Sir Alexander Mackenzie Sr PS

Quebec City

May 7-12, 2012

Agenda

•Who is Brightspark?

•Your Program

•Registration

Who is Brightspark?

Brightspark specializes in Educational Travel and represents over 60 years of collective experience, deep customer relationships and a singular commitment to serving our clients.

As part of TUI Travel PLC, a global travel company, Brightspark has the resources to ensure a rewarding and educational travel experience.

Committed to CommunityStudent Support:Mary Lynn Higgins Youth Fund:

The MLH program offers travel scholarships to deserving students who would not otherwise be able to travel. Since 2007 more than 519 students have been awarded scholarships.

Sustainability: Travel Green Program – Carbon Offsets:

Since 2008, we have offset more than 7,775 tones of CO2 through an initiative with Zerofootprint, supporting a forest restoration project in British Columbia.

Environmental Education:

Brightspark incorporates environmental awareness while on tour. During the trip our Tour Leaders engage students in discussions about their carbon footprint.

… shrinks the world and expands the mind… encourages independence and responsibility… enhances appreciation of other cultures… strengthens bonds with teachers and classmates… ignites social growth… provides educational growth… is incredibly fun

Travel is a life changing experience.

Why is travel important?

Trip Inclusions

With every trip there are six main components:

•Transportation•Accommodations•Tour Leader•Meals •Attractions•Night Supervision

Transportation: Motor CoachSafety is our first priority

• Motor coaches are safety inspected, comfortable and reliable•Drivers are experienced and enjoy working with youth•Brightspark has worked with many of its coach suppliers for over 20 years

Brightspark Tour LeadersWho they are:•University/college students, teachers, camp directors, performers • Have experience working with youth

Their role on tour:• Facilitate the trip• Share their knowledge• Engage the students• Provide on-the-road customization• Make it fun

Extensive training in: •Group management •Student engagement •Educational content •Safety and security

Safety on the Road• 24-hour support team in case of emergencies• Souvenir lanyard with “call home for free” phone card and emergency numbers•$25 million in commercial liability insurance

Hello, Bonjour, Quebec! May 7-11, 2012

Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Delta Quebec City

•Clean, comfortable, safe•Good group mentality•Students housed four per room

Night SecurityA private security service exclusive to your group ensures everyone gets a good nights sleep.

Meal Plan4 Breakfasts/ 4 Dinners

•Restaurants are student friendly and chosen for value and quality •We offer customized meal plans – healthy options and dietary concerns are always accommodated

DAY ONEDestination

Guided Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Upper Town

Lower Town

Explore the Dufferin Terrace

DAY TWODestination

Beaupre Coast Driving Tour

Basilique Sainte-Anne de Beaupré

Montmorency Falls

Quebec Legends Workshop

The Sugar Shack

DAY THREEDestination

Plains of Abraham battle reenactment

Visit a Martello Tower

Sound and Light Presentation at Musee du Fort

Enjoy a night of Bowling

DAY FOURDestination

Bicycle Tour – Lower Town and St Lawrence

River

Artillery Park National Historic Site

Brightspark Student Dance

The Ride Home

Sign me up!

• Registration

• Payments

• Insurance

Your Travel Investment

Trip = $769Insurance = Included in cost

Payment scheduleDeposit: $200

due October 26Interim: $250 due January 17

Balance: $319 March 7

Registration Pay the Company

Please hand in a registration form with XXXXX post-dated cheques made payable to XXXXXXX*

* Please write your child’s first and last name in the memo section of your cheque

Online Registration

The online registration portal will ONLY accept credit card or online banking information.

Online RegistrationTo begin your online registration process: 1. Go to www.brightsparktravel.ca and select “Trip Login”

Online Registration2. Use your eight-digit Booking ID to get to your school’s online registration: 603-82973

Online Registration3. Your unique Booking ID will bring you to your trip information page. Click on “Register for this Tour”.

Online Registration4. If you are a NEW USER click CREATE NEW ACCOUNT

If you are a RETURNING USER enter your email address and password.

Online Registration5. As a NEW USER you will be asked to create a new account. Enter

your child’s information and make a payment either by credit card or online banking.

Online RegistrationPLEASE NOTE: In order to register your child online you must pay either by credit card or online banking.

Please make sure to click AUTOPAY if you select the credit card payment method.

If you have any problems signing up online, contact Brightspark at 1.800.267.6425 between the hours of 9AM and 5PM EST.

Please ask for Customer Service and we’ll be happy to help.

InsuranceReasons Why Parents Buy Travel Guard Insurance:

It offers REIMBURSEMENT* for:

•Trip Cancellation due to the School Board’s decision to cancel the tour•Trip Cancellation due to illness of the passenger or any immediate family member prior to departure• Trip Cancellation due to a death in the immediate family• Trip Interruption due to illness of the passenger or any immediate family member during the trip• Emergency Medical Insurance while on tour• 24 hour Emergency Medical Assistance• Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance – including baggage delay• Bag Trak – the industry’s best service for locating bags

*The above is only a brief outline of the benefits. Please consult the Travel Insurance Policy for full coverage details as some exclusions may apply. The policy can be found on our website: www.brightsparktravel.ca

Frequently Asked QuestionsMy child has a dietary restriction, how is this going to be handled? Please fill out dietary information on your reservation form, we will forward all given information to the restaurants/hotels. Your Tour Leader will ensure your child is accommodated while on tour.

How big is the motor coach?Motor coach sizes vary; the largest bus size is a 56 passenger. Depending on the number of students traveling from your school the coach will be booked accordingly.

When is deposit due and how much is it?Deposits are generally due 30 days from time of booking or 2 weeks after your parent presentation. The deposit is typically $100.00 per student plus insurance if required.

My child has a special need; How will this be accommodated? Please let us know what accommodations your child will require while on tour. We work with your child’s teacher and our suppliers to ensure a positive travel experience.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much money should my child bring? How much should I budget per meal? About $10.00 to $15.00 per meal PLUS spending money for souvenirs.

How much luggage should they bring? One medium to large suitcase and one carry on.

Are the students allowed to go off by themselves during free time? How does supervision work? Free time is given/scheduled at the teacher’s discretion.

My child has special medication that needs to be refrigerated. Is this possible?Yes, as long as we know ahead of time, we can have it stored in a fridge at the hotel or, if possible, in their room.

Next StepsDeposit = $200

Due October 26, 2012

Please pay Brightspark using online registration with a credit or debit card.

Deposit= $200

Due October 26, 2012

Great trip – the kids had a blast. I’m sure they will remember it for a lifetime!

The trip was so smooth. Our Tour Leaders anticipated every problem. No hard decisions - yah! Outstanding guides made the trip a joy!

Our trip to Quebec City exceeded any and all expectations I may have had. The students loved every moment. I couldn’t have been more pleased!

Our tour leader accommodated the needs of the group to ensure everybody was given valuable education and had fun. She was very professional and helped ensure the success of the trip!

I would like to thank the trip administrators and organizers. Our trip ran smoothly and was absolutely a pleasure from start to finish. Thanks!

Our Tour Leader won the respect of our classes and was a superb addition to our trip. She was incredible, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful, personable and was highly regarded by staff and students.

Amazing! Fabulous! Wonderful! Our Tour Leader related well to both the students and teachers. We had a wonderful trip to Ottawa and a large part of this was due to him. He was an amazing guide and he was so helpful to the teachers!

Overall experience was excellent! Frequent comment from students was in regards to staying longer… I don’t want to leave!

Our Tour Leader was very enthusiastic, motivated and constantly working on our students' behalf to deliver the best possible experience for them!

Our overall impression of our tour was excellent. It was both educational, informative and fun. There was always something to look forward to going to see. The students were enthusiastic wanting to know “What’s next?” or “How can we top this event?” only to discover more to capture their attention.

The tour leaders made every transition so smooth and enjoyable. They could foresee problems ahead of time and they were always positive with the students. Thank you!

This is my fifth trip, second as lead organizer. Outstanding. Every change needed was accommodated. Every new request was met. The staff and students were always happy, safe, and well led. I have and always will recommend you to others. Travelling with you is FUN, exciting and stress free.

Our Tour Leader made my job extremely easy. He quickly developed a rapport with the students and earned their respect. He made Quebec City real to the students and made 55 friends for life.

Excellent! Enthusiastic! Thank you very much to our Tour Leader and driver for the unforgettable trip!

Super! Our Tour Leaders related so well with the students. They were very friendly and professional and very accommodating to all of our needs. They worked hard to make sure the trip was for us and about us!

Our Tour Leaders were excellent - very flexible and professional. They certainly made our visit relaxing and stress free!

Bon Voyage!