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We are proud to offer a number of cultural learning experiences during the summer of 2024. The trips are currently full, but see below for the exciting opportunities many of our students will be experiencing.
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Lead Chaperones: Brian Borchardt
June 2024
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As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we will work closely with local nonprofits to understand each community’s issues better and then focus projects on creating solutions.
While you discover ancient traditions and explore historical sites on your tour, you’ll gain a better understanding of the specific problems communities in Thailand face by working with locals to make meaningful and sustainable contributions. Projects are related to environmental restoration and conservation, animal welfare, infrastructure, agriculture, education, and more.
This will be Mr. Borchardt’s 8th international trip with students. His passion is travel with a purpose. With service and culture as a central focus, this trip will allow students to immerse themselves in Thai culture and work side by side with the local communities to help them complete important projects.
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Lead Chaperones: Deb Gauthier and Chris Rundquist
June 2024
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Join us in June of 2024 as we tour London, Paris, the central Swiss Alps, Florence, and Rome. We begin the tour by flying into London for two days and seeing the famous sights of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. We will experience the Eurostar train as we take a train under the English Channel to France. While in France, we will spend two days in Paris visiting the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and taking a side trip to Versailles. From there, we are off to the city of Lucerne, Switzerland in the central Swiss Alps, where we will experience a boat and cog railway rides. The next stop will be Florence, Italy, and then Rome to tour the Basilica of St. Francis, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. This will be an incredible 15-day experience with an abundance of history and culture.
NHS teachers Deb Gauthier and Chris Rundquist, will accompany the students and adults on this tour of Europe. Deb Gauthier has taught in Neenah's social studies department for 31 years. She has traveled with EF tours to China, England, France, Amsterdam, and Germany. Chris Rundquist has been teaching social studies for 25 years at NHS. He has over ten years of travel experience with students to Washington D.C., New York and Egypt with EF tours.
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Lead Chaperones: Lisa Dorschner
July 2024
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In mid-July 2024, please join us for this adventure to Spain, appreciating the culture, art, and architecture centuries old to the present day. Our tour begins in Barcelona and will include visits to La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Barcelona Cathedral, a walking tour of the city, including Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter, and an excursion to Montserrat. By coach we will head for Madrid with a stop in Zaragoza to see sites around this 2000 yr old city, including the Basilica de Pilar. In Madrid, we will tour the Royal Palace, see some of the most beautiful artwork in the world at the Prado museum, attend a flamenco dance lesson and show, and take a walking tour of the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Mercado de San Miguel. Lastly, we will take a half-day excursion to the famous town of Toledo, to see and learn some of the history of this famous ‘city of three cultures.’
NHS art teacher, Lisa Dorschner, in her 30th yr. of teaching in the district, has traveled abroad extensively and will be leading her third tour with Neenah students. Her other EF tours include France and Spain in 2018, and Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia in 2019.
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Lead Chaperones: Michael Babbitts
June 2024
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In mid-June, 2024, please join us for this adventure to Iceland! Take advantage of round-the-clock daylight during the summer in this otherworldly place of dramatic beauty. Revel in the geothermal wonders of Iceland—Blue Lagoon hot springs, volcanic craters and subarctic fauna. From the capital Reykjavik you will travel the famous Golden Circle and see Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area. From there, continue on to the famous black-sand beaches of Vik and the Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur. Wrap up your tour by buckling up your crampons and taking the most incredible walk of your life—literally—on Sólheimajökull Glacier!
NHS science teacher and alumnus, Michael Babbitts, in his second year of teaching in the district, will be accompanying students to Iceland. He has traveled abroad previously to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Spain. He is also involved in Neenah’s Eco Club, Ski Club, and Girls Lacrosse Club.
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Lead Chaperones: Adam Hendries
July 2024
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In mid-July 2024, please join us for this adventure to Japan! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math shape communities across the globe. In Japan, the technology fueling tomorrow’s cities are on display today. Home to countless organizations specializing in robotics and engineering, this island country is at the forefront of innovation in sustainability and human mobility. From high-speed superconducting magnetic trains to Hybrid Assistive Limb technology to ASIMO the robot, see how the future of cities is closer than you think in Japan. You will also experience Japanese culture while visiting the cities of Tokyo, Odaiba, Tsukuba, and Yamanashi.
NHS Technology & Engineering teacher Adam Hendries, in his 21st year of teaching in the district, will accompany students to Japan. He has traveled abroad previously to Costa Rica, Belize, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England, Austria, and the Czech Republic. He is also involved in Neenah’s VEX Robotics Club, Ski Club, the Brigade, and coaches soccer.
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Lead Chaperone: Tracee Lemke Hildreth
June 2024
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Our summer adventure begins in Athens, Greece with sightseeing tours of the city's ancient Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis and Delphi where students will see ancient Greek mythology come to life! We will move on to the town of Metera, a town that appears to be suspended in the middle of the sky. From there we will visit monasteries, museums, and take in views of Mt. Olympus.
Our trip culminates with an authentic Greek dinner and show. This, along with many other adventures, will create lifelong memories and a once in a lifetime experience for us all!
Neenah Middle School counselor Tracee Lemke Hildreth will accompany students and families on this trip. This is Mrs. LH's 21st year in the district having worked at Taft, Tullar, Hoover, Shattuck and now Neenah Middle School! While she loves to travel domestically, this will be her first international trip with EF. She cannot wait to share in this EPIC experience with you!
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