It’s important to pack appropriately when traveling with kids on long hauls.
We all know that airports can be a hassle these days, but a little planning and preparation can make a big difference. Try these Kids Sea Camp travel tips to help you breeze right through.
Before Your Trip
- Sign up for Global Entry.
- Check your itineraries for seat assignments and add to your calendar
- Handle any special needs you might have before you get to the airport. Pre-book seats or special meals.
- Check to ensure the contact and emergency information has been provided to all who need it.
- Take care of passports, visas, and any important papers you might need way ahead of time. Keep a copy of all your documents in a safe place at home and a backup packed with you.
- Use the online Check-in or airline app for updates. Make sure to download it onto your cell phone. Check in ahead of time to avoid long lines at the airport.
- Know the check-in requirements for your airline and destination.
- Know the requirements for the security checkpoints where you’ll be traveling, and remove any liquids or sharp objects, as well as anything else published on the sign before entry.
- Check security checkpoint wait-times and allow plenty of extra time for busy holiday periods.
During Your Trip
- Check the display screens and monitors in the airport to find your gate.
- Arrive at the gate early with your boarding pass and eTicket receipt.
- Keep an eye on the gate display screens as gate changes happen often.
- Listen closely for announcements at the gates.
Make sure to pack a small carry-on with just a few of the following basics for you and the kids:
- Snacks
- Book
- Small pillow
- Sweatshirt or jacket, as airports can be cold
- Toothbrush
- Medications
- Kids’ games or books, headphones
- Bottled water was allowed
Adults:
- Contact solution (if needed)
- Sunglasses
- Eyeglasses
- Sweatshirt for flight
- Any medicines needed
- Batteries must be placed in carry-on, not check-in luggage
- Comfortable clothes
- Favorite book
- Hand lotion
- Chapstick
- Pack your personal valuables with you for up to 1 day’s worth of clothes
- Single parents traveling with kids outside the country need a notarized letter of “Consent to Travel” prepared before departure
Travel Documents Needed:
- Passports required- Copies of Passports (have one set with you and leave another at home.)
- C-Card for divers
- CFAR Travel insurance (See link)
- Logbook
- Airline tickets
- Itinerary
- Travel documents
- Paperwork and Forms
- Waiver form: If your child has any breathing problems or other medical issues, you need to clearly state this so that we may be prepared to accommodate any special needs. We have in the past been able to create pleasant experiences for special needs children, kids with Asthma, hearing impaired children, some autistic children, and we will do our best to make sure any child can experience Kids Sea Camp. We need this information ahead of time to ensure the safety of your child. You will need a doctor’s note letting us know your child can participate in your chosen program.
- Be prepared in case a bag is lost or delayed. Don’t get caught without the things you know you need.
Other Carry-on Suggestions:
- 1 bathing suit
- 1 set of shorts and t-shirt
- 1 set of undergarments
- Sun Block
- Dive regulator/computer
- Camera
- Any item you will need
- Prescription medications
Other Suggestions for Packing for Trip:
- Plenty of sunblocks
- Level 30-45 waterproof sunblock for kids
- Insect Repellent
- Extra-Batteries
- The film, Disposal cameras (underwater).
- Converter for electronics. Voltage is generally 210-240
- After-sun products, Aloe Vera, etc
- Small medical kit with bandaids
- Ear drops-swimmers ear
- Motrin
- A cough and cold syrup
- Sudafed
- Airborne
- Sunglasses
- Extra set of contacts
- Benydril
- Dive Gear
- Defog
- Allergy meds
- Socks for use inside of fins – dive skins are handy if you have them.
