February 22 - February 28, 2014 March 1 - March 7, 2014 Huntsville, Alabama. at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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1 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center February 22 - February 28, 2014 March 1 - March 7, 2014 Huntsville, Alabama

2 What You Need to Know Welcome to the Experience...3 Program Preparation...5 Online Confirmation/ Registration...5 Expenses...5 Medical Care...5 Special Needs...6 Dietary Needs...6 Student Insurance...6 Media Release...6 Travel...7 Air Travel...7 Bus & Train Arrivals...8 Driving...8 Directions...8 International Students...8 Expectations...9 Code of Conduct...9 Habitat - Dormitory...9 Recommended Packing List...10 Registration Checklist...12 Quick Reference for Traveling Students...13 Quick Reference for Parents

3 Welcome to the Experience Congratulations on your acceptance to the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA). This is a one-of-a-kind program designed for children of Honeywell employees to heighten their interest in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as to prepare them for the college experience. In 2013, students from over 29 countries and 30 U.S. states participated in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. This weeklong program is an incredible opportunity to meet and learn with students from around the world, with various backgrounds and experiences. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) located in Huntsville, Alabama, has used its museum education programs, SPACE CAMP and AVIATION CHALLENGE, has used experiential learning to broaden a student s ability to process concepts and ideas for more than thirty years. Thank you all for the time, effort and support you gave James on his recent trip to HLCA He arrived home safe, buzzing from all the experiences he encountered. I would like to say a big thanks to you from myself and my wife. You have given him an experience that we probably could never have thought of. Thank you for inspiring him for his future. Parent of 2013 Participant The USSRC is known for successfully harnessing the excitement of space and aviation to encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Results of the programs include life skills such as an understanding of leadership fundamentals, collaboration and teamwork, effective communication, and analytical thinking. These benefits are more than mere byproducts; they are, in fact, the intended outcomes of the intensive experiences and challenges presented to the students that attend SPACE CAMP and AVIATION CHALLENGE programs throughout the year. The HLCA is intended to amplify and enhance the natural outcomes of the USSRC s programs. Through collaborations with experts in the field of leadership training and cutting-edge scientific technology, the USSRC will challenge HLCA participants to do more than merely understand leadership and teamwork as concepts and academic exercises. We will challenge them to recognize these concepts as tools and to utilize these tools to affect change and achieve a desired end. Each module of the HLCA will be presented as a challenge. Each challenge will naturally compel participants to engage and to assess their own aptitudes and abilities as they relate to the team as well as to the specific challenge. Additionally, students will need to think strategically and communicate their ideas and thoughts effectively to the benefit of the team and the success of the mission. The core competencies of the program fall into the following five (5) categories: Purposeful Leadership Integrated Planning Team Trust and Cohesion Critical Thinking Effective Communication 3

4 Through formal debriefs, students will analyze actions and outcomes as they relate to the five core competencies. Trained team mentors and Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy Ambassadors will guide these mission debriefs to ensure that the competencies, or tools, are recognized and their useful application evaluated. Many of the challenges will require participants to present their findings and/ or solutions to a panel of scientific experts from the field most applicable to the challenge. HLCA participants will come away with a better understanding of what it is that they do well, recognition of those areas where interpersonal skills can be strengthened, and a new willingness to use the strengths and abilities of others to accomplish a goal. College students will serve as mentors to each group of 16 students participating in the HLCA. Mentors have at least two years of college academic experience. Many are majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering at various colleges and universities across the United States and are working at the USSRC as part of a co-op/ internship program. The USSRC has 24-hour nursing and security staff on site. The USSRC has a full-time administration and supervisory staff that will coordinate all aspects of the program. If you need to contact a member of the USSRC staff at any point before or during the program, please Honeywell@spacecamp.com or call Volunteers from Honeywell and other corporations will take time off from their careers as scientists and engineers to serve as judges or panel experts and to assist in specific challenges. Additionally, professors and students of The University of Alabama in Huntsville will facilitate a number of the challenges. The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers college credit for participation in the HLCA. Information about the credit will be provided in graduation materials. If you have any questions, please contact Honeywell@spacecamp.com. Read this handbook carefully. It provides all the information you need to know to prepare for the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. Please direct any questions to Honeywell@spacecamp.com. I wanted to thank the team involved in making this program a success. Jordan arrived back home exhausted yet very excited with his experience. He thoroughly enjoyed his week in HLCA and can t wait to apply next year as a mentor. Parent of 2013 Participant 4

5 Program Preparation There is no preparation necessary for the program challenges. All necessary background information will be provided as part of each challenge. The only requirement needed is proper rest and a desire to work together with participants from around the world to solve current scientific challenges. Although the daily schedule of events will not be available prior to the program, each day will begin around 7:00 a.m. and end around 10:30 p.m. The week will be full of exciting and engaging speakers and activities. It will be a learning experience like no other! Online Registration All participants should have received a document with instructions about online confirmation. Please complete the confirmation by December 20, If you are unable to complete the confirmation or you did not receive this information, please contact Honeywell@spacecamp.com. Expenses Honeywell will cover the cost of the participants tuition, room, and board from arrival in Huntsville until departure from Huntsville. Participants should bring extra spending money for their travel time while in airports. We also recommend that participants have a credit card in case of emergencies. Each airline has different fees and requirements for luggage. Please check your airlines policies carefully. Each participant will need to ensure that they have the appropriate amount of cash at the end of the week to be able to check their luggage. This fee will not be covered by Honeywell. Souvenirs will be available for purchase from gift shops at the USSRC. Vending machines are located throughout all the facilities. Although we discourage any students from carrying large amounts of cash, $25- $50 is recommended for miscellaneous purchases. Automated Teller Machines (ATM s) are located at the airports and the USSRC, for a fee. The USSRC cannot facilitate any monetary transfers during the program week. Please DO NOT wire money. Neither the USSRC nor the Huntsville Airport has the ability to exchange currency. Please exchange currency before arriving in Huntsville. Medical Care Because of the program s intensity, participants should be in good health upon arrival. Each student should bring enough of any prescribed or necessary over the counter medications to last the entire week. All medications must be in the original packaging. All prescriptions and over the counter medications must be turned in to the nursing staff upon arrival. This includes vitamins, Tylenol, and birth control pills. Inhalers and Epi Pens need to be registered with the nursing staff. In the online registration information, please include all necessary medical information. Please contact our nursing staff at Honeywell@spacecamp.com with any questions or concerns. 5

6 Special Needs The USSRC routinely hosts participants with special needs. Please inform our nursing staff, prior to attending the program, so that we can accommodate your needs. Dietary Needs Please include any special dietary needs in our online registration. Our food service staff will contact you to discuss details as necessary. Student Insurance We strongly recommend that students have health and accident insurance. These polices will be considered the primary carriers in case of accident or illness. Participants should record all pertinent insurance information in online registration system. International students may have insurance that covers medical costs at home but not internationally. Please check your policy and be sure it covers the student in the United States. It may be necessary to purchase a short-term policy or travel insurance. Honeywell and the USSRC will assume no financial responsibility for medical treatment of participants. Media Release An outside public relations firm will coordinate media releases before, during, and after the program. All participants will be ed the official press release in early February to use in school newspapers and for personal use. Some participants may be contacted by the public relations firm to undertake newspaper or TV interviews. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Honeywell@spacecamp.com. 6

7 Travel You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Huntsville, Alabama. All transportation details need to be registered in the online system by January 31, Instructions are provided in the confirmation information. If this is a problem, please contact us at Honeywell@spacecamp.com. Air Travel Schedule your flight to arrive at the Huntsville International Airport anytime on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for Week 1 and Saturday, March 1, 2014 for Week 2. All departures should be scheduled for early in the morning of Friday, February 28, 2014 for Week 1 and Friday, March 7, 2014 for Week 2. All participants must depart Huntsville, Alabama, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. USSRC staff will transport participants back to the airport and remain with them until their flight departs. My son reached home safely after attending a life-long memorable experience! Thank you Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. I greatly appreciate your constant guidance and support throughout this trip. Parent of 2013 Participant When you arrive at the Airport: The USSRC staff will be wearing blue flight suits and will greet each participant at the arrival gate. Students will be transported by a USSRC bus to the facility which is located about 15 miles from the airport. Over 2,000 students fly on their own to a SPACE CAMP program each year. The Huntsville International Airport is small with only 14 gates and one terminal. Our staff has special airport security clearance to greet students at the gate immediately upon arrival and will escort students through the baggage claim process and to our buses that will transport them to our facility. During departures, there is a special check-in area for our participants, and staff remain with them until their plane departs. Our staff works closely with the Huntsville International Airport throughout the year. If your child is delayed; we will learn about it from the airlines and will be able to track whatever changes are made to their itinerary. Our staff will not leave the airport until all participants have arrived regardless of the time of day. Parents can also call Trainee Services if they learn of any delays or rerouting of their child s travel plans. The phone number is or It is encouraged (not required) that participants book their flights with a travel service that provides or text updates to parents during the travel process. This will help parents stay in touch with any changes that might occur. If flight travel is still a concern for parents, parents can choose to send their child with the unaccompanied minor service offered by most airlines. With this option, a flight attendant is assigned to escort the student through all connecting flights. Airlines charge an additional fee for this service. 7

8 Bus & Train Arrivals At this time we are unable to pick up participants arriving by bus to Huntsville. It is not recommended for participants. There is no train service to Huntsville, Alabama. Please do not use this type of transportation. Driving Huntsville is a 2-3 hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville. If participants have family in those areas and can transport the student to Huntsville, Alabama, that will be acceptable. Please indicate this in the online confirmation system. The name of the person dropping off or picking up the student must be in our online confirmation system and have proof of ID. Students should be dropped off between 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m on Saturday and picked up at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. When you reach the USSRC property, please follow the Registration signs. Student participants that drive themselves to the program will turn their car keys in upon arrival. They will not be able to return to their vehicle until 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Under no circumstances will they be allowed to drive their vehicle during the program. Directions There is direct interstate access from I-65 and I-565 in Huntsville, Alabama. The USSRC is located at exit 15 off I-565. U.S. Space & Rocket Center One Tranquility Base Huntsville, Alabama I would like to thank you for the great week I had on Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy! I had some incredible experiences and made some friends for life! There is nothing I would change about the week I had! It has truly changed my life and the way I look at problems! 2013 Participant International Students If international students would like to travel within the United States before or after the program, they will be on their own. Honeywell and the USSRC are not responsible for students beyond the specified times of the program. Regardless of travel plans, participants must adhere to the arrival and departure times listed above. If you have any concerns about this policy, please contact Honeywell@spacecamp.com to discuss options. All non U.S. citizens need a passport to enter the United States. If you are traveling from a country that requires a visa for travel to the United States, Honeywell will electronically send you a letter stating your participation in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy. This letter must be presented at your visa interview. To obtain a visitor/ tourist visa, you must contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over your home country. Each country has different wait times for an interview; therefore, it would be best to contact your U.S. Embassy or Consulate immediately to schedule your interview. Check the U.S. State Department Website for instructions and updates on the necessity of a tourist visa: 8

9 Expectations Code of Conduct HLCA participants will be expected to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times. For the safety and protection of all participants, Honeywell and the USSRC depend on all participants to follow these rules. Rules will be reviewed with participants upon their arrival at the HLCA. Students who choose not to follow the rules will be sent home immediately upon a first offense - at their parents expense. The school administration of an offending student will be notified of the infraction and of the student s early return home. Participants are part of a structured and supervised environment from the time they are greeted at the airport until they board their flight home. They will not be allowed to leave the program to visit friends or family or to go shopping on their own. Drugs or Alcohol The use or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, or non-prescribed medications will not be tolerated at any point in the program and will be immediate grounds for dismissal from program. No Smoking - The use or possession of any tobacco products is not allowed at any time. Any tobacco products or lighters will be confiscated. Attendance & Participation - All participants must have a full commitment to the program and are required to attend all scheduled activities. Under no circumstance may a student leave the scheduled program during the week. Do not schedule any independent activity for the week. Visitors are not permitted. Habitat - Dormitory During your stay in Huntsville, Alabama, you will stay in the Habitat - Dormitory on the grounds of the USSRC. Students are housed to a room in bunk bed style. Shower and toilet facilities are in a separate area on each floor of the Habitat. Each participant will have a locker to store personal items. The locker is small and will not fit suitcases or more than a few clothing items. It is designed for personal items. 9

10 Each team of 16 participants will be a mixture of U.S. and International students. Roommate/ Teammate requests are welcomed but not guaranteed. Please include any requests in your confirmation information that you will complete online. Males and females are separated by floors in the building. Under no circumstances are participants allowed in rooms or on floors of members of the opposite sex. Violation of this policy could result in automatic dismissal from the program. Bed sheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided to all participants. You are welcome to bring an extra pillow or blanket if your luggage space permits. Curfews/ Lights Out HLCA participants will have between 30 and 45 minutes to prepare for bed. Phone calls and showers need to be completed during that time. USSRC staff will turn out the lights, and after that time, participants should be quiet and remain in their beds/ rooms until morning. Participants may get up during the night to go to the restroom, water fountain, or sick bay but may not visit the vending machines or go to other rooms. There is a security guard in the building during the night in case of any issues. There are also security cameras in all of the areas of the building. Wake Up USSRC staff will knock on doors and turn lights on at the scheduled wake up time. Participants should remain in their beds/ rooms until awakened. Participants will have between 30 and 45 minutes to prepare for the day. All belongings (including cell phones, MP3 players, etc.) should be locked away in a locker before leaving the room for the day s activities. Anything that the participant needs for the day should be taken when leaving for breakfast because participants will not return to their room until the end of the day. All belongings must be removed from the restrooms after each use. Recommended Packing List Combination padlock Personal Items o Towel and washcloth o Deodorant o Other items you o Toothbrush/ toothpaste o Shampoo/ Conditioner require o Bath soap (travel size) o Hair brush/ comb Spending money It is recommended to have $25 - $50 in cash before arriving to Huntsville for the vending machines and gift shop. For larger purchases at the Gift Shops, please bring an AMEX gift/ travel card or credit card. There is an ATM on site. Neither the USSRC nor the Huntsville International Airport has the ability to convert currency to U.S. dollars. All currency must be exchanged prior to arrival. Backpack A small drawstring backpack will be provided to all participants. Camera Cell phone or Calling Card All necessary chargers and adapters 10

11 Clothing items o Rain Jacket/ Poncho. A fleece jacket will be provided. In February/ March, temperatures can fluctuate. Be sure to check the forecast before packing. o Closed-toe, closed-heel, soft-soled shoes are required for simulators like tennis shoes. It is appropriate to wear tennis shoes throughout the week. It is not appropriate to wear flip flops during program activities. o For Sunday wear jeans and a shirt/ sweatshirt/ sweater that represents your school, state, or country. o For Monday - khaki pants business casual style pants will be necessary for official photographs on Monday. A polo shirt will be provided for this photo. o For Thursday Awards Dinner- Males Business style blazer, dress pants, dress shoes (not tennis shoes) and tie. Females Dress or business style suit. Arms and shoulders must be covered. Skirts can be no more than 1 inch above the knee. Shoes must be closed-toe and heels must be no more than 2 inches high. o Pants to wear during the program - need at least one pair per day. No saggy, frayed, ripped styles. It is not recommended to bring shorts to wear during the program activities. o Jeans classic style, not sagging, no frays, no stains, no rips. Be sure you can move comfortably in your jeans; you will be climbing, sitting, and crawling. o Sweaters, long sleeve t-shirts, and polo shirts are appropriate to wear. Do not bring low cut, form fitting, or excessively tight shirts. If worn, you will be asked to return to your room to change before participating in activities. o Old sneakers and clothes are recommended for outdoor activities if it is rainy or muddy. o Zip lock bags/ Plastic bags for soiled clothing. Clothing items MAY NOT be ripped or torn, frayed, sagging, low cut, or contain vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language, images, or logos. Clothing may not advertise alcohol, drugs, or violence. Spaghetti straps are not permitted. The USSRC staff has the right to direct participants to change anything they deem to be inappropriate clothing before participating in activities. Label everything with participant s name! Chances of recovery are greater if your name is on your cell phone, camera, clothing items, toiletry items, etc. There is a safe for storage of hard copies of plane tickets or passports. If you would like these items stored in the safe for the week, please contact a staff member upon arrival at the facility. Due to limited space, we will not be able to store other valuable items. We recommend packing items in a rolling suitcase or duffle bag that is easy to manage. It is your responsibility to carry and load your luggage; therefore, please be sure you are able to handle your luggage on your own through airports, loading onto and off of buses, and up and down stairs. While packing for your trip, remember the baggage limits of your airline carrier. There is also limited space in the rooms to store luggage and clothing. Do NOT bring items of value! U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Honeywell are not responsible for loss or theft of items. 11

12 Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy Checklist This checklist will help make sure you have done everything to prepare for your week at the HLCA. If you have questions, please Complete your Confirmation online by December 20, Instructions were sent in acceptance letter. Apply for Visa appointment - This is for certain international students. For those countries where a visa letter is required, your letter was included in your acceptance packet. Register your Health Information in online system by January 31, Details were provided in the registration information. Register your Parent Safety Information in the online system by January 31, Details were provided in the registration information. Thanks for all the support given to our kids during this week-long program. We really appreciate your effort and are pleased with the level of service rendered to our kids and also thanks for responding to our queries from time to time. Parent of 2013 Participants Register your Travel Arrangements in online system by January 31, Details were provided in the registration information. All participants must have a Government Issued ID. 12

13 Quick Reference for Traveling Students Parents: Please tear out this sheet and send with your student along with their travel documents. It will serve as a reference sheet in case your son or daughter has issues while traveling. Be Familiar with Travel Route To reach Huntsville International Airport, most participants will have to change planes at least once on their trip. Be familiar with your particular transfer airport layout. Be sure to leave enough time in between flights to allot for minor delays, going through customs, or walking between gates and terminals. Along the Way When you arrive at transferring airport, go immediately to the departure boards to verify which gate you will be departing from. Gates change often, so be sure to double check. Although the following steps are not necessary, it would be wise to follow these. If there is a problem, you will have an advantage over other passengers. Thank you for having been able to offer such an exceptional experience to my son Jerome! HLCA is an excellent way to continue to inspire students about science and technology! Parent of 2013 Participant When you get to your departure gate, check in again with the airline staff at that particular gate. Let them know you are on your way to SPACE CAMP and let them see that you are a student traveling alone. Tell them that you want to confirm you have a seat on the flight and that everything is still on time. Often times the airline staff may know of a pending delay, but have not yet announced it. By letting them know you are on your way to SPACE CAMP, they might be able to reroute you on another flight or airline before the rush of all affected passengers. Stay in the gate area. Notify the airline staff if you leave the area to use the rest room or get something to eat. Keeping in touch with them will help them remember you if there are any problems. Look around the gate you might meet other Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy participants on their way to Huntsville! Our staff will be at your gate to greet you when you arrive in Huntsville. They will be wearing a blue flight suit or a SPACE CAMP shirt. Do not hesitate to approach them and introduce yourself. They will be greeting each flight upon arrival and will meet you as you get off the plane! If your flight is delayed, our staff will be there to meet you at the new arrival - regardless of the time of day! If Your Flight is Delayed If it is a minor delay, the airline will post the new arrival time. Do not worry about delays that have the same flight numbers. Our airport staff will be following your flight and will be aware of late arrival times. 13

14 If the Airline Announces Your Flight has been Cancelled Follow the instructions of the airline staff to get in line or move to another gate. While you are doing that, also call the help desk of the travel agency or group that booked your travel. That number should be on the bottom of your travel itinerary. If you have met other participants, stay together. That will help the airline keep track of everyone and make sure you all make it to Huntsville together. In the unlikely event your flight is cancelled and the airline cannot get you to Huntsville on Saturday, return to the ticket counter and insist on a meal voucher and hotel voucher. The airline might state that weather cancellations do not entitle the traveler to these vouchers. However, as a minor traveling alone, the airline should do everything in their power to keep you safe. If you have met others of the same gender traveling to SPACE CAMP, share rooms for added safety. If you are delayed, rerouted, or are forced to spend the night, please call or We need to know the name of your hotel and your anticipated arrival time. Also be sure to call your parents. You can call the above number at anytime and someone will be available to assist you. Other Information You Might Need The Address U.S. Space & Rocket Center/ Leadership Challenge One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL Important Numbers/ Websites Trainee Services or U.S. Space & Rocket Center Security Program Fax

15 Quick Reference for Parents Parents: Please tear out this sheet and keep it accessible while your son or daughter is at the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. It will answer many of your questions and make it easier for you to reach your child or our staff. For emergencies, you can reach your child by calling Our staff will ensure that your child receives any and all messages. This number is available 24 hours a day. The HLCA participants are busy from early morning until late at night. They have a limited amount of time to get ready in the morning or clean up at night. Do not be concerned if you do not hear from your child often during the week. Depending on the day s activities, it might be several hours before they are able to call you back. Please indicate in your message if it is urgent enough that they should interrupt their activities to contact you immediately. All students will be required to call parents on Saturday after their arrival in Huntsville. If you have caller ID block, please remove this service during the time your child is attending the program. I had an amazing week at HLCA. I thank you all for giving me this unique opportunity! I consider myself very lucky! 2013 Participant Students will have access to phones that require a calling card. Cell phones may also be used during designated calling times. Students will be able to call home only prior to the beginning of the day s activities, at meal times, or at the close of the program day. Please do not send mail/ care packages to your child. Food is not allowed in the Habitat rooms. Parents can also call Trainee Services if they learn of any delays or rerouting of their child s travel plans. The phone number is or Important Numbers/ Websites/ Trainee Services U.S. Space & Rocket Center Security Program Fax Honeywell@spacecamp.com 15

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