Normal Community High School

New York City Adventure

May 30 - June 4, 2026

Trip Overview

Duration

5 days, 4 nights in the heart of NYC

Performances

Choir performances at iconic venues

Broadway

Three world-class Broadway shows included

What's Included

Broadway Shows

Three professional Broadway productions plus Radio City backstage tour

Performance Opportunities

Cathedral Church of St. John & One World Observatory choir performances

Iconic Attractions

Times Square, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum, 9/11 Memorial

Exclusive Access

Q&A with Wicked Music Director Dan Micciche

May 30 - Travel Day

Departure

Buses load at Normal Community High School

640 miles to Bradford, Pennsylvania

Overnight Stop

Hotel accommodation in Bradford, PA

Rest before NYC adventure begins

May 31 - Welcome to NYC!

01

Times Square Exploration

Free time at the Crossroads of the World

02

Radio City Music Hall

Backstage tour of the legendary venue

03

Ellen's Stardust Diner

Dinner with famous singing waitstaff

04

Broadway Show

First of three world-class performances

June 1 - Cathedral & Broadway

1

Cathedral Performance

Choir performs at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - one of the world's largest!

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2

Wicked Music Director Q&A

Exclusive session with Dan Micciche at New 42 Studios

3

Museum of Broadway

Immersive look at musical theater history

4

Dinner Dance Cruise

Gourmet dining with NYC skyline views

June 2 - Observatory & Downtown

One World Observatory

Choir performance at NYC's highest point

9/11 Memorial Museum

Powerful tribute to those lost

Chinatown & Little Italy

Cultural neighborhoods exploration

Broadway Show #2

June 3 - Culture & Arts

Carnegie Hall

Tour the world-famous concert venue

Central Park

Boxed lunch picnic in iconic 843-acre oasis

Metropolitan Museum

Explore 2 million works of art

Final Broadway Show

Cap off the cultural experience

June 4 - Journey Home

Early Departure

Quick breakfast and hotel checkout

Direct drive back to Normal, IL

Long Travel Day

890 miles, 15-hour journey home

Arrive Normal High School by midnight

Fundraising

All proceeds from these fundraisers directly offset your individual trip costs, making the New York City Adventure more accessible for everyone.

Poinsettias

Annual Poinsettia Sale - Brighten your holidays while supporting the trip!

Bagging for Tips

Grocery Store Bagging - Earn tips by helping customers at local grocery stores.

Gobena Coffee

Gobena Coffee Fundraiser - Delicious coffee delivered to your door, a portion benefits your trip.

Ready to Experience NYC?

Sign Up Today!

Registration Closes Sept. 26

Get complete trip details, pricing, and registration information

Guardian Travel Group | info@guardiantravelgroup.com | guardiantravelgroup.com

NYC Trip Information Hub Link

Questions & Answers

Can adults fly instead of ride the bus and meet you in NYC?

• Yes, but you will still pay the full price of the trip because you will need a seat in the bus while we are in the city. Flight expenses are on your own.
• Students must ride the bus.

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Can we deviate from the itinerary if our whole family is on the trip?

• Adults can deviate however they wish. All students will follow the itinerary, no exceptions.
• Remember: this is not a family vacation

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**Please note that registration prices are currently set at 60-69 paid participants…the total trip cost will go down the more people who sign up. Click on “More Information” in your package description to see the breakdown of prices.

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**I will be contacting our tour coordinator to find out about how to register family members who aren’t students, as well as if there is an option for a triple room. I will get back to you ASAP on this.

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If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Luginbuhl at luginbbr@unit5.org