Case of An Emergency

• Emergency Line: (toll free) 1-855-575-0916

• Four Points Sheraton Quebec Resort: 418-781-2974

• Contact the school at: 453-5405

Itinerary - Notables

• Copy of itinerary– Tour of Old Quebec– Visit to an Amerindian Village– Shopping opportunities– Circus school workshop– Saint-Anne’s Basilica tour– Montmorency Falls– Maple Sugar Shack tour and dinner– Baseball game and meal (Quebec Capitales of the CanAm

League)

The tour company Has been used in previous years and has

provided an excellent experience!

We look forward to an awesome trip!

Questions

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