midwinter break in london with ms. dolan and ms. turner “insider’s london” through acis

Midwinter Break in Londonwith Ms. Dolan and Ms. Turner

“Insider’s London” through ACIS

Trip Overview• February 13-21, 2016 (Midwinter Break)• Through ACIS educational tour company• Open to Ingraham students (9th – 12th grade)

Feb 13 – Overnight Flight to London

• 9-10 hour flight (if non-stop… which it might not be)• Sleep on the plane!!

Feb 14 – Arrive and Explore• Relax and unpack• Venture out in small groups to explore

the city–Visit neighborhoods near our centrally

located hotel–Ride the Tube!–Many museums in London are FREE!

Feb 15 – City Tour, Theater

• Morning Sight-seeing tour– Parliament, Big Ben– Trafalgar Square– St. Paul’s Cathedral

• Free Afternoon to explore• West End theater

– Workshop– Performance

Feb 16 – The Monarchy• Start at Kensington Palace, bicycle tour

around Hyde Park

• Visit to Windsor Castle – built by Normans and currently the official residence of the Queen

Feb 17 – London through the ages• Tower of London opening ceremonies• Tour of the reconstructed Globe Theater• Fish and Chips lunch at Tate Modern • Free Afternoon • Jack the Ripper Tour

Feb 18 – Stonehenge and BathVenture beyond London to The ancient, mysterious StonehengeLovely and historic Bath• Tour the Roman baths• Have tea like Jane Austen!

Feb 19 – Oxford, Stratford, Royal Shakespeare Company

• Guided tour of Oxford– Free time for Lunch and Shopping

• Visit Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon

• See a theater performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company (if an RSC show is not available, an alternative performance in London will be substituted).

Feb 20 – Explore the city!• On your own (in groups of 3+) or in small

groups with Ms. Turner/Ms. Dolan

Feb 21 – Depart for home

Program Fee $3,651Includes:-Round Trip Flights, surface transportation-ACIS Tour Manager – with us all the time-3 or 4 star hotel accommodations, centrally located-excursions, tours, cultural activities (all entrance fees, tickets)-daily breakfast and dinner with authentic cuisine-Basic trip protection plan and insurance coverage

This includes a $300 discount when you enroll by August 1st, 2015!

Total due by Nov 16, 2015.

Additional CostsNECESSARY:• Spending money for lunches• Tip for the tour manager • Passport fees (good for 5-10 years!)– Students with US Citizenship will not need a visa.

OPTIONAL:• Free time expenses (transportation, souvenirs, extra

entry fees, snacks)

How To Register• Take a registration booklet, OR• Register online at www.acis.com/register• Turner #234567

• Use the name on your passport/birth certificate!

• $200 due at registration

Register by 8/1/15 to ensure $3,651

• Price increases by $300 after August 1.• First five registrants receive an

additional $100 off!• Full payment details in the registration

booklet.

Paying for it?• Hire yourself out for babysitting/yard work

over the summer• Summer Job• Ask people directly – send letters/emails to

friends/family/former teachers, use an online platform (see ACIS website for ideas)

• Group fundraisers?

ramsinlondon@gmail.comLaura TurnerBetsy Dolan

QUESTIONS?