2013

Sophomore or older Student in Spanish 2 or higher who plans to continue in Spanish 93 or higher on the Honor Card Eager to try new things, get to know a new culture, make new friends, improve their language skills We need 15 students to make this trip. A similar trip is available if we have 12 students. We will not travel with fewer than 12 students.

Day 1 Chicago to Costa Rica Transfer to Rancho de Espanol and host families

Day 2 Welcoming and Orientation of the Program Costa Rican cooking class at Rancho Packed lunch from families Breakfast and dinner with host families

Day 3 San Jose City Tour SHOPPING!!! Packed lunch from families Spanish Classes Breakfast and dinner with host families

Day 4 Transfer to Café Britt Entrance to Café Britt Packed lunch from families Spanish Classes Breakfast and dinner with host families

Day 5 Dancing Classes at the Rancho Lunch with Host Family Spanish Classes Breakfast and Dinner with Host Family

Day 6 Interaction-to be determined-ex. Visit orphanage and play with the children Spanish Classes Farewell at Rancho Breakfast, lunch and dinner with Host Family

Day 7 Breakfast with Host Family Luggage pick up Transfer to Arenal Volcano/SARCHI VISIT ON THE WAY Packed lunch from families Tabacon Hot Springs and dinner Montaña de Fuego- or similar

Day 8 Breakfast at the hotel La Fortuna Waterfall Tour Lunch at your hotel in Arenal Transfer to Puntarenas Check in and Dinner at the hotel in Puntarenas

Day 9 Breakfast at the hotel Day at leisure; confirm activities with teacher Lunch and dinner at the hotel

Day 10 Breakfast at the hotel Tortuga Island Cruise (includes lunch) Transfer to Rancho de Español Dinner at the lodge

Day 11 Departure Transfer from Rancho de Español Flight Home

¿Preguntas? Zach Van Den Bosch Bo Casper

All transportation Buses Planes Trains Entrance fees for scheduled events Sightseeing Lodging Meals All group meals Meals with host families

Additional meals while traveling en route to our next city/homestay Spending money Entrance fees for “spur of the moment” activities (movie, tapas, etc.)

Students are to participate fully in the program. Eating the local cuisine Speaking Spanish Abiding by all trip rules Staying free of alcohol, drugs and tobacco Obeying trip leaders Respecting the host families Being on time for all activities, etc.

How are the two possible trips different? One day shorter Bosque tropical instead of beach see how chocolate is made zip-lining Less expensive by about 200 dollars

Any drug / alcohol use results in immediate flight home at parents’ expense. School consequences will follow as stated in the student handbook. Smoking violations will result in consequences that trip leaders feel are appropriate. (Students who cannot go for 10 days without tobacco are asked not to travel.) Breaking curfew / arriving late for events is a serious offense. It not only inconveniences the entire group but also leaves a bad impression on host families, guides, and bus drivers. It worries us, too.

Valid Passport Spending money -suggested amt. $30-$50/day Signed code of conduct for students who travel

Trip Cost $25oo/ student Additional cost for bus to Chicago and back Enrollment form and $350 due Monday, October 8 th Second payment of $1200 Third payment-balance due 65 days before travel Interact-travel.com