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PRINCETON-COLMAR EXCHANGE

PRINCETON-COLMAR EXCHANGE . Hosting : Saturday October 11 to Monday October 20, 2014 Travelling: Friday October 31 to Sunday November 9, 2014 . Princeton’s Sister City .

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PRINCETON-COLMAR EXCHANGE

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  1. PRINCETON-COLMAR EXCHANGE Hosting: Saturday October 11 to MondayOctober 20, 2014 Travelling: Friday October 31 to SundayNovember 9, 2014

  2. Princeton’sSister City • Princeton-Colmar Sister City AssociationPrinceton and Colmar have been sister cities or ‘jumelles’ since 1987. • The exchange between Princeton High School and the Lycée Bartholdi has existed since 1989.

  3. WHY TAKEAN EDUCATIONAL TOUR? Brings the classroom alive with “hands-on” experience with the language & culture It develops heightened interest in learning Students gain valuable life skills through independent exploration Opens acceptance to other cultures & ways of life Reinforces lessons taught Great enhancement on college applications & resumes Most important of all, it’s fun!

  4. HOSTINGSchedule

  5. HOSTING Goals • Go beyond a simple visit as a tourist • Seetheir American history class come alive • Create connections withoursister city • Practice English/French • Create lasting friendships Activities • Seewhat life islike for us • Seewhatschoolislike for us • Day/weekend trips to seethingsthattheymightenjoy • Trying ‘American’ food • Gettingtogether for group activities

  6. TRAVELING 2012schedule

  7. TRAVELING « goals » • See the sights of Paris • Go beyond a simple visit as a tourist • Seetheir French class come alive • Create connections withoursister city • Create lasting friendships • Practice English/French

  8. TRAVELINGActivities • Seewhat life islike for them • Seewhatschoolislike for them • Day/weekend trips of interest • Trying French/Alsacianfood • Gettingtogether for group activities

  9. PRICE INFORMATION ADULT SUPPLEMENTS • PRICE PER PERSON • 30 + participants $ 2376 (max 1 bus) • 25 to 29 participants $ 2405 • 20 to 24 participants $ 2449 • 15 to 19 participants $ 2522 Payment schedule $500 by March 15, 2014 $1000 by May 1, 2014 Balance by August 1, 2014 • Register and pay online withPrometour. • Veryeasy and convenient. • Portal willbeopened on March 11 pending official PPS BOE approval. Twin room $120 Single room $240 Activityfee $50

  10. PRICE INCLUDES • Roundtrip airfare* (Newark / Paris // Zurich / Newark) • Associated transportation costs while in Europe • 3 nights multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) in quality hotels • 3 Breakfasts / 3 Dinners (includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) • All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions • Service of a dynamic professional bilingual Prométour Tour Director with the group 24 hours a day in Paris • Transfer guide from Colmar to Zurich • Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at time of ticket purchase ($699)

  11. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Portion of the trip spent in Colmar • Meals not mentioned above • Recommended tips for your Prométour Tour Director 3 Euro per day, per person • Recommended tips for your Bus Driver (s) 1 Euro per day, per person • Personal spending money • Airline fuel surcharge increases • Applicable airline baggage Please let me know if you are willing to serve on a fundraisingcommittee.

  12. TRAVELING Considerations • PASSPORT! (visa if not a US passport) • Money (Tips, transportation for trips around Colmar, spending money, lunch) (fundraising) • Credit card (check international rates and charges, tell the company when you’re travelling) • Phone (Is your phone international? How much are calls and texts?) • Behavior (Schoolrulesapply) • ‘Hostess’ gift

  13. Travel INSURANCE PACKAGE • OPTION A: Basic Group Program INCLUDEDEmergency Medical and Cancellation • OPTION B: Individual Deluxe UpgradeBasic Package + additional benefit and higher coverage add $50 per person • OPTION C: Individual Ultimate Upgrade *Ultimate Program is not eligible for NY, PA & WA State residents ***Cost of an Insurance Upgrade must be paid at the same time as the initial deposit Travel Insurance Package is supplied by Travel Guard Please refer to the supplied Quick Chart for more information

  14. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS • A passport is the only reliable & universally accepted travel / identification document available for the purpose of travel. (Visa if not a US passport) • Group Leaders should carry a “School Letter” printed on school letterhead, a copy of the Participant List, a copy of all Reservation Forms and a Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form for all participants. • Entry Requirement for minors (under 18 years old): in addition to a valid passport & any applicable visas they should have a signed Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form.

  15. Otherdetails • How are the ‘correspondents’ chosen? • The Colmarians send letters of introduction and we choose based on perceived compatibility. • What if there are too many interested students? • There is space for 39 students this year. • Priority will be given to students who can participate in both parts of the exchange. • Priority will be given to rising seniors and juniors.

  16. MEET YOUR TOUR PROJECT MANAGER Steve O’Neill is the Senior Project Manager at Prométour. Originally from Quebec City, but now living in Montreal. He will bring a wealth of knowledge to the development of your sojourns, and is always looking to enhance the safety, security and educational benefit of your tour.

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