Parent Information Center
We understand that sending your child on an international trip is a big decision. At the Winslow Travel Club, we prioritize safety, communication, and educational value every step of the way. This page is designed to help parents feel informed, prepared, and confident as we plan an unforgettable travel experience for your student.
🛡️ Student Safety Comes First
- All trips are led by experienced teachers and chaperones trained in student supervision and emergency protocols.
- We partner with trusted, school-approved travel providers that specialize in student tours.
- Students are always in supervised groups and never permitted to leave designated areas without permission.
📅 Trip Meetings & Updates
- We hold regular in-person or virtual parent meetings before the trip to review the itinerary, packing lists, behavior expectations, and more.
- You’ll receive updates via email, Remind, or a designated travel app while we’re abroad, so you can stay connected and informed.
- A 24/7 emergency contact will be provided before departure.
💬 Behavior Policy
- All students are expected to follow our behavior expectations, which include respectful conduct, group accountability, and safety compliance.
- Violations of the policy may result in disciplinary action, including being sent home at the parent/guardian’s expense.
- Parents will be contacted immediately if any serious concerns arise during the trip.
💰 Payments & Refunds
- Payment schedules and due dates will be shared well in advance.
- All payments will be processed by EF Tours.
- Fundraising opportunities may be available for students who need financial support.
- Tip money will be collected directly by the vice president of the Winslow Travel Club.
📄 Required Documents
- Valid passport (must not expire within 6 months of the travel date)
- Emergency contact and medical forms
- Health insurance (strongly recommended)
🧳 What to Pack
Visit our Packing List page to see what students should bring and what to leave at home.
Have more questions?
Feel free to contact the Winslow Travel Club advisor directly. We’re here to partner with you every step of the way to make this trip safe, smooth, and unforgettable for your student!
Please check out this parents guide on the EF Tours website by clicking the link. We understand that safety comes first when traveling, especially with high school students. You can rest assured our travel partner EF Tours also believes in safety first.
We are high school teachers at Winslow High School who decided to take students from the community to Europe. Although this is not a school sponsored trip, all chaperones will be Winslow Township High School teachers. Furthermore, we will have a female chaperone with us as well.
We start enrolling students in 9th grade so that payments are lower. We take students on trips on the summer before they start 12th grade year. Doing so lets experience Europe at a more responsible age while going into their senior year with a better sense of the globe.
After checking out the guide, if you still have more questions, please let us know. Feel free to contact us via email with any concerns. We are here for your children first. Check out the parents guide that EF Tours put together to ease alleviate any objections that you may have. We chose to use EF Tours because they are the leader in this industry when it comes to safety.