[MisterJ]

Our first time was last year. Line to check in took FOREVER. Be prepared.

Make sure that students get out to see the Innovation Fair, and some of the St. Louis sights. Unless you are going to be falling in the top-15 of your field, having a huge scouting section will probably not be super-useful. Explore.

Family restrooms near the escalators and on the upper level are cleaner and private.

Planet Sub, 4 blocks from convention center, is the best place to eat lunch. Skip the arena food.