Come join us for a weekend in Washington, DC: the Nation’s Capital! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities like navigating the National mall area with a group walking scavenger hunt, exploring the Smithsonian Museums of your choice, inspirational speaker, walking the memorials at night, fellowship, and much more while enjoying the beauty of spring.  Come be a part of the fun for all ages and meet new friends! (agenda below for entire weekend or Saturday only)

WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2020 7:00 p.m. – Sunday, April 26, 2020 11:30 a.m. following church. Check in on Friday at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is available starting at 3:00 p.m.

Feel free to join us anytime on Saturday if you are not able to join us for the entire weekend. You will still need to register/pay and click on the box Saturday only.

WHERE: Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 North Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209

WHO: Christian Scientists of all ages and their friends. This exciting weekend is for all ages (all youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

COST:  $30.00 per person includes scavenger hunt, Smithsonian Museums, Saturday night catered dinner and inspirational speaker. (Does not include lodging, parking at hotel or metro pass.)

Possible Additional Costs:
Rooms are $124.00 plus 13.25 tax per night/room – you can either choose from 2 double beds or 1 king size bed – includes up to 4 people with full breakfast in dining room
Garage parking at hotel is $20 per night
Metro pass from hotel to Smithsonian Museums is $2.35 per person each way
Souvenirs 

FINANCIAL AID:  Registration financial aid is available for all participants up to $15 per person. Additional aid is available for 2 night lodging at Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge. To apply for financial aid please complete the form immediately following your registration. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15I8Kcspl86duvYz0a7sy_knOV9dKPsJ26q4ttIkbTEc/edit

This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation.

Cancellation Fee:
$15.00 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by April 9, 2019. After April 9th there are no refunds

No Refund deadline:  April 9, 2020

Deadline to register is Sunday, April 19, 2020

Lodging
Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge, 1900 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209– we strongly suggest you make your reservation ASAP to secure a spot. We have blocked rooms for our DB Group until April 10th.  When you call, give them the coupon code DB1. Visit the website for lodging details and to reserve: (703) 807-2000

Arlington, VA Hotels in Rosslyn | Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge

If you are an individual and interested in lodging with others in gender based hotel rooms, we’ll put you in touch with others. We are offering up to $150 towards lodging for hotel rooms at Holiday Inn Rosslyn for those staying 2 nights. Email Lori Selby.

Driving parameters
Arrive on Friday, April 24 by 7:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge and depart on Sunday, April 26 by 11:30 following church.
Check in at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is 3:00 p.m.

Flying parameters
The closest airport is Reagan International Airport (DCA) only 4 miles to the hotel

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is generously subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation. 

Washington, DC Weekend Tentative Schedule (for entire weekend or Saturday only)

April 24-26, 2020
(Full Weekend Schedule 

Friday, April 24 

3:00-7:00 p.m.  Arrival & Check In at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge (dinner not provided)
7:00                  Dogwood Room – Introductions/Weekend Overview/Meet & Greet
8:00                  Free time in Dogwood Room (optional – games, etc.) 

Saturday, April 25

8:00 a.m.        Hot Breakfast in Dining Room at Holiday Inn
9:00                Walk to Metro to take into Smithsonian Museums
9:30                Meet at designated spot (details to come)
10:00              Smithsonian Museums of your choice (may travel in groups)
Bible Museum (additional cost)
12:30 p.m.      Lunch on your own (not provided)
1:15                Meet at designated spot for Ice cream treat
1:30                Meet at designated National Mall area for start of the Scavenger Hunt
                       (there will be one for younger families and one for teens/adults)
3:30                Smithsonian Museums (of your choice)
4:45                Take Metro to 1st Church of Christ Scientist, Washington, DC
5:00                Meet for catered dinner at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist Washington, DC
                       (take metro) 910 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
6:15                Asher Student Foundation Sharing
6:30                Inspirational Speaker
7:15                Board Games at Church or Sunset walk at memorials
8:30                Head back to Holiday Inn Rosslyn 

Sunday, April 26
8:00 a.m.        Hot breakfast in Dining Room at Holiday Inn
9:00                Weekend Highlights & Fruitage
10:00              Take metro or car to 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, DC or drive to
                       First Church of Christ, Scientist, Arlington (they both start at 10:30 a.m.)
10:30-11:30    Church & Sunday School
11:30              Goodbyes and thank you for being a part of the weekend!          

 April 25, 2020
(Saturday Only Schedule)

9:30                Meet at designated spot (details to come)
10:00              Smithsonian Museums of your choice (may travel in groups)
Bible Museum (additional cost)
12:30 p.m.      Lunch on your own (not provided)
1:15                Meet at designated spot for Ice cream treat
1:30                Meet at designated National Mall area for start of the Scavenger Hunt
                       (there will be one for younger families and one for teens/adults)
3:30                Smithsonian Museums (of your choice)
4:45                Take Metro to 1st Church of Christ Scientist, Washington, DC
5:00                Meet for catered dinner at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist Washington, DC
                       (take metro) 910 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
6:15                Asher Student Foundation Sharing
6:30                Inspirational Speaker
7:15                Board Games at Church or Sunset walk at memorials
8:30                Farewell and thank you for joining us!