2025 New Orleans Trip
April 9-13, 2025
Registration is Open: Due September 1st
Registration is open for all students or chaperones who plan to participate in the 2025 New Orleans trip.
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Complete registration on the Google Form.
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Pay $200 deposit via Square (check/cash is also accepted. See below for details.)
Trip Cost Information
The cost of the trip is based on the number of participants/transportation costs and the choice of hotel room occupancy. As of 8/15/24, the total trip cost per person is:
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4 person room (quad): $964
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3 person room (triple): $1072
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2 person room (double): $1294*
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1 person per room (single): $1957
Room occupancy decisions must be made and cannot be changed as of a date TBD.
* Rate for double room corrected on 9/18/24.
Trip Payment Information and Dates
Trip fees will need to be paid according to the payment schedule via cash, check, or credit card using our Square site. All fees must be paid ON TIME and in full in order for the student and/or chaperone to be eligible to attend the trip. Refunds are not guaranteed after certain dates. Please pay close attention to the deadlines to avoid loss of fees or additional penalties.
All outstanding band account fees must be paid in full prior to New Orleans trip. This includes marching band fees, marching band shoes, concert attire, winter guard, New Orleans trip cost, or any other balance due on student account through the Charger Bands Boosters. If you have any questions regarding your account balance, email treasurer@chargerbands.org
Payment schedule as of 8/15/24:
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Sept 1, 2024 $200 non-refundable deposit due
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Oct 1, 2024 $150 payment
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Nov 1, 2024 $150 payment
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Jan 15, 2025 $150 payment
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Feb 14, 2025 $150 payment
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March 15, 2025 Final payment: remaining balance due**
**Cost per person will be adjusted once all trip costs are finalized. Initial estimated cost is $964 per person, based on 4-person occupancy. Double/Triple occupancy rooms will cost more. Use the Custom Payment option to enter the exact amount due for final payment. Refer to your student/chaperone statement for amount.
Cancellation Policy
Added 11/28/24
For cancellations prior to Jan 1, 2025, the trip deposit ($200) is forfeited. You are eligible for 50% refund of payments made toward remaining balance. Example: if you paid $300 beyond the deposit, you lose the deposit and will receive a refund of $150.
For cancellations after Jan 1, 2025, no refund. You will be required to pay the full trip amount.
Note: Any payments made via fundraising credits are non-refundable. Refunds will be based on direct payments (cash, check, credit card) only.
Trip Payment Statements
Chaperones and students will receive statements from the treasurers to reflect all payments, fundraising proceeds, etc. All band-related fees must be paid in full prior to the trip. All payments made via square, check, cash directed toward New Orleans fees, or any other balance due, will be applied to that balance as submitted. Credits from fundraising will be applied to student account balances in order of due date
Example: If student has a balance due for concert attire and New Orleans, the credit will apply to the concert attire before any remaining credit is applied to New Orleans balance.
Chaperone and student statements will reflect two line items related to New Orleans trip expenses.
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2025 New Orleans Trip - Deposit
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2025 New Orleans Remaining Balance - Final Amount Subject to Change
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This amount will be based on room occupancy choice and subject to change as we finalize the total trip cost as mentioned above.
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These two entries together will reflect the total cost of the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I find the presentation about the trip?
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PDF copy:
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Additional Q&A is attached below
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PDF copy:
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Questions can be directed to Mr. Carter or our Communications board member, Jeannine Hammett who is coordinating the planning of the trip.