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Survival Tips!

-The Nuts and Bolts of a Successful Summer

+Traveling To Your SiteFull Summer Uniform

Checking Baggage

Incidental Fees

What To Say in Customs

Delayed/Missed Flight

+Full Summer Uniform

When traveling to your site, we expect you to be in full summer uniform. You CAN change on the airplane to something more comfortable, but you must be in full uniform when you arrive at your location.

This will be your first impression with your summer supervisor and an easy way to spot you upon your arrival.

+Checking Baggage Most airlines require a fee for any luggage checked. You are

responsible for finding out the number of bags accepted and the weight limit of these bags before you depart.

Please remember, you will have to be able to haul your luggage without assistance.

Also consider the amount of space needed to bring souvenirs home.

Upon arrival at the airport, check with the airline personnel to see if your bags will be checked all the way to your location or if you will need to pick them up and re-check them during a connecting flight.

If you aren’t familiar with flying, please check the carry-on luggage policies of your airline. Most airlines allow one small suitcase and a personal item (back pack or purse). You cannot carry any liquids over 3 fluid ounces, and these liquids must fit into a zip lock bag that will be taken out while going through security.

+Incidental Fees

“You must plan to bring an additional $200-$250 for incidental program expenses. These fees may include:Cell phonebaggage chargesshuttle between airports

Tokyo airport transfer (esp. Okinawa)Airport Tax (Korea??)

+What To Say in Customs

I am participating in an international academic field experience, through the University of Northern Iowa, conducted on a U.S. military installation.

I will receive no pay, only a living stipend.

I have sufficient funds to support myself.

I am not there to seek employment.

I plan to return home at the end of my visit.

I do not intend to study in the host country.

+Delayed or Missed Flight

Delayed Flight: If your flight has been delayed, call Camp Adventure

immediately (319-273-5960). We will need to notify the people picking you up.

Cancelled/Missed Flight: If your flight has been cancelled or if you miss your

flight, Camp Adventure needs to assist you in re-booking the ticket.

Do not leave the airport. You may not re-book your flight yourself or re-route

through a different city. Call Angela Burke for assistance: 319-504-9389 or Jen

Beck 319-504-6771

+Check In Policies

Cell Phone Policy

Check In Policy

+Cell Phone Policy

“You are required to purchase a cell phone overseas for safety reasons.” – LOE pg. 15These are inexpensive, pay as you go

phones ($35-$75); free incoming calls and texting abilities

You can suspend your current cell phone policy while you are traveling overseas so you are not duplicating costs

International plans for current phone not recommended

+Check In Policy (LOE p.17)

Week Days – It is required that students check in with their PC and be in the vicinity of their housing by 10:30pm on Sunday through Thursday

Weekends – Prior to traveling on the weekend, students must write down where they are going, with whom they are with, and their arrival time on Sunday. Students must also check in with their supervisor (via call or text) by 10:30pm on both nights. You must ALSO CHECK IN AT 1:00am and BE

HOME

Failure to check in will result in a phone call to parents stating that you are “missing.”

+Medical Items

Insurance Cards Have the original with you and a copy for your

supervisor.

Medical Costs Be prepared to pay up front and have your

insurance company reimburse you.

Medicine Pack enough of your current medications to

last throughout the summer. Plan this in advance with your pharmacy as you will not have access to a pharmacy overseas.

+Traveling

Eurorail, Britrail, Japan, Korea

NO FLY Policy

Buddy Rule and Group Size

Driving – You may NOT drive in the field unless you have written authorization from Camp A. HQ, indicating that you are insured to drive.

Lodging Hostels = multiple people in one large open

room Hotels = private rooms Couch Surfing = NOT ALLOWED

+MoneyVets – Be honest!

No Traveler’s Checks; Debit Cards Work Best!

Budget, budget, budget…

Beware of Pick-Pocketers!

+Packing

Clothing

Paperwork (Put your copies to use!)

Bathroom Products

Bag of Tricks Supplies

Electronics & Converters

Good to Have Stationary & Addresses Pictures of Loved Ones Favorite Comfort Foods Books and DVDs

+Policy ReviewAlcoholDrug UseRoom GuestsPreventing Child Abuse

…Dating…

+Accepting DifferencesSupervisor Differences

Training Site Differences

Appreciation for you diverse staff and the culture in which you are immersed

+Expectations Vs. Reality Orientation Week

First Day

Children’s Behavior

Reception from Contract Partners

Sixth Week Burn Out

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

+Returning HomeExtending Your TicketWork with airline onlyYour letter & parent letter to PC/PD

Cannot stay past 90 days

Unexpected Return HomeLoss of immediate family member

Loss of close family member or friend

+Odds & EndsHomework

Wearing Uniform After Hours

Facebook (LOE p.18)No pictures of childrenNo “friending” children, youth, or teens

If you aren’t willing to shout it from a mountain for all to hear, don’t put it on Facebook

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IS IT WORTH IT??