Dear Pleasant Valley Students and Parents,
I am very excited to invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey to Washington, D.C. next summer! This trip (July 16-21) has been organized especially for our Pleasant Valley middle schoolers and promises to be an enriching experience; blending education, history, and fun.
Your Journey Includes:
- Guided tours of D.C.’s historical sites including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, National Monuments, and much more.
- Special educational programs designed to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of American history, governance and democracy.
- Safe and comfortable accommodations, premier transportation, and all meals.
Leading our expedition is Mr. Brian Curtis. Mr Curtis served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and has taught 7th and 8th grade social studies for over a decade. He brings a passion for education along with experience leading and teaching students. He is thrilled to be partnering with KBB to take this educational trip outside the classroom in order to gain a deeper understanding of American history, our government and the significance of our country’s capital city..
Kids Beyond Borders has been safely taking students on enriching educational trips for almost a decade. Our trips are fully chaperoned with at least a 1 to 5 chaperone-to-student ratio so you can rest assured safety is our top priority! We’re excited to create memories and help cultivate lasting friendships that will be cherished for years to come. This trip is organized by Kids Beyond Borders and is not an official school sponsored event.
We understand that these trips, while so valuable, can be hard for many families to afford, so we have a variety of pricing and payment options to meet your unique needs and preferences. All trip payments can be spread out for up to 18 months with only $114 required to secure your spot. This deposit is fully refundable for 30 days if received by February 9. This not only holds your spot but also locks in our Early Bird discount pricing, saving you $300 off the total trip cost. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Scholarships are available through Mr. Curtis for those in need.
Ready for next steps?:
- Visit Kids Beyond Borders Sign-Up Link by February 9, midnight to sign up, pay a $114 deposit to reserve your spot and lock in the Early Bird discounted rates.
- Choose Your Accommodation: You have options for 1-4 students per room, see pricing model below.
Early Bird Pricing – Save $300 | ||||
Pricing Details | Quad (4/room) | 3/room | 2/room | Private Room |
Trip Cost | $3,300 | $3,475 | $3,800 | $4,600 |
Deposit Per family | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 |
Monthly Payment | $177 | $187 | $205 | $249 |
After Feb 9, Trip Cost increases by $300 or $17/month |
*Standard Trip: Quad Occupancy four students per room)
** Deposit: 1 per family (deposit waived for additional family members) Refundable for 30 days.
***Monthly Payments: Beginning March 1, recurring on the 1st of the month for 18 total consecutive months. Credit and debit cards accepted.
Note: If you need to cancel your trip, the first three payments are fully refundable. After that, your trip is 100% transferable or refundable on a prorated basis.
Space is limited. Sign up now and secure early bird pricing an your spot on the Pleasant Valley | Wichita 6-Day DC Trip. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Brian Curtis
& Kids Beyond Borders Team [email protected]
These are sample itineraries and do not reflect the order of activities in your specific tour.
Smithsonian Castle
National Cathedral & Embassy Row
National Museum of Natural History
- Hope Diamond
Union Station
Night memorial tour:
- Washington Monument
- Martin Luther King Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Capitol Tour
Representative Visit
Supreme Court & Library of Congress
National Gallery of Art Cafe
Holocaust Memorial Museum
Smithsonian
National Harbor
Night memorial tour:
- WWII Memorial
- Korean Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Women’s Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Albert Einstein Memorial
Mount Vernon
Embassy Visit
Newseum
Georgetown Visit & Shopping
Pinstripes Bistro & Bowling
Air Force Memorial
Pentagon
Arlington National Cemetery
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Changing of the Guard
- John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
National Museum of American History
- The Star-Spangled Banner
National Archives
- Declaration of Independence
- U.S. Constitution
- Bill of Rights
Lincoln Memorial
White House Visit & Lafayette Square
- White House Visitor Center
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Day 1
Smithsonian Castle
National Cathedral & Embassy Row
National Museum of Natural History
- Hope Diamond
Union Station
Night memorial tour:
- Washington Monument
- Martin Luther King Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
Day 2
Capitol Tour
Representative Visit
Supreme Court & Library of Congress
National Gallery of Art Cafe
Holocaust National Museum
Smithsonian
National Harbor
Night memorial tour:
- WWII Memorial
- Korean Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Women’s Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Albert Einstein Memorial
Day 3
Mount Vernon
Embassy Visit
Newseum
Georgetown Visit & Shopping
Pinstripes Bistro & Bowling
Air Force Memorial
Pentagon
Day 4
Arlington National Cemetery
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Changing of the Guard
- John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
National Museum of American History
- The Star-Spangled Banner
National Archives
- Declaration of Independence
- U.S. Constitution
- Bill of Rights
Lincoln Memorial
Day 5
White House Visit & Lafayette Square
- White House Visitor Center
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian