Laurie E. Schaefer
English Department Chair
Mount Tabor High School

342 Petree Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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Europe 2012 Trip Information

Europe 2012 Itinerary

2012 Application Packet (PDF)

Eastern Washington University College Credit Brochure (PDF)

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EUROPE 2012 TRIP INFORMATON

Link to EF Tour Travel video    Link to Amsterdam video   Link to Paris Video   Link to London video

TRIP DATES: The target leave date for this trip is June 27, 2012. This is an 11 day tour, so we will return on July 7, 2012. Our actual leave date may be three days before or after this date, but EF will try to make it as close as possible to June 27th.
TRIP PRICE:

The student (ages 14-21) price: $3, 333*

The adult (ages 22+) price: $3, 728*

*See the Europe Trip 2012 Information sheet for more information about other costs associated with this tour. You can also opt to make monthly payments for this tour.

FUNDRAISING We will be doing some fundraising activities in the year leading up to the tour and perhaps sooner. If you participate, you can apply what you raise to your balance. More details on this aspect will be coming soon.
CHAPERONES: The ratio of adult chaperones to students is one for every six students. I also travel with my sister, Julie, who is a Registered Nurse and will be one of the chaperones.
INSURANCE: EF offers amazing all-inclusive insurance that will cover medical, baggage, and cancellation insurance. The cost is $145, and I HIGHLY recommend that you purchase it.
MEETINGS AND RULES: We will hold meetings in the spring of 2012 as we lead up to the trip that participants will be required to attend. There will also be rules for the the trip for student participants so that we can keep everyone safe! 
ITINERARY: To see the full itinerary for this trip, download the PDF to the left.
COLLEGE CREDIT: Students can earn up to five hours of college credit for traveling with this tour. Each credit hour is $178 and is earned through Eastern Washington University. Students can choose how many hours they want to complete. See the information on the left-hand side of this page for details.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE TOUR:

There are two ways to sign up for this tour:

1. Go online to EF's website (http://www.eftours.com/enroll) and enter the tour number, which is 1103920. The website will walk you through the rest. When you sign up, you have to pay the initial $95, though you can opt to pay more.

 

2. You can download the paper application (to the left) or pick up a packet from Ms. Schaefer and send the packet in through the mail. You have to put the tour number, which is 1103920, on the application when you send it in.

 

Contact Ms. Schaefer at lschaefer@wsfcs.k12.nc.us for more information or if you encounter problems.

PRE-TOUR INFORMATION

Pre-Trip Tour Booklet Packing List Fundraising Info. (Coming Soon!)
     
     

REQUIRED FORMS

Participant Information Form Medical Release Form Trip Rules
Alcohol Consumption Parent Permission Form Extreme Activities Parent Permission Form  

ON-TOUR INFORMATION

On Tour Guidelines and Booklet Safety Guidelines and Tips for Traveling Avoiding Pickpockets



 

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