Travel Information - Grand Cayman Island Skate / Surf Camps
Arrival and Departure Airport: You should arrive and depart Grand Cayman-Owen Roberts Int´l Airport (GCM/MWCR)
Drop off / arrival information: At the airport, we will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area (if you arrive on a domestic flight) or after you pass immigration (if you arrive on an international flight) with a sign saying `All Star Adventures`. Please ensure that your flight arrives between 10am and 4pm on the first day of your session. Unaccompanied minor pick up and drop off is available for an additional fee of $50 plus standard airline fees. You are responsible for arranging this service with the airline. You will need to contact us for staff name and other information if you select to utilize this airline service. Upon arrival in Grand Cayman you will clear immigration after deplaning and before departing from the airport. You will be asked at this time to show proof of citizenship as well as to state your purpose for coming to the island. When departing Grand Cayman you will go through local immigration. You will not clear customs or US Immigration until you reach your first destination in the United States.
End of camp return / pick up information: Please plan your departure between 10am and 4pm on the last day of your session. Unaccompanied minor drop off is available for an additional fee of $50 plus standard airline fees. You are responsible for arranging this service with the airline. You will need to contact us for staff name and other information. Upon arrival in Grand Cayman you will clear immigration after deplaning and before departing from the airport. When departing Grand Cayman you will go through local immigration. You will not clear customs or US Immigration until you reach your first destination in the United States.
Flights: We do not sell flights or insurance to our clients. But, often our travel agent will have great deals… so feel free to check with us first. For other recommendations click here
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance, including emergency evacuation coverage, is required for all our trips. We ask you not to attend our trips without first purchasing travel insurance coverage. We recommend that you purchase a policy that includes a cancellation protection so that you will be covered in the occurrence that you are unable to attend a trip (due to injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstances) or in the unlikely event that a trip must be cancelled. We do not provide travel insurance for our clients. Please contact your local travel agent to purchase travel insurance. You may also click here to view recommended web sites for insurance.
Passports & Visas: A valid passport is required by all persons (infant to adult) traveling to/from Grand Cayman. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation.
Age: Ages 12 to 17 are welcome on our overnight skateboard trips. 18+ custom groups available by phone enquiry.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Emergency Contact: in an emergency, you can reach us during regular office hours (10a – 4p Mountain Standard Time) at the following numbers:
Dialing within North America: 
1 866 758-2267
Dialing outside of North America: 
+1 (970) 372-4564
If you do not receive an immediate answer when calling the above numbers, please leave us a detailed message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Cell phone numbers of staff and house numbers at camp base will also be provided in your welcome kit.
Health and Fitness requirements: necessary vaccinations and physicians’ clearance are required before joining us for a trip.
Safety & Security: To maximize your safety during our tours you should exercise common sense and caution at all times. We recommend that you always stick to set travel arrangements, and avoid unknown areas. We also recommend that you wear minimal jewelry and that you keep valuable items safely stored. Always keep a copy of your passport, airline tickets, traveler’s checks and credit card numbers separate from where you keep the originals.
WHAT TO TAKE
Equipment: To make the most of your trip, we recommend you bring your own equipment…especially your own skateboard and skateboard shoes. If you are unable to bring your own equipment, there are skateboard and helmet packages available for rent.
What to bring: We ask that you pack as lightly as possible (limit one small duffle bag and one backpack). There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.
The following is a what to bring list:
Equipment, Clothing, Etc…
» complete skateboard (and back up deck, or spending money for a new deck)
» skateboard shoes
» sweatshirt or light jacket
» cap or other sun blocking hat
» helmet (required)
» casual summer clothes - jeans, pants, shorts, swim trunks, t-shirts, socks, underwear, etc
» toiletries, towel
» money belt
» sunscreen
» water bottle
» your sense of adventure
Need skateboard equipment? Try: 
Building Your Skateboard at CCS
Documents & Money
» travel insurance (and photocopies)
» airline tickets (and photocopies)
» Credit and/or debit card and/or travelers cheques and/or cash
» please submit trip paperwork pack (click here to download the PDF, print, notarize and deliver to our office.)
Spending Money
» Meals - budget around $8-12US for lunch; we eat lunches out to experience a taste of the island fare, and experience the local culture
» Other expenses - apart from meals, there are no necessary additional expenses for this trip, but you might like spending money for souvenir shopping, spare parts, and snacks.
It is not necessary to exchange US dollars, as US currency is accepted everywhere. Average rate .80 US = $1 Cayman Island dollar
USEFUL LINKS
Cayman Islands Tourism: Learn more about the great islands of the Cayman, home of this skate camp http://www.caymanislands.ky/
ABOUT All Star Adventures
At All Star Adventures we take pride in offering a unique blend of instructional adventure travel. Since 1999 we have provided the ultimate array of guided World travel to teens and adults. For those looking for more than the typical adventure vacation, All Star Adventures, offers a unique alternative – the opportunity to learn a new pastime (or develop an existing one) alongside an expert instructor while exploring a new region or country.
We provide small groups, unique experiences and off-the-beaten-track locations. But we combine this with world-class coaching and carefully-designed instruction programs to give our clients the best of both worlds – a memorable travel experience plus immense personal satisfaction from mastering a new sport or pastime.
All Star Adventures specializes in unique travel to prime international locations with sports instruction for all levels. Offering first-class holiday destinations and encouraging you to expand your cultural and personal horizons. Guests of our trips are invited to realize their full potential, while enjoying a vacation and making new friends. The atmosphere of our trips is relaxed, positive, and exciting, while the classes are fun-filled, patient, and never intimidating. The entire experience is geared toward helping guests maximize their pleasure while honing new skills you’ll draw upon for the rest of your life. Instructors include the world’s top professional skiers, snowboarders, surfers and skateboarders.
Our tours are designed for those who have a genuine passion for travel and enjoy all that goes with it, including breathtaking scenery, stylish accommodations, unique cultural experiences, exotic food and interaction with locals.
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