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EUROPE YOUTH TOUR JUN/JUL 2011
This tour is fully booked AFRIKAANS
This tour has been in great demand since 1994. This will also most definitely be the case in 2010. The strength of the rand and high fuel prices have however forced us to adapt. I am convinced that the adaptions we have made will improve the quality of the tour.
We are going to stay over in the some places for longer periods of time. We will stay in Nice, Paris and Rome for three nights. Some parts of the tour will be done by train and not by coach. However we missed our coach to such an extend in 2009 that we will bring it back for the first part of our 2010 tour. We shall combine the best of train and coach transport.
The very popular overnight boat cruise from England to The Netherlands will become a permanent feature of this tour. The three night visit to Nice was very popular in 2009 and it will therefore remain on the itirnerary.
The culture of the tour will not change. The accommodation is mostly in campsites and we take part in camp activities. We sleep in youth hostels or chalets. The popularity of the tour is partly because of this tradition.
We pitch a kitchen tent and it will be expected of you all to assist with some small tasks. Our full-time cook does most of the work.
There is usually a club or entertainment centre at the campsite. Even though we enjoy these facilities they are not a priority on the tour. We join in if we can, but it will not influence the tour programme in any way. Even though this is not a church tour, Christian norms are an important factor on the tour.
You must be responsible in utilising your free time, and you are also requested to rest responsibly. If you do not accept that there will be some compulsory outings, the tour is definitely not for you.
It is our policy to treat you as an adult as long as you allow us to do so. You will experience this from day one by the large amount of free time you will have and by the loads of humor on tour. We do know that parents expect us to be responsible and we will do everything in our power to keep up with their expectations. There will be basic rules. If you are not prepared to stick to these rules we request that you rather stay at home. Behaviour that will cause discomfort for yourselves and others will not be tolerated.
The tour is popular because people from previous tours tell their friends about the tour. Unfortunately this may also lead to certain misconceptions. Some people come on the tour with the idea they can just drink and shop. This is not my idea for any tour and 2010 will be no exception. If you are focused on luxury, this tour is also not for you. If you are prepared to learn and abide by the rules of the tour, I look forward to receiving your application form.
For those that are in Gr.10-12 (15-18 years old) and want to take part in an affordable tour to Europe, this tour will be a highlight.
The value of the tour is that students learn to live in a Global Village and reach for success. This goal cannot be obtained by rushing from one place to the next. We reach educational goals by allowing students to explore Europe on their own. To do this it is important to stay in one place for a longer timespan. This is why we spend at least 2 nights in each place.
Education is our passion. We have received international recognition for our techniques. Our education methods are "hidden" - you will learn without even knowing it. You will probably just enjoy the tour. We are committed to making this tour one of the best experiences you can imagine.
