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Thank you for coming! Our adventure awaits…
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 tour Our travel 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)
Earliest potential Requested Latest potential
departure date tour dates return date
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
On tour: Investigate your question www.eftours.com
through activities like visits to local sites /weshare/gallery
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, 2018The 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
• Over 50 years of experience • Chaperones
With their experience and a global presence, Allows for more eyes on students.
EF is there to help us whenever and • 24-hour on-call service
wherever we need it Around the clock access to local EF
• 24/7 Bilingual Tour Director offices as well as our worldwide and North
Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to American headquarters.
handle every travel detail on tour. • Travel wristbands and backpacks
• Peace of Mind Policy To help us stay together easily. Plus,
We can feel secure planning our trip knowing badges have easy-to-access EF contact
our group has travel flexibility if our plans information for each country.
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
representativeWhat 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 Round-trip airfare Full-time, bilingual Tour Director On-tour transportation 24-hour on-tour assistance Safe, quality hotel rooms Traveler Support Team Breakfast and dinner daily EF Backpack and Wristband Educational itinerary Tour Donation page (more details coming up next) Guided tours and activities AND the Global Travel Protection 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.
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