Adventure in Costa Rica Spring Break 2021 for High School Students

Lead Chaperone: Dianne Calcaterra email

From the turtles to the treetops, explore the incredible biodiversity that makes Costa Rica truly unique. As you observe the coastal nesting ground of green sea turtles, float down twisting and turning canals, scan the rainforest canopy for endangered species and relax in a geothermal hot spring, you'll understand why scientists and educators from around the world come to study Costa Rica's rich ecosystems.

Thailand Service Learning 2021 offerd to High School Students
 

Lead Chaperone - Brian Borchardt  email

As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues and then focus projects on creating solutions. While you discover ancient traditions and explore historical sites on your tour, you’ll also gain a better understanding of the specific problems communities in Thailand face. Together, your efforts will build a lasting impact and help empower a community.

My name is Brian Borchardt. I have been teaching for 16 years. I am currently teaching at Neenah high school in the alternative education program and help run the LAUNCH program. This will be my 9th year leading service-learning trips with students. My service trip to Thailand will be the 22nd country I have visited. 

Iceland: Glaciers and Geysers 2021 for High School Students

Lead Chaperone: Mrs. Brown email

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 popular 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.

Spain - Madrid and Andalusia 2021 for High School Students

Lead Chaperone: Dianne Calcaterra email

Madrid welcomes you with a warm and lively spirit—and a distinctly European feel. The Prado and Palacio Real are as proudly Spanish as they are internationally renowned, while Granada, Seville and Córdoba showcase their multicultural roots at the Alhambra, Seville Cathedral and Mezquita.

Ms. Calcaterra teaches World Languages at NHS.

Epic Greece 2021 offered to High School Students                                                                       

Lead Chaperone:  Mrs. Dorschner email

Welcome to Greece—a country of historical heroes, mythological legends, and iconic landscapes.Your epic saga begins in Athens, a city as beautiful as it is old. Visit breathtaking sites in Delphi, Thermopylae, the mountainous Meteora region, and Thessalonika. Ponder the ancient with the new as we savor the stories from our local guides, explore museums, and walk amidst these beautiful places

I am so looking forward to taking students to Greece in 2021! This will be my fourth tour abroad with NHS students. I have also had parents join me on these tours who have a wonderful time sharing this experience with their son or daughter. 

Cathy Johnson

New Zealand and Australia 2021 offered to Middle and High School Students         

Lead Chaperone: Cathy Johnson email 

From afar, New Zealand and Australia may seem similar. An up-close look reveals distinct cultures and personalities.  As you dig deeper in the Maori culture in Rotorua and Aboriginal roots along the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, each country's individual identity becomes clear.

NHS graduate Cathy Johnson has been teaching for 30 years. Currently at Taft and Wilson as an ILTS. (Instructional Library Technology Specialist) The "Journey Down Under" to New Zealand & Australia will be her sixth time traveling with EF Tours. Her travels include Italy, Ireland and Kenya, Africa.

Rome, Florence, Bologna & Leadership Conference 2021 Lead Caperone: Ms. Hager email . 

Farm-to-table may be buzzworthy in the United States, but Italy has always been a leader in the art of fresh, regional cuisine. As you travel through this picturesque country, consider the positive environmental, nutritional, and economic impacts of sourcing local and organic ingredients. Visit historic sites, learn about sustainable agriculture, and eat gelato everywhere in between. 

My name is Jen Hager.  I have been an English teacher here at NHS for 4 years, teaching juniors and seniors.  I have travel experience having been to the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden as a child.  I participated in an exchange program as a high school senior, travelling to Germany and visiting Berlin and attending high school for a month in Dusseldorf.  Finally, I had the chance to take Emma to Paris before her senior year of high school.  I speak two languages in addition to English; although, they are admittedly a bit rusty.  Emma traveled to Dublin, Wales, and London through an EF tour opportunity at Appleton North.  She is currently studying for her collegiate junior year in Marburg, Germany.  Lars has been to Iceland and Greece.  I believe strongly in the importance of travel.  

China: Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai 2021 for Middle and High School Students           Lead Chaperone: Todd Hinzman email   

Surrounded by cypress trees in Beijing’s Temple of Heaven Park, you forget you’re in megacity of more than 21 million people. It’s a common feeling in the destinations featured on the trip—the tranquility of a manicured palace or the tradition of a tea ceremony can make you feel worlds away from the skyscrapers and 21st-century outside. The result is a tour experience that blends ancient history and modern life in one of the world's most dynamic countries.

Todd has been a Computer Tech in the Neenah Schools for over twenty years. His travels include multiple trips to Japan and India.

Summer 2020 Trips Contact Chaperone to check on availability

Students in Neenah will have the opportunity to explore other cultures and travel abroad through a unique school program called “Neenah Without Borders.” Several student-centered trips organized by Neenah teachers and staff members are planned for the summer of 2020.

Tanzania (Africa) Service Learning Summer 2020 High School 
Lead Chaperone - Brian Borchardt - bborchardt@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

Grand Tour of Italy Summer 2020 Middle & High School Limited Seats Still Available
Lead Chaperone - Cathy Johnson - cjohnson@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

Japan - Land of the Rising Sun . Summer 2020 . Limited Seats Still Available
Lead Chaperone - Todd Hinzman - thinzman@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

London, England Drama/Theater Tour Summer 2020 Middle & High School 
Lead Chaperone - Aaron Hoffman - ahoffmann@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

Quebec, Canada French Language Tour Summer of 2020 Middle & High School 
Lead Chaperone- Angela VerVoort - avervoort@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

Central Europe Cultural Tour Summer of 2020 High School
Lead Chaperone - Lisa Dorschner - ldorschner@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

Ecuador/Galapagos Science Tour Summer of 2020 High School 
Lead Chaperone - Molly Brown -mbrown@www.neenah.k12.wi.us

All of the trips will be coordinated through official international travel groups that provide full-time local guides and emphasize safety. The trips also have opportunities for parents to purchase a spot on the trip or serve as chaperones.