The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. WHY TRAVEL? A little about me as the group leader Benefits to your child Global Citizenship Global Classroom (click to play video)

OUR MEETING AGENDA Educational Objectives Traveling with EF Our tour itinerary and highlights What are you responsible for? Everything You Get EF Price Guarantee & Payment Options How to Reserve your Spot

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Align with school curricula to bring subjects, people, places and events to life. 6 th grade – cloud formation, importance of water, health of ecosystems 7 th grade – classification of kingdoms, relationships between populations, adaptations 8 th grade – Newton’s Laws of Motion, applications of work, force, and motion Promote understanding, cultural respect, language learning and global citizenship. Sharpen key 21st century skills, including communication and global competence. Navigate new experiences and adapt to change with confidence.

TRAVELING WITH EF Safety first All-Inclusive Coverage Plan 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained and licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service for on-tour emergencies Most educational Fully accredited, just like our school Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director Best Value Highest quality at the guaranteed lowest prices Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts Peace of Mind Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.

WHEREVER WE LEARN, EF IS THERE EF has 37,000 staff and teachers in more than 500 offices in over 50 countries

WHERE WE’RE GOING…

WHAT WE’LL DO, TRY, AND EXPLORE

Traveling with EF Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world Combined groups get the best value Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups Meet other students from around the country Our date flexibility –Requested departure date: June 22, 2016 –Earliest possible departure: June 18, 2016 –Latest possible return: July 5, 2016 Traveling with EF (Click to play video) WHAT IS GROUP TRAVEL?

A MORE ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE Students learn on a deeper level when their lessons connect to their own lives. EF’s weShare platform makes sure that happens on tour. Taps into each student’s strengths and passions Helps put a more personal lens on their experience Gives students a chance to reflect on and share what they’ve learned through post-tour presentations and videos Provides opportunity to earn high school or college credit

ALL-INCLUSIVE COVERAGE PLAN The plan is already included in our tour price and covers your child for: Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24hr access to an English-speaking representative for on-tour emergencies For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS The same rules and behavioral expectations that apply in my classroom will apply on my tour. All planned activities are obligatory. If a traveler violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at the parents’ expense.

EVERYTHING YOU GET Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Educational itinerary Sightseeing led by licensed local guides Entrance fees to attractions weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience Round-trip flights on major carriers Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast and dinner daily Transportation to all included activities All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Price includes

WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR? Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks ($20-$30 per day) Tips for your Tour Director(4), bus driver(3) and local guides (2)(around $10 per day, per person) Airline checked baggage fees if applicable Passport and/or visa fees These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our scheduled return date

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Costa Rica Optional Add-ons: Day 5 – Horseback riding in Monteverde ($ days prior to departure) Discover the natural beauty of Monteverde by horseback. Your guide will instruct you on safety protocol before leading you into the uniquely lush cloud forest, where monkeys and tropical birds abound. Note: Pants and comfortable shoes are recommended. Travelers must be at least 12 years old and weigh less than 200 pounds to participate. Day 8 – Folklore night in San Jose ($50 – can add on during trip) Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. Marimba music, entertainment by a local dance troupe, and spectacular city views from the restaurant will make this a night to remember.

INBioparque wild life Butterfly Garden Orchids Biological Station Introductory Video about Biodiversity Waterfall Exhibit Halls Look Out Point Interactive Presentation about Costa Rica’s National Parks and Protected Areas Farm Vegetable Garden Trails with representations of Rainforest, Pre-Mountainous Forest, Wetlands and Dry Forest Aquarium Nature Guides Lagoon Maze Amphitheater Herbal & Medicinal Garden National serpentarium AND MUCH MORE!

Poás Volcano & hot springs Poás volcano is a powerful symbol of the geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica. When the mist and clouds part you'll see the sulfuric, bubbling, green rain fed lake at the bottom, surrounded by smoke and steam rising from fumaroles. Water from the lake is constantly seeping through cracks in the hot rock, evaporating and building pockets of steam. When the pressure in these pockets exceeds the weight of the water above, the steam breaks through in geysers that rocket up to 820 feet (250 meters) high. Don't worry about getting a shower though, the crater is 1,050 feet (320 meters) deep. At almost a mile (1.6 km) across it's also the largest active crater in the world.

Kayaking on Lake Arenal (guided)

La Fortuna Waterfalls Set at a short distance from the town of La Fortuna, the La Fortuna waterfall emerges from dense jungle greenery before plummeting some 200 feet (65 m) into an emerald pool below.La Fortuna

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve A walk through a cloud forest in Monteverde reveals a lush garden of mosses, ferns, flowers and epiphytes growing thickly on every tree. Clouds drift in and settle among the slopes, providing the plants with the continuous moisture that they require. Dangling roots and vines sweep across the trails, while the sounds of birds and other creatures echo throughout the forest.

Rainforest Adventure Park – aerial tram ride – butterfly and frog gardens

Crocodile River Tour The Tárcoles River winds through Costa Rica's Central Pacific region before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Its watershed provides a crucial habitat for a number of species (the most notable of which is the American crocodile), and although the river is somewhat polluted, it is significant for the country's residents, as nearly 60% of Costa Rica's total population lives along its basins.

Manuel Antonio National Park This park has one of the most impressive landscapes of the world and has several coves with many white sand beaches and lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests that reach the beaches. Additionally, it is located in the tropical forest. It has a large land and marine biodiversity with beautiful coral reefs.

White Water Rafting Sarapiquí River Rafting Class 2 & 3: Enjoy a half day rafting adventure, maneuvering through more than 20 rapids in natural whitewater. For beginner and advanced riders.

PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR EF Price Guarantee - your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll with your first payment $ 5 a day $ 154 a month PAYMENT OPTIONS Pay in Full at Enrollment Total for Adults: $ 2,795 Total for Students: $ 2,400 Automatic Payment Plan $95 down payment due at sign up + $0 plan fee Manual Payment Plan $250 down ($95 down payment + $155 all inclusive coverage) + $50 plan fee

TRAVEL MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT! Share the link to your personal donation page that’s created once you enroll Family and friends can easily donate Great gift for birthdays, holidays, graduation, etc.

If you sign up TONIGHT… Scholarship Raffle You will have the chance to WIN $100 off the program price Must be registered by TONIGHT to be eligible! One lucky winner will be selected

For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday. HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT? Online eftours.com/ DR Phone Tour Number DR Application deadline March 17 th, 2015 There is limited space available! Be sure to enroll now to secure your spot.