Cost: $2400 Open to everyone currently in grades 8-10 (or 2026–2027 grades 9-11) Description: This payment is your 50% deposit for the D.C./NYC trip on October 17–25, 2026. Please note that this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. Additionally, you must complete paying the remainder of your trip by May 31, 2026, in order to firmly secure your spot. The link to the 2nd payment will be open on May 1, and it will be sent directly to those who have submitted their deposit.