Carson’s Washington DC & New York Trip Assistance

5/20-update. It just got real. We had our final pre trip meeting tonight! Our itinerary is set & we received our ID badges that we have to wear the whole tour. I can’t believe it’s already almost here!! I promised my mom to video what I can. We even get to go to a MLB game-Mets v Braves! My dad is going to be jealous that I get to go to a pro game. I’m working on finding a job this summer so I can start to pay my mom back. Thank you to everyone that donated so far-it helps a lot!!

Hi, my name is Carson. I’m an 8th grader in Montana. Every year, the 8th grade class takes a really amazing trip to Washington D.C. and New York. It is pretty expensive, $3000! My mom said she would pay for half if I paid for half. But, I know it is a hardship for her since she is a single mom. She works full time while still taking care of my elderly grandma, me, and our dogs & cat. Even though she knew it would be a hardship, she said this is a trip of a lifetime and that I need to go. We get to do some amazing things. I finally get to see our nation’s capital. I’m looking forward to learning more about our government.

Two of the things I’m most excited for is to see the White House and to attend a Broadway play. My mom said these are things she’s never done, but is on her bucket list. So she’s definitely excited that I get to experience them!

Our trip will be six days, and will be fun since I’m going with classmates & our teachers. This will also be my very first plane ride!! If you can help, no matter how little, it would really take a huge financial burden off my family. I know my mom is stressed about the money, even if she tries not to show it. Thank you for considering helping my family out!

Here’s the trip info:

Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

Afternoon departure arrive in Washington, D.C., transfer to hotel

Day 2: Freedom is not Free

Arlington National Cemetery - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites, Lee Mansion, Iwo Jima Memorial, Holocaust Memorial Museum, Smithsonian Museums of choice, Lincoln, WWII, Vietnam, and Korean Memorials

Day 3: Branches of Government

Tour of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court (photo opportunity), White House (photo stop), Ford’s Theater (walking tour), souvenir shopping, National Cathedral (pending appointment), National Zoo, FDR, Jefferson and MLK Memorials

Day 4: Role of the Citizen - New York City

Mount Vernon - George Washington’s estate, depart for NYC, NY Mets or Yankees Baseball Game

Day 5: New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty - Broadway

Ferry to Liberty Island and Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan - Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Ground Zero, Chinatown and/or Little Italy, Broadway Show

Day 6: New York City - Art and Industries

Times Square, Rockefeller Center and NBC Studios, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 5th Avenue, Central Park, Empire State Building Observatory

Day 7: Depart for home

After six amazing days, depart for home

INCLUSIONS

All-inclusive Trip Features

-Round trip airfare from Montana

-Hotel accommodations at quad occupancy

-Private night-time hotel security

-Private ground transportation to all included sites and activities

-Activities per itinerary

-Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily while touring starting with breakfast Day 2 and ending with breakfast Day 7

-Tour Director/guide for the duration of the trip

-24 hour emergency support