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Check List - International Travel

  • Notarized parental consent form
  • Passport and birth certificate and 2 color copies of each
  • Four passport size-photos
  • Signed HOLA disciplinary agreement 
  • Two color copies of each parent's driver's license
  • Copy/copies of parent(s) and/or student's health insurance/medical card
  • Verify that the Health & Medical form HOLA has on file is updated and correct
  • Copy of your child's most current and updated immunization record
  • Medical consent forms if taking prescriptions
  • Over the counter medications (Dramamine, Pepto Bismol, Imodium A.D., Tylenol, etc.)
  • Sunblock SPF 29+ (Bullfrog/Aloe Gator recommended.  No aerosols or fruit scents)
  • Insect repellent/Jungle Juice with DEET 30-75% (depending on skin tolerance)
  • Hat with brim (should shade head, face, and ears)
  • Raingear (light jacket or poncho)
  • Lightweight hiking boots (one pair)
  • One pair tennis shoes
  • (1) Small backpack/knapsack (for day hikes)
  • (1) Small Spanish/English dictionary
  • Concealed money/document holder (around the neck style)
  • (10) Non-mechanical pencils
  • (1) Small non-battery operated pencil sharpener
  • Lip balm/Chapstick
  • (1) Small flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
  • (1) Pair of sunglasses
  • (1) Swimsuit (Please be modest...use common sense!)
  • (1) Small, quick drying towel (hand towels work nicely and conserve space)
  • (1) Pair of long pants (quick drying, cotton/nylon or synthetic blend - No Jeans)
  • (2) pair of shorts (quick drying, cotton/nylon or synthetic blend - No Jeans)
  • (1) Nylon windbreaker
  • Several (2-3) short sleeve shirts/t-shirts
  • (1) Long sleeve shirt (loose and breathable)
  • (1) Pair of wool or synthetic blend lightweight hiking socks (No Cotton!)
  • (3-4) Pair of nylon sock liners
  • (3-4) Pair of lightweight, loose fitting cotton underwear
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hairbrush, etc.  (Preferably unscented and biodegradable)
  • Other personal hygiene needs

Optional Items

  • Teva-style amphibious sandals and/or water shoes
  • Disposable waterproof camera(s) with flash
  • Binoculars
  • Bandana
  • Watch/traveling alarm clock
  • CD/tape player/Gameboy (Use will be restricted/not responsible for loss/theft.)
 
 










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