Providence Heights Alpha School Field Trip to
Washington DC
December 8-10, 2023
Providence Heights Alpha School: get ready for a fun-filled, field trip to Washington, DC! Students will see and explore the institutions of our federal government and immerse themselves in our national history. Students have been traveling to our nation’s Capitol with Logan Tours for many years. Many remember it as a highlight of their school years. Make it one of yours, too!
Key Dates
Sept 30: $300 per person non-refundable deposit due
Oct 25: Remaining Balance Due
Dec 8-10: Trip Dates
What You'll See
On this exciting 3-day, 2 night trip, students will:
- Explore DC museums Natural History, American History, and/or African American History*
- U.S. Capitol Building (guided tour)
- Supreme Court, Library of Congress,
- Holocaust Memorial Museum*
- Visit the Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Martin Luther King memorials.
- Take photos in front of the White House (potential tour of inside)
- Walking tour of Vietnam Wall, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and WWII Memorial.
- Get into the spirit of the season by attending A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theater
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery, including Arlington House, JFK gravesite, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (4 students will place a wreath on behalf of the group during a ceremony that they all attend)
- *Subject to ticket availability
We depart from Providence Heights Alpha School early Friday morning, traveling on a deluxe motor-coach bus. The group spends 3 days touring the city. Our accommodations are in Arlington, VA. We will be back home Sunday evening. All activities and meals are pre-planned and included in the price (except for breakfast).
Trip Cost
- Covers transportation, admissions, lodging, and most meals.
– 2 people sharing a room – $1000 per person
– 3 people sharing a room – $930 per person
– 4 people sharing a room – $900 per person
- Register by Sept 30.
- A $300 deposit per person is required to register.
- Any remaining balance is due by Oct 25.
- Payments can be made on this site by check or credit card (3% fee applies to credit card only).
This price is based on minimum of 20 people. If fewer sign up, it will be increased,
If the group decides to add anything not listed on the proposed itinerary, the price will be adjusted to include those activities (not likely – you have plenty on your schedule).
If you have more than 25 participants, the price will be reduced accordingly.
Refund Policy
- The deposit is non-refundable for any reason.
- The remaining balance is 50% refundable if you cancel by November 22.
- No refunds will be issued after November 22.
Meals & Money
Included in the price
- Meals – 3 lunches, 3 dinners – including gratuity
- Fords Theater – A Christmas Carol play
- Admission fees
- Door to door transportation via deluxe motorcoach bus
- 2 night’s stay at Le Meridien, Arlington VA (each room has 2 queen size beds)
- Professional planning and coordination of all details of trip including payment, itinerary, and group communication
- Trip coordinator travels with group to handle any issues and be sure you make your scheduled activities
Packing & Preparing
What to Bring: Take all items on board the bus that you plan to use throughout the day, including phones, cameras, jackets, spending money, snacks/drinks.
Everything you’ll need at the hotel (sleepwear, toiletries, games, more snacks & drinks) can be stored under the bus.
Weather: We will be outside and walking A LOT! Wear comfortable shoes. Check the DC forecast and pack accordingly, including jacket/rain coats.
