VERY IMPORTANT!!

Only bring with you what you can carry.  Pillow, carry-on bag, blanket for the bus (it can sometimes get a little cool), hanging bag (for your Concert Attire), and suitcase.  All of these items together are YOUR responsibility to carry. It is important that you do not bring extra bags or other things to carry unless you can carry them yourself.

forms to read and sign

Student Medical Release

Adult Medical Release

Aeon Homes Mission Waiver

Carry On Items

• Bible

• Bus things to do (Playing cards and electronic games - must have headphones!)

• Pen and paper. Crayons and coloring books.

• Books or magazines to read.

• Snacks as appropriate (sharing usually takes place) -- Drinks must be in re-sealable containers!

• Please no 'Melty' snacks!!

• CD/MP3 player WITH headphones (spare batteries)

• Pillow & light blanket

• Contact/glasses case

• Hat & sunglasses

• Camera & film for the old school bunch (bring film or buy at Wal-Mart - Gift shop film is pricey!)

• Digital Cameras are great, we can upload your pics to the website!! Remember to bring the cable for your camera!!!

Concert Attire

Packed in your hanging bag!

• Cross & Flame Polo-style shirt (Red, Dark Blue, or both)

• Undershirt(s) (suggested) to wear under Cross & Flame shirt

• Dark shoes for concerts (NO tennis shoes) 'Doc Martin' style sandals are fine.

• Dark or khaki socks for concerts (NO white socks)

• Khaki pants (guys or girls) or Khaki skirt (girls) NO "Mini" skirts

• Belt (if your pants/skirt has belt loops)

Other General Items to Pack

• Testament T-shirt(s)

• Light jacket or sweater

• Alarm clock

• If you are cold natured  you may want to pack a pair of jeans and a long sleeve T-shirt, some of the meeting rooms may be cool

• Swim suit (for Valley Fair water park area)

• Flip-Flops

• Watch

• 2 Plastic bags for wet clothes/towels & Dirty clothes

• Sunglasses & hat/visor

• Sun Screen

Linens and towel

Toiletries

At this time all linens are provided.

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Brush/Comb

• Hairdryer

• Shampoo

• Soap (for shower)

• Prescriptions - (Adults need to know if you have any)

• Tylenol/Aspirin/Advil

• Deodorant (LOTS!)

• Sun block (LOTS!)

• Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs or items that can be construed as weapons

• Student should not bring anything that they or you would hate to lose.

• This includes computers and related electronics

• Jewelry or other possessions of either great sentimental or monetary value

• Any recorded music with vulgar or profane language

• "Boom boxes" or portable speakers

Cell phones are discouraged. Chaperones can be contacted in case of emergencies. Student who want to call home during the tour should use a pre-paid calling card, call collect, or ask to use a chaperone's phone. We want student to enjoy their tour experience and not focus on "keeping in touch" with friends and family.

Please use good judgment about what to wear.  We are a church group.  The type of clothing we wear (e.g., short shorts) and what the words say on our clothes (i.e., T-shirts) should be appropriate for such a group of students. Your adult leaders do not want to have to ask you to change clothes, but we will.

Wear comfortable clothes, we will be on the road for most of the day

Wear comfortable clothes good walking shoes. Pack your swimsuit in a backpack. You can change there if you want to go to the water park. Include a large plastic zip-lock to carry a wet swim suit in.  

Remember Sunscreen! We're at Valley Fair most of the day. It will be cool, most likely in the mid to upper 70's

Wear concert attire, pack comfortable clothes and Testament T- Shirt; we will change  at the Church following Worship to attend the Kansas City Royals Game

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire after checking in at the University

Monday, June 23

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire after checking in at the University

 Wear comfortable clothes, we are on the road most of the day

Wear concert attire, we  perform concerts before and after lunch. Pack a change of comfortable cloths for  heading to the Mall of America

Wear comfortable clothes, we will change into concert attire when we get back to Arlington

A Day in Mission Work - CLOSED TOE SHOES are required. Wear comfortable clothes, preferably something you don't mind getting messed up. We will change into concert attire back at the University

Money Needs:

Souvenirs Suggested amount: $40-$100

•  Valley Fair Challenge Park - Optional Activities/Costs. (click HERE for info and pricing)

• College bookstores (It's a tradition! We will be staying at four Universities.) T-shirts run $10-$20

• Three days we will have the opportunity to get souvenirs with our activities and sightseeing. T-shirts and other items $5-$20

• Two scheduled Wal-Mart stops for forgotten items and additional snacks $10-$15

Need to pay for Dinner

Breakfast - Eat at Home

Lunch - Provided - Okmulgee, OK

Dinner - (Fast food - Kansas City MO we give you $5)

Need to supplement Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ UMKC

Lunch - (At Valley Fair, we give you $5) $6.00

Dinner - (At Valley Fair, we give you $5) $6.00

Sunday, June 22

Need to supplement Lunch

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ UMKC

Lunch - At Royals game, we give you $5) $6.00

Dinner - (Provided - (KC Masterpiece, Kansas City)

Need to pay for Lunch

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ UMN

Lunch - (Fast food - Des Moines, IA) $6.00 

Dinner - Provided - On campus @ NWU

Need to pay for Lunch

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @UMKC

Lunch - (Fast food - Des Moines, IA) $6.00 

Dinner - Provided - On campus @ UMN 

Need to pay for Lunch

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ NWU

Lunch - (Fast food) $6.00 

Dinner - Provided - On campus @ OU

Tuesday, June 24

Need to supplement Dinner

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ UMN

Lunch - Provided (American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis)

Dinner - (Restaurants - Mall of America we give you $5) $6.00 

All Meals Covered

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ OU

Lunch - Provided @ Homecoming Concert FUMCA

Need to pay for Lunch

Breakfast - Provided on Campus @ UMN

Lunch - (Fast food - Minneapolis MN) $6.00 

Dinner - Provided - On campus @ UMN 

Rules and Information to Help Make the Trip More Enjoyable

• Every time you board the bus, circle only your number.  This helps us keep from leaving anyone.  Failure to do so will place you on bus clean-up.

• No smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, tobacco chewing, or using illegal drugs! (We have to say this even though there should be no problem.) IF YOU ARE CAUGHT WITH ANY OF THESE THINGS, YOU WILL BE SENT HOME AT YOUR PARENTS’ EXPENSE!

• Our bus driver has a big responsibility in handling the big rig, so talk to him and let him know that you appreciate his driving us around, but don’t do it while he’s driving.

• Make sure you are appreciative and courteous to the sponsors who have taken time off to join us.  We couldn’t go on a trip like this one without them.

• Every time we eat in a restaurant with servers, you must tip.  Standard tip is 15% of your bill.  Even if you just by a soda or a cup of coffee and someone brings it to you, leave a tip.

• Budget your money wisely.  You have already been given an idea of how may meals you must pay for, so make sure you leave yourself with some money to use near the end of the trip.

• Please do not ask the director or the bus driver how much longer or how much farther.  If our time schedules are off, we will announce adjustments.

• One of the things that wears out a voice quicker than anything is yelling, screaming, and talking too loudly on the bus.  The noise level of the engine is already so high that normal talking is sometimes a strain.

• DO NOT order any take out or delivery food from the dorm rooms. This causes problems with security and is not really fair to the other members of our group.

• When we stop for meals on the road you must go as groups to the restaurants. If the directors say we all will eat at the same place, then we all eat at the same place, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Do not bring or purchase any items that may be considered inappropriate. If in doubt ask yourself, "What would Greg and Roger say?"

Other Things to Keep in Mind

• Quiet hours will be called on the bus during which people will be able to sleep, read, and play cards (WITHOUT TALKING).  This time is often a period of refreshment and renewal.  Please respect this time during our trip.

• If you bring some sort of music device, you MUST have headphones so that others around you will not be disturbed.

• Label your CD player, MP3 Player, CD's or electronic games with your name or initials. It helps us get them back to the right person if they are left on the bus.

• Our conduct on tour will be the lasting witness we make, not the concert itself.  Strangers may not understand nor appreciate our practical jokes and snide remarks. Church members expect Christian young people to respect their church, both in terms of conduct and in the manner in which the facilities are used.

• Performances demand reverent enthusiasm and disciplined spontaneity.  Give your most intense attention; give your finest musicianship.  Give Yourself!

• Please do not discuss performance weaknesses, bad attitudes, or personality conflicts when around other people.

• Be sure to thank the people at the various places we eat, sing, and sleep.  They went to a great deal of trouble for us; so be courteous.

• Please be prompt!  The bus moves according to the times listed in the itinerary unless otherwise changed by the Director.

• It is important to meet the bus at the time specified to load luggage, board the bus, and make last-minute checks.  Because there are several very tight traveling schedules, DO NOT plan to arrive at the bus at departure time.

• Upon arrival at the various destinations, please remain on the bus until all instructions are made regarding unloading, rooms assigned for dressing, place and time for meals, etc.

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