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Chicago Bus Trip 2016

  • February 11, 2016–February 13, 2016

Catch the bus to Calvin! Experience college life and have fun with your friends at the same time. Register yourself and a friend for Calvin College's Chicago bus trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and get a chance to learn more about Calvin, meet students and professors and attend exciting events on campus.

Cost

Typically, there is a $30 cost for the Chicago bus trip. Due to the short notice, this cost is waived. Come visit Calvin for FREE this semester!

Itinerary

DATETIME AND ACTIVITY
Thursday, Feb. 11
  • 3:15 p.m.–9:45 p.m.—bus ride (pick-up times and locations below)
  • 10:00 p.m.—meet your host and hang out in the dorms
Friday, Feb. 12
  • 8:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m.—Fridays at Calvin - Learn about Calvin, meet current students and professors, enjoy a campus tour and lunch*
    *You are required to attend these activities
  • 2:30–6 p.m.—free time to go rock climbing and explore campus
  • 6:00 p.m.—dinner and evening activities, with a variety of options available. Free tickets to campus events will be available. Take this time to hang out with new friends! 
Saturday, Feb. 13
  • 8:00 a.m.—depart campus
    Breakfast will be served on the road
  • 10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.(CST)—drop-offs (see drop-off times and locations below)

Pick-up and drop-off times and locations

Thursday, Feb. 11

  • 3:30 p.m.*—Wheaton Academy
  • 4:35 p.m.*—Timothy Christian
    Please do not leave your car in their lot over the weekend.
  • 5:40 p.m.*—Chicago Christian High School
  • 6:45 p.m.*—Illiana Christian High School

Buses will depart 15 minutes after arrival. Use the schedule above to anticipate when you will need to be at your pick-up location and when you will return from Calvin. Please bring the two signed forms required for the trip.

Saturday, Feb. 13

  • 10:00 a.m.*—Illiana Christian High School
  • 11:15 a.m.*—Chicago Christian High School
  • 12:00 p.m.*—Timothy Christian
  • 12:45 p.m.*—Wheaton Academy

*CST

What to bring

What Calvin provides

  • Transportation to/from pick-up stop/Calvin
  • Beverages and dinner/snacks on the bus
  • All meals and housing once you arrive on campus

Registration

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