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what do do now: Get passports

  • [This link] tells how to get a passport.
  • Click [this link] for the Passport Application.
  • Gilroy Post Office and Morgan Hill City Clerk handle passport applications


Program: Trail to First Class, plus orienteering
We will prepare a program for two scenarios - a big turnout (two and a half days with "patrols" of 8, then do it again for another group) and a small turnout (more skills, same kids the whole time). In the big turnout scenario, we would need an interpreter
This will be for ages 11-18.


interested (current e-mail distribution):

  • Kevin
  • Aidan, mom
  • Alberto, dad
  • Cameron, dad
  • Samantha, Brendan, mom
  • Rob
  • Mason
  • Dominic, Valentino, dad


rough itinerary:

  • Day 1: fly to Moscow. get on train to Voronezh.
  • Day 2: Voronezh
  • Day 10: train from Voronezh to Moscow in afternoon
  • Day 11: OR train from Voronezh to Moscow in early morning
  • Day 12: see Moscow
  • Day 13: fly home

Questions (and if there are any answers, they are italicized):

  • Will we be able to exchange currency? There are ATMs, but advise your bank ahead of time.
  • How will we cook our meals? We cannot transport cooking gear.
  • Will they be able to accomodate dietary restrictions (such as no wheat)?
  • When we sightsee, will our property be secure in the camp?
  • Does anyone know how to put a fundraiser together (like a dinner and raffle)?