Gull Lake High School Band trip - New York City, March 21 - 25, 2024
We are excited to announce our Spring Break 2024 trip to New York City!
Please watch this space for updates and more information as we get closer to departure.
Click on the drop-down menu above for pages dedicated to different topics about our trip.
Please note that the deadline to register students has been extended to JANUARY 27, 2023.
After this date, registration will close and any additional students who wish to register will be placed on a waitlist.
New York City trip travelers --- mandatory meeting on Monday, March 11, 7:30 PM
This is a required meeting for all travelers and their guardians to hear final expectations about the trip. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria and is anticipated to last 30 minutes. Please plan to have one guardian represented for each traveler.
Please bring with you a COPY of your traveler's health insurance card (front and back) to this meeting.
Please watch this space for updates and more information as we get closer to departure.
Click on the drop-down menu above for pages dedicated to different topics about our trip.
Please note that the deadline to register students has been extended to JANUARY 27, 2023.
After this date, registration will close and any additional students who wish to register will be placed on a waitlist.
New York City trip travelers --- mandatory meeting on Monday, March 11, 7:30 PM
This is a required meeting for all travelers and their guardians to hear final expectations about the trip. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria and is anticipated to last 30 minutes. Please plan to have one guardian represented for each traveler.
Please bring with you a COPY of your traveler's health insurance card (front and back) to this meeting.
Traveler Safety
Thornapple Travel will do everything in its power, along with our staff and drivers, to ensure your safety. It’s their #1 priority.
What can you, the traveler, do to be safe while traveling? Some tips (no matter your destination!)
New York is a friendly city. Shop owners and police officers are everywhere to help tourists. They want their city to thrive!
Thornapple Travel will do everything in its power, along with our staff and drivers, to ensure your safety. It’s their #1 priority.
- Hand-picked bus company and drivers
- Private night-time security at the hotel as part of the package cost
- An itinerary set in safe areas of NYC
- Attendance will be taken on the bus after every stop
What can you, the traveler, do to be safe while traveling? Some tips (no matter your destination!)
- Be on time. Always.
- Be accessible. Be alert.
- Be considerate of sidewalk space and volume
- Keep your hands and opinions to yourself
- Chaperones will be assigned a student group
- Always cross at the intersection. Follow the traffic signals and pay attention to cars and cyclists. Chaperones will be distributed throughout our walks to assist. NO ONE will walk alone - ever!
- Be observant. Be aware. Dress smart.
- There will be panhandlers on the streets. Many have some truly sad stories, but most will be deterred with a single “sorry.” If you feel compelled to give, consider making a donation with your family to many of the service organizations in the city.
- Beware of all the Disney and superhero characters in Times Square. Many of them are hustling for “tips.” Don’t take any pictures without permission, as the characters may demand payment.
- Keep your belongings close and pay attention to your surroundings. Consider carrying a small crossbody bag, and everyone should keep things out of their back pockets.
- Make sure to pay attention to the people and actions around you when you stop to appreciate the local talent.
- Technology is there to help you. Charge your gadgets, turn off unnecessary apps, and keep your phone tucked away when not using it.
- Be aware.
New York is a friendly city. Shop owners and police officers are everywhere to help tourists. They want their city to thrive!