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Public Transportation

9 skills across all age groups in this category

The Apprentice

The Apprentice

Ages 4-5

2 skills

#120 Public Bus Riding

Role Model: Christopher Robin
Resource: Local transit authority guides

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Reads a simple bus schedule and identifies the correct bus number
2
Developing
Pays for a ticket using cash or card, knows when to pull the stop cord
3
Mastery
Plans a multi-bus journey using a transit app
4
Advanced
Rides the bus alone to a familiar destination
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#121 Train Travel Basics

Role Model: Christopher Robin
Resource: SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) youth guides

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Reads a train schedule and understands departure/arrival times
2
Developing
Finds the correct platform and boards the right train
3
Mastery
Purchases a ticket from a machine or app
4
Advanced
Navigates train changes and connections
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The Maker

The Maker

Ages 6-8

3 skills

#205 Swiss Train Mastery

Role Model: Christopher Robin
Resource: SBB Mobile app / Swiss travel guides

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Reads complex train schedules with multiple connections
2
Developing
Purchases tickets using the SBB app or ticket machines
3
Mastery
Plans multi-city journeys with tight connections
4
Advanced
Travels alone on familiar routes
5
Expert
Navigates delays and finds alternative routes independently
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#206 Airport Navigation

Role Model: Daniel Tiger
Resource: Airport guides / "Flying Alone" guides for kids

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Understands airport layout: check-in, security, gates
2
Developing
Reads departure boards and finds the correct gate
3
Mastery
Goes through TSA security with guidance
4
Advanced
Navigates duty-free and boarding process
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#207 Hotel Check-In

Role Model: Bluey
Resource: Hotel etiquette guides

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Understands the check-in process and provides ID
2
Developing
Requests room keys and understands hotel amenities
3
Mastery
Handles check-in independently at a family hotel stay
4
Advanced
Manages room service and concierge requests
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The Trailblazer

The Trailblazer

Ages 13-15

2 skills

#327 Solo Domestic Flight

Role Model: Charles Lindbergh
Resource: Airline unaccompanied minor programs

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Flies alone on a domestic flight with airline supervision
2
Developing
Navigates TSA security independently
3
Mastery
Handles flight delays and gate changes independently
4
Advanced
Books own flights and manages itinerary
5
Expert
Flies cross-country alone without airline supervision
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#427 TSA Security Solo

Role Model: Rick Steves
Resource: TSA guidelines

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Understands security procedures
2
Developing
Navigates security with minimal help
3
Mastery
Handles security process independently
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The Polymath

The Polymath

Ages 16-18

2 skills

#361 International Travel

Role Model: Rick Steves
Resource: "The Art of Travel" (Book) / Gap year guides

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Goes through passport control with family
2
Developing
Navigates international airports and customs independently
3
Mastery
Flies internationally alone
4
Advanced
Handles visa applications and travel documentation
5
Expert
Plans and executes multi-country trips independently
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#435 Domestic Flight Solo

Role Model: Amelia Earhart
Resource: Airline unaccompanied minor programs

Progressive Sub-Goals

1
Introduction
Flies with unaccompanied minor service
2
Developing
Navigates airports and connections
3
Mastery
Travels by air completely independently
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