Getting To & From Your Trip

Making travel arrangements for your Overland program is an important part of preparing for the summer. The information below is designed to help make your planning this spring and your child's travel this summer trouble free.

Trip-Specific Start & End Information

• Introductory Programs
• Biking Trips
• Hiking Trips
• Service Trips
• Language Immersion & Service Programs
• Language Immersion Programs
• Writing Programs
• Environmental Studies, Field Studies and Gap Year Programs

YOU CAN COUNT ON US

Overland staff will meet all student flights at baggage claim. Your child will call home on arrival to confirm that we have met him or her.  Even if your child arrives early or is delayed, we will be there. At the end of your child's program, we will assist with check in and stay in the airport until your child is in the air.  If a problem arises, Overland staff at the airport, along with our directors in Williamstown, will resolve it.  You can count on us.

DON'T PURCHASE FLIGHTS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE GO-AHEAD FROM US

For All Students: Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets until you receive an Overland email from Kate Silverman (kate@overlandprograms.com) confirming receipt and review of the School Reference.

PLANNING YOUR CHILD'S FLIGHTS

 1. Travel Early In The Day

Please have your child fly early in the day; this offers more flight options should delays or cancellations occur. Please do not travel on the last flight of the day.

2. Choose A Non-Stop Flight

We recommend purchasing a non-stop flight even if this means driving to a major airport farther away from home. 

If a flight with connections is your only option, please follow these guidelines:

• Choose a flight with a layover time of at least 90 minutes. If your child is delayed on his or her first flight a longer layover will help your child arrive in time to make the connecting flight.
• Choose connecting flights offered by the same airline. When using the same airline for both flights, if your first flight is delayed, causing you to miss your connection, many airlines will assume responsibility and book you on the next available flight.
• Consider flying with your child. Every summer many parents choose to fly with their children to and from their Overland program. For a younger student, flying with a parent helps to ease the transition from home.
• Consider flying with your child to his or her connection city. If your child's program starts in Europe, Costa Rica, Alaska or Hawaii consider flying with him or her to the connecting airport (for example, New York or Atlanta or Miami or Washington or Chicago), and then meet your child in the connecting airport on the flight home.
• Coordinate travel with another Overland student. Call the Overland office--we will look for other students in your area whose trip dates are the same and provide you with the parent contact information. For younger students, traveling with an older student companion could eliminate the need to register as an unaccomplanied minor (please check with your airline for their policies).

3. Can My Child Fly Alone?

Our experience shows that students can successfully fly alone to and from their Overland program.  With assistance from parents and help from Overland staff, flying alone simplifies everyone's airport logistics.

Flying Alone--Registered As An Unaccompanied Minor

• If your child will fly alone please be aware that some airlines require young children traveling alone to register as Unaccompanied Minors (note: the definition of "minor" varies). The airline provides either an escort and/or supervision for Unaccompanied Minors depending upon the airline's policy. It is important that you register your child if your airline requires it. Please call your airline to discuss their policy for children flying alone before purchasing your tickets especially if you are purchasing tickets online. Not only do ages vary but some airlines only allow Unaccompanied Minors to fly on non-stop flights with no connections.
• Students flying to domestic Overland programs registered as Unaccompanied Minors are met by Overland staff at their arrival gate (at the start of the program) and escorted to their departure gate (at the end of the program).  Students registered as unaccompanied minors flying internationally are met by Overland staff outside of the secure area upon arrival and brought to the entrance to the secure area at the end of the program.
• At program's end, if a minor student is required to be registered as an Unaccompanied Minor by the airline and has not been pre-registered, Overland will register the student, contact the parents for the required pick up information and bill the parents for the Unaccompanied Minor fees paid by Overland on behalf of the students.

Flying Alone on Code Share Airlines

• If your child is flying alone and making a connection to a code-share partner airline, please make sure that your child will be allowed to fly alone on each of the carriers.  For example, you may purchase a ticket through American Airlines and your child may actually fly on a code-share partner airline operated by Hawaiian Air or British Air.  Policies vary widely from airline to airline so please make sure that your child can travel alone on each of his or her code-share airlines.

 4. Optimal Flight Arrivals & Departures

Planning your child's arrival and departure within the recommended Overland times is appreciated (see 2010 Program Start & End Information). Please note:

• We will always make exceptions for students flying from the West Coast for East Coast programs and for students whose only non-stop flight option is outside of our arrival/departure times.
• For Europe-bound students, travel from the U.S. must begin the day before the program starts in order to arrive in Europe on the first day of the program.

5. Using Miles From A Frequent Flyer Program To Purchase Tickets

Using frequent flyer miles to purchase tickets is acceptable.  Please note, however, that other airlines do not always accept frequent flyer tickets should a missed connection or cancelled flight occur. Our advice is to redeem frequent flyer miles for tickets only if your child's trip is non-stop or if your child can travel early in the day.

6. Baggage Fees

Please be aware that many airlines now charge additional fees for any checked baggage. You can often pay for these ahead of time when booking your child's flight. However, if that is not the case, please provide your child with a method of payment for checked baggage during trip start and end. Fees vary by airline; please contact your specific airline for more information.

7. Flying With A Bicycle

If your child will be flying to his or her trip with a bicycle, please be sure to:

A. Review your child's Packing List for details on flying with a bicycle.

B. Be aware of the fees charged by the airlines to check a bicycle as a piece of luggage as these fees vary from airline to airline. For example, in late 2009 these were the fees charged by a number of carriers (these are typically in addition to any regular bag fees):

C. Notify the airline to confirm that bikes are acceptable on each leg of your child's flight (bikes may not be accepted on smaller regional jets).

D. Allow for additional time at check-in.

AIRPORT LOGISTICS

On arrival at your final destination, all students (except Unaccompanied Minors) should go to baggage claim. Please instruct your child to wait at baggage claim to be met by a member of Overland’s staff (they will be wearing Overland T-shirts). We will be able to identify your child because we’ll have his or her flight details and a photo. For Unaccompanied Minors, an Overland staff member will be at your child’s gate or the airline’s meeting area. For international programs, students should collect their bags and exit the secure part of the airport through customs. A member of Overland’s staff wearing an Overland T-shirt will be waiting.

YOUR CHILD WILL CALL YOU WHEN HE OR SHE ARRIVES

When the Overland staff member meets your child at the airport, he or she will make sure that your child calls home to confirm that he or she has arrived safely. For programs in Africa, Europe, Hawaii and Alaska, this may mean that the call home arrives in the middle of the night.

PASSPORTS & IDENTIFICATION

For Nova Scotia & Acadia, Field Studies: Tanzania, all Costa Rica-bound and all Europe-bound programs, students must bring a signed, valid passport with an expiration date no earlier than six months after the program end date. For students on Virgin Islands Service, Overland recommends traveling with a valid passport. Please keep a photocopy of your child’s passport at home. Visit www.travel.state.gov for additional passport information.
 

For all U.S. programs your child should bring a school ID, driver’s license or other identification (e.g., a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate or passport). Please do not send an original passport with your child on his or her U.S. program.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

If any problems occur while your child travels to or from his or her Overland program, don’t worry; we’re here to help. For 26 years we have managed the arrival and departure of thousands of students. Any questions or concerns? Call us.
 

2010 PROGRAM START & END INFORMATION

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMS FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADERS

Berkshire Adventure
6/27-7/3, 7/4-7/10, 7/11-7/17, 7/18-7/24, 7/25-7/31, 8/1-8/7
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday

Mountains & Sea Adventure
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

New England Adventure
6/21-6/27, 6/28-7/4, 7/5-7/11, 7/12-7/18, 7/19-7/25, 7/26-8/1
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday

North Country Adventure
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Teton Adventure
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Jackson Hole Airport (WY) at United Baggage Claim at 12:00 noon Sunday
PICK UP: Jackson Hole Airport (WY) at United Check-In at 9:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Jackson Hole Airport (WY) between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Jackson Hole Airport (WY) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

BIKING PROGRAMS

American Challenge
6/25-8/7
DROP OFF: Savannah International Airport (GA) Baggage Claim at 12:00 noon Friday
PICK UP: Santa Monica Youth Hostel, 1436 Second St., Santa Monica, California at 10:00 p.m. Friday or 5:00 a.m. Saturday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Savannah International Airport (GA) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Los Angeles International Airport (CA) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday

Cape Cod & The Islands
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

European Challenge
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (The Netherlands) between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note: To arrive in Amsterdam on Sunday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Saturday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

New England Coast
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
DROP OFF: Boston International Airport (MA) US Airways Baggage Claim at 12:00 noon Sunday
PICK UP: Portland International Jetport (ME) Check-In Area at 12:00 noon Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Boston International Airport (MA) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Portland International Jetport (ME) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Nova Scotia & Acadia
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
DROP OFF: Portland International Jetport (ME) Airport Baggage Claim at 12:00 noon Sunday
PICK UP: Portland International Jetport (ME) Check-In Area at 12:00 noon Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Portland International Jetport (ME) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Portland International Jetport (ME) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Pacific Coast
6/26-7/23
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (WA) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: San Francisco International Airport (CA) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Paris to the Sea
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris) between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Cote d'Azur International Airport (Nice) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note: To arrive in Paris on Sunday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Saturday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

Vermont
6/27-79, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

HIKING PROGRAMS

Alaska Explorer
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Friday

Alaska Leadership Course
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Saturday

Alpine Challenge
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note: To arrive in Geneva on Sunday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Saturday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

Blue Ridge Explorer
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (NC) US Airways Baggage Claim at 12:00 noon Sunday
PICK UP: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (NC) US Airways Check-In at 8:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (NC) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (NC) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

European Explorer
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note: To arrive in Barcelona on Sunday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Saturday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

High Sierra Explorer
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: San Francisco International Airport (CA) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: San Francisco International Airport (CA) between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Friday

New England Explorer
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF:  Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Northwest Explorer
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (WA) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (WA) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Rocky Mountain Explorer
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Denver International Airport (CO) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Denver International Airport (CO) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Yellowstone Teton Explorer
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Jackson Hole Airport (WY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Jackson Hole Airport(WY) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

SERVICE PROGRAMS

Alaska Service
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Juneau International Airport (AK) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Juneau International Airport (AK) between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Friday

Costa Rica Service
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Hawaii Service
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Honolulu International Airport (HI) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Honolulu International Airport (HI) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Friday

New England Service
7/4-7/16, 7/18-7/30
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Rockies Service
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Denver International Airport (CO) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Denver International Airport (CO) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Southwest Service
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albuquerque International Sunport (NM) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albuquerque International Sunport (NM) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Virgin Islands Service
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport (St Croix) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Cyril E. King Airport (St Thomas) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Friday

LANGUAGE IMMERSION & SERVICE PROGRAMS

Language Immersion & Service Costa Rica Three Weeks
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

Language Immersion & Service Costa Rica Four Weeks
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday

Language Immersion & Service Peru (New Information!)
6/27-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: J Chavez International Airport (Lima) between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: J Chavez International Airport (Lima) between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Saturday

Our Language Immersion & Service Peru program begins with a flight from Lima to Cusco the day students arrive (Sunday, June 27), so it is important that you follow our guidelines to help make the trip run smoothly.

Trip Start
For students flying from the New York/New England area, you can fly directly from JFK to Lima on American Airlines 7711 departing JFK on Saturday, June 26, at 11:45 p.m. and arriving in Lima (LIM) at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 27. Please note that this flight is operated by LAN Airlines. In our experience when scouting this trip, LAN operated smoothly and reliably.

For students from regions other than New York/New England please fly from your home airport to Miami (MIA) and connect there on American Airlines 2111 departing Saturday, June 26, at 11:55 p.m. and arriving in Lima (LIM) at 4:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 27.

Overland’s trip leaders will be in Lima at the airport to meet all arriving students.

Trip End
Our trip ends the morning of Saturday, July 24. Please take American Airlines 2110 departing Lima (LIM) at 6:55 a.m. and arriving in Miami (MIA) at 1:45 p.m. and from there connect on a flight to your home airport.

Overland’s trip leaders will oversee check in at the Lima airport and will remain in the airport until all students have departed.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding flights to Peru, please do not hesitate to call our office at 800-458-0588 and ask for Melissa or Kate. We’ll be happy to help you make your travel plans.
 

LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS

Language Immersion France Three Weeks
6/26-7/16, 7/17-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday
*Please note: To arrive in Geneva on Saturday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Friday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

Language Immersion France Four Weeks
6/26-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note:  To arrive in Barcelona on Saturday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Friday night.  If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

Language Immersion Spain Three Weeks
6/26-7/16, 7/17-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday
*Please note: To arrive in Barcelona on Saturday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Friday night. If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

Language Immersion Spain Four Weeks
6/26-7/24
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday*
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Barcelona International Airport (Spain) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday
*Please note:  To arrive in Barcelona on Saturday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Friday night.  If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).

WRITING PROGRAMS

Summer Writing Program
6/27-7/9, 7/11-7/23, 7/25-8/6
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Friday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

College Essay Program
6/27-7/3, 7/5-7/10, 7/11-7/17, 7/18-7/24, 7/25-7/31, 8/1-8/7
DROP OFF: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 2:00 p.m. Sunday
PICK UP: Cole Field House, 85 Stetson Rd., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. at 11:00 a.m. Saturday
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Albany International Airport (NY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Saturday

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAMS

Alaska Environmental Studies
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Anchorage International Airport (AK) between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Friday

Teton Environmental Studies
6/27-7/16, 7/18-8/6
FLIGHT ARRIVAL:  Jackson Hole Airport (WY) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Jackson Hole Airport(WY) between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday

FIELD STUDIES

Field Studies: Tanzania
7/1-8/5

TRIP START AT JFK AIRPORT (NYC) ON THURSDAY, JULY 1
Drop Off:  Meet us at the Swiss International Air Lines check in area in Terminal 4 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Flying into JFK: Arrive JFK between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Collect your bag and proceed to the Swiss check in area in Terminal 4.
Flying into LaGuardia: Arrive LaGuardia between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. We will meet you at baggage claim and shuttle you to JFK.

TRIP END AT JFK AIRPORT (NYC) ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Pick Up: Meet us outside of passport control/customs at Terminal 4 between 12:35 p.m. and 1:35 p.m.
Flying home from JFK: Schedule flights home no earlier than 3:30 p.m. and no later than 7:00 p.m.
Flying home from LaGuardia: Schedule flights home no earlier than 4:30 p.m. and no later than 7:00 p.m. We will shuttle students to LaGuardia.

GAP YEAR PROGRAM

Semester In Spain
9/10-12/2
FLIGHT ARRIVAL: Barcelona, Spain between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday
FLIGHT DEPARTURE: Barcelona, Spain between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Thursday
*Please note:  To arrive in Barcelona on Friday morning, flights must depart from the U.S. on Thursday night.  If possible, please choose a flight that does not connect in Europe (e.g., fly non-stop from a U.S. gateway).