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UK Trip 2011 |
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After two successful trips to England and Ireland in the summers of 2008 and 2009, we return to the United Kingdom in our continued exploration of what Shakespeare calls “this sceptred isle…this little world, this precious stone set in the silver sea.” Once again our travels will take us to the great cities of London, Bath, Stratford and Oxford for both their literary and theatrical riches. Later in the journey, we expand our trip west into Wales to explore Wordsworth’s Wye Valley and Dylan Thomas’ inspiration for his great poem “Fern Hill”. We will end our trip this year in the capital city of Edinburgh, Scotland, home to Scott, Stevenson and Burns, a city of ancient castles, modern theatre, and beautiful vistas where literature and theatre converge. Join us!
 Trip dates: June 18-28, 2011
Number of students: 12-20
Chaperones: Mr. Stephen Stout and Ms. Elizabeth Cleary
Contact: Please copy all correspondence about this trip to both Mr. Stout and Ms. Cleary
Approximate cost - $2600-3500
Eligibility: 9-11 grade students and graduating seniors at the discretion of the chaperones
All students who wish to apply to this trip must download, print and fill out the forms listed below. In addition to these materials students should include a non-refundable deposit and a signed Financial Aid form (if applicable). Qualifying families received Financial Aid forms with the Passport trips flier. Please bring all application materials to Ms. Cleary by the November 1, 2011 deadline.
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Senegal 2011 |
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Take the trip of a lifetime to the continent of Africa, to the French-speaking country of Sénégal.
Students will travel to the capital, Dakar, to immerse themselves in local language and culture. The trip will begin with a cultural orientation: students will study French and Wolof and other cultural aspects such as history, education, the role of women, music and food through lectures and visits with the NGO ACI Baobab. Once prepared, students will spend three or four nights in pairs with a family, known to ACI Baobab for full cultural and linguistic immersion. Our service work will involve working with a local lycée with whom we hope to begin corresponding before we leave and with whom we will continue our relationship on our return. We will travel to the beach resort of Toubab Dialao and learn tam-tam drumming, batik and a local dance..and we will swim! We will also visit Bandia Reserve and see ostrich, rhinoceros, zebra, giraffe, antelope, monkeys, crocodiles, etc. We will also head north to the Lac Rose and observe salt harvest, the dunes and the magnificent beaches of la Grande Côte.
Trip Details
Dates:
June 15-27 (approx.)
Head chaperone:
Marion Mapstone 203-256-7560
Group Size:
7-14
Approximate cost:
$4,000
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French 1 or higher; an adventurous spirit committed to service, study and discovery even though this sometimes means being out of his or her comfort zone.
Students should submit the following to Ms. Mapstone by November 1:
1. 1-2 paragraphs stating why he/she should be considered for this trip
2. A non-refundable check for $300 made out to ACI Baobab
3. A non-refundable check for $200 made out to GFA.
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Costa Rica 2011 |
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Trip Description
A small group of Spanish students will travel to the Sarapiquí Valley in Costa Rica for a 10-day language immersion and community service experience with the World Leadership School. While there will be no formal language classes, students will practice their Spanish constantly as they learn to cook traditional foods and as they play card games and soccer with the local children. A mix of service learning, adventure and cultural exchange, the trip will provide students with the opportunity to raft the Río Sarapiquí, ride a zip-line 200 meters above the jungle, bathe in a tropical swimming hole and watch lava seep from the top of Volcano Arenal. Living with local families in Linda Vista (a community so rural that it has only had electricity for about ten years), students will very likely learn to milk cows and make fresh cheese in the morning before joining the group at the school for a day of community service (painting, planting trees, light construction). The service project will be determined by the people of Linda Vista before our arrival and students will raise funds throughout the year in order to cover the cost of the project for the community. Many GFA students will have been in contact with young people in the Sarapiquí region during the school year as a part of their Spanish curriculum.
Trip Details
Dates:
mid-June, 2011, shortly after the close of school
Head chaperone:
Jason Cummings
Group Size:
8-12
Approximate cost:
$2800 to $3200:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 2 or higher; Application with verbal recommendations from Spanish Teacher and Dean.
In order to apply for this trip, students should turn in the following to Dr. Cummings by Monday, November 1, 2010.
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The Bahamas 2011 |
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 Experience a journey that will immerse the traveler in the environment and culture of The Island School and the ocean, while introducing them to the Bahamian lifestyle. This trip will make it possible for students to confront authentic challenges while exploring the island of Eleuthera. SCUBA diving, island exploration and kayaking complement daily exercise, research projects and campus work designed to encourage each student to develop their leadership and teamwork abilities. Students will also participate in a group-generated service learning project aimed at benefiting the Deep Creek Middle School community. This trip is designed to allow first-hand engagement with the environment and people of The Bahamas and is a wonderful opportunity to discover The Island School. Students will return modeling a more responsible, sustainable lifestyle, recognizing that individuals can make a difference and effect positive change by the way they live.
Head Chaperone: Mike Rowinsky
Group Size: 8-14 optimally
Approximate Cost: ~$2,900
Prerequisites: Travelers should be comfortable in the water. While SCUBA certification is not required, it would be great!
All applicants should submit the following to Mr. Rowinsky by Monday, November 1, 2010.
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Canada 2011 |
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This year the MS French students will have the opportunity to travel to Ottawa. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in the country. It is the home of the government of Canada, the Parliament, Senate and the Supreme Court. It is a city of culture, history and natural beauty. During our stay we will enjoy many interesting activities, including a guided tour of the City and the Parliament Buildings, a visit to the Museum of Civilization to learn about Canada's First People, and a tour of the Canadian Mint, where we will be able to see how coins for many foreign countries are manufactured. We will also enjoy some fun outdoor winter activities including skating in the famous Rideau Canal Skateway, touring the snow sculptures and sliding at the Winterlude's Snowflake Kingdom, snowshoeing and exploring an ice cave in the Canadian forest, as well as enjoying a dinner at an authentic sugar shack. This trip presents a chance to experience a vibrant, bilingual North American city and to make use of the French language that has been learned in class.
Dates: February 18-21, 201 1
Head Chaperone: Carmelita Carlberg-Nangle telephone extension: 7231
Group Size: approx. 50-60
Approx. Cost: $850.00
Prerequisites: MS French student in good standing. Application (As soon as the application for this trip becomes available it will be posted to this site.) |
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Germany 2011 |
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GFA's Model United Nations Club will travel to Berlin to be part of the 19th Annual Berlin Model United Nations Conference (BERMUN). This conference will provide an authentic simulation of the United Nations and a chance for students to interact with more than 700 people from around the world. GFA students will represent the Republic of Colombia and will discuss different strategies to combat illicit trade around the world. Last year, the overall worth of trade in, for example, human beings, firearms, narcotics, and endangered species exceeded the GNP of most G-8 economies. No country can solve this problem alone. Nations must come together and engage each other through diplomacy to develop feasible strategies that can reduce illicit trade. Before students arrive in Berlin, they will spend many hours learning about illicit trade and practicing their debate skills. Some of them will take the International Relations course as part of the World Perspectives program at GFA. Therefore, they will have a chance to apply what they learned in the classroom and to deepen their understanding of the complexity of tackling global problems. They will also explore the historic city of Berlin, visiting landmarks like the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and what’s left of the Berlin Wall.
Dates:
November 17-20, 2010
Head chaperone:
Victor Llanque Zonta
Group Size:
5 students
Approximate cost:
$2400-2600
Prerequisites: Students must be active members of GFA's MUN Club and they must attend one MUN conference in the US prior to going to Berlin.
In order to apply for this trip, students should turn in the following to Dr. Cummings by July 1, 2010.
Statement of Understanding for Berlin
Voluntary Trip Application Form
Student Contract/Parent Consent
Non-refundable checks to cover the trip's costs
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