Florida Christmas Conference

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS

We were full by 11/30  

This means the buses or host family opportunities are now full!                                                         

DEC. 26, 2009- JAN. 2, 2010 Cost $240*/adults $200/child under 16 (plus transportation & 2 entrance fees)

(increase from last year's $200 due to 1 extra motel night and Universal 2 Park pass on 1/1/10)

DEADLINE is  DEC 1, 2009 on first-come, first served basis.

mixing christmas fun with the warm florida sun

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 

Cross cultural friendships  

Enjoy 3 nights of Christian hospitality with a host family that opens their home at no cost to you!

Please note:  This trip is to allow international students the opportunity to experience Florida, build relationships with other international students and explore spiritual issues in the context of thoughtful and respectful dialogue.  There will be some sharing times with specific Christian content during the trip.

 Experience the joy and meaning of Christmas

Understand the value of personally knowing The King of Christmas.

 Sea World® and Universal Studios®

Get up close and personal with amazing sea creatures, experience the Wild Arctic®, Shark Encounter® and much more at Sea World.  Cost for these 2 entrances are included with registration fee of $240. 

 

Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT Center®

These are the one entrances you will have to pay out of pocket because they do not offer any group discount. We plan to spend two days with Mickey and his friends at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom® and explore the wonders of achievement in science, industry and technology at EPCOT Center®.

Single Day Theme Park Ticket (Ages 10 and Over)	$75/2008 rate
Single Day Theme Park Ticket (Ages 3-9)	$63/2008 rate

 

Conference Schedule

Saturday,  December 26, 2009

7 PM - Arrival, registration & meet host families.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

All day with Host Families including morning church service

2-5 PM optional picnic at the Seminole Park

Monday, December 28, 2009

9 AM - General Session #1 / Lunch at church

Monday and Tuesday mornings are devoted to learning about Christmas through singing "carols"; plenary sessions with Dr. & Mrs. Lawson Lau; and small group discussions.

1 PM -6 PM beach and local sightseeing in St Pete

6:30 PM- Meet host families

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

9 AM  General Session #2 / Lunch on bus to Sea World

2 PM - Sea World®

10 PM - Return to Orlando motel

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

9 AM -  Disney World® Epcot Center
10 PM -Bus pickup to Motel

Thursday, December 31, 2009

9 AM -  Disney World® Magic Kingdom

Celebrate the New Year!

12:30 AM - Return to Orlando motel

Friday, January 1, 2010

9:0O AM - Universal Studios® & Island of Adventure.  Most buses depart late afternoon or night for home.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Most buses arrive home on 1/2/10.

Who may attend?

• The FCC is limited to international students & scholars already in the US with either F-1, F-2, J-1 or J-2 visas. It is not for students currently studying outside the US.

• Children and other immediate family members of  internationals students and scholars may attend the conference only if they are accompanied by the adult international student. Children must be at least 5 years old. 

• First priority is given to students; students with children; then students with parents.

• You must come with an approved group leader (see below).  We are not able to accommodate students traveling independently.

Registration and costs

Registration deadline is December 1, 2009 on a "first come-first served basis." But please understand that last few years registration has been full by 11/20. WARNING: Register BEFORE deadline or it might already be full.

• Cost is $240* per person for 2 people ($200 for children) in a motel room

• $240 includes Sea World and Universal entrance fees

• See Additional Expenses below

• Transportation charge from your area is not included in $240 registration

• When you register online, be sure to specify your

  • same gender roommate choice

  • if you are married

  • or coming with family

  • unmarried couples are placed in same gender rooms at host family and motel. Thank you for your compliance and understanding.

     

*Additional Expense

Additional expenses will include: Your transportation to Florida, (contact the staff group leader in your area for details below:  admissions to Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Epcot, and spending money for some meals, film, souvenirs, etc.  Sea World and Universal Studios entrances will be paid for from $240 registration deposit. All meals are at your expense except for 3 continental breakfasts @ motel, 3 box lunches and 2 dinners, so bring $100 for about 12 meals. In other words, total cash or "out of pocket" expenses could be ~$250 for food and 2 Disney entrance fees.

Refunds

$200 of the $240 conference fee and all transportation cost is refundable if you cancel before 12/1/09. To receive a refund after 12/1/09, you will need to find a substitute of your gender to take your place if we do not have a wait list to fill your vacancy.

Participation

Your registration means you agree to participate in all scheduled conference events. The conference does not make allowance for personal ventures during the conference. There are no exceptions.  Out of respect for our host families and churches, drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited and smoking is not permitted inside the church buildings, host homes or on the bus.

(click) Registration and Transportation Information                               

Other group leaders may sign up with us later.  Please email for additional group leaders' names and locations.  Please include your city and state so we can give you the closest group leader. A fuel surcharge may be added if any major change in fuel price occurs prior to travel.

If you do not register online, please fill out, sign your name and print the Registration Form and give the completed form (including payment) to your group leader before 12/1/09. Please note that we need you to come with an approved group and the form we receive online with all your data is acceptable but we will also need your real signature once we travel by bus. We are unable to accept those who travel independently. WARNING: REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND WAS FULL BY 11/20 LAST YEAR!!

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Phone: 770-934-7797
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