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Switzerland 2010 January 28 th to February 5 th

Switzerland 2010 January 28 th to February 5 th. Life in an alpine environment. Overview of the trip. Experience the alpine life and fun in the snow! Visit historic sites and Geneva’s United Nations Sample Swiss trademarks: cheese, chocolate, watches.

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Switzerland 2010 January 28 th to February 5 th

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  1. Switzerland 2010January 28th to February 5th Life in an alpine environment

  2. Overview of the trip • Experience the alpine life and fun in the snow! • Visit historic sites and Geneva’s United Nations • Sample Swiss trademarks: cheese, chocolate, watches. • Learn French in an authentic environment. • Develop cooperation and team building skills. • Develop alpine skills such as: skiing, skating, etc. • Bond with classmates in a unique setting.

  3. The company: Les Elfes • The company has been established since 1987 • A fully supervised after-ski and night activities program for all students (ratio 1 adult to 5 students). • Professional ski or snowboard teachers . • A high ratio of staff to students in all classes. • The camp chefs offer balanced diverse meals. • Conversational French taught on-site

  4. Our chalets are very high quality with en suite bathrooms (and showers) in all rooms, and full daily cleaning.

  5. Live…the Swiss way!

  6. United Nations in Geneva

  7. Ice skating

  8. Team building activities

  9. Schedule Part I • Jan.27th – Departure from IPS to Bahrain at 9pm. • Jan.28th – Departure from Bahrain to Geneva (1am.) • Jan. 28th – Visit of Geneva and United Nations, Old city (sleep Geneva) • Jan. 29th – Visit Gruyeres – cheese making factory and town (sleep Verbier) • Jan. 30th – Day of skiing + curling in the evening (sleep Verbier) • Jan. 31st – Day of skiing + broomball (sleep Verbier)

  10. Schedule Part II • Feb.1st – Day of activities around camp (orienteering, survival first aid, snowshoeing) • Feb.2nd – Day of optional skiing (sleep Verbier) • Feb.3rd – Team building + Culminating BBQ on mountain (sleep Verbier) • Feb.4th – Visit the town of Verbier + Glacier of Mont-Fort w/cable car (sleep Verbier) • Feb.5th – Leave from Geneva to Bahrain (arriving in Bahrain @ 7:45pm)

  11. Equipment • Hiking or winter boots • Winter hat and gloves • 1 Suitcase or back pack following the airline’s weight requirement • 1 Day pack (with shoulder straps) • Camera • *There will be a detailed equipment list for those coming on the trip*

  12. Cost per student • Flights: 2851 sr. • Resort (entrances+ski+meals+activities+equip.): 6428 sr. • Rental of our OWN bus to Bahrain: 110 sr. TOTAL: 9520 sr. ≈ 10000 sr. + shopping money (personal)

  13. Payment/meeting schedule • Sept. 6th – Meeting with participants and parents • Sept.16th – First payment due to purchase flights (2851 sr.) + 20% deposit for the camp (2000 sr.) • = 4851 sr. = 5000 sr. due September 16th. • Last payment due November 2nd.

  14. Forms and required documents • Behavioural & academic contract • Permission form • Bring passports for review • Insurance policy #

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