Updated 1/2/2025

Trip Details

The JHWMS Music Department will be performing in the Music in the Parks Festival at Hershey Park in Hershey, PA! Each ensemble will perform for esteemed members of the music community, be adjudicated on their performances, spend the afternoon in the park, and attend the award ceremony.

TRIP INFORMATION

• Location: Hershey, PA

• Date: Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31, 2025

ATTRACTIONS

• One (1) day admission to Hershey’s Chocolate World (unwrapped tour)

• One (1) day admission to Hershey Park

• One (1) day admission to Dave and Busters

LODGING

• One (1) night stay at a Hershey Area hotel

MEALS

• One (1) breakfast at Cracker Barrel (or similar)

• One (1) dinner at Dave and Busters

• One (1) buffet meal at Hershey Park

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY

• • Performance through Music in the Parks Festival (Choral/Instrumental Competition)

MISCELLANEOUS

• Two (2) luggage tags for each participant

• Overnight Hotel Monitor to monitor student occupied hallways/rooms (11pm to 5am)

• Services of a Group Travel Network Host with 24-hour availability

• Professional Liability Insurance Policy

• All taxes, applicable fees and restaurant gratuities

• Online Registration Portal

• Individual Payment via online portal

Trip Costs and Payment Schedule

Trip Costs

• Student (Quad) - $435 per student

• Chaperone (Double) - $460 per chaperone

• Chaperone (Single) - $575

Payment Schedule

• January 15, 2025 - $75

• February 15, 2025 - $125

• March 15, 2025 - $125

• April 15, 2025 - $135 (Final Payment)

Student Eligibility & Expectations

• Students must be enrolled in one (1) of the following 2024-2025 core-curricular music ensembles in order to register and attend the JHWMS Music Department Trip.

  • Debonaires

  • Concert Choir

  • Symphonic Band

  • Concert Band

  • Orchestra

  • Jazz Band

  • Madrigals

  • Asterix

• Students must be in good academic standing in ALL subject areas. Students that have an average below 70% in ANY subject area may be withheld from attending the trip.

  • JHWMS administration will be actively involved in this process.

Registration Information

• • Online Registration and Payment Portal:
    https://grouptravelnetwork.groupcollect.com/v2/go/walkermiddlemusic-hershey2025