2010 ORIENTATION  -  NOV 6 - 9  
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As part of the ESA "Equinomic Stimulus Package" there is a 20% discount on APRIL 2010 Orientation Fees 
 
REGISTER NOW  ($800 with discount) 
Orientation  $1,000
 
Registration 
 
Space is limited, and will be on a first come, first serve basis.  We suggest early registration to assure a spot. 
Payment of fees completes your registration.   
 
Open to the Public 
 
This session is open to the public if space is available.  If you wish to audit, please contact us first to check on availability. 
 
Requirements 
 
For students, you must have applied and been accepted into the Academy, or been approved as an auditor, and fees must be paid in full to register.  More details on tools, materials required etc. will be sent to students and auditors once they are registered. 
 
Dates 
 
ESA Orientation week will start on Saturday, Nov 6 and go through Tuesday, Nov 9.   We recommend departure on Wednesday, Nov 10, but students are free to leave after classes end on Tuesday.  There will be an Academy dinner on Tuesday night. 
 
Locations 
 
The Orientation session will be held at 4322 Jones Rd., Sumas, WA 98295 (north of Seattle, WA) 
 
 
Information Packets 
 
Students will be sent an information packet on O week with more information and details several weeks prior to the session.   
 
Accomodations 
 
Closest lodging: Sumas Mountain Lodge, 360.988.4483 (no website), 819 Cherry St, Sumas, WA 98295 (less than one mile away) 
Lambert House, 317 Columbia St, Sumas, WA 98295 360.988.5225 (less than one mile away) 
Other lodging options are available in Lynden, WA, about 15-20 min away.  Use Google to locate those.  
 
Cancellations 
 
Cancellations made 4 weeks or less prior to the first day will incur a 50% penalty.  Cancellations within 2 weeks prior to the first day or less will incur a 75% penalty.  Cancellations made less than two weeks before the first day will incur a 100% penalty.    
 
Travel 
 
The nearest airport is Bellingham  The closest major airport is either Vancouver, BC or SeaTac (WA).   Contact other students through the student lounge if you would like to share a rental car if needed or carpool. 
 
Maps 
 
Google for directions