Hawaii Teen Adventure Honolulu Airport, Waialua, Waimea Valley, Kaneohe Bay
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Hawaii Teen Adventure Honolulu Airport, Waialua, Waimea Valley, Kaneohe Bay The Hawaii Teen Adventure in Oahu, Hawaii will be an incredible experience for your teenager. This adventure will take place primarily on Hawaii’s North Shore: renowned for its legendary beaches. Our group will sleep in “tentalos” steps away from the beach and will kayak, swim, surf, hike and more throughout their adventure. Our teens will have plenty of opportunities to try new things and build new relationships, but most importantly they will set aside time to grow in their faith through daily devotionals and small group discussions. Trip Features • Duration: 8 days or 10-day sessions • High school age • Average group size: 9-10 guests / 2-3 guides • Activities: Day Hikes, beach days, surf lessons, kayak & snorkel trip, hike & waterfall swim, Hawaiian Luau Dinner • Location: Honolulu Airport, Waialua, Waimea Valley, Kaneohe Bay Expedition Fees • What is included: All activities, meals, accommodations & overland travel • Possible Extra Costs: gifts and souvenirs, airport fees, snacks, and a couple of meals out if desired Tiered Pricing & Discounts Created for Adventure is committed to providing an excellent adventure travel experience that is safe, fun and builds Christian community. We have done our best to keep the cost of our high-quality staff and program affordable, while the costs to operate and maintain quality programming continues to rise. Realizing that families have differing abilities to help offset these increased costs, we have a voluntary and confidential pricing structure. Choose the level that suits your family’s financial situation. All participants receive the same quality experience regardless of which level you choose. • Trip Fee: This fee reflects more closely the true cost of the Created for Adventure experience. • Discount Option 1: Our partially subsidized option which allows us to cover some of our expenses. • Discount Option 2: This level does not reflect the true cost of the trip but is offered in the hope that families who truly need assistance will be blessed by this more affordable price. Overview Once you arrive in Oahu, you will head directly to our beachside lodging to get settled and ready for a goodnight's sleep after your long journey. The following day you’ll begin building relationships with your new friends! Later, you’ll be hiking in a peaceful, rain forest with abundant tropical plants & flowers. Our group will enjoy a swim & picnic at a waterfall! You can’t visit Oahu without a surf lesson! Our group will learn the basics from a licensed surf instructor & experience the excitement from riding a wave. You’ll have many chances to take advantage of Hawaii’s scenery and beautiful coastline. Get ready for epic hikes with amazing views of adventure. You’ll kayak + snorkel in search of sea turtles, dolphins, tropical fish & more! You’ll celebrate an incredible week together by attending a Hawaiian Luau with dinner. Once you have finished packing up you’ll head to downtown Honolulu for some last minute gift shopping before flying home. Housing Created for Adventure will use a “basecamp” to facilitate our program. Campers will need to bring their own bedding and pillow (see packing list). Our camp is located on the North Shore in Waialua. We will stay in tentalos steps away from the beach! Each tentalo offers bunkbeds, and we will have access to bathrooms with showers and will eat our meals in the dining hall. Who is this trip for? This trip is designed for teens ready to travel, experience adventure, and make new friends. Our trip will include a kayak and snorkel trip, surf lessons, swimming and a couple of long day-hikes. The teens do not need to have previous surfing or kayaking experiences; however, they will need to be physically able to participate in these activities. The youth will NOT be required to carry daypacks during their hikes. Walking on rugged shorelines and mountain trails in heavy rains may also occur as well. Prior physical conditioning and a positive attitude are necessary to be a helpful team member and to get all that you can out of this experience. The more you prepare, the better your experience can be. There may also be a couple of long travel days in 15 passenger vans to reach our adventures. Most of all, bring a positive attitude and a willingness to fully participate. We will all be involved in maintaining a clean cabin area, cooking and sanitizing and looking out for the greater good of one another. TRAVELING AND FLIGHT INFORMATION Traveling on your Own A staff member will be at the airport to greet campers who may be traveling on their own. Our staff will try to meet the students at the gate. If this is not possible, we will coordinate via cell phone our meeting location inside the airport. Our staff will constantly check for flight delays or changes in travel plans. Students are expected to call their parents as soon as they land to confirm safe arrival. Things to Consider • Airline and TSA rules and regulations can change often. Please be sure to check with your airline and review age limitations, baggage details, arrival times, and carry on restrictions. • Baggage fees: If your checked bag requires a fee because of weight or size this can cost anywhere from $25-$150. You will have to pay at the counter. • Spending Money: You will want your own personal funds to buy snacks during travel, pit stops and all airport meals. Also, do not forget about the Christmas ornament for grandma and matching sweaters for your parents! We suggest $200-250. Unaccompanied Minors (UM): When a person travels as an UM with an airline, there usually is an extra fee (est. $150 one-way). Rules change depending on the airline as to whether a UM policy is required. Check your airline for UM policy guidelines. The fee provides a service for your child to have an escort the entire length of his/her flight. Parents will be allowed to accompany your child through security to the gate. An airline official will walk your child to his/her seat. Upon arrival, a flight attendant will escort your child off the plane and stay with him/her until a designated CFA staff member signs the appropriate paperwork for the airlines to release your child. If you are traveling as a UM, you will need to give the airlines the names of the CFA staff. Please use the name: “CFA Trip Leader” when requesting UM services. We will provide you with the names at least 10 days before the trip begins. Long Flights Depending on where you live, the total time it takes to get to Hawaii can be considerable. Please remember to bring books, journals, cards, music devices, earbuds and anything else to help make your travels easier. Hawaii is 6 hours in time difference (behind) the East Coast. Please research and prepare how to handle jet lag – drink water, rest before and be physically active before you depart. Overland Travel Created For Adventure will lease 15 passenger vehicles, minivans and/or trucks from a nationally recognized rental company (Alamo, Enterprise or comparable). We will only use vehicles that are mechanically sound with annual inspections. HEALTHCARE Health Care Communications The phone numbers you provide on your campers online account will be used to contact you in case of an emergency, or if your child needs to see a health care provider other than CfA staff. We generally do not contact you if your camper has routine first aid needs (e.g., skinned knee, sore throat, low-grade fever, etc.). The decision to call parents is determined by the CFA staff on a case-by-case basis. Health History REQUIRED: Physical by a Licensed Medical Provider Signature. It is required to have had a physical signed by a Licensed Medical Provider (doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, etc.) within the last 12 months from the start date of the trip. You may use one that you may already have attained for school/sports. Medications All prescription medications must be checked in with the trip leader at the beginning of the expedition. All medicine must be in the original packaging. Medicines will NOT be allowed if they are not in its original packaging. CFA staff will only follow the directions printed on the original prescription. The Trip Leaders will dispense prescription medications. Students that brought inhalers or Epi-pens with them are always required to have them on their person. EMERGENCIES, WEATHER, COVID-19, AND OTHER CHALLENGES Emergencies Created for Adventure has partners, contacts and long-term relationships with camps, organizations, and industry professionals in Hawaii that all help support the success of our trips. We carry necessary permits and share our itineraries with park and other local officials. We always have access to emergency officials if needed. COVID-19 Created for Adventure will continue to monitor the guidance from the CDC, American Camp Association and local Health Authorities. We recognize that the guidelines and recommendations will change as we approach the 2021 Summer. CFA we will update our programming and protocols accordingly. Weather Hawaii’s summer temperatures are quite pleasant. Daytime highs range from 70°f – 80s°F. The skies may be clear and calm, with intense sunshine; you may find it challenging to stay cool and you will need to consistently protect yourself with sunscreen. Having the right gear can make or break a trip. Several areas of Oahu are listed as the top ten wettest places on earth (over 460 inches a year!). It can rain daily with quick heavy showers but within minutes back to clear blue skies.