Student International Travel Opportunities
2019-2020
Make memories that will last a lifetime!
1. Summer 2019 La Vie en Bretagne
Explore Paris, France; the Loire Valley, Caen, Arromanches (D-Day landing) & Mont St. Michel!
châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau
Mouches Seine river cruise
2. London, Paris & Barcelona- Summer 2019
Explore London, England; Paris, France & Barcelona, Spain!
* Dip your feet into the Mediterranean Sea
* Have some fish and chips in Piccadilly Circus
* Partake in a fresh croissant in front of Notre Dame
* Walk the famous Las Ramblas while enjoying some authentic tapas
3. Italy & Greece 2019- Educational Tour
Explore Rome, Capri & Pompeii, Italy; Patras, Delphi, Athens, Mykonos,
Samos, Patmos, Crete & Santorini, Greece!
* Explore the Colosseum, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel
* See how the science of Archaeology was used to uncover the buried city of Pompeii
* Learn about ancient Greek cities and explore Temples of the Greek Gods
4. Sustainable Living in Germany & Switzerland
Explore Berlin, Stuttgart & Freiburg, Germany; Lucerne Region, Switzerland!
* Explore Brandenburg Gate, Lion Monument and remains of the Berlin Wall
* Visit a working urban farm and the Mercedes-Benz Museum
* Take a high speed train to Stuttgart and explore the city of Freiburg with Innovation Academy
* Experience local expert lead tours through Hofgut Sternen's sustainable facilities, an urban sustainable development project, the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and a nuclear bunker
* Ride a cable car to the top of the Swiss Alps
5. Germany, Austria, Italy & Switzerland
Explore Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Heidelberg & Munich, Germany; Innsbruck, Austria;
Venice & Verona, Italy; Lucerne, Switzerland!
* Enjoy the authentic foods
* Experience three different cultures across four different countries in 10 days!
6. Costa Rica 2020
Explore San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Coastal Puntarenas and more!
* Experience whitewater rafting, hot springs, zip lining and many other adventures
* Indulge in some beach time and explore this beautiful country over the course of two weeks
7. Discover South Africa 2020- Educational Tour
Explore Johannesburg, Cape Town & Pilgrims Rest, South Africa!
* Experience a tour that takes you within shouting distance of wild animals
* Visit an African Penguin Colony, Robben Island and Seal Island
* Ride a gondola to the top of Table Mountain
* Visit the famous gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest
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| Name of Trip | Summer 2019 La Vie en Bretagne |
London, Paris & Barcelona Summer 2019 |
Italy & Greece 2019 Educational Tour |
Sustainable living in Germany & Switzerland |
Germany, Austria, Italy & Switzerland | Costa Rica 2020- Survey of Biodiversity, Culture, Geology & Cities |
Discover South Africa 2020 Educational Tour |
| Countries/ Cities to be Visited |
France: Paris, the Loire Valley, Caen, Arromanches (D-Day Landing) & Mont Saint Michel |
England: London France: Paris Spain: Barcelona |
Italy: Rome, Capri & Pompeii Greece: Patras, Delphi, Athens, Mykonos, Samos, Patmos, Crete & Santorini |
Germany: Berlin, Stuttgart & Freiburg Switzerland: Lucerne Region |
Germany: Munich, Frankfurt, Heidelburg & Rothenburg Austria: Innsbruck Italy: Venice & Verona Switzerland: Lucerne |
Costa Rica: San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde & Coastal Puntarenas |
South Africa: Johannesburg, Cape Town & Pilgrims Rest |
| Eligible Students |
AP French students (Must have completed French 2 before trip) |
Grades 8-11 | Grades 7-11 | Grades 6-11 | Grades 7-10 (Unless accompanied by paying adult) |
Grades 7-11 | Grades 7-10 |
| Departure/ Return Dates |
6/14/19 - 6/28/19 | 6/17/19 - 6/26/19 | 6/19/19 - 7/1/19 | 7/9/19 - 7/18/19 | 6/8/20 - 6/17/20 | 6/15/20 - 6/24/20 | 7/13/20 - 7/23/20 |
| Estimated Cost of Trip | $4,000 | $4,189 per student $4,689 per adult |
$4,665 per student $5,945 per adult |
$4,005 per student $4,505 per adult |
$3,990 per student $4,490 per adult |
$2,300 | $5,375 per student $5,830 per adult |
| Financial Deposit | $500 (due 10/15/18) |
$95 (due date n/a) |
$95 (due date n/a) |
No deposit required | $95 (due date n/a) |
$95 (due date n/a) |
$95 (due date n/a) |
| Minimum Number of Students Needed |
3 | 18 | 6 | n/a | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| SDJ Group Leader | Andrea Behn (608)743-5745 abehn@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Albert (Fritz) Elsen (608)743-5407 aelsen@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Christine Pumilia (608)314-5842 cpumilia@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Bruce Erickson (608)743-6072 berickson@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Albert (Fritz) Elsen (608)743-5407 aelsen@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Charles Kealy (608)743-5273 ckealy@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
Christine Pumilia (608)314-5842 cpumilia@ janesville.k12.wi.us |
| Parent Chaperones Needed |
No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Scheduled Meetings |
3/20/19 (6PM - 8PM) |
None remain at this time; See Mr. Elsen room 100 at Craig |
4/1/19 (6:30PM - 7:30 PM) 6/4/19 (6:30PM - 7:30PM) Craig Library |
3/20/19 (7PM - 8PM) Franklin Middle School Room 105 |
3/20/19 (6:00PM) Craig High School Room 100 |
Spring 2019 (Will be announced via school communication channels) |
None remain at this time; see Mrs. Pumilia in Craig High School Library |
| Travel Company |
Xperitas Click for detailed Itinerary www.xperitas . |
EF Tours Click for detailed itinerary www.eftours.com/ 2056638mf |
EF Tours Click for detailed itinerary www.eftours.com/ 2027220BS |
EF Tours Click for detailed itinerary www.eftourscom/ 2097582CR |
EF Tours Click for detailed itinerary www.eftours.com/ 2166391cs |
Explorica Click for detailed itinerary www.explorica.com/ Kealy-5551 |
EF Tours Click for detailed itinerary www.eftours.com/ 2158384MC |