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1. What is included in the $1095 fee? ($1150 after January 31/10)
-round trip transportation by luxury coach
-deluxe accommodation for six nights
-four delicious meals
-entertainment package (see below)
-fantastic evening programs
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2. When do we leave and return?
Buses will be leaving the evening of
Thursday, April 1. Each will make a few pick-up stops at major centres; times and places to be confirmed. Sunday morning, April 11, we return to
Saskatchewan; times and places to be confirmed.
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3. What rules will there be at CALBREAK?
a) Dinner, evening programs, and daily attractions are compulsory.
b) No alcohol or drugs are permitted - this will be strictly enforced.
c) Guys are not permitted in girls rooms and vice versa (unless supervised by a YFC staff).
d) All custom regulations will be insisted upon.
e) A nightly curfew will be announced each evening.
Any violation of these rules will result in a
phone call to your parents/guardians to make arrangements as to how you should be sent home at your parent's expense.
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4. What should I bring?
Shorts, swim wear, comfortable shoes, beach towels, suntan lotion, sunglasses, and other appropropriate
clothing. Only one suitcase and a carry-on bag per person. A pillow, blanket and some games are suggested for the bus ride. Personal DVD players are not
allowed, but personal mp3 players / iPods are acceptable. It is best to carry bank card/ credit card or travellers cheques instead of cash, but
remember to have a small amount of cash to start with.
A passport is required for the trip.
The phone number for the Passport office is 1(800) 567-6868.
For more info on getting a passport: click here
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5. What other money do I need?
Each student is responsible for
their food during the bus trip, down and back, breakfasts, if desired, and most other meals during the week, other than the four meals included in this
package in California. We recommend $260 American to be an adequate amount of spending money. (Approximately 23 meals at $6 each = $138 and $25 junk food. This allows $100 to buy souvenirs for their parents.) As well, plan for 2-3 meals eaten in Canada, on the way there and back; $6/meal; $12-$18 Cdn.
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6. Is there any free time?
Yes, there will be some free time for you to
spend swimming in the hotel pool and going to surrounding restaurants with friends, etc. Also when we are at the amusement parks and beaches, you are not
required to stay in one big group. We will set a time for everyone to meet back at the buses and for every minute a person is late they will be charged
$1 US.
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8. What does the entertainment package include?
6 Flags Magic Mountain; Disneyland; Universal
Studios; California Beaches;
Tijuana, Mexico; Project Serve in L.A. (optional); San Diego Sea World (optional/$); Knott's Berry Farm (optional/$); VANS Skate Park (optional/$)
Our exciting evening programs include games, crowd breakers, small
group discussions, and 3 sessions with a special speaker. We discuss topics relevant to teens from a Christian perspective.
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9.
EXTRA MEDICAL INSURANCE IS A MUST FOR THE TRIP.
Each student should have $1,000,000.00
medical coverage. It should cost about $2/per day and can be picked up from Blue Cross or other insurance provider.
BLUE CROSS: www.sk.bluecross.ca/travel/indexolt.html
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11. What kind of adult supervision is there on CALBREAK?
- We pick responsible adults who love to be with teens
- We have one staff for every 7 youth. Each staff is responsible for a 'small group' of 6-8 students, so that each person is cared and accounted for.
- Average age is about 27, some are YFC staff, others are university students, teachers, nurse, and other professionals
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12. How safe is the trip?
- The trip has had a track record of over 30
years of safety. We travel with Prince Albert Northern bus lines on deluxe motor coaches. Our hotel is in the quiet, safe city of Buena Park, a suburb of
Los Angeles.
- The trip has a nurse and every bus has qualified staff with first aid.
At every park, we will have specific emergency meeting locations to gather in our small groups
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13. Parent comments from previous years
If anyone would like to email me about sending their kids on this trip, I would be more then happy to
ensure them how good this trip is for their kids. These young people meet friends from all over the province and see places they would not be able to otherwise
see. I am working on sending my kids twice, because we couldn't go on a vacation like this for the amount Calbreak charges. They will be going with people that
know all the ins and outs and who will keep the kids safe, yet giving them some freedom. My 20 year old would love to go again, but she's too old now and is
presently attending University. Marianne Heinz - mheinz@signaldirect.ca
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The organization and information
was great. Kirsten greatly enjoyed the trip and I believe it was a very positive influence in her life. Yes, I would highly recommend Calbreak! Rod Swedburg
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My daughter has had nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff. I cannot believe you're able to pack that much into such a short time, but you
did! Not only was Katy affected immensely by the experiences on this trip, but her family was as well. I have nothing but the highest of praises for this trip
and the organization. There are very few opportunities for teenagers in today's world that allow them to leave home without having to face the dangers of the
world. I was able to send my teenager away and feel totally confident that she was safe. It could be said that I felt safer letting her go with you all to
another country, than letting her go out at night with her friends at home. Natasha Hill
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You guys were awesome!
I was very happy with the organization. I liked your options. It was very hard for my daughter to choose, but I liked the way you had a variety of options so
that the kids didn't always have to be doing the same thing. Yes, I would recommend families to send their students because my daughter said she had a blast
and she thinks that everyone should have a chance to go on a trip like this. It also gives them a chance just to get away and have fun with kids their age.
Lois Peebles
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Overall I felt that it was well organized and that at the parent meeting any questions that people had were answered. Communication was
good; the web site was helpful and you could email at anytime for info. My daughter had a great time and she loved the staff. I felt comfortable that our
daughter was being well chaperoned. The price was right and there were plenty of options. My daughter had a great time and is looking forward to next year.
Mona Dukart
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The preparation was ok once we attended the general meeting. Before this, I was kind of going out on a limb about sending my daughter
with a bunch of people I did not know. The meeting was useful and answered a lot of questions. For sure, send your teenager and let them experience this
wonderful world we live in. Let them see the beauty and the trouble that some experience. It was worth every penny. Ray and Susan Lamarche
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enjoyed herself a great deal. She connected with her small group leader and felt it was good to hear a Christian point of view and experiences. As a parent I
felt this was good exposure for my daughter. Every learning experience is a good experience. She felt YFC spoke to the Christian theories but didn't push them,
which was good for her and myself. Allie spoke highly of all the leaders on this trip. Thanks for making it a great time for her. Absolutely, I would recommend
families to send their students! It gives another point of view and fun without alcohol and drugs. Jackie Mcnichol
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This has been an excellent
experience for both our girls, something they talk about a lot. We have 1 son and 1 daughter still to go on the Calbreak trip. They are already talking about
it .We have mentioned this to many other people who are very interested. I know from our school next year that there will be 5 or 6 kids going!!! Steve and
Adele Patton spatton@bogend.ca
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For any additional information or if you have any concerns, please call us at 242-7117.
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