Horizon Expedition: Gamma Voyage to Japan March 2019 (9 days) Led - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Horizon Expedition: Gamma Voyage to Japan March 2019 (9 days) Led by the Center for Bright Kids

Our meeting will cover Why travel is Our travel Our tour important partner The safety What’s included How to reserve approach and what’s not your spot

Why travel? • Why this experience now? • Why the focus on Japan? • Helps develop a global perspective • Sparks a sense of confidence • Prepares students to stand out on college applications and in future careers

Horizon Expedition: Gamma Voyage to Japan • Fly overnight to Japan • Tokyo (4 nights) • Hiroshima (3 nights) • Osaka (1 night) • Fly home

Tour highlights Akihabara (Tokyo) scavenger hunt Harajuku, Tokyo RIKENRi RIKEN Yokohama Mount Komagatake Miyajima Island Cable Car, Miyajima Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Bullet Train Himeji Castle, Osaka Hiroshima Peace This is just a sample … Memorial Park

Travel Dates (2019) Latest potential Earliest potential Requested return date departure date tour dates Travel March 23 – March 31, 2019 Window Friday Wednesday March 22, 2019 April 3, 2019 **Please be sure to block off these dates. They will be confirmed by 110 days prior to departure, or early December, 2018.

Why EF? • The World Leader in Educational Travel • Over 50 years of experience • First and foremost, they’re an education company - Accredited, just like our schools - Earn high school and college credit • Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price • EF’s Traveler Support Team will help with any questions at any point in the process

weShare enhances every tour Personalized learning powered by students’ curiosity • CBK curriculum expectations Puts a personal lens on the tour based on individual interests and passions • Opportunity to earn .5 elective high school credit (EF issues a transcript for the work) • Online : Connect your own interests to your destination and ask a question that personalizes your tour www.eftours.com On tour : Investigate your question /weshare/gallery through activities like visits to local sites and interviews with locals Back home : Reflect on and share your findings through a creative final project

College Credit Opportunity Take advantage of the full educational impact • Assignments + research project • 3 university credits available • Grades 9-12 eligible • Tuition is $215 • Email education.department@ef.com with questions • Visit eftours.com/snhustudent to register for your course by April 1, 2018

The UnCommon App It’s never too early to be thinking about college. • • Turns the tour into an opportunity to write a standout college essay • A free tool with prompts and exercises that inspire personal growth and meaningful reflection before, during, and after tour • Includes an exclusive discount on the College Essay Program and professional coaching from Write the World, the global platform for student writing Visit eftours.com/uncommon to learn more. •

EF’s commitment to our safety Round-the-clock safety before and during tour • Chaperones • Over 50 years of experience Allows for more eyes on students. With their experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and • 24-hour on-call service wherever we need it Around the clock access to local EF offices as well as our worldwide and North • 24/7 Bilingual Tour Director American headquarters. Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour. • Travel wristbands and backpacks To help us stay together easily. Plus, • Peace of Mind Policy badges have easy-to-access EF contact We can feel secure planning our trip knowing information for each country. our group has travel flexibility if our plans change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our tour includes the Global Travel Protection Plan Here’s what the Plan covers: • Tour cancellation and interruption • Illness and accident • Baggage and property • Flight delay • 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative

What are you responsible for? • Spending money For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches, and snacks ($30-$65 per day). • Tips For your Tour Director, bus driver, and local guides (around $10 per person per day). • Airport baggage fees • Passport and any applicable visa fees

Passports & Visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation. Passports Visas • Valid passports are required for all • A visa is not required for U.S. citizens travelers. Passports may take up to 14 to travel to Japan at this time. weeks to process. • Non-U.S. citizens may require special • Important note: Passports must be visas or other travel documents. valid for at least six months after our return date.

What’s included in the program price Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Round-trip airfare 24-hour on-tour assistance On-tour transportation Traveler Support Team Safe, quality hotel rooms EF Backpack and Wristband Breakfast and dinner daily Tour Donation page (more details coming up next) Educational itinerary AND the Global Travel Protection Guided tours and activities weShare

Paying for your tour Educational travel at the guaranteed lowest price Program price: $3900 Private Group (20-24 Paying): $260 Weekend Supplement: $70 Start with a Global Travel Protection: $165 $95 deposit Visit to RIKEN: approx. $60* once you’re weShare (online learning for credit): Free accepted to EF Peace of Mind policy: Free CBK Early Enrollment Discount (valid through 3/23/18): -$200 Horizon Total for students (under age 20): $4255 $379/mo. *The RIKEN visit cost will be finalized in late 2018.

Payment options • Automatic Payment Plan (No fee) Payments are taken out monthly or bi-weekly. • Pay in full at enrollment (No fee) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll. • Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments. Must pay for Global Travel Protection plan up front - $260 total to enroll ($95 + $165)

Your Donation Page A quick and easy way to ask family or friends to contribute to your tour payments • Share your Donation Page (located on your personal EF website) on social media or via email with anyone you'd like to ask for donations • All contributions will be automatically applied to your balance

Who’s in? Spots available: 24 Space on this tour is limited and first-come, first-served based on application submission and acceptance. Application deadline: March 16, 2018 Acceptance notice: on or before March 19, 2018 Deadline to enroll on the tour: March 23, 2018, 8pm MST

Some quick to-dos • Have questions? I want to respect everyone’s time. Please submit them to CBK via email at cbk@centerforbrightkids.org. • Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to submit your application to CBK as soon as possible . • All of tonight’s information and this slide show are available at: www.centerforbrightkids.org/horizon.php. • Olders / youngers