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June 2013June 2013Home-Stay in GermanyHome-Stay in Germany
*Depart from Minneapolis airport*Depart from Minneapolis airport*Fly to Frankfurt (via Iceland)*Fly to Frankfurt (via Iceland)
*Site-Seeing in Frankfurt*Site-Seeing in Frankfurt*Train to Hermeskeil to meet German *Train to Hermeskeil to meet German
Host FamiliesHost Families*Attend German School with host *Attend German School with host
brother/sisterbrother/sister*American students meet each day for *American students meet each day for
“homeroom”“homeroom”*Spend weekends site-seeing with *Spend weekends site-seeing with
familyfamily
*Meet them at Duluth *Meet them at Duluth airportairport
*Treat them as family*Treat them as family*Send them to school*Send them to school*Attend local games/ *Attend local games/
eventsevents*Potluck for all host *Potluck for all host
familiesfamilies*Show them area sites*Show them area sites*Return them to Duluth *Return them to Duluth
airportairport
Sept/Oct Sept/Oct 20132013
Host a German Host a German studentstudent
Gymnasium Gymnasium HermeskeilHermeskeilGymnasium Gymnasium HermeskeilHermeskeil
Area AttractionsArea AttractionsArea AttractionsArea Attractions
Deutschland 2011Sun, June 5 Depart Virginia at 12:00. Drivers to Minneapolis airport needed.
Mon, June 6 Arrive in Frankfurt, tour old town
Tues, June 7 Frankfurt: Zoo
Wed, June 8 Rhine River Cruise
Thur, June 9 Visit Mainz
Fri, June 10 Train trip to Hermeskeil, Meet Host Families
Sat, June 11 Welcome Party
Sun/ Mon, June 12-13 Holiday weekend with host families
Tues, June 14 Tour of school, “Treasure Hunt” through Hermeskeil
Wed, June 15 Tour of projects, Collect ideas for our group presentation
Thur, June 16 Afternoon excursion to Trier
Fri, June 17 School
Sat, June 18 Presentations
Sun, June 19 With host families
Mon, June 20 School
Tues, June 21 Excursion to Köln/ Cologne
Wed, June 22 Last day of School
Thur, June 23 Holiday with Host Families
Fri, June 24 Alpine slide, hike up Peterberg, natural pool, farewell party
Sat, June 25 Last day with families
Sun, June 26 Depart for Frankfurt, and home!
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GAPPCosts: Costs:
FlightFlightTrainTrainHostel & Meals in Hostel & Meals in FrankfurtFrankfurtSpending MoneySpending Money
$1,200$1,200$50$50$150$150$200-$300$200-$300
Fundraiser IdeasFundraiser IdeasFundraiser IdeasFundraiser Ideas
Apple PiesApple Pies
CandlesCandles
PastiesPasties
ChocolateChocolate
Donkey BasketballDonkey Basketball
Bake SalesBake Sales
Car WashCar Wash
RaffleRaffle
Request for DonationsRequest for Donations
Brat BarnBrat Barn
Concessions Concessions
Leaf RakingLeaf Raking
PizzaPizza
SubwaySubway
• Flower BulbsFlower Bulbs
• Walk-a-thonWalk-a-thon
• Cookie SalesCookie Sales
Payment SchedulePayment SchedulePayment SchedulePayment Schedule
October 1: $300 DepositOctober 1: $300 DepositDecember 1: $400December 1: $400February 1: $400February 1: $400April 1: Remainder (Approx. $250)April 1: Remainder (Approx. $250)
* Money in Student Account * Money in Student Account can be applied to any payment can be applied to any payment
after the depositafter the deposit
Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?How do I sign up?How do I sign up?
1. Fill out Contact Information Sheet1. Fill out Contact Information Sheet2. Students fill out Family Stay Application2. Students fill out Family Stay Application3. Turn in $300 deposit3. Turn in $300 deposit(Checks should be written out to VHS (Checks should be written out to VHS German Boosters)German Boosters)
Feel Free to Contact Me at Anytime!Feel Free to Contact Me at Anytime!School: 749-5437 ext. 1312School: 749-5437 ext. 1312
[email protected]: 865-0232Home: 865-0232