Chicago Presentation
Transcript: -Recommended packing list -Carpooling? -To and from Amtrak -Payments -Documents to sign -Emergency form, medication release, behavioral agreement 8:00 am: Breakfast at hostel Morning: Field Museum in two groups -Mapping the tree of life with professional scientist -Docent Tour of Ancient Egypt (Lunch Included) Afternoon: Navy Pier (Weather Permitting) 6:00 pm: Dinner Evening: Chaperone Choice Walking Groups The Bean Tuesday Agenda -Trust -Resilience -Team work -Cooperation -Unity -Overcoming obstacles -Independence -Problem solving -Cultural awareness Union Station Why Chicago? 10:00 am: Arrival at Royal Oak Amtrak Station 10:57am: Depart (Train #353) 3:58 pm: Arrive in Chicago 5:00 pm: Check into Hosteling International Chicago (24 East Congress Parkway / 312-583-2216) 6:00pm: Dinner (Chicago style pizza at Hostel) 7:30 pm: Explore downtown Chicago ("The Bean," Michigan Avenue, Willis Tower, etc.) Evening activities: Group reflection, discussion, games, reading time. Other things to think about... Thursday Agenda A: 500 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 (Union Station) B: 24 E. Congress Pky, Chicago, IL 60605 (Hosteling Int'l, Chicago) C: 201 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (The Bean) D: 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 (Field) E: (4 Miles north of map) (Comedy Sportz) F: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL (Navy Pier) Chicago: At A Glance FCMA Middle School The middle school four-day trip to Chicago is an opportunity for students to experience a major city just a few hours away, with all of its eye-catching architecture, diverse populations, and historic neighborhoods. The trip is academic, of course, but so much more than that. Maria Montessori's ideal of students "going out" is taken to the next level for our adolescents; four days away from home to strengthen students' independence and developing identities by expanding students' perspectives and worldviews. Hosteling Int'l, Chicago 8:00 am: Breakfast at hostel 9:00 am: Pack up / Meeting 12:50 pm: Depart from Union Station (Train #352) 7:37 pm: Arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak The Teaching Team Navy Pier Overnight trips strengthen the following: Wednesday Agenda Chicago 2015 Monday: -Lunch: Brown bag for train -Dinner: Chicago Style Pizza at Hostel ($8) Tuesday: -Breakfast Provided -Lunch: $10 for lunch -Dinner: $20 estimate Wednesday: -Breakfast Provided -Lunch: Provided at Field Museum -Dinner: $20 estimate Thursday: -Breakfast Provided -$10 Lunch at Station Estimated Souvenir money: Entirely up to you! Ms. Meghan, Ms. Katie, Mr. Nick, and Mr. Richard, Ms. Jessica, Mr. Rob, and Ms. Stacy, and Ms. Brandi Ratio: Approximately 6 students to every 1 teacher. (48 total students) Field Monday Agenda Meals: Included in student cost "The Bean" Hosteling International, Chicago Video 8:00 am: Breakfast at the hostel 10:00am-12:00pm: "This is Modern Art" play and discussion 3:00 - 4:30 pm: Comedy Sportz Improv Comedy Show 6:00 pm: Dinner (8th Graders Choice) Evening: Chaperone Choice Walking Groups