FOOD IN PARK Food in the park can be very pricey! A regular combo without a drink can be around $15/meal. To help groups Wet-nWild has a couple of different options for us. OPTION 1
Bring money that you want and buy food as you want. No prearrangements needed. How much you will need is based on how a student spends. Minimum of $30 is recommended.
OPTION 2
Buy a combo lunch in advanced for $12; you get: one combo AND one drink anywhere in the park. You must let me know by July 16th if you want to do this.
OPTION 3
Buy a souvenir cup for $9. They will give you 2-3 refills free, then they are $1 after that. You must let me know by July 16th if you want to purchase this cup.
OPTION 4
Bring your own food and drinks! As a group we are allowed to bring a couple coolers with us into the park, so you may bring a bag lunch (in a PLASTIC bag that won’t get ruined in a cooler with melting ice) and snacks. Lunch, snacks AND drinks MUST BE LABELED!!! You may bring food and still get a refillable souvenir cup, if you want (option 3). To bring food in the park, follow the following requirements: 1. Lunches/Food must be in our coolers (they will not let you carry your own food in). 2. Food must be in a plastic bag/lunch bag that will protect your food as the ice melts in the cooler. LABEL your lunch/food!! 3. Drinks: no glass! Individual drinks must be labeled. 4. Due to weight/space limitations each student is limited to 3 drinks each. No more. They can refill the bottles with water after they run out. Due to being out in the heat, it is advised that students opt for juice or water, not sugary drinks or sodas.
MONEY COST:
MONEY TO BRING:
$49 (covers transportation, entry to park, private shaded cabana for us to store our stuff and use throughout the day)
You will need to bring money for drinks/snacks in the park (see “FOOD IN PARK” above for meal options) and/or souvenirs and approx $10 for dinner on the way home.
WHAT TO WEAR Swimsuits must be modest and appropriate for water slides, wave pools, etc. Girls may wear one-piece suits or APPROPRIATE 2-piece suits (tankinis are preferred). It is also recommended they have a long shirt to wear between slides and rides to help prevent sunburn (optional). Guys suits must be able to stay in place on slides and rides and cannot have rivets in them or belts with metal to keep them up. Suits for guys must be appropriate and modest. Shirts are recommended between rides to help prevent sunburn (optional). Students are welcome to bring a change of clothes with them to change into for the ride home. Swimsuits will not be allowed in the vehicles without clothing over them. Shirts must be worn for guys to enter vehicles as well.
DEPART/RETURN Depart: Return:
Meet at Bethany no later than 8am. NOTE: Eat before you arrive as we will NOT stop on the way to the park. We will return to Bethany by 9pm (depending on traffic and how long it takes for dinner stop.)
WHAT TO BRING -
Appropriate swimsuit (see “What to Wear”) Sunscreen (Madatory! Students who do not bring sunscreen will be required to buy some in the park.) Flip flops/sandals (easy off and on for rides) – optional Towel Sunglasses - optional Change of clothes (optional, but recommended) Something waterproof to protect money (optional, but recommended) Money for Locker ($10/small or $20 for large) - optional Waterproof Case or Bag for phone (see “Note on Phones” below) Bag to tote your things in
NOTE ON PHONES: Neither Refuge (Bethany Baptist) nor Wet-n-Wild will assume responsibilities for phones brought to the park. Phones that are brought should be in waterproof cases or bags, but students will bring these at their own risk. It is not recommended that students ride or swim with phones on their person. Students may store their phone with the groups’ items in the group cabana, HOWEVER, we will not have anyone stationed to keep the items secure. Students may rent lockers to keep their items secure if they wish.
LEAVE AT HOME -
Earbuds Weapons (even pocketknives!) Alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances Inappropriate swimsuits/clothing
WHILE IN THE PARK Teens will be allowed to travel the park in groups together (we will give them the rules for this on-site), but will be required to check-in with adults at certain points throughout the day. Teens will have the adults’ cell phones in case of emergencies.
WHAT ABOUT RAIN?? If it looks like there will be a chance for storms on the 18th, we may choose to postpone or cancel the trip. If cancelled, all money will be refunded. If postponed, your registration is transferable. Possible rain date might be August 1.
EMERGENCY CONTACT The following adults will be on the trip and have cell phones on them: Pastor Christian 919-413-2481 Laura Bonham Catherine Ballard 919-931-9081