Pathways has been a trusted and proven operator of international & domestic multi-day trips for teenagers since 2007. Students are accompanied by adult chaperones and Pathways employees, never exceeding an 10:1 ratio of adults to students. All participants are provided preparation guidelines and are required to follow strict policies that ensure appropriate and safe behavior. We always put safety first!

Some programs are flexible, but general guideline for maximum program capacity ranges from 20-40.

Programs are open to students ages 13-20.

If a student is 18 or older, they do not need a parent/guardian signature. However, we recommend that parents accompany their student to program orientation.

We take safety very seriously, and we do not allow behavior that could potentially endanger participants or staff. Furthermore, we require all staff and participants to use appropriate language and treat one another respectfully. We uphold a zero tolerance policy for possession or participation in any of the below:

• Verbal/Physical abuse of any kind
• Smoking (including possession of lighters, matches, tobacco products or paraphernalia)
• Possession, use, or sale of alcohol or any controlled substances or drugs not prescribed by the participant’s personal physician
• Vandalism/Theft of any property
• Being in the opposite gender’s living area or bathroom
• Sexual behavior
• Possession of a firearm, knife, or weapon of any kind, unless provided by program staff and used in strict accordance with program activity

Along with a completed intake packet (provided by a Pathways representative, the following materials must be turned in before participants can be approved for a trip:

• Copy of health insurance card (front and back)
• Copy of student’s ID
• Under 18 – school ID
• 18 or older – state issued ID
• Passports/Visas (International Trips)

If a student will be taking any prescription medication while on the trip, his or her personal physician will need to complete an additional form.

Snow, rain, heat, and gloom generally don’t prevent Pathways participants from having fun and learning! In the case of severe weather conditions, Pathways reserves the right to cancel a program for safety concerns. Pathways will work with all clients to ensure customer satisfaction to the best of our ability should a cancellation/rescheduling be deemed necessary.

All restrictions, medications, health and behavioral issues must be stated clearly in the participants intake form.

All Pathways medication procedures will be reviewed at student/parent orientations. Pathways will work with school chaperones to ensure all participants health needs are fully met to the best of our ability within our scope of practice.

* Dependent on the health needs of the participant, additional paperwork may be required.

All dietary restrictions are taken seriously and accounted for when designing meals for our participants. Pathways frequently services students who are vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, or suffer from various food allergies.

For inquiries or general questions, please contact us for more information at info@pathwaysedu.org.

During the first orientation for each trip, a suggested packing list will be provided. Depending on the trip and time of year, these items will vary. In general:

• Carry-On Luggage (Pathways Travels backpack available for purchase)

Government-Issued ID Card (or School ID if under 18)

Travel documents

Medication

Snacks

Dramamine or Sea Bands

Water Bottle

• Checked Luggage* (45 lbs or under duffle bag or suitcase)

Clothing:

Shoes (good walking shoes/closed toe)

Shower shoes

Towels & washcloths

Shirts (4-5) (CSI shirt available for purchase)

Pants (4-5)

Underwear (4-5)

Socks (4-6)

Sweaters or sweatshirts (1-2)

Coats or jackets (1-2)

Beanie/Sunhat

Rain gear/Rain Boots

Toiletries:

Deodorant

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Feminine Products

Sunscreen

Personal products (hairbrush/hair ties/Chapstick)

Misc:

Camera

Watch/Alarm Clock

* Checked Luggage applicable for flight-trips only.

* * Clothes must adhere to your school dress code policy. Use good judgement and pack for enough days and nights.