Orlando Trip 2019 – Charger Band

We are very excited to announce that the Charger Band has received approval to travel to Orlando, Florida in January 2019! We will depart the evening of January 18 and return on the evening of January 23, 2019.

Our spring trips tend to be one of the most memorable events in a student’s lifetime and this one promises to live up to those expectations. Current plans include trips to both Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, a couple of days at the Disney parks, and seeing an entertaining performance by Blue Man Group! While at Disney we will participate in a workshop where we will create the soundtrack to a film.

The 2019 Trip Letter has been posted in CHARMS and includes information on cost, payment schedule, and refund policy. It also includes a Letter of Intent form which must be completed and turned in by all band students whether or not you plan on going on the trip. Please follow these steps…..

Downloading Instructions:

1. Login at CHARMS
2. Download the 2019 Trip Letter from the 2019 Orlando Trip folder in the “Handouts and Files” section.
3. Print and read BOTH pages.
4. Keep the first page (trip letter). You will need to refer to this each month for payment information
5. Fill out and sign the second page (Letter of Intent)
6. Turn in signed Letter of Intent by Friday, June 8.

The all-inclusive cost of the trip is our best estimate at this time. It is our sincere hope that the cost will go down, however we will not know for sure until 2019 pricing is released. In addition, costs are based on airfare (and luggage fees) through United Airlines. Southwest will not release their January schedules until July or August. We will compare costs at that time and change airlines if necessary. Specific trip details (hotel, flight info, etc.) will not be released until the mandatory trip meeting on January 14!

Please keep in mind that travel with a family of 150 is very different from traveling with a family of 4. Lodging, transportation, and meals can be challenging with a large group. We require 40 hotel rooms, 3 buses, 2 planes (1 if we are lucky), and an entire restaurant. Our goal is to create the safest, most organized, and memorable trip possible. While the trip is not required of every student, attendance is highly encouraged. We do have money set aside to assist some students who may not be able to afford the entire cost. Information about this is in the trip letter. If you are able and willing to sponsor another student, please contact Mr. Williams directly.

At the bottom of the Letter of Intent is a link to register as a chaperone. If you plan to chaperone the trip, please indicate so on the Letter of Intent and fill out the requested information by clicking the link. Chaperone costs are the same as for the students and are double occupancy. If you want your own room, it will be an additional $300.

Please read and sign the Letter of Intent and turn it in on June 8, 2018 at the final day of Summer Band Jam Camp. The deposit/first payment is due June 8 via credit/debit online through Charms, or by cash, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check made payable to CSHS Band delivered to the band office. Personal checks are not accepted. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Mr. Williams.