Activities Week 2016 – Trips of Three Days or More Trip/ Organising Teacher North West England Trip N Mathieson
Valkenberg, Holland G Evans
Paris, France, and Bruges, Belguim J Fitzpatrick
Krakow, Poland A Jessop
Brief Description Ever fancied the view from the top of the Pepsi Max? Ever imagined yourself in one of the most famous football grounds in the world? Then, look no further! The North West of England offers all in travel, fabulous accommodation and food, great hotel facilities and a fun-packed four days for the unbelievable bargain price of £200 approx. Visit the fantastic city of Manchester, go for it at the Pleasure Beach in Blackpool and have a splash at the Sandcastle Water Park – there’s something for everyone! Sign up soon – places are limited. See a member of staff in Business Education/Computing. A chance to visit 3 different countries and experience a variety of activities, such as a boat trip in Amsterdam with time for shopping followed by 4 nights in Valkenburg then on to Phantasialand Theme Park and Bobbyjaanland Theme Park. Other activities include High Ropes, Bobsleighing at Snow World, Swimming at Guipen Laser Quest, Indoor Bowling, along with a visit to Gouda. A chance to make new friends and have fun! An exciting programme of excursions will be offered to pupils participating in the 2016 trip to Paris. Our programme is likely to include: sightseeing in Paris: Eiffel Tower/Notre Dame/Montmartre….and more! boat trip along the river Seine a full day at EuroDisney (theme park) a visit to the picturesque city of Bruges Duration of trip: 6 days (overnight ferry and mini-cruise from Hull to Zeebrugge both ways). A fantastic opportunity to expand your horizons and develop your sense of global citizenship. This trip includes: flights to and from Krakow from Edinburgh, 3 nights stay in a 3 star Krakow Hotel, an extended guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp, a trip to the UNESCO world heritage site of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a visit to Schindler’s factory and museum (the inspiration for the film Schindler’s List), a trip to a local bowling alley, Free time to explore the historic city of Krakow.
Approx Cost
Timing
Years
No of Places
£200 approx
Mon 27- Thurs 30 June
S2-6
85-90
£560
Fri 24 – Thurs 30 June
S1
40
£555
Fri 24-Wed 29 June
S1-6
35+
£399
Tbc
S3-6
40
£1500 Approx
Sat 15-22 Oct 2016 approx
S3-5 current
50
Trips outwith Activities Week South West USA (October 2016) C McNeil
A cultural trip to California and Nevada visiting San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The perfect chance for those interested in Film, Drama, Media Studies and Geography to see the best of what the West Coast has to offer. Sights include: The Golden Gate Bridge; Alcatraz; Universal Studios; Hollywood Boulevard; Hoover Dam; Las Vegas Strip; Muir Woods etc. Final itinerary to be confirmed.