Cultures of China Trip – District 127

1. Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghaiand Hong Kong Cultures of China Trip – District 127

2. The Basics Who: 18Grayslake North Students; 3 – 4 GNHS Teachers What: An experiential learning trip to China, designed to give students an cross-curricular academic learning opportunity. When: June of 2010 – exact dates will be finalized by the end of the summer. We are awaiting a summer school calendar and administration approval of dates. (Date should be finalized by Early September) • Where: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong Why: We firmly believe in the value of study abroad experiences for students As we strive to develop, build, and prepare your students for this future… these experiences are investments that will pay off for years to come. Also, this will be our first study abroad trip run by the district as it will be tied to academic credit.

3. Choosing a Tour Company - Why Explorica? Lowest Prices, Best Value • More included activities • More included meals • Transportation and more locations Extensive Industry Experience • Highly experienced Tour Directors – rated among the best • Referred by colleagues • Tour Director designated to our group, fluent in Mandarin

4. Why China, Why Now? • Once in a Lifetime Experience • College Applications and Resume • Travel with knowledgeable teachers • Explorica Expertise • ½ Social Studies Credit (Semester) • Trip will be run as a summer school course • 3 classroom days followed by the trip • Cumulative Project and Assigned Reading Ahead of Time • First trip to Asia in D127 History

5. Our Itinerary Day1> Start tour Day2>Ni Hao Beijing Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel Day3> Beijing Landmarks Tai-Chi Exercise Beijing guided sightseeing tour, Tiananmen Square ,Great Hall of the People,Imperial Palace ,Summer Palace,National Stadium("Bird's Nest),National Aquatic Center ("Water Cube) • Day4> Great Wall Chinese Doctor visit Travel to Great Wall of China Ming Tombs visit Peeking duck dinner • Day5> Beijing - Xian Fly to Xi’an Xian city walk , Ancient City Wall, Greater Wild Goose Pagoda • visit

6. Our Itinerary • Day6> Xian Landmarks Xian guided sightseeing tour, Huaqing Palace,Hot Springs , • Banpo Village Ruins ,Terra Cotta Warriors Museum Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show • Day7> Xian - Shanghai Fly to Shanghai Residential Quarter walk, Residential quarters,Local families visit • Day8> Shanghai Landmarks Shanghai guided sightseeing tour, Yu Yuan Garden,Jade Buddha • Temple visit Shanghai city walk , Bund,Children's Palace,Nanking Road Acrobatic Show • Day9>June23> Start Extension to Hong Kong • Fly to Hong Kong • Day10>June24> Hong Kong Landmarks • Hong Kong guided sightseeing tour • Kowloon • Victoria Peak • Tai Po Man Mo Temple visit • Repulse Bay • Stanley Market • Day11>June25> End Tour

7. Tour Fee Includes • Round-trip airfare • All hotel accommodations • Breakfast daily • Dinner daily • Full-time services of a professional Tour Director

8. Tour Fee Includes • Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary • Visits to select attractions as per itinerary • Peking Duck Dinner • Tang Dynasty Singing & Dancing Show • Shanghai Acrobatic Show • Tour Diary™

9. Tour Fee Does Not Include • Passport & visa fees (non U.S. citizens must secure any necessary visas) • $95 Lifetime Membership Fee • Airport fees, taxes & airline fuel surcharges (subject to change) • Beverages at dinner • Lunch, unless specified in the itinerary • Optional excursions & extensions • Explorica Comprehensive or Comprehensive PLUS Travel Protection • Local transportation to unscheduled activities • Tips to Tour Director, bus drivers, local guides & cruise staff • Weekend supplement of $35 if your departure or return flight falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday • High Season supplement of $95, when applicable

10. Price Quote • The following fees apply to all full-paying participants • $2,738 Tour Fee • $95 Lifetime Membership Fee • $436 Airport fees, taxes, and airline fuel • surcharges (Subject to Change) • -$95 Free Membership Discount** • ----------------------------------------------------- • $3,174 Total Cost* Doesn’t Include: Tips – aprox. $70 Required Travel Insurance - $165, but will be refunded to you later if you register in June Visa to enter China – aprox. $100

11. Payment Options • In Full • Entire balance upon registration • Payments by check or credit card • Automatic Monthly Payment Plan • $95 Membership Fee & any selected travel protection costs at registration • Balance divided into equal monthly payments until 65 days prior to departure • All payments billed automatically to your credit card or checking account • Alternative Payment Plan • $95 Membership Fee & any selected travel protection costs at registration • $500 down payment 30 days after enrollment is processed • Balance 99 days prior to departure • Payments by check or credit card

12. How To Enroll Explorica.com • Click “Join a Tour” • Enter TourCenter ID: Ewen-6971 • www.myexplorica.com • Enrollment confirmation will be sent by email By Mail Send paper application to Explorica, Inc Attn: Admissions 145 Tremont St Boston, MA 02111 By Fax Fax 1.888.375.6177 By Phone Call 1.888.310.7121

13. Other Concerns • Passport • Visas • Saving & raising money • All questions to your Group Leader

14. Who Are The Teachers? • Trip Leader: Mr. Schagrin – Government teacher • Led two trips abroad for D127 • Traveled to more than 20 countries • Trip Leader: Mr. Ewen – Geography teacher • 4 years teaching • Lived in Japan for one year • Traveled to more than 10 countries (including China) • Ms. Tomasello – Foods teacher

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