From Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st, we will travel to Chicago, Illinois for a fun-filled and educational experience centered around music, theatre, and cultural exploration. We have partnered with Eric Kauffman of Kauffman Travel Services to put together such an amazing trip. 

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in a Jazz Dance Masterclass at Giordano Dance School

• Take part in an Educational Theatre Workshop at LookingGlass Theatre

• Attend two professional productions (Monty Python’s Spamalot and Untitled Vampire Play)

• Experience a guided Chicago Crime Tour

• Explore Millennium Park, the Chicago Loop, and the Magnificent Mile

• Visit the Shedd Aquarium

• Enjoy group meals at Andy’s Jazz Club (age appropriate) and Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

The trip destination was chosen intentionally, as the high school theatre department just performed Chicago: Teen Edition this past fall. We would like to take students to the very city that inspired its music, style, and storytelling. Chicago is one of the most historically rich arts destinations in the United States, offering world-class theatre, jazz, dance, and architecture! 

ITINERARY

A full itinerary is attached to this email for your review. We encourage families to read through it carefully and reach out with any questions.

Travel insurance information is also attached. If you'd like to purchase the insurance, please do so when you register on the website. You do not have to fill out the attachment that is included. 

We are incredibly excited about this opportunity and hope your student will join us for this memorable experience!

PRICING

The price of travel per student is as follows:

• 40 Paying Participants - $1,225.00 ($245.00 per month)

• 50 Paying Participants - $1150.00 (230.00 per month) 

Please Note: As with any trip, the pricing is subject to change in the event that we do not reach our 40 or 50 travelers.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS (NOW OPEN)

Here is the currently live WeTravel link for students to:

• Register for the trip

• Set up your payment plan

• Make payments

• Purchase travel insurance

Head to this link here: https://wetravel.com/i/696504dbfcbb65a765bbeaf5

If families choose to set up their monthly payments via ACH (bank transfer), there are no additional processing fees.

REGISTRATION WINDOW

Registration and the initial deposit window is currently open and will remain open until:

Friday, February 20, 2026

You are welcome to register as soon as you feel comfortable.

PARENT CHAPERONES

We are prioritizing  student registrations first, meaning parent chaperone registrations are not currently available. However, parents wishing to travel with the group and serve as a chaperone (pricing set at $1,695.00, as documented in the trip packet), may join the waitlist that is available on the booking page. In the event that a spot opens up, the adult traveler option will open up. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)

Travel insurance is optional but highly recommended and must be purchased during the registration process.

• Basic Insurance: $63.00

• Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR): $94.00

If you have trouble locating the insurance during registration, here is the direct link:

https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=165847&guid=0ebb52abc652489386f22e2cb3f9a213

FUNDRAISING OPTION – CONTRIBUTION PAGES

Families may also take advantage of a Contribution Page through WeTravel, which allows relatives, friends, or community organizations to contribute directly toward a student’s trip.

How it works:

1. The student must first register for the trip on WeTravel.

2. Once registered, they can create a personal Contribution Page.

3. The Contribution Page link can then be shared with donors, who may contribute via credit card or ACH.

4. Donors may choose to remain anonymous if they wish.

Video tutorial:

https://help.wetravel.com/en/articles/4270355-how-to-offer-payment-collections-from-participant-family-friends

Please note: All payments and contributions follow the same refund policies. Deposits and payments are non-refundable.