2009-10 International Travel
In the international travel program at Woodlawn, students are immersed in a culture through the art, architecture, history, language, food, and traditions. Students learn to appreciate the challenges and pleasant surprises of traveling in a foreign land. They become active participants in their experience as tour guides, researching the sites and sharing what they have learned. The students take part in daily life while shopping at the markets, strolling down the avenues, and navigating public transportation. They learn to try new things, to gain a better understanding of a culture different from their own, and to respect those differences. On a personal level, students develop the skills of problem solving, compromising, accountability, and independence. They return with a new perspective on the world and stories to share with others. Kim Lysne and Laine Amortegui
This year we are offering a travel opportunity to GREECE. See below for details.
Payments due:
Total cost appox. $2543.00 Includes round-trip airfare, hotel and bus accommodations, a 24/7 Tour Director, local guided site-seeing tours, breakfast and dinner, and entrance into museums and/or sites. Students will want to bring spending money for water, snacks and souvenirs.
Initial deposit due Friday, October 23 - $95 to reserve spot, non-refundable.
November 24th - $450.00
December 15th - remaining balance
**If you want to join us on this trip, please call EF customer service at (800) 665-5364 or go to www.eftours.com and enroll using the trip ID number 528265.
If you have any further questions, please email klysne@woodlawnschool.org or ldedmon@woodlawnschool.org
Spring Break Trip: GREECE
April 2-10, 2010 (may leave a day earlier or later, depending on flights)
We are taking participants from grades 7-12 (Students only), with a max of 21. We recommend that students in 7th grade have experience being away from family for an extended period of time or previous international travel experience.
STUDENT PARTICIPANTS: 24 as of 10/26
Joe A, Ryan C, Graeme E, William G, Thomas T, Jack B, Ben H, Bradford W, Forrest D, Chad R, Daniel G, David K, Taylor G, Camden G & AJ C.
Morgan C, Kendall F, Clare Mac, Natalie B, Sayre W, Sydney B, Lachlan J, Erin J & Tori R.
Chaperones are Dedmon, Lysne, Burton, and Jones.
General Information Meeting - October 13th, 3:30-4:00, Carriage House North
Travel Seminars After School until 4:00pm TBD
Trip Details: (See EF Tours website for more information)
Day 1 Fly overnight to Greece
Day 2 Athens
Day 3 Athens
Day 4 Saronic Cruise
Day 5 Delphi • Patras
Day 6 Olympia • Argolida
Day 7 Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens
Day 8 Cape Sounion • Athens
Day 9 Depart for home
Flight Information TBD:
This website provides health and travel information from the Center for Disease Control. It is always good to check with your physician well in advance of your departure date to see if your routine vaccinations are up-to-date.
Student Expectations and Guidelines
1. Be open-minded
• The purpose of travel is to gain a different perspective, experience another culture and/or to think outside-of-the-box (which would be the U.S in this case).
• Try new things and do not make negative comments. Different is just that – Different. Different does NOT equal ‘stupid, weird, or gross’.
Ex: If you try a food you don’t like, do not make negative comments or play with your food.
2. Be flexible
• Traveling is an adventure and things may not always go as planned.
• Absolutely NO WHINING! “I’m tired” or “My feet hurt” is something we will all experience, but do not need to hear about.
3. Be courteous of others
• Please be aware of your voice level at all times, especially in hotels, airplane, etc.
• Do not kick, play drums or knee the plane seat in front of you.
• Do not block sidewalks or doorways when walking or waiting.
• Keep your hands to yourself at all times.
4. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe
• Wear bags and purses across chest.
• Keep spending money for the day in your front pockets and the rest in money belt/pouch.
• Do not carry or pull out a ‘wad’ of cash when out in public – Be discreet at cash machines.
• Look both ways when crossing the street.
• Your chaperones must know where you are at all times.
5. Take care of yourself
• Drink at least 3 - 16 oz bottles of water and limit yourself to one sugar drink per day.
• Please let the chaperones know if you are not feeling well or if you need anything.
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