Philadelphia & Washington, D.C.
Sample Cheer/Dance Trip Itinerary

Here's an sample of what a typical trip experience might look like, although changes can be made.
As you are reading the itinerary, be aware that all transportation during the trip is provided for you.
You'll just catch the bus and go!  

And with all transportation, meals, and planning taken care of for you, 
plus all the theme parks to keep the squad entertained away from the game, 
this is finally a game trip that you can enjoy too!

Wednesday, Arrival Day, Orientation

Squad goes to school all day and departs that evening
Squad, Coaches, & Tag-Alongs depart on flight
Arrival in the Birthplace of our Nation - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Welcome from KSA and Campus Get-Aways Rep
Transfer directly to the hotel
Registration and Key Distribution (No hassle check-in!)
Quick orientation at check-in so you're prepared for the week
Your luggage will be at the back of the hotel for easy access to your rooms
Free time by the Pool to relax!
Room Check & Lights Out 
FYI, some squads in the past have chosen to come into town on Tuesday night after school and spent Wednesday, in addition to practicing, touring New York City and all the great sites of the Big Apple.

Thursday, Practice and Banquet Day

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to workshop
Dance Workshop with the Philadelphia Eagle Cheerleaders
        Hard work, sweat and teamwork combine to make this a great dance workshop
After practice, back to the hotel for a quick shower and change
Board the buses for a Narrated Tour of Historic Philadelphia
We'll start the tour by heading straight to a quick meal at Pat's - King
        of Steaks for a real Philadelphia Cheesesteak.
Then the tour will begin and you'll see the entire Historic District, including a tour of
        Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Additionally, we'll learn 
        about Ben Franklin and the other founders of our country. To end the 
        tour, we'll stop by a modern cultural icon, the Philadelphia Art Museum.
     We'll make a final quick stop there to run up the steps, just like Rocky.
Then it's back to the hotel to change for the banquet
In the evening, transfer to The KSA Celebration of Athletes Banquet

All teams, cheerleaders, coaches, and Tag-Along Fans will come together to meet and celebrate sportsmanship. Get your camera ready, this is a once in a lifetime experience.  We'll be seated and receive a fabulous banquet style meal. After dinner, each group will be introduced and each coach will say a few words about their group. Every team member, cheerleader, drill team member, manager, trainer, and coach will receive a KSA Participation Medal-because everyone who worked hard enough to get here is a winner! And finally, to close the Banquet, each Cheerleading Squad will take center stage for a performance in front of the entire group, showing which school has the best spirit. Is it you?

The KSA Celebration of Athletes Ceremony is sponsored by KSA Events and Campus Get-Aways. To keep the event unique and intimate, only students, coaches, and Campus Get-Aways Tag-Along Fans are eligible to attend, so make sure your parents book in time.
After the fun, transfer back to the hotel
Free time by the Pool to relax!
Room Check & Lights Out

Friday, Game Day

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Squad transfers to Workshop
Cheerleading Workshop with a local College squad or Varsity Spirit
Hone your skills even more at this cheerleading specific clinic
Back to hotel to shower and change
Transfer to the King of Prussia Mall
Enjoy the afternoon shopping at the largest mall on the east coast--
the second largest mall in the country
Lunch on your own at the mall
Later in the afternoon, transfer back to the hotel to get ready for the game
At appropriate time, the squad will transfer to the Stadium for
the KSA Kick-Off Classic - featuring your team 
Junior Varsity game, if played, will usually precede the varsity game,
but is sometimes played Thursday evening
Tag-Alongs will have their own transportation a little closer to game time
After your performance at halftime and your team wins--
Transfer back to the hotel for a Celebration Pizza Party
Free time by the Pool to relax!
Room Check & Lights Out

Saturday, Celebration Day

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel 
Check out of hotel & Load Luggage into luggage truck
Transfer to 30th Street Station for a great ride on Amtrak
Arrival in Washington, DC at historic Union Station
Lunch on your own at the huge Union Station Food Court
Board Buses with guides for a Narrated Tour of Washington, D.C. 
Make sure you're wearing your squad warm-up because our first stop
will be the U.S. Capitol for a professional photo in front of the Capitol
Then, we'll start the tour to learn & understand what the buildings are 
and what this city represents. We'll see the U.S. Capitol, the White
        House, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, all the
        museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and many, many more.  
As sunset arrives, we'll make a solemn visit to the great monuments 
in DC: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the 
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and 
the Iwo Jima Memorial. Make sure you have plenty of film!
After the tour, we'll go to dinner at the brand new ESPN Zone
        Enjoy great food and an awesome interactive game room
Finally, it's off to the hotel to check in
Free time by the Pool to relax!
Room Check & Lights Out

Sunday, Departure Day “The Trip Home”

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel 
Check out of hotel & Load Luggage into luggage truck
Transfer to Arlington National Cemetery
Take a tour of our Nation's most sacred resting place.
Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy and view the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the world famous Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Your school can even formally present a wreath 
at the Tomb of the Unknown. 
Transfer to the Capital Mall
Explore the Smithsonian Museums 
Lots to see, so we'll move as a group to each museum--
Including the National Air & Space Museum, the National
        Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of
        American History.
Lunch on your own during the day
Later in afternoon, we'll transfer to the National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Experience real history at Washington's most popular 
and solemn memorial museum
After this tour, we'll all meet and then depart for the airport
Goodbye Washington
Welcome Home!

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