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1 INSPIRE PURPOSE JOSHUA EXPEDITIONS PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN ONLY PAGES 007 and 013. WASHINGTON DC / JAMESTOWN / MT VERNON FOUNDATIONS OF OUR NATION - 6 Days 001

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3 EXPEDITION ITINERARY FOUNDATIONS OF OUR NATION GROUP TRAVELING: Ocean View Christian Academy GROUP LEADER: Tim Rutherford TRAVEL DATES: April 22-27, 2018 PRELIMINARY TRAVEL ITINERARY Day 1 Welcome to Washington, DC Be sure to wear your Joshua Expeditions t-shirt when you depart San Diego for Washington, D.C.! Have a pizza dinner, and check-in to your hotel. Conclude the day with devotions and lights out early for a busy day tomorrow! Day 2 Richmond / Jamestown Settlement This morning the group will visit to Richmond and enjoy a reenactment at Saint John s Church of Patrick Henry s Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech. Next, after lunch at the Jamestown Café the group will enjoy a guided tour through Jamestown Settlement, the first surviving English settlement in the new world. The group will enjoy dinner at Cracker Barrel and return to the hotel concluding in the area before returning to DC and concluding the day with devotions Day 3 Mt Vernon / Tidal Basin Memorials / Washington Monument / WWII Memorial / Lincoln & War Memorials This morning the group will visit George Washington s Mount Vernon for a tour of his home. After lunch at Reagan, your group will enjoy a guided walking-tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials. Exterior visit to the Washington Monument and WWII Memorial. After dinner, you ll take an evening guided walking tour of the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials. Conclude the day with devotions at the hotel. Day 4 Capitol Hill / Library of Congress / Supreme Court / Arlington National Cemetery / 9/11 Memorial This morning the group will visit Capitol Hill. The group will enjoy an interior guided tour of the US Capitol building followed by interior self-guided visits the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. Prayer and pictures. After lunch, the group will visit Arlington National Cemetery and see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. The group will enjoy dinner followed a visit to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The day will conclude with devotions. Day 5 Ford s Theater / National Archives / Smithsonian Museums / White House This morning the group will spend time visiting Ford s Theatre. You ll then head to the National Archives, where you will be able to view important documents that established the freedoms enjoyed by Americans. Lunch in Chinatown, and an afternoon visit to the Smithsonian Museums, After dinner the group will visit the exterior of the White house, and conclude with devotions and prayer. Return to the hotel Day 6 Washington National Cathedral or Museum of the Bible / Iwo Jima Memorial / Home This morning the group will check-out of the hotel and visit the National Cathedral via Embassy Row or visit the Museum of the Bible. You ll have lunch and a quick visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial. The group will depart for the airport after a great trip. 003

4 THE JE DIFFERENCE MINISTRY / MEALS / EDUCATION / HOTELS 1) PRIVATE TOUR GUARANTEE No combined groups 2) CHRISTIAN TOUR DIRECTORS Educated, Qualified, Christian Tour Guides 3) QUALITY HOTELS & MEALS 3 star hotels or better & full meals included Ocean View Christian Academy 2460 Palm Avenue San Diego, CA info@ovcapatriots.com THE PRICE INCLUDES Round trip Airfare: San Diego, CA Private coach/metro transportation 5 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 5 Dinners 2 Dbl Chaperone Rooms TRAVEL INSURANCE is included in the price of your tour. You will receive detailed information with your destination packet. NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR Baggage fees JE, Christian Tour Guide Tips: Bus Driver and Guide Daily devotions 2 t-shirts & a baggage tag for every traveler (1 JE/1 OVCA) Backpack and H2O Bottle for each student Traveler Insurance for every traveler MAKING A WORLD IMPACT FEED THE HUNGRY CAMPAIGN For every group that travels with Joshua Expeditions a donation is made to provide a week s worth of healthy meals to an entire orphanage. Join us in living out James 1:27: Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. There will be no additional cost to you, but the benefits to the children will be immeasurable. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMMODATIONS / MEALS / ACTIVITIES Roundtrip airfare, private coach and metro transportation 5 nights of quality hotel accommodations, 2 double occupancy chaperone rooms 5 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 5 dinners Locations: Jamestown, Mt Vernon, and Washington, DC Activities: Capitol Hill, Jamestown Settlement tour, Tidal Basin Memorials, Mall Memorials, Capital Hill, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, National Archives, Ford s Theater, National Cathedral or Museum of the Bible, White House, and more... PH: FAX:

5 2018 6th Grade Washington D.C. Trip OCEAN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DETAILS Dates: April 22-27, 2018 Student Cost: $ Chaperone Cost: $ Each year, a new group of sixth graders cap off their elementary school experience with our sixth grade trip. Our goal for this trip is to add to our sixth grade educational experience by expanding our students perspectives on history, culture, creation and its Creator, as well as to allow them to experience the blessing of faithful study and hard work. It is our desire that every student attend this trip. This trip is a life changing experience that opens each student s horizon and exposes him or her to history and learning in a way unlike any they could ever experience in the classroom. This trip is the capstone of our elementary program and will reach students in all four of our foundational goals, spiritual, academic, social, and physical. Unfortunately, we understand that the cost of the trip could be prohibitive for some families. This is why meeting early and effective planning are essential to each child s opportunity to participate. Therefore, we have structured a payment plan that reduces lump sum payments and spreads out the cost of the trip, hopefully making the trip more feasible for everyone. Please review the following information and return the attached form to the school no later than Friday, APRIL 28th. PAYMENT PLANS Total Student Cost: $ Total Chaperone Cost: $ STUDENT PAYMENTS CHAPERONE PAYMENTS PAYMENT FACTS Auto-Pay No Auto-Pay Plan FACTS Auto-Pay No Auto-Pay Plan DUE DATES Deposit /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment , /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment /20/2017 Payment /20/2018 FACTS TUITION MANAGEMENT All trip fees regardless of plan will be reflected in your FACTS account. FACTS Auto-Pay: FACTS Auto Pay plans will be automatically withdrawn on the displayed date. No Auto-Pay: No Auto-Pay plans require manual payments through your FACTS account by the due date displayed. 005

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7 2018 6th Grade Washington DC Trip STUDENT NAME OCEAN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FINANCIAL COMMITMENT DATE Please complete the following financial commitment for the upcoming Washington D.C. trip. This commitment helps us to anticipate costs and plan effectively. My child,, is planning to attend the Washington, DC trip in the spring of Please check one (1) of the following: I authorize Ocean View Christian Academy to withdraw 8 payments of $76.00 per month through my FACTS account beginning June 20 th, 2017 and extending through January 20 th, I will be making periodic payments on my child s account through FACTS manually based on the terms of the No Auto-Pay Plan above., is planning to attend the Washington, DC trip as a CHAPERONE. Relationship to child: Please check one (1) of the following: I authorize Ocean View Christian Academy to withdraw 8 payments of $ per month through the FACTS Account associated with the traveling student beginning June 20 th, 2017 and extending through January 20 th, I will be making periodic chaperone payments on my account through FACTS manually based on the terms of the No Auto-Pay Plan above. Unfortunately, my child,, will NOT be attending the trip. FINANCIAL TERMS Please initial each of the following financial terms for the Washington D.C. trip. Sign and return to the school office by April 28th. OVCA participates in Organizational Billing with Joshua Expedition to reduce costs to the traveler. OVCA only facilitates payments to Joshua Expedition. OVCA does not provide any guarantee on behalf of Joshua Expedition. All traveler payments are due by the dates listed above. Traveler deposits are due in the school office by cash, check, or money order. All other payments should be made through your family FACTS account, either through auto-pay or manually depending on the plan you choose. Funds collected by OVCA will be paid to Joshua Expeditions on behalf of each traveler upon the due dates determined by Joshua Expeditions. Funds paid to Joshua Expeditions are final and any funds distributed to them are subject to Joshua Expedition s policies for payment and/or refunds (Joshua Expeditions Policies are available on the JE website). OVCA will forward only funds already collected on behalf of each traveler. OVCA does not make payments to Joshua Expeditions on behalf of travelers for whom funds have not yet been collected. Late fees incurred due to late payments made to OVCA will be passed to the traveler and are the sole responsibility of the traveler (Joshua Expedition s late fee schedule is available on the JE website). Cancellations are subject to Joshua Expedition s cancellation policy. OVCA will not issue any refunds on any payments forwarded to Joshua Expeditions. JE refunds are graduated based on the date of withdrawal. See the JE website for details. Is signer a chaperone? Print Name Relationship to Student Yes No Signature Date 007

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9 JOSHUA EXPEDITIONS PAYMENT AND TRIP POLICIES IMPORTANT: Please read this document carefully. Sign and return the form on page 5. Keep the Policy portion in a safe place for future reference. It contains important policies regarding your trip with Joshua Expeditions. BILLING TYPE: Joshua Expeditions offers two billing options. Your group leader will select a billing type for your group. Your billing type will be communicated to you by your group leader. Parent Billing: The payment schedule will be ed to the address provided on the traveler application. Please be sure to include a valid parent address to insure you receive important communication from us. Payment reminder s will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the payment due date. Additional payment reminders may come from the group leader or from Joshua Expeditions if the payments are past due. Please see the section below titled Payments for more information. Organization Billing: The payment schedule will be provided to you by your group leader. All communication regarding payments will go directly to the group leader. All payments must be made directly to your organization, and your organization will forward payment to Joshua Expeditions. DEPOSITS The non-refundable deposit and non-refundable Group Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance (TCTI) premium (if applicable) are due by the date listed in your group s payment schedule. Trip price and dates are not confirmed until we receive your deposits and applications. They are subject to change due to airline availability, unforeseen tax or fuel surcharge increases, as well as changes in group size and group-elected itinerary changes. Deposits received more than 30 days after your deposit due date will automatically incur a $50 Late Registration Fee as well as any additional charges, such as additional airfare, activity costs, etc. APPLICATIONS Deposits must be accompanied by a completed application form. Your application is not considered complete until we receive both the application and the deposit. Incomplete applications will be subject to the late registration fee 30 days after the deposit due date. All travelers, including adults and chaperones, are required to submit an application in order to be added to the trip. For airline purposes, please be sure to use your full legal name, as it appears on your passport, driver s license or school ID. PAYMENTS AND FEES Parent Billing: Payments must be received on or before the payment due date, or they will be subject to the late payment fee outlined below. We accept checks, money orders and credit cards for payment. Pay by Check or Money Order: Be sure to include the Joshua Expeditions payment coupons, or a note with the school name/number, destination and traveler s name with each payment. Mail your payment with your payment coupons to our corporate office: Joshua Expeditions, 6841 Virginia Pkwy, Ste #452, McKinney TX Pay by Credit Card: Go to and click on the Pay Online button and follow the instructions. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. If you encounter difficulties submitting your payment online, please call our office at and we can assist you with your payment. Organization Billing: Payments MUST be turned in to your group leader on or before the payment due date. Please check with your group leader for payment types accepted. Late payment fees: There will be a late fee of $50 automatically added to each late payment ($20 for trips priced less than $500). To allow us to provide quality service, this will be strictly enforced. Late fees will be applied to payments that are not received by the scheduled payment due dates. Joshua Expeditions will not be responsible for lost payments. All fees will be the financial responsibility of the traveler. NSF/Returned check fees: There will be a returned check fee of $35.00 fee for each returned check and late fees will apply to payments that are late due to returned checks. Late Registration fees: There will be a late registration fee of $50.00 for all travelers that submit their application and deposit more than 30 days after the deposit due date. The late registration fee is in addition to any airline fees, additional airfare or activity costs. PLEASE NOTE: Final payments are due in full 60 days prior to departure. If final payment is not received by the final payment due date, we reserve the right to cancel any traveler from the trip. If a traveler is cancelled due to non-payment, the standard cancellation policy will apply. Page Form Revised 8/14/2015 Joshua Expeditions 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 #452 McKinney, Texas Fax: Phone: Visit us online at

10 PAYMENT SCHEDULE GUIDELINES FOR EXPEDITIONS ** Please note: these are only guidelines. Refer to the payment schedule provided by your group leader for exact dates. $100 deposit + $75 TCTI premium (if applicable) is due 2 weeks after the Expedition Form is received. ($30 TCTI premium for trips priced less than $500) Remaining trip price will be divided into four equal payments (25% of the balance due) with the final payment due 60 days before departure REFUNDS Refunds will only be issued upon written request. Refunds will be issued by Joshua Expeditions after all accounts for all travelers are paid in full. Please allow two to three weeks after all accounts have been paid in full for refunds to be issued to the organization. All overpayments due to organization sponsored fund raising will be refunded directly to the organization. Parent billing: refund requests can be ed to billing@joshuaexpeditions.org or faxed to Organization billing: please contact your group leader directly for any refunds due on your account. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be submitted in writing and received by Joshua Expeditions by the dates listed below. Verbal cancellations are not accepted. Cancellations may be ed to billing@joshuaexpeditions.org or faxed to Refunds for cancellations will be issued according to the following schedule: If cancellation notice received is: Cancellation fees equal: > 120 days prior to departure Full deposit + TCTI premium (if applicable) [December 15th for 2018 trip.] days prior to departure Full deposit + TCTI premium (if applicable) + 30% of the trip price days prior to departure Full deposit + TCTI premium (if applicable) + 50% of the trip price 0-45 days prior to departure 100% of the trip price (No refund or airline credit will be issued.) Deposits, TCTI premiums, and fees are non-refundable (including late payment fees, late registration fees, fees for returned checks, and name change fees). Deposits are transferrable to a new, replacement traveler. Additional costs such as name change fees may apply. If a traveler cancels after the group has been ticketed, even if it is more than 120 days before departure, the cost of the airline ticket is nonrefundable and the airline ticket cannot be used for later travel by the individual. In the event a trip is cancelled by group leaders or administration, Joshua Expeditions standard cancellation policy will apply. Any participant expelled or disciplined by the school is subject to Joshua Expeditions standard cancellation policy. If a participant is unable to obtain the required travel documents, Joshua Expeditions standard cancellation policy will apply. Refunds for all cancellations will be processed according to the refund policy outlined above (see REFUNDS). Reminder: If your trip price does not include trip cancellation insurance, we strongly encourage you to consider purchasing it. (Joshua Expeditions can provide you with information from third-party providers.) Cancellations for medical reasons, work reasons, etc., will be subject to the cancellation policy outlined above. Please refer to the INSURANCE section for more information on trip cancellation insurance. PASSPORTS AND VISA Each traveler is responsible for obtaining the required travel documents. For international travel, this includes obtaining a valid passport and any applicable visas for his or her trip, prior to departure. This is solely the responsibility of the traveler. Please allow at least 3-4 months to obtain a passport under normal conditions. If a participant is unable to obtain the required travel documents Joshua Expeditions standard cancellation policy will apply. If you already have a passport, please note, we do require that your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date. Non-U.S. citizens must first contact the embassy or consulate of the destination countries for rules and procedures to obtain the required visas for international travel. Once they ve contacted the destination embassy or consulate, they must then contact their own embassy to fulfill the requirements of travel. Visit the U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov for information. It is strictly the responsibility of the traveler to obtain the proper passport and travel documents. Minor participants traveling internationally require a Permission Form for Minor Travelers which must signed and notarized by each parent and/or guardian less than 30 days prior to departure. Please note that in the very unlikely event of losing a passport while traveling, the traveler will be responsible for all costs associated with obtaining a new one. Page Form Revised 8/14/2015 Joshua Expeditions 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 #452 McKinney, Texas Fax: Phone: Visit us online at

11 INSURANCE Medical Emergency Insurance: This insurance is free of charge to you and is included in total trip price for all international travel. Coverage: Emergency Dental Coverage $100 Medical Expense $50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation $500,000 Detailed coverage information will be provided approximately 30 days prior to departure. Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance (optional): In addition to our lenient cancellation policy, we offer optional Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance as a safeguard to protect you while you travel. Your group leader has the option to include this coverage for all travelers in the group for an additional cost. Coverage: Trip Cancellation 100% of insured Trip Cost Trip Interruption 100% of insured Trip Cost Trip Delay $500 (maximum of $100 per day) Baggage & Personal Effects Loss $1000 Emergency Medical & Dental Expense $50,000 Emergency Transportation $500,000 If your group leader declines the Group Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance coverage and you cannot attend the trip due to an emergency, illness or other unforeseen events, any refund amount will be based on the dates of written cancellation only. No exceptions. If your group declines group coverage, you have the option to purchase individual trip cancellation insurance, which is based on the price of your trip. If you would like to purchase an Individual Trip Cancellation policy, you may do so by ing us directly at billing@joshuaexpeditions.org. If you have questions about TCTI Insurance, you may contact our office directly at or WHAT'S INCLUDED! Round trip airfare, unless otherwise specified on your itinerary Quality accommodations (including ministry housing for some mission trips) All ground transportation, excluding optional activities All group activity fees included in your itinerary Full-time Joshua Expeditions guide for the entire duration of the trip Local tour guides, per itinerary Departure tax for international trips Joshua Expeditions T-shirt Luggage tag per traveler (excluding land-only trips) Breakfast and dinners on all trips and lunches on selected programs, based on destination, arrival and departure times. Please note: lunches are not included on Europe trips, ski days, some select programs, or on the first and last days of any program. Check your itinerary for details about the meals included on your specific trip. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED! Tipping (unless otherwise specified) Customary gratuities for bus/coach driver(s) and your tour guide(s). We recommend $ per day, per person to tip your guides and bus drivers. Snacks and souvenirs Lunches on first and last days of your itinerary Lunches on European and New York City trips Lunches on ski days Special room arrangements Additional expenses due to traveler requested deviations from the group s itinerary Fees for optional activities selected by the group leader Baggage fees charged by individual airlines Surcharges due to fuel cost increases Surcharges due to airline fees and tax increases Surcharges due to currency exchange rate increases Page Form Revised 8/14/2015 Joshua Expeditions 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 #452 McKinney, Texas Fax: Phone: Visit us online at

12 AIRLINES Joshua Expeditions uses Air France, AirTran, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, TACA/LACSA, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Swiss Air, United Airlines, and other national and international airlines. Joshua Expeditions will not be responsible for scheduling changes, overbooking, missed connecting flights, long layovers, or any expenses related to such delays. Group travel requires flexibility, and due to airline policies groups may be asked to split, change travel dates, or depart from alternate cities. Please note that in the very unlikely event of losing an airline ticket while traveling, the traveler will be responsible for all costs associated with getting a new one. Land Only options: Individuals may buy their own airline tickets or use air miles and join the group at the first hotel on the itinerary. (All students must fly with an adult). When obtaining their own airline tickets, individuals are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hotel or airport. To request Land Only pricing, please contact your group leader. Deviations: Individuals may request to travel on different dates from the rest of the group, however, such deviations from the group s scheduled departure and return travel dates and times may result in an increased expense that is the responsibility of the individual. To request a deviation, please contact your group leader. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your total trip price does not include the new airline checked baggage fees imposed by selected airlines for Domestic and International destinations. HOTELS To provide the most affordable prices, our standard pricing is based on 4 students per room, and include two double rooms for school/group chaperones. Our chosen hotels are clean and reputable and are centrally-located. It is Joshua Expeditions policy that no adult may share a bed with a student unless the adult is the child s parent and the same gender. If requested, adults may be assigned to private rooms for an extra fee and subject to availability. Hotel prices vary and the exact cost will be indicated on your school/group online account. These fees will be charged for any additional rooms. If your group policy differs from Joshua Expeditions policy, the group will be responsible for any additional room charges. SAFETY - Safety is #1 at Joshua Expeditions. Our guides are professionals who have been thoroughly trained and possess specialization appropriate for their particular expeditions. They have extensive knowledge of the culture and terrain, and they can provide language assistance. We require our guides to be certified in First Aid and CPR. Emergency medical insurance is provided for international trips at no additional cost. Most of our hotels provide night security guards. We provide each student with a complimentary t-shirt in order to help identify your students when traveling through the airport. We ask that everyone in the group wear these shirts on the departure date. In some cases your group may have the option of changing your destination if a location has become unstable or unsafe since the time the group signed up for the trip. Please contact our Texas office for details. Additional fees may apply. SPECIAL NOTES Your trip begins with the takeoff of your flight from the departure airport or departure of the bus from your school (for bus trips). Your trip concludes with the completion of your return flight or arrival of the bus back at your school. For the safety of all participants, Joshua Expeditions has strict guidelines on communication of itinerary details. All participants will receive information regarding the trip itinerary, flight schedule, behavior guidelines, and all other trip-related information from their organization s group leader. Parent billing travelers will also be able to download this information from the document library on our website (this can only be accessed when you are logged into your account on the Joshua Expeditions website). Each participant and guardian assumes all risks involved with participating on the trip. Joshua Expeditions, its employees, affiliates, participant schools, officers or directors cannot be responsible for any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or expense resulting from any event beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, violence, sickness, government restrictions and regulations, or any problems caused by the airlines, bus companies, trains, ships, hotels, and any other companies or individuals providing services to our groups. Pricing for all trips is based upon the number of travelers within the group. While we strive to maintain the lowest cost for our travelers, sometimes it is necessary to increase the price of the trip if the minimum number of travelers has not been met. Pricing is subject to change due to airline availability, unforeseen tax or fuel surcharge increases, as well as changes in group size and groupelected itinerary changes. Page Form Revised 8/14/2015 Joshua Expeditions 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 #452 McKinney, Texas Fax: Phone: Visit us online at

13 JOSHUA EXPEDITIONS PAYMENT AND TRIP POLICIES IMPORTANT: Please initial, sign and return with your application to Joshua Expeditions. Be sure to read the Payment and Trip Policies very carefully before signing below. THIS COMPLETED FORM MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR COMPLETED JOSHUA EXPEDITIONS APPLICATION! PLEASE INITIAL, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS PAGE WITH ALL OTHER FORMS. I have read, understand, and agree with Joshua Expeditions Payment and Trip Policies. I understand that these policies will be strictly enforced. Traveler s Name (Please Print) School/Group Name and Destination Traveler s Signature Parent or Guardian Signature (if traveler is under 18 years old) Date of Signature Date of Signature 013 Page 5 Form Revised 8/14/2015 Joshua Expeditions 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 #452 McKinney, Texas Fax: Phone: Visit us online at

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