8th Grade Washington DC Trip

Our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to visit Washington DC this spring! We will spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring a variety of museums and monuments while on this trip. In addition, we will also tour the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.

A full itinerary will be shared at the parent meeting, but students will visit the following places:

African American Museum of History	Arlington Cemetery
Natural History Museum	WW II Monument
National Archives	Lincoln Memorial
Marine Corps Museum	Jefferson Memorial
Air and Space Museum (Udvar Hazy)	National Harbor
The White House	Martin Luther King Monument
Vietnam Memorial	American History Museum
Holocaust Museum	US Naval Academy

Trip Dates: 4/27 - 4/30 (Departing at 6:30AM on Monday, 4/27 and returning to Bradford at around 7PM on Thursday, 4/30)

Accommodations: We will be staying at the Hyatt Place Washington DC Downtown (right around the corner from the White House - walkable to most monuments and museums)

Food: All meals are included in the cost of the trip.

Parent Zoom Meeting: As this trip is longer than most, we will have a parent meeting on Wednesday 1/14 at 7:30PM over zoom. We will walk through the itinerary, trip details and expectations and answer any questions parents may have.

Please plan to join us via this Zoom Meeting Link!

Cost: $685 (includes cost of transportation, hotel for 3 nights, all meals and all activities)

Payment Schedule: $175 Deposit with Permission Slip due by 1/31/26 (Sign Up and Pay in Infinite Campus on the School Store Tab)

$175 by 2/21/26

$175 by 3/14/26

$160 by 4/4/26

*Please Note: Signing up for the trip is a commitment to pay for the entire trip. If you need to cancel for any reason and we are not able to fill your spot we will not be able to refund your money and you will be required to pay for the remainder of the trip. Please review the eligibility requirements below to confirm that you understand the expectations as there are no refunds for students that become ineligible due to behavior or unexcused absences.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Students may not have received any days of Out of School Suspension during the 2025-2026 school year.

2. Students may not have more than 7 days of unexcused absences for the 2025-2026 school year.

3. Permission slip must be received by the due date. Payment must be paid on time per due dates scheduled above. Students may not have any outstanding fees due – including but not limited to technology, repairs, club dues, athletic fees, etc.

**If you have any questions or concerns about eligibility, please email Mr. Locke prior to signing up for the trip.

Student Medications on the Trip:

Prescription Medications: The retreat is a school-sanctioned activity; therefore by law, every student carrying a medication is required to have a physician-completed medication authorization form indicating the name of the medication, need for the medication, dosage, time(s) of administration. The form and the meds must be turned into the nurse by April 22, 2026.

Medication Authorization Form

OTC Meds: Over the counter meds may be brought with a note from the parent. Students should only bring enough for the trip and again meds should be turned into the nurse by April 22, 2026.

Packing List:

3-4 uniform sets (students will wear uniforms during the day and can change into something more casual in the evening - no hats during the day or at night)
2-3 Casual outfits (Dress Code appropriate)
Raincoat/lightweight jacket
Day bag, including refillable water bottle and individual snacks
Watch
Camera if desired
Watch if you have one
Daily snacks if desired
Money for snacks/souvenirs during the trip if desired
Two pairs of shoes in case one gets wet (we will do a lot of walking so students need to bring comfortable walking shoes)

What Not to Bring:

Electronics
Mp3 players, iPods, gaming devices
Smart watches
Weapons of any kind
Drugs, alcohol, vapes, tobacco products
Soda or energy drinks
No gum or chocolate on the bus
No hats