Toothbrush and travel case or cap Travel sized toothpaste Hairbrush Hair ties/clips Travel sized shampoo and conditioner. The hotel will have shampoo, conditioner and body wash, but feel free to bring your own Hair products (leave in conditioner, gel or other daily hair needs) As it will be pretty cool in Vegas, warm daily outfits (5) Extra socks, underwear, and bras A few pairs of pajamas Artz branded attire (for the daily circus workshops) Small purse or bag for daily activities. We recommend a secure bag that you can keep on you at all times. If possible, we recommend getting a small portable charger A travel first aid kit (in case of scrapes or blisters) Face wash, moisturizer and other skincare if necessary (including sunscreen in case It gets too hot) At least one jacket for cold buildings and walking around Layers for workshops (both for warmth and for cushioning; burns and bruises are no fun to walk around the city with!) Comfy walking shoes An emergency cash fund Deodorant!! Any medications you may need (including vitamins), preferably in a travel sized container Phone or other electronic chargers. A few ziploc bags (you never know when you might need one ) Extra luggage space for souvenirs! Any feminine hygiene products you might need. While it will be cold for most of our time there, it may warm up for a day a two, so bring a swimsuit in case you would like to chill at the pool.

Don't bring anything of extreme value Don't put your phone in your back pockets. Bring a mini backpack/purse you can strap across your chest for valuables Have 3 people with you at all times. (Restroom trips included: Have at least 2 people go with you and stand near the restroom) Keep your friend group! STRANGER DANGER! If you find yourself alone go to any hotel desk and ask for the police. Don't talk to anyone else! Remember Coach D and your group leaders number and have it in your phone Use SportsYou to communicate. Remember to eat and stay hydrated. Use your breaks to actually rest and take a mental break. Watch your surroundings! If you're with the group and you are seriously in danger scream PINEAPPLES! HELP! I DON'T KNOW YOU! anything to get someone's attention.

We are asking that everyone get back to their rooms by 10:00pm at the latest. Most days are planned and there are times where we have breaks but doing the training and then shows with a time change, we want to make sure everyone gets rest! Yes... REST! If a parent chooses to take their child out after this time, I can not stop that but we do recommend rest!

All parents who are on the trip are considered group leaders. All group leaders will have times where they can go and do things they wish to do. We do ask that we know in advance so we can make sure everyone is accounted for and we can cover everyone when you enjoy the town!

Each group leader will have to have SportsYou. If we are not going as a group, the group leader will notify us of: Where they are going and when they are leaving Who they are taking When they arrive and If everyone is accounted for. When they are leaving and if everyone is accounted for. When they have arrived back at the hotel and if everyone is accounted for.

Every child going will need to have a method of communication. Phone or iPad. A phone number must be submitted to be used while on the trip. We need to be able to reach everyone while on the trip.

This trip is designed for the team to learn different aspects of the circus industry as well as bond as a team. This is a trial run to see if something like this could become a yearly event where we explore different parts of the globe and learn how different companies and individuals look at circus.

YES and no. The whole point of this trip is to bond as a team. Some activities will be together and others will be done in groups. This will make transportation easier and the team will have a schedule that everyone is aware of. We don't want anyone left in Vegas because they got lost. Group make things better and easier to track everyone.

NO. If that's what you're wanting to do, please book your own trip. This trip is for team bonding and education in the circus and performing fields.

Deposits can be paid an a few different ways. All deposits will go towards hotel or flight reservations You can pay your deposit by: Send us an email at info@theartz8.com if you are wanting us to use the card on file depending on how many people will be on the trip. Zelle your amount to (281) 972-9147 (there is no processing fees) Click here to pay online:

For those traveling alone, the following are mandatory. Monday - Picture by the sign, Training, Mystere (regular showing) Tuesday - Training, Fremont Street or Other activity pre planned Wednesday - Training, Escape Room, "O" Thursday - Preplanned group activities We are not forcing anyone to do anything but we are hoping for this to be a bonding trip for the team, parents and coaches as well.

For week one : March 9th - 14th For week two: March 16th - 21st For BOTH WEEK: March 9th - 23rd

No. Designated chaperones will be assigned for group activities. Parents are free to roam about the city as they wish.

We will be flying Southwest Airlines out of Houston Hobby Airport. Everyone in GroupA needs to meet at the airport at 8:45 am to get their boarding pass. GroupB, you will get your pass via email or text once I receive them. Please arrive by 10:45 am to ensure you get past security. GroupC, you will also get your passes via email or text. GroupA - Only going the first week GroupB - Going both weeks GroupC - Only going the second week March 9 •10:35 am - GroupA Departs from Houston Hobby Airport ( 4D6Z4Z - #2011) •11:30 am - GroupA lands in Austin, Texas •12:35 pm - GroupB departs from Houston Hobby Airport ( 3LZFWS - #2829 ) •1:10 pm - GroupA departs Austin, Texas ( #3938 ) •2:00 pm - GroupB lands in Las Vegas •2:15 pm - GroupA lands in Las Vegas March 14 •5:05 am - GroupA Departs from Las Vegas ( 4D6Z4Z - #3765) •9:55 am -GroupA lands in Houston March 16 •8:00 am - GroupC Departs from Houston Hobby Airport (427G5C - #1678 - Valentina) (429FBO - #1678- Alisha & Caroline) •9:25 am - GroupC lands in Las Vegas March 23 •5:00 am - GroupB/C Departs from Las Vegas ( 424992 - #3765) •9:55 am - GroupB/C lands in Houston EVERYONE BACK IN HOUSTON!

Flights to and from Las Vegas are $456.80. Those who are being added after we have met our 40 person amount will have different rates.

BAGS FLY FREE! Each person is allowed to check in their bags (2) for free. You are also allowed 1 carry on and 1 personal Item. (Normally I have a backpack and a small suitcase.) Please note that a purse is considered a personal Item no matter the size. I recommend bringing a backpack and putting your purse in it. Tickets will be picked up at the airport. We will arrive a few minutes before everyone else to get the tickets. From there those who need to check bags can do so at that time. (Those traveling in groups, you can have whoever boards first hold a few seats until you get on. You can not save multiple rows as the flight crew will not allow that. )

At the moment, we are still researching the best ways to get around. When going to training at the LVCC, we will have to have a mode of transportation. This will be done with arranged share rides, chartered vans or a chartered bus for everyone. For most things on the strip, everything is within a 20 -25 min walk. During that time of year, the weather should be pretty nice. Make sure you pack walking shoes.

Final payments are due as soon as possible with a deadline of December 20th.

We have secured 15 room at the Bellagio Hotel for week one. For week two we are in the process of booking rooms at The Excalibur Hotel as the rates are a lot cheaper per night. For those going BOTH WEEKS, we will switch hotels on the 14th

The full stay of the trip is $291.00. Rooms are shared. Those who wish to secure a room for themselves will have to pay for the entire room. All shared rooms must be secured first so those who have paid their deposits are ensured a room. Individual rooms will be released after all shared rooms are booked.

Absolutely! In regards to the hotel, we have a block of 15 rooms reserved. As of now we are only using 10 of them. We have room to spare. In order to make sure everyone has a room we need a deposit placed for the trip. This trip will be used to secure the flight to Vegas. If they are making their own flight arrangements, the deposit will go towards the hotel.

Yes. Once activities are over and everyone is done for the day, some may chose to go back to the hotel an other do an activity. If this happens, a group leader will be responsible for the activity and the participants of the activity. They MUST check in with the trip leader at various points throughout the activity and when they have returned to the hotel to verify everyone is safe. This will be done through SportsYou.

NO! All male participants will stay in their own room. While some students are comfortable with each other we will have everyone in their own spaces. No male adults will be allowed to stay in any rooms with any students unless the child is apart of their family and only the family is in that room.

We will have pre determined guest for each room. Everyone will be assigned a room that. Based on these assignments, if the child wishes to switch rooms, they must first have their parents send in a request. The students must also contact the person they wish to change with and have that approved be that room mother.

Final payments are due as soon as possible with a deadline of December 20th.

We are needing the following people to be available on Saturday to check in to the hotels early to skip the counter. James Hood, Judy Quintana Oelke, Kristen Ruiz, Marissa Lucas, Mariane Wolfstriner, Cheryl Kalinec, Toni Vega-gomez Everyone needs to download the following app : MGM GRAND APP You will follow the steps listed on this page : https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/hotels/mobile-check-in.html From here we can check in and I can provide the payment card so we do not have to go to the desk when we arrive. We can go straight to the room as the app will have a digital key. No more losing Keys!

Here is the schedule for the three days we will be at the LVCC: Mon 3/10 Private flying class 12:30-2:00 Tues 3/11 (Split into 2 groups of 9 and rotate) Dance trapeze 11-12pm, 12-1 Silks 11am-12-1 Wed 3/12 Split into 3 groups of 6 and rotate every 40min between 12-2 Lyra Trampoline Flying trapeze

Yes, Coach D is working on a surprise for the participants once we get to Las Vegas.

For the attraction pass, participants will have the opportunity to partake in these activities when we are not doing scheduled activities. At the moment we have 2 activities per day scheduled: Training and ont other event such as a show or shopping. If participants are choosing the attraction pass, everyone will start scheduling what they want to do and when so we can have an accurate plan of where everyone will be. From there a room mother will be assigned to every group. The room mother will communicate with the Trip leader as to the status of that group via SportsYou. Example: 4 people are going to the escape room. Room mother will report 4 people leaving for attraction, 4 people arriving to attraction, 4 people departing from attraction, 4 people making it back to hotel. This way we know where everyone is.

At the moment we are gathering information and booking the must book activities like VIP Experiences. We have found a great offer that allows for up to 54 attractions at one price. Included in this offer is a Cirque du Soleil show that we are considering going to. More information a bout this can be found on the Activity form :

At the moment we have interest in seeing 2-3 Cirque du Soleil shows. KA is the first show and this one is optional. On this day (Sunday 3/9) we will be arriving in Vegas and some have shown interest in seeing additional shows. This show is also included in the Attraction All-Inclusive pass. Different sections have different costs. A VIP experience is offered for this show at $350. Mystere : Everyone is going to see this show. Different sections have different costs. A VIP experience is offered for this show at $300. O : Everyone is going to see this show. Different sections have different costs. If Mystere or O is skipped, activities have not been planned to replace these shows. All students who are attending the trip alone must attend the shows.

Dueling Axes, VR Experience, Mini Grand Prix, The Tower at the Strat, Big Apple Coaster, Madame Tussauds and more options can be planned and organized.