June 1-5, 2026 · 5 days · 47 students + 3 adults + 6 teacher chaperones = 56 total · Group 10703 · Trip ID 221173 · Pre-trip chaperone meeting Wed May 27
Trip card
Outbound flightUA 641 ATL → IAD · Mon June 1 · 5:30 AM → 7:20 AM
Return flightUA 1635 IAD → ATL · Fri June 5 · 10:28 PM → 12:30 AM (Sat AM arrival)
Hotel night 1DoubleTree Williamsburg · 50 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185 · 757-220-2500
Hotel nights 2-4Westin Washington Dulles · 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon VA 20171 · 703-793-3366
CoachAdventures by Dawn LLC · 1 bus / 60-passenger
Tour leaderGeorge Earley ("Coach") · 6/3, 6/4, 6/5 · World Strides most-requested veteran leader
Williamsburg leaderCCW Confirmed Colonial Connections · 6/2 only
REAL IDRequired for travelers 18+ to board (in effect since May 7, 2025) · valid passport works as substitute
Meal fundsLoaded on Jassby cards at: breakfast 2 AM · lunch 9 AM · dinner 1 PM (all EST)
Tight-timing day = Friday. White House → People's House → National Archives → Capitol stacked back-to-back. Itinerary literally warns "some sites may be missed." Plan to be early to each appointment, group together, no stragglers.
Pre-trip — meetings, packing, departure logistics
Chaperone meetingWed May 27, afternoon (time TBD by Ambrosio based on schedules). Itinerary paper copies handed out then.
Parent + student meetingFri May 29, 6:30 PM · 4350 Lake Chimney Ct, Roswell GA 30075 · for both parents AND students · trip review, rules, expectations, Q&A · mandatory · confirm headcount with Ambrosio
Carry-on policyUnited Airlines — carry-on only (avoid $50 checked-bag fee). One additional personal item OK.
Departure morningMon June 1 — chaperones curbside ATL by 3:15 AM · everyone at terminal by 3:30 AM · United ticket counter opens 3:45 AM · UA 641 departs 5:30 AM
Red Robin Tue dinnerPre-orders required 14 days prior — already collected. Course Leader calls 404-993-6626 24-48h ahead to reconfirm.
Jamestown Tue lunchBoxed sandwich — ham OR turkey · vegetarian on request (notify Ambrosio in advance)
Coach Venmo@CraigW-Ambrosio — for parents who want to contribute to Coach Earley's tip (cash advance helpful; Coach is paid in cash). 2024 group gave $1,700+.
Packing list (Ambrosio's official list)
Daily wearClothing for 5 days — shirts, shorts, socks, comfortable walking shoes
"Dressy" outfitOne set for White House / People's House tours — polo + pants or nice shorts (boys), dress or nice shirt + pants (girls)
WeatherRain jacket / poncho, umbrella, hat / cap, sunglasses
LayersSweatshirt, jacket, sweatpants (bus ride + night tours)
IdentificationName tag + luggage tag (handed out at meeting)
OtherMedication if needed · money for souvenirs and snacks
Coach George Earley
Veteran. Legendary high school football coach. Inducted in the Maryland Sports Hall of Fame and the high school where he coached named the field after him. WorldStrides' most experienced and most-requested tour leader. Has led Ambrosio's groups for the past 10 years; now limits himself to a handful of groups, this one included. World Strides pays his travel and lodging but he is NOT paid for the three full days he spends with the group in DC — that's what the chaperone tip pool covers. Coach is always paid in cash; Coach always texts Craig when he gets home thanking the group.
Pentagon tour — status pending
As of Ambrosio's last update (April 19), the Pentagon tour has NOT been confirmed. Some spring groups have had their Pentagon tours canceled outright. A backup plan is built into the itinerary in case ours is canceled too. Watch for an update before departure or at the May 27 chaperone meeting.
Monday, June 1 — Travel + Gettysburg + Harper's Ferry
DoubleTree Williamsburg · Long travel day · pack light, water bottles
8:00 AMCoach REPORT to Dulles International AirportBAGS ON BUS (BOB / ADVTOURS)BOBCOACH
11:00 AMGettysburg Visitor's Center — Film, Cyclorama & Museum1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg PA 17325 · 717-334-2436 · Check-in at Group Window near Bus Loop · MUST arrive 15 min before apptConf# 2572819TOUR
11:30 AMLunch — Gettysburg Visitor CenterSeating first-come first-serve · Group leader checks in with group name to receive meal vouchers, then enter cafeConf# 315796MEAL
12:00 PMGettysburg Battlefield Tour1195 Baltimore Pike · BACKPACKS MUST REMAIN ON BUS · 1 busConf# 2572819TOUR
6:00 PMDinner — Golden Corral10801 Bulloch Drive, Manassas VA 20109 · 703-368-3664Conf# 13087MEAL
10:00 PMDrop at DoubleTree Williamsburg for check-inHOTEL
Tuesday, June 2 — Jamestown / Yorktown / Williamsburg → DC + Monuments at Night
CCW guide today only · Long day, hotel change to Westin Dulles
8:00 AMHotel Breakfast · BAGS ON BUSMEALBOB
8:45 AMCourse Leader MEET group(s) at hotel
9:00 AMCoach DEPARTCOACH
9:30 AMJamestown Settlement — Guided Tour (2 hr)2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185 · 757-253-4165 · Guides meet in coach lot OR check in at front desk with conf #Conf# i72057365 (Tickets Pending)TOUR
1:00 PMYorktown American Revolution Museum — Guided Tour200 Water Street, Route 1020, Yorktown VA · 757-253-4939 · Front door, check in with confConf# i72057365 (Tickets Pending)TOUR
3:00 PMColonial Williamsburg — Self-Guided1-day Plus Tickets required (must be worn). Delivered to group in Williamsburg. Buildings open 10 AM - 5 PMConf# 5797942TOUR
5:00 PMBus pickup at corner of Francis and Nassau Streets · DEPART for Washington DCCOACH
5:15 PMCourse Leader (CCW) dismissed at hotel
5:15 PMCoach DEPART for Fredericksburg, VACOACH
7:00 PMDinner — Red Robin, Fredericksburg10109 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg VA 22407 · 540-891-7970 · Pre-orders due 14 days prior · Course Leader to call 404-993-6626 24-48 hr in advance to reconfirmConf# 1003698MEAL
—Sightseeing: Monuments at Night — FDR MemorialTOUR
10:45 PMCoach drop at Westin Washington Dulles for check-inHOTEL
Wednesday, June 3 — Spy Museum + DC Monuments + Kennedy Center
Coach Earley joins · Full DC day · Reagan ITC food court for lunch
7:00 AMHotel BreakfastMEAL
7:45 AMCoach DEPARTCOACH
9:00 AMInternational Spy Museum700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington DC · coach drop on 10th Street · 202-654-2844 · MUST bring confirmation letter · Late? text 502-791-5779 or email arrival@spymuseum.org · 1 adult per 10 studentsConf# 100980206 (Tickets Pending)TOUR
9:00 AMMEET Course Leader (Coach Earley) at Spy Museum
—Souvenir Shopping — DC
—Lunch — Reagan International Trade Center Food Court (meal vouchers)1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC · 202-312-1300 · Enter on 14th Street (Ground Level) · Don't congregate in atrium · DO NOT scan tickets on own (will invalidate) · WS DC Field Office open Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4:30 PM in this building: 202-886-0216MEAL
1:30 PMWashington Monument2 15th St NW Washington DC · 202-426-6841Conf# 893926473 (55 ppl)TOUR
2:45 PMHolocaust Memorial Museum — group splits (50 ppl in 2 batches of 25)100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW · 202-488-0400 · Enter via 14th Street · Arrive 15 min early for securityConf# 450829259 (25)Conf# 450829324 (25)TOUR
3:00 PMHolocaust Memorial Museum — 2nd batch (8 ppl)Conf# 450829420TOUR
—World War II Memorial · MLK Memorial · Iwo Jima Marine Memorial · 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
7:00 PMDinner — Nighthawk Pizza1201 S. Joyce St, Arlington VA 22202 · 571-416-8100 · Group leader connects with management on arrival re: dietaryMEAL
—Kennedy Center — Hall of Nations / JFK Bust / Terrace View
9:00 PMCourse Leader DISMISSED at Metrorail
9:45 PMCoach drop at hotelHOTEL
Thursday, June 4 — Arlington + Mt. Vernon + African American History + Memorials
Early start · Mt. Vernon timed tickets · Pentagon City Mall dinner
6:15 AMHotel BreakfastMEAL
7:00 AMCoach DEPARTCOACH
8:00 AMMEET Course Leader at Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center
—Arlington National Cemetery — Changing of the GuardGuests 18+ may be asked for valid photo ID · Leave all bags on coach to expedite securityTOUR
11:00 AMLunch — Primo Family Restaurant, Alexandria1636 Belleview Boulevard, Alexandria VA 22307 · 703-765-6891 · UPGRADED LUNCH menu · Buses pull to side of restaurant + touch base with staff before unloadingMEAL
12:30 PMMt. Vernon — Home of George Washington (Timed Mansion Tickets) + Grounds TourMust be on time · entire group in line at scheduled tour · 30-min line wait possible · Check in at group sales window · Visitor's center security check · No backpacks or packagesConf# 5859384 · Mansion Tour 2:00/2:05 PM (57 ppl)TOUR
3:15 PMNational Museum of African American History and Culture1400 Constitution Ave NW · 844-750-3012 · Entry on 15th St & Madison Dr · Groups may enter up to 2 hr after reservation (up to 2 PM) · NO ENTRY AFTER 4 PM · MUST bring confirmation · 1:10 ratioConf# JMN*249Z98Q*TOUR
—Ford's Theatre · Petersen House (picture stop only — no admission)TOUR
—Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
—Dinner — Pentagon City Mall (meal vouchers)1100 South Hayes Street, Arlington VA 22202 · 703-415-2130 · Vendors subject to change · Don't congregate in front of doors / retailMEAL
—Vietnam Veterans Memorial · Lincoln Memorial · Korean Memorial
—Jefferson Memorial
8:15 PMCourse Leader DISMISSED at Metrorail
9:00 PMCoach drop at hotelHOTEL
Friday, June 5 — White House + Capitol + Fly Home
⚠ TIGHT TIMING DAY · early 5:15 AM start · sites may slip
5:15 AMHotel Breakfast · BAGS ON BUSMEALBOB
6:00 AMCoach DEPARTCOACH
7:15 AMMEET Course Leader at Old Post Office (Pennsylvania Ave side)1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004
7:30 AMWhite House Tour (PL Arranged)Conf# 157949 · 157950 · 157951 · 157952TOUR
—Group will go to Union Station to change clothes
10:00 AMThe People's House: A White House Experience1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20006Conf# R-169501 (58 ppl)TOUR
11:00 AMNational Archives Museum — 1st group (45 ppl)Constitution Ave NW between 7th and 9th · 866-272-6272 · MUST show tickets for entry · Arrive 15 min early for security · Ticket time = time you should be in the RotundaConf# 454424206TOUR
11:15 AMNational Archives Museum — 2nd group (11 ppl)TOUR
—$15 Meal Allotment lunchMEAL
—Library of Congress · Supreme Court (picture stop)
2:10 PMUnited States Capitol Hill Appointment (PL arranged) — 60 passesConf# 202601271232300TOUR
6:00 PMCourse Leader DISMISSED
6:00 PMDinner — National Union Building (Buffet)918 F St NW, Washington DC 20004 · 888-904-3674 · Drivers: drop at F Street & 8th Street NW (in front of National Portrait Gallery)MEAL
7:00 PMCoach DEPART for Dulles International AirportCOACH
8:30 PMDrop group at Dulles International AirportCOACH
10:28 PMUA 1635 IAD → ATL · arrives 12:30 AM SatFLIGHT
Cross-cutting checklist
Bags on Bus (BOB) days: Monday (departure), Tuesday morning (hotel change), Friday (return). On BOB days, everyone's luggage rides the coach all day.
Confirmation numbers needed at arrival: Gettysburg (2572819), Jamestown (i72057365), Spy Museum (100980206), Washington Monument (893926473), Holocaust (450829259/324/420), Mt. Vernon (5859384), African American Museum (JMN*249Z98Q*), White House (157949-952), People's House (R-169501), National Archives (454424206), Capitol Hill (202601271232300).
Backpack restrictions: Gettysburg Battlefield Tour (must stay on bus) · Mt. Vernon (no backpacks or packages at all) · Arlington (leave on coach to clear security faster).
Reagan ITC ticket scanner rule: Students must NOT scan their own meal-voucher tickets — invalidates them. Course Leader scans only. If anything misfires, WS DC Field Office is in the same building, 202-886-0216, Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4:30 PM.
Pre-trip meeting: Wednesday May 27 (afternoon TBD by Ambrosio based on chaperone schedules). Itinerary paper copies handed out then.
Tipping reminder (from Ambrosio 5/17): chaperones contribute ≥ $100 each to Coach Earley's tip via the chaperone stipend (no out-of-pocket). Optional Venmo for parents.