bluemountain
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As I am watching this topic I must say that you guys are extremely patient! We are in US and here most of the kids are committed to their summer programs by the middle of February. The programs would not allow you to delay the answer for so long!
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Thank you, I might have mixed up those two! I hope everybody's kids had great time!
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Is this correct that the certificates of completion are not given to every kid at the end of SS? I thought of it sort of a "thank you and good luck" note, but apparently these are more special?
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DS is in CG. I so wish he could be more outspoken! All I get is a few short texts with 'fine' and 'ok'. Does anybody know how strong are the boys this year, how many of the kids are from US? And how things are in general?
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Slingbacksallys, PMed you. DS will be coming from Boston as well.
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brenda, you Englishis just fine! Ellie posted this link, you can pre-order the travel cards there as well: https://www.visitbritainshop.com/world/london-travelcard/ They can even ship them to US! I am not from Houston though, I am from Boston. DS got into Houston's SI this summer, with a scholarship, but we kept him home. And now he is not disappointed .
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DS will also only turn 15 at the end of May and he was accepted in CG. Thank you everybody, it's all extremely helpful! brenda, based on what I hear so far I was going to get two 7-day travel cards for zone 1-2 for both weeks.
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Thank you so much Ellie! It does help a lot!
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Hi Ellie, it's nice to know that other kids have done it already . I have more questions though. 1. Boys tights - do they need to be footed or footless? 2. Character shoes - my son is using softer version, something like jazz shoes, would they work or we need to get something with a harder sole? 3. On the average, how much money do they need for food for two weeks (without going to the fancy restaurants, of course )? 4. Is there any way for us to buy his Underground pass from US? If not, how much will it cost for a 15 year old for two weeks? 5. How does it work for sight seeing? Are the kids allowed to go out in groups, etc? Is it safe, etc. in the area? Will there be any organized trips? 6. It says in the handbook that the hostel is open at 2 pm. The flight will most likely land at 10 am. What would you suggest as a good place for DS to stay that time with his suitcase? What do the other kids usually do? I know I might be overthinking this, but it will be his first time of travelling overseas on his own. he is completely calm and confident and I am a mess until I clear things out . Thank you so much!
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Thank you Janet! I have been reading your wonderful forum for a few months now and found many great insights!
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I have a question for parent of older DKs who traveled from overseas on their own (without parents) - how did they manage with the airports, etc.?
