Upton Middle School · Class Trip

Washington D.C.
May 31 – June 3, 2026

103 travelers · WorldStrides Group 35812 · 221199-HD

Hotel
Bethesda Marriott
Outbound
WN3258 · 5:45 AM
Return
WN1784 · 9:35 PM
Program Leader
Jason Catania
Day 1 of 4

Sunday, May 31

Arrival & Holocaust Museum

Assemble at Upton Middle School (800 Maiden Lane, Saint Joseph MI) by 2:30 AM
Coach departs 2:45 AM for airport
5:45 AM
FlightStop 1

Depart Chicago Midway (MDW)

Southwest Air WN3258 → Reagan National (DCA). Arrives 8:35 AM.

Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago, IL
8:35 AM
TransportStop 2

Arrive Reagan National Airport

Meet Course Leaders at baggage claim area.

Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA
8:40 AM
TransportStop 3

Coach departs Reagan National

Bags on bus (BOB/QUK) from Upton Middle School.

Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA
10:30 AM
MuseumStop 4

US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Individual tickets. Enter through the 14th Street entrance. Arrive 15 minutes early to clear security.

100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024
Conf 448348828103
Arrive 15 min early. Please enter at 15th Street entrance for groups.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
10:30 AM
MealStop 5

Pentagon City Mall (Lunch)

Meal vouchers. Available vendors subject to change. Please avoid congregating in front of doors and retail establishments.

1100 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
MuseumStop 6

National Museum of Natural History

Free admission. Part of afternoon National Mall exploration.

10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
MuseumStop 7

National Museum of American History

Free admission. Part of afternoon National Mall exploration.

1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
MemorialStop 8

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Free. Open 24 hours. Part of afternoon National Mall exploration.

1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004
7:00 PM
MealStop 9

Dinner — Madhatter

Taco Buffet.

1319 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
8:00 PM
TransportStop 10

Course Leaders dismissed at Metrorail

Course leaders dismissed.

Washington, DC Metro
8:30 PM
TransportStop 11

Coach drop at hotel

Check in to Bethesda Marriott.

5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Reference

Packing List

  • Comfortable walking shoesRequired
  • Rain apparelRequired
  • Government-issued photo ID (ages 18+)Required
  • Prescription medications in carry-onRequired
  • Liquids ≤ 3 oz in clear quart-sized zip-top bag (TSA)Required
  • Cash for any personal expenses
  • Face mask (optional)
  • Contact lenses / glasses
Important

Do Not Bring

  • Valuables and electronics (WorldStrides assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items)
  • Backpacks on the Gettysburg battlefield bus
  • Backpacks or packages inside Mount Vernon mansion
Contacts

Key People

  • Jason Catania
    Program Leader
    269-426-0053
  • WorldAssist by WorldStrides
    24/7 Emergency Line
    800-999-4542
  • WorldStrides Customer Service
    General Support
    1-800-468-5899
  • Course Leaders
    WSG A.J. Gibson
    WSG Lynsey Ditmore Nuncio