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Elgin Area High School Tours - February 12-16!
ELGIN #1 Route is FULL and CLOSED for Registration.
Register Online
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Download Registration Packet (pdf) - To Mail or Submit at School
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On this Page:
-Tour Overview
-Tour Dates and Registration
-Parent Information
-Cost, Financial Aid
-Tour Routes
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120 Students. 10 Communities. 5 Days. 1 Mission.
Three buses and over 120 students will be signing up to travel and serve in several communities on their way to Charleston, WV. There will be two Tours from Elgin High School and one from South Elgin, but each Tour is open to students from surrounding areas and any school. Each Tour will visit three cities on separate routes to Charleston, WV. Each Tour will travel to and serve in four communities on the Tour, and students will experience one or two college visits as well. All 120 students will come together on the last day for service and celebration in Charleston, WV!
STLF Partnering with High Schools to Make Tours Possible.
The Tour is being made possible through a collaboration between STLF and Elgin High School and South Elgin High School. Each STLF Pay It Forward Tour is carried out in partnership with a high school, and a representative of the school district is present on all Tours. Each trip is also open to students from any school. All are welcome.
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Tour Dates and Registration - Register Early to Ensure Your Spot.
These Tours will take place from February 12-16, 2009. There are two separate routes, all of which are open to students from any school. The students will meet up in Charleston, WV, to share stories and serve together. Each bus is limited to 35 students, and registration is first come, first served. Sign up early to be a part of this exciting opportunity to serve and lead.
--Register Online-- Or
--Download Registration Forms (pdf)--
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Parent Information - Frequently Asked Questions, Packing List.
The following information can be downloaded with more information regarding the Tour.
In addition, see below for a link to each Tour itinerary, visit the High School Tour General Information page to learn more about the program, or contact Cody Nelson at cody@stlf.net or 218-280-3441 with any questions.
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Cost & Financial Aid- Sign up Early to Secure Early Registration Rate.
The registration fee for the Tour can vary depending upon how soon you sign up for the Tour - the earlier the better! There are three different rates: Early-Bird Rate, Normal Rate, and Late Registration Rate. The three are listed below:
- Early Registration Rate (before January 23): $265
- Normal Rate: $280
- Late Registration Rate (after February 5): $300
Limited Need-based Financial Aid Available upon Request:
There is a limited amount of need-based financial aid available. If you are in a situation in which you cannot afford the full cost of the Tour, please contact us at info@stlf.net for a financial aid application to apply for a partial cost reduction.
Also, please consider efforts to raise funds from family, friends, or others in your community to help support your Pay It Forward Tour experience. Any amount you can raise will allow STLF to provide financial assistance to more students in need. Please download the sample donation letter below, and customize accordingly to assist you in raising funds. Thanks for your efforts!
--Download Sample Donation Letter (doc)--
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Tour Routes - All Routes End in Charleston, WV!
Elgin High School Route #1: FULL
Elgin, IL
Ann Arbor, MI
Columbus, OH
Ashland, KY
Charleston, WV
Elgin High School Route #2:
Elgin, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Bardstown, KY
Huntington, WV
Charleston, WV
South Elgin High School Route:
South Elgin, IL
Valparaiso, IN
Muncie, IN
Point Pleasant, WV
Charleston, WV
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