Items Already Due Travel ID Requirements Trip Itinerary Kit List & Luggage Conduct, Safety & Security Uniform & Dress Standards Meals & Spending

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2 Items Already Due Travel ID Requirements Trip Itinerary Kit List & Luggage Conduct, Safety & Security Uniform & Dress Standards Meals & Spending Money Pre-Trip Intake Meeting Departure Day Flights Additional Points Finance, Forms & Documents Staff & Groups

3 Prometour Account Info Confirmations: Name Spelling (to match your Identification) Gender Dietary Restrictions Fee changes for the above can be significant. Family payment to Prometour of $1475 complete Travel ID arranged (brought with you today) to meet Transport Canada requirements

4 ID must have name, gender and birth date Cadets 16 years of age or over require: 1 piece of government issued photo ID (if cadet turns 16 prior to or on the return travel date must have photo ID) Cadets under 16 years of age require: 1 piece of government issued photo ID OR 2 pieces of government issued non-photo ID

5 Friday, March 22 Fly to Ottawa Orientation tour of Ottawa Visit Rideau Hall Saturday, March 23 Canada Aviation and Space Museum Royal Canadian Mint Diefenbunker: Canada s Cold War Museum

6 Sunday, March 24 National War Memorial Parliament Hill Centre Block tour (includes House of Commons, Senate, Library & Hall of Honour) Canadian Museum of History Canadian War Museum Monday, March 25 Motor Coach to Montreal Science Centre of Montreal Guided tour of Old Montreal Notre-Dame Basilica

7 Tuesday, March 26 Cosmodome: Canadian Space Camp SkyVenture (indoor free fall) Visit Mount Royal (view of Montreal) Wednesday, March 27 Underground City of Montreal Centre de l information newsroom, partake in a TV or radio workshop Visit Graffiti Murals and artistic neighbourhood

8 Thursday, March 28 Au Sommet Place Ville Marie 360 Observation Deck, 45 th floor Travel to Quebec City Citadelle de Quebec fortification, see Chateau Frontenac, guided walking tour of 400 year old fortified city of old Quebec. Friday, March 29 The Battles multimedia exhibit (experience the siege of Quebec, Battle of the Plains of Abraham) and site visit Musee du Fort Legends & Superstitions of Quebec City

9 Saturday, March 30 Aquarium de Quebec Vieux Port Farmer s Market Live the Life of a Convict 1800s Cabane a Pierre sugar shack, experience maple syrup, folk songs and traditional dances Sunday, March 31 Musee de la Civilisation (In Quebec s Old Port) Atelier Pare (Quebecois folk tales and stories) Flight back to Edmonton

10 Kit List mark your belongings Air Canada Luggage Allowances: Carry-on Baggage: 1 Standard Article 10 Kilos 55cm X 23cm X 40cm (21.5 X 9 X 15.5 ) Backpack, bag 1 Personal Item (purse, briefcase, camera bag) 33cm X 16cm X 43cm (13 X 6 X 17 ) 1 Checked Bag 158cm (62 ) combined (length+width+height) 23 Kilos (50 lbs)

11 504 Conduct Expectations: Leaders - do the RIGHT thing Responsibility GOOD decisions, POSITIVE attitude that is ready, willing and able Community - Be a good FRIEND to all (Respect) Contributing to your own safety and well being Follow instructions, be ready for timings, be personally organized What you put into the trip is what you will get out Be a proud ambassador of 504 Sqn & Air Cadet Program

12 ALWAYS: Follow directions from staff & the tour director Stay together in your group Cadets must always be in pairs as a minimum Be aware of where you are and where you are going If you get lost, stay put (unless it isn t safe) Keep valuables out of sight and back pack done up Carry only some money with you Carry your trip emergency contact card at all times

13 NEVER: Go off on your own or without permission from a staff member Flash money or valuables around Publicize your name Engage strangers, get into confrontations Cause damage to your hotel rooms or other property (expensive & legal issues) Use inappropriate language Joke inappropriately (tour sites & airports) Forget you are representing 504 Sqn & the Air Cadet Program

14 Cadet Activity, dress standards apply Trip wear is a relaxed uniform Pay Attention to Standards for: Hair & Hair Cuts Shaving Make-Up Perfume/Cologne Nails Jewelry Appropriate Clothing

15 Meals: We are individually responsible for lunch each day All other meals are provided: Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Dinners will be a preset meal for our entire group rather than ordering from a menu. beverages other than water, tipping & snacks are extra (own cost) Food restrictions ensure reported to tour company and the squadron

16 Spending Money: Syndicate Banking Daily Total amounts are very individual & the tour program is very busy Tour Operator suggests $30-$35 per day ATMs are a good option, check with your bank ATMs and Interac may not always be accessible

17 Cadet Responsibility: Cadet Trip Cost: $1475 Cost Share Agreement Signed When above are both complete: 504 Squadron pays remaining $1475 This amount remains property of 504 Squadron should there be a cancellation All cancellation fees are the responsibility of the cadet & parent/guardian Tips to Tour Operator - $50 per Cadet & payable prior to March 20 (final meeting) Lunch each day is cadet responsibility

18 Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (7 pm) at Hangar Bring your luggage, Carry on items, ID, Alberta Healthcare card & medication (prescription & over the counter) Intake procedures as follows: Admin Registration, ID & medication Kit safety check Syndicate leaders (Security Strap) Banking Syndicate leaders Final briefing - CO

19 Friday, March 22 Meet 0600 hours (6 am) at Edmonton International Airport Departures Level Air Canada (8 am departure) Eat breakfast before, have at least $10, bring snacks! Wear your squadron trip wear no exceptions Bring your luggage, carry on items, ID & medication Meet your Syndicate Leaders and remain in your group for further instructions Be patient Stay with your Syndicate Leader at all times while travelling & throughout the trip unless otherwise instructed

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22 Liquids/gels over 100 ML must be in checked luggage Medications must be in original packaging with dosage instructions Do not saying anything improper while travelling, even as a joke

23 Other tips on airport security..

24 Check areas before you leave for belongings (backpacks, cameras, purchases) Ground transit is generally by chartered bus Some transit in urban areas may involve using public transit - stick together in your groups with your Syndicate Leader Use hotel room safes if available, avoid putting valuables in outer pockets of back pack, be responsible for the security of your items.

25 Staff Supervisors Capt Riswold Capt Lejeune 2Lt Steinke OCdt Riswold Syndicate Lists

26 DND Consent Letter Over the Counter Medication Consent Search Consent SkyVenture Consent 504 Sqn Cost Sharing Agreement Emergency Contact Form Dietary Concerns Medical or Allergy Concerns Copy of travel ID & Healthcare

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