Basic Trip Itinerary

Sat. May 16
6:30am - student arrival & luggage check-in @ CHS
7:00am - leave CHS via charter bus for Carowinds
11:00am - lunch in the park
3:00pm - perform for adjudicators... day in the park

Sun. May 17
7:00am - leave hotel for day in Carowinds park
8:00pm - leave to return to CHS
11:00pm - arrival at CHS

Payment Schedule:

  • October 31: Deposit of $75.00 due
  • December 6: Payment of $75.00 due
  • February 21: Final payment of $125.00 (or the balance) due
​Students may use their fundraising balance to help defray the cost of the trip. The final payment will be adjusted for those using their fundraising balance, meaning that the Oct. deposit ($75) and Dec. next payment ($75) should be paid in full, but the final payment may be significantly less based on the amount students raised for our candle fundraiser.

Helpful App for ios:

Carowinds App
• View ride wait times
• Interactive guide map
• Easy access to your FunPix photos
• View show times
​• Order food for pickup at participating locations right from the app.
• Securely pay for your order by credit card.
• Check in when you are ready to pick up your food.​
Download the app here:

Chaperone Duties and Student expectations:

Supervision in the Parks
  • Using the cell phone directory provided in the CHAPERONE GROUP LISTS, chaperones and students will save the cell phone numbers of their group in their phone, along with any other important numbers they will need while on the trip.
  • Students will check in with their chaperone every hour (on the hour) through text or face-to-face depending on the circumstances.  The first time a student forgets to check in with a chaperone, they will receive a warning.  The next time a student fails to check in with their chaperone, they will remain with their chaperone in the park for the remainder of the trip.
  • Students must be in groups of 3 or more while in the parks or in the hotel.
 
Supervision in the Hotel
  • Students should never be completely alone in the hotel or anywhere on the trip.
  • Students should not visit a hotel room of the opposite gender or someone they are romantically involved with at any time during the trip.
  • Students found in a “compromising” situation will be dealt with when we return to school grounds.  SCHOOL RULES APPLY WHILE ON A FIELD TRIP.  Students, please make good decisions.  Do not create a situation that requires intervention and takes away from the experience that everyone else expects to enjoy.  Your decisions impact others, both in good and bad ways.  Make good choices and the trip will be a success for everyone involved. 
  • Students are expected to treat chaperones and any adult with respect. 
 
General expectations
  • Think before you act.  Make good choices.
  • Look out for each other.  Be kind, helpful and respectful.
  • Don’t be late.  Plan ahead.
  • LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS, so that you know WHERE to be and WHEN to be there.
 
Extenuating Circumstances
There is always the possibility of the unexpected happening.  If you have health issues of any kind that could require special assistance while on the trip, you need to communicate these matters to Mrs. Bassett.  You need to have a plan in place for how this should be dealt with in a way that makes it possible for Mrs. Bassett to remain in charge of the entire group.  There are many people travelling with this group and additional parents who plan to drive up and experience this with us.  In addition to communicating any issues with Mrs. Bassett, your chaperone also needs this information in advance.
 
For those who need to keep their medications with them, this is fine.  It is expected that students understand fully how to take care of their own needs in such a way that will not abuse any of the medications they will have on their person.
 
Please be proactive in planning for this trip.  With special needs of any kind, plans need to be made in advance.  Hopefully, nothing will go “wrong”, but leading a group this LARGE is a tremendous responsibility.  It is important that this is considered when planning ahead to ensure the needs of one and the needs of the rest of the group are all met in a satisfactory manner.  Thank you for your help in making the trip the best it can be! 
​CHS Chorus Carowinds Trip 2020
​Trip Dates: Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17
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What is included in the cost:
· 1 Night Hotel Accommodations @ Best Western PLUS
Address: Pineville - South Charlotte  9825 Leitner Drive  Pineville . NC . 28134
· 1 Deluxe Breakfast at Best Western (Sunday morning)
· Round Trip Transportation Deluxe Motor Coach
· Music Festival Participation and Adjudication with 3 judges
· (1) 2-Day Park Pass to Carowinds
· 2 All-Day Dining Plans
· CHS Carowinds Festival of Music T-Shirt
Carowinds Packing List
 
You may bring 1 piece of luggage (larger piece) that will be loaded under the bus. 
 
You may also bring a smaller bag that will be stored on the bus, above the seats.  Purses are also fine to bring.

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
  • Any first-aid or medications you need
  • Swimsuit (in case there is time to swim in the hotel pool Saturday evening)
  • Sleepwear
  • Lightweight/rain jacket (in case it is cool in the evenings)
  • Weather appropriate clothes (also school appropriate) for 2 days
  • Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses or hat, etc.
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Small bag for the park
 
Breakfast (optional) for bus on Saturday (water only for beverages)
 
Suggested spending money:  $50-75
  •  Any souvenirs or snacks you want in the park
 
Phone, portable charger
Water bottle?
 
Performance attire:
  • Carowinds shirt & shorts​