Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’S

• Do you have to do fundraising?

The only fund raiser that is a must for everyone is working 4 BBQ's. If you choose not to work them you have 2 options: you can have another family member or neighbor or another traveller work them for you OR you can pay the $300 fee assocoiated with the BBQ's.

• Can a family fundraise the whole trip?

   Yes it is possible and it has been done however to do so requires a big commitment from parents and traveler.

• Is fundraising divided equally?

         No. The more a family contributes the more they receive.

• What are the fundraising opportunities?

Barbecues, Canteen @ Prime Ministers Park, Spiffy Crew, Casino Pancake Breakfast, Bingos, Great Western Coffee Sales,  Coupon Books, Gates @ Exhibition and any other opportunities that come our way.

• Can you fundraise on your own?

   Yes!  However please ensure you have the PAYTC Letter of Permission Form.

• How do the barbecues work?

For every shift that you work you are awarded 1 BBQ Point.  At the end of the BBQ season, after all the bills have been paid and a net profit is known, the total number of shifts are divided into the net profit to arrive at a dollar value    for the point.

• How do the raffle tickets work?

      You prepay your tickets. The amount you prepay is credited to your traveler’s     account. When you sell the tickets you keep the money.

• What is the role of the advisors?

   To provide supervision to your son/daughter and to ensure that your traveler has a pleasurable traveling experience.

• What generic antibiotics and over the counter medicine should my son/daughter take along on the trip?

Any prescription medication that your son/daughter currently takes as well a prescription for generic antibiotics just in case your son/daughter do get sick on the trip. Please refer to the “Packing List” but be sure to bring along Imodium, Gravel, Pepto Bismal, Tylenol or Advil, a decongestant

• Who is responsible to drop son/daughter off at the airport as well pick them up on the return date of trip?

Parents are responsible for ensuring their son/daughter arrives at the airport at the appropriate time as well as picking them up on the return flight.

• Why do we need to exchange money a head of time?

      To ensure that the travelers have currency when they arrive at their destination, as well changing money at our destination is time consuming.  By purchasing ahead the travel club receives a more competitive exchange rate with the bank. In the past we have run into many instances where credit cards and bank cards so not work so we want to ensure that all students have access to money.

• How can I ensure that my son/daughter won’t run out of money while on the trip?

Consider sending your traveler with a prepaid visa or master card. If your traveler runs low on funds you can reload this card so that your traveler has access to funds. Another suggestion is a MasterCard/Visa card that is linked to a bank account.

• Why can’t my son/daughter call or email me more frequently?

   Trip days are packed with activities from morning until supper or later. Often availability of internet can be rare or if available, due to the large size of the group, it is difficult for everyone to have access. as well, we find when travellers call home they are often homesick after the call and in tears so the wonderful day they've just had is no longer as the tears have taken over. One of the travel advisors will try to ensure that a group email is sent every day or so to keep parents informed. 

• Why do advisors need to collect ahead for optional tours?

         To ensure that travelers can take part in optional activities on the trip. In the past travelers have run out of funds and sometimes are unable to participate in optional activities.