Program for students ages 12-16

APPLEBY COLLEGE SUMMER TRAVEL ACADEMY

APPLEBY COLLEGE FRANCE

CURAÇAO

The Appleby College Summer Travel Academy offers students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to learn through hands-on, in-country experiences. Students will earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits while living in unique, carefully chosen international locations. Courses provide students with the experience and excitement of a summer spent abroad, and awaken a passion for education outside the classroom. The Summer Travel Academy's international trips and their respective excursions are all academically relevant, and have been selected and developed to enhance both curriculum and the overall student experience. This year’s trips include both France and Curaçao for their international flavour and premier location.

FAST FACTS: FRANCE

1:6 STAFF-TO-STUDENT

RATIO

3 LEVELS OF FRENCH

INSTRUCTION

10 FULL-DAY

EXCURSIONS

2 SURFING LESSONS

FAST FACTS: CURAÇAO

1:5 STAFF-TO-STUDENT

RATIO

2 LEVELS OF BIOLOGY

INSTRUCTION

15-20 OPEN WATER DIVES

(SCUBA DIVING)

PADI DIVING CERTIFICATE COURSE INCLUDED

WHAT MAKES THE APPLEBY COLLEGE SUMMER TRAVEL ACADEMY

1. Academic RigourOur month-long credit programs benefit from the direct involvement of Appleby faculty at all stages of curriculum development. Upon successful completion of our courses, Ontario Ministry of Education credits are granted by Appleby College for official recognition on a student's Ontario Secondary School Diploma transcript. Students can expect to be fully prepared for the next level in their chosen subject area in the upcoming school year.

2. All-Inclusive PricingStudents and their families benefit from all-inclusive program pricing. All trip aspects have been carefully planned and budgeted for from the moment of departure to the time students return to Canada. There are no hidden costs or extra expenses to worry about or plan for, as all details have been considered, even down to the inclusion of comprehensive emergency medical insurance.*

* Curaçao biology students are required to purchase their own Divers Alert Network (DAN) coverage.

3. Premier ExperiencePremium destinations have been selected to enhance the curriculum in meaningful ways, tying in the rich culture, important history and unique environments into each respective program. French language students will visit historically significant locations in France, the Pyrenees and Basque Country in Spain, while Biology students in Curaçao will be studying one of the most fascinating coral reefs in the world.

4. Safety and SecurityIn-depth exploratory site visits have been completed for all chosen locations, and their safety and security carefully vetted. Through Appleby College, the Summer Travel Academy is a member of the International SOS alert and emergency support system (www.internationalsos.com) whose in-country knowledge and networks support, protect and advocate for our students and staff through their abilities to assess, advise and assist as needed in a vast range of international crises ranging from severe weather to political unrest.

5. Residential Life ProgramStaffed by dedicated student life instructors, students will enjoy a robust and social residential life program. These highly qualified and trained individuals provide a continuous support system for the duration of the program. Residential Life staff are hired and trained locally based on rigorous qualifications, including prior experience working with youth in a similar program setting.

STAND OUT?

FRENCH LANGUAGE IN BASQUE COUNTRY, FRANCE

OverviewFar away from the City of Lights, the people of Southwest France enjoy a culturally rich and peaceful lifestyle, and live surrounded by such historically significant locations as the Basque Capital of Bayonne and the UNESCO village of Saint-Émilion. Students enrolled in the French program will experience a taste of this old-world life during their month-long stay in France’s culturally significant Basque region, in the quiet seaside town of Anglet. From this “home base” they will enjoy several weekly excursions in addition to completing Ontario Ministry of Education mandated classroom hours.

Excursions and EventsStudents participate in 10+ full-day excursions to various culturally significant locations, with a focus on academically relevant tourism and exposure to the depth of history of the area, such as:

• Discover the medieval city of Bayonne • Explore the UNESCO village of Saint-Émilion • Visit the Chateau de Pau • Practice French at the famous French Markets • Engage in Basque Culture in Espelette• Learn the Basque game "Pelotte"

• Learn to surf on the Côte des Basques• Relax on the Beach of Kings, in Biarritz• Ride the Train de la Rhune in the Pyrenees• Eat tapas in San Sebastian, Spain • Play rugby with professional players• Explore the world famous Guggenheim

Museum in Bilbao AccommodationsStudents will stay at the Domaine du Pignada, located in Anglet, a short bus ride from the ocean and walking distance to the banks of the Adour River. Along with staff, students will stay in dormitory-style, single gender accommodations with shared washroom facilities. Linens and WiFi are included, and meals and classes are provided on-campus. After the final exam, students will spend the last two nights of the program in the centre of historic Bordeaux before returning home.

Course Offerings• Grade 10 French, FSF2D (pre-requisite FSF1D) • Grade 11 French, FSF3U (pre-requisite FSF2D) • Grade 12 French, FSF4U (pre-requisite FSF3U)

Note: all students must have completed their Upper One (Grade 9) year of high school.

Sample Class Day ScheduleTIME ACTIVITY8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Class on-site12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Lunch on-campus1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Class on-site3:00 - 6:00 P.M. Group visit to the beach6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Dinner on-campus7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Study hall9:00 - 11:00 P.M. Free time on-campus11:00 P.M. Curfew

FRANCEANGLET

SPAIN

To maximize time spent at tourist

locations, excursions take place mid-week.

MARINE BIOLOGY IN CURAÇAO

OverviewThe southern coast of the island of Curaçao is home to an exceptionally beautiful, complex and at-risk coral reef. It is also home to the CARMABI Marine Research Station, where students will live while studying marine biology in its truest form at 16m below sea level. In the warm, calm waters of the Caribbean Sea, students learn from experts about safe scuba diving while participating in PADI open water dive certification training. Students will experience hands-on learning in a marine biology setting and earn a Ministry of Ontario high school credit.

Excursions and Events• Complete PADI Open Water Scuba Diving

Certification• Experience an underwater classroom with an

estimated 20 open water dives (accommodations will be made for those preferring to snorkel)

• Discover the historic UNESCO city of Willemstad

• Explore the limestone bluffs of Shete Boka National Park

• Hike the trails of the Christoffel National Park

• Learn about the geological and historical significance of the Hato Caves

• Engage in guest lectures by university professors• Snorkel with sea turtles at Playa Piscado• Relax on the white sand beach of Playa Kenepa

Acceptance into this program is pending successful completion of our mandatory swim test.Divers Alert Network (DAN) coverage is required for all students and must be purchased independently (approximately $50).

AccommodationsStudents will stay at the CARMABI Marine Research Station, the largest field station in the Caribbean, located just outside of Willemstad in Piscadera Bay. Along with staff, students will stay in dormitory-style, single gender accommodations with shared washroom facilities. Linens and WiFi are included, and meals and classes are provided on-campus. During free time, students can relax under the palm trees or snorkel the house reef. Also of note, The Dive Shop Curacao is located on-site.

Course Offerings• Grade 11 Biology, SBI3U (Pre-requisite SCN2D) • Grade 12 Biology, SBI4U (Pre-requisite SBI3U)

Note: all students must have completed their Upper One (Grade 9) year of high school.

Sample Class Day ScheduleTIME ACTIVITY

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Class on-site12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Lunch on-campus1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Afternoon dive lab4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Group snorkel or visit Willemstad6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Dinner on-campus7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Study hall9:00 - 11:00 P.M. Free time on-campus11:00 P.M. Curfew

CURAÇAO

CARMABI MARINE

RESEARCH STATION

To maximize time spent at tourist

locations, excursions take place mid-week.

2019 PROGRAM OPTIONS, DATES AND FEESFrench Language in Basque Country, FranceProgram includes:• 110 instructional hours • All course materials • Appleby College student e-mail and Microsoft®

license for duration of program• Appleby credit upon successful course

completion• Round trip flights, accompanied by program

staff• On-site shared accommodation in Anglet• Access to classrooms and WiFi on campus• All excursions and activities• All meals provided (on-site and on-excursion)• Ground transportation in-country• Cultural and historical tourism built into

academic programming to sites in France and Spain - students participate in 10+ full-day excursions to various culturally insightful locations

• Students enjoy some of Europe’s best shopping• Residential Life programming and around-

the-clock support• Evening and weekend social and sports activities• Emergency medical and trip cancellation

insurance

TRIP DATE:June 29 to July 27, 2019

$10,500 CAD

Marine Biology in CuraçaoProgram includes:• 110 instructional hours • All classroom course materials• Scuba-grade mask, fins, snorkel, and underwater

study materials• Appleby College student e-mail and Microsoft®

license for duration of program• Appleby credit upon successful course completion• Round trip flights, accompanied by program staff• On-site shared accommodation at the CARMABI

Marine Research Station• Access to classrooms, and WiFi on campus• All excursions and activities• All meals provided (on-site and on-excursion)• Ground transportation in-country• Cultural and environmental tourism built into

academic programming• Residential Life programming and around-the-

clock support• Emergency medical and trip cancellation

insurance• PADI open water dive certification (advanced

certification for qualified students)• Estimated 20 open water dives with curriculum

correlations for research and exploration (accommodations for those preferring to snorkel)

Acceptance into this program is pending successful completion of our mandatory swim test.Divers Alert Network (DAN) coverage is required for all students and must be purchased independently (approximately $50).

TRIP DATE:June 30 to July 28, 2019

$11,900 CAD

To learn more, please phone +1 905-845-4681 ext.179 or e-mail TravelAcademy@appleby.on.ca.

CONTACT USFor more information about Appleby College’s Summer Travel Academy

and to apply, please phone +1 905-845-4681 ext. 179 or e-mail TravelAcademy@appleby.on.ca.

www.appleby.on.ca/TravelAcademy