In regards to spending money. Breakfast and Dinner are included in the price of the trip, as well as jackets and a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol. All gratuities and admission fees are also covered. Students will be responsible for lunch, snacks and souvenir/spending money. I usually say about $15.00 a day and Mrs. Montoya usually says about $25.00 a day. We usually tell families that at least 50% cash is best since there is not always an ATM around. We usually have students sign up for a "Student Debit Card" at their families bank. It is our suggestion that you place the daily allowance in individual envelopes with the date on the envelope so that students know how much they have budgeted for that day.
The following are just recommendations;
We recommend that students bring an ATM card from a bank of your choosing.
Wells Fargo has a great student program and Raul Peraza has worked with our families for the past 4 years.
Raul Peraza Branch Manager Fullerton Office 141 W. Bastanchury Rd. | Fullerton, CA. 92835
MAC E2277-011 |Direct: 714-515-8190 | Office: 714-870-2100 Fax: 714-578-9591 raul.f.peraza@wellsfargo.com __________________________________________________________________
Schools First also has student banking programs. "Teen Debit Card"