2016 Blyth International Summers & Community Service Programs

INTERNATIONAL SUMMERS& COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

2016

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Table of ContentsA letter from Sam 2

About Blyth International 3

Our Academics 7

What to do before you leave 7

Teacher Profiles 9

Safety and Supervision 10

What to expect when youre abroad 11

Check in on your child 11

Our Optional Excursions 12

The Travel Journal 14

Grade 9 & 10 Academic Programs 15Grade 9 & 10: Costa Rica 19

Grade 9 & 10: England, Scotland

& Ireland 21

Grade 9 & 10: France 23

Grade 9 & 10: Iceland 25

Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programs 27Grade 11 & 12: Central America 31

Grade 11 & 12: Amazon and Galapagos 33

Grade 11 & 12: Costa Rica 35

Grade 11 & 12: Cozumel 37

Grade 11 & 12: Hawaii 39

Grade 11 & 12: California 41

Grade 11 & 12: Nicaragua 43

Grade 11 & 12: France 45

Grade 11 & 12: Central Europe 47

Grade 11 & 12: Western Europe 49

Grade 11 & 12: Italy 51

Grade 11 & 12: Florence, Italy 53

Grade 11 & 12: Rome, London, Oxford

& Dublin 55

Grade 11 & 12: Rome

& The Greek Islands 57

Grade 11 & 12: Spain 59

Grade 11 & 12: Iceland 61

Grade 11 & 12: Australia, New Zealand

& Fiji 63

Community Service Programs 65Costa Rica 69

Nicaragua 71

Peru 73

Frequently Asked Questions 74

Pay with Points 76

Accessible Education 77

How to Register 78

Important Dates 79

Terms & Conditions 80

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A letter from SamDEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

We are Canadas leading provider of accredited international education and the leading private school by enrollment.

So were especially happy to have you explore two of our most successful and long-standing programs for 2016: International Summers and Community Service Programs. Together, they will offer enrollment to the largest number of students in our 40-year historyand to the highest calibre of students.

We take pride in the rigor of our programs and the quality of the students who choose to take them. Given this commitment to excellence, its no wonder that our satisfaction ratingsfrom both students and parentsare higher than ever.

Blyth programs are now offered to more than one thousand students from across North America, the Caribbean and Europe. This growth reflects our determination to provide unparalleled and experiential learning opportunities to students of all interests and backgrounds.

I welcome you to the Blyth family and invite you to learn more about Blyth Academy and all of our programs.

Best wishes,

Sam Blyth, MA (Cambridge)

Sam Blyth, CEO and Founder, Blyth

"It was amazing for so many different reasons. I will never forget it. The program directors and

teachers, became more like friends, and taught me so

much, both in and out of the classroom setting."

Sophia Smith Grade 11 student

Toronto, Ontario, 2015


About Blyth

International

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About Blyth International

My son left uncertain about the

experience and came back a changed person, thoroughly convinced of the value of experiential

learning. Well done.Jake Eadie

Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, 2015


WHY BLYTH?We are the most trusted educational organization offering study-abroad programs for students from the US and Canada. More than 50,000 students have experienced our International Summer and Community Service programs since we opened in 1977.

Our alumni include men and women from every field of endeavour: entrepreneurs, artists, homemakers, politicians, journalists, as well as business, government and social sector leaders. Today, we are entrusted to educate their children and many more first-generation Blyth graduates. All of them share a learned curiosity about the world at large that serves them well in an age when diversity and a global outlook count more than ever.

OUR MANDATE IS OUR DIFFERENCEWe provide an exceptional study-abroad experience, delivered in small classes by skilled and personable faculty, in the most remarkable locations around the world.We do this by offering a structured and empathetic environment where young women and men can thrive personally and academically in storied places that offer boundless opportunities for the eager and curious.

WE LEAD STUDENTS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND INTO THE WORLDOur staff are selected from among thousands of applicants for their expertise, teaching abilities and empathy. They are committed to experiential education in a way that brings learning to life and opens our students minds and hearts to the richness of other cultures. Whats more, their commitment to personalized education enables them to match each students learning style to the curriculum and their own expectations.

A SUMMER IN ROME IS MORE THAN A CLASSROOM IN ROME. MUCH MOREMuch of our students personal growth comes outside the formal curriculum and on the field trips, excursions and out and about activities that play such a vital role in learning about other people and their cultures.

SAFETY AND SECURITY IN NUMBERSBlyths on-site teams of teachers, program managers and activity coordinators are responsible for the safety and security of the students in their locale. In fact, they share no higher priority.

This is one reason Blyth has a very high staff-to-student ratio: we are able to provide all our students with the support they need while away from homeand give their parents the peace of mind they deserve.

We also limit the number of students in all our programs. They typically average 11 per class. This ensures we can provide each student with the structure and care they need, academically and otherwise.

IF YOU THINK EDUCATION IS EXPENSIVE, TRY IGNORANCEMark Twain said that, and we couldnt agree more. This is why we offer a generous financial aid program to students and families who have a real financial need, and why we enable all families to reduce their costs by paying with points via Aeroplan or other air mileage programs.

HELPING OTHERS IS A LEARNED SKILL. WELL TEACH YOU HOWWe help teach it. Our community service programs are both authentic and transformational so they can ignite a life of service to others. Our 10-to-14-day programs offered through meaningful, locally driven community initiatives teach the kind of lessons that create true global citizens.

THE WORLD IS DIVERSE. ENJOY ITWe teach our students to value many things: from independence, team-building and self-discipline to social aptitude, leadership and curiosity.

But most of all, they learn not just to cope with differences, or even to just tolerate them, but to thrive on them.

This is why our students, all between the ages of 13 and 19, come from public schools and private schools across Canada, the United States and beyond. They bring a wonderful mix of ethnic, religious and social backgrounds to our programsand each other.

AN INVITATION TO CREATE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIMEIf what weve said so far is appealing, please turn the page to discover the details. We also encourage you to visit our website: www.blythsummers.com. Please review some of our student and parent testimonials. They are our best ambassadors by far. Theyve been where we hope you and yours will go: to that very big place called The World. Thank you for coming this far with us.

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One key line my child said to me

upon return was, I am comfortable with myself, I realize I can do it on my

own. Being alone is ok. That was worth more than

money can express.Chelsea Rose Dernederlanden

St. Catharines, Ontario 2015


RIGOROUS COURSES, GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED.All of our courses are credit courses. They are academically rigorous and recognized nationally and internationally. All credits can be applied towards a high school diploma at institutions across North America and abroad.

Our graduates have gone on to the worlds finest universities, including Dartmouth, Harvard, Cornell and top institutions in Canada and the UK.

FIRST-RATE TEACHERS, GLOBALLY RECRUITED.Blyth handpicks teachers from public and private schools the world over. And we have the pick of the best: each year thousands of teachers apply to teach our programs. Each teacher must display all the qualities that our students and parents have come to expect of Blyth staff including care, compassion, and an excellent teaching experience. In fact, four of our staff members are recipients of the Prime Ministers Award for Teaching Excellence, and the Premiers Award for Teaching Excellence.

EXTRA HELP, ALWAYS OFFERED.Our teachers are deeply committed to our students success. Theyre available officially during tutoring office hours and unofficially throughout our programs. Our teachers are also familiar with their students progress on a daily basis. That said, students are encouraged to be open with their teacher about their academic needs.

What to do before you leave CHOOSE YOUR COURSEMost students in the International Summers Program take a course over the summer that they would normally take the following year. Others choose to complete a course theyre deeply interested in and want to study in a unique, experiential setting.

SUBMIT YOUR GRADESYou must show proof of successful completion of the prerequisite course. This means submitting either a transcript or a report card. If youre in Grade 8 and want to take a Grade 9 course, please contact [email protected] after you register. We will explain how to work with your school to gain permission to complete a Grade 9 course while abroad.

MEET YOUR TEACHERYou will be able to meet your teacher at the Orientation Session in May 2016. Please try to make it to that session in person. However, if you cant, your teacher will e-mail you an outline of the pre-departure work youll need to complete.

GET YOUR BOOKS AND HOMEWORKOnce youre accepted in a program, youll have to buy any necessary textbooks and e-textbooks from a book list. At the Orientation Session in May 2016, your teacher will give you the list of materials required. These must be purchased before you leave, whether from a text or e-book seller or on your own. Textbooks are not included in your program fee.

CHECK IN WITH YOUR TEACHER Our Academic Director and faculty are happy to answer course-related questions via e-mail both before the course begins and during your study. Blyth Academy uses the Rediker PlusPortals online system to keep parents and students informed regarding grades. The system can be accessed regularly during the students time on the program.

Our Academics

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Teacher Profiles

CLINT LOVELL

Clint Lovells passion for education was recognized with a Prime Ministers Award for his excellence in teaching the Holocaust and bringing military history to life. Hes featured in two Edward R. Murrow-award-winning documentaries where students follow in the footsteps of fallen Canadian soldiers and victims of the Holocaust. Clint has lectured at the International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem and the Juno Beach Centre study tour in France, as well as the ALPHA educators study tour in China and South Korea. He has also served on the governing council of the Ontario College of Teachers.

ROSEMARY PANICCIA

Rosemary graduated from York University and received her Bachelor of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Her passion for languages includes English, French and Italian, subject areas shes been devoted to her entire career. In 2010, she was awarded the Premiers Award for Teaching Excellence as New Teacher of the Year.

DR. GABRIEL AYYAVOO

Dr. Ayyavoo earned his MA in multicultural science education from the University of Toronto, and his PhD from the U of T in science education. He then fulfilled his passion for hands-on experiential education as a science educator at the Ontario Science Centre and head of science at Notre Dame High School in Toronto. His extraordinary ability to connect with students has been recognized by three of the most prestigious awards in the profession: Central Canadas Outstanding Biology Teaching Award, the Canadian National Biotec Teaching Excellence Award, and the Prime Minister of Canadas Teaching Excellence Award.

ADRIAN FRENCH

After earning his education degree at UBC, Adrian began teaching social studies, history and physical education. He later coordinated The Challenge program for gifted learners and then completed his MA in Education. In 2010, Adrian received the Governor Generals Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History; in 2013, the Prime Ministers Award for Teaching Excellence; and in 2014, the Government of Canada History Award.

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Our most important responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of our students. Nothing is more important.

We aim to strike a balance between fostering independence and making good choices. That said, with our small classes and average student-to-staff ratio of 7 to 1, we can ensure there is always an experienced and empathetic adult on hand so that every student is well cared for.

DIRECT STAFF SUPERVISIONOur teachers, support staff and program managers are always nearby. They stay in the same hotels and residences and provide plenty of structured, supervised group activities that students can join during their free time.

DAYTIME SAFETY AND SUPERVISIONWhen our Grade 11 and 12 students arent in class or volunteering, they can use their free time to participate in one of our organized activities, visit local sites, study, have lunch in restaurants or cafes, or shop.

Blyth students are required to travel in groups of four or more at all times.

Our Grade 9 and 10 programs are fully supervised and students are accompanied by Blyth staff at all times.

NIGHTTIME SAFETY AND SUPERVISIONAfter dinner, students can use their free time to participate in one of our organized activities, visit local sites, study, or stay in their room. If they decide to leave the hotel, students must sign out in groups of four or more. They must state where they are going and the names of the students in their group. The entire group must then sign back in together before the curfew.

Since Grade 9 and 10 programs are fully supervised, all students are accompanied by staff at all times. Therefore, curfew and sign-in procedures are not necessary, as staff can personally ensure students have returned to their rooms.

CURFEWGrade 9 and 10Curfew is set at 10 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday, and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Grade 9 and 10 students do not receive sign-out privileges.

Grade 11 & 12 and Community Service ProgramsCurfew is set at 11 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and 12:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Program staff ensure that sign-in and sign-out procedures are carefully explained and adhered to. Overnight stays away from the program are not permitted. There are no exceptions. Students who return past curfew will be grounded.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGSWe have a zero-tolerance policy towards student alcohol and drug use.

Expulsion from the program is not common, but it does happen. Blyth Academy and Blyth Educational Travel reserve the right to dismiss any student for alcohol and/or drug use or for continued disobedience of the rules, and to send the offending student home from the program at their own, or their parents, expense.

CONTACTING STAFFIf parents have any concern or need to reach their child while they are on the program, please contact [email protected]. Student services closely monitors students while they are abroad.

We also have a 24-hour phone line in case of emergency.

Safety and Supervision are paramount


THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCEClasses are held on-site at various museums, landmarks, parks or even on boats. Sometimes, in order to take advantage of Internet access, classes are held in hotel conference rooms.

The average class size is 11 students and the maximum is 20. It makes every class a conversation rather than a lecture, and every seat a frontrow seat. Our small class size allows our teachers to accommodate Individual Education Plans as well as provide one-on-one help and review sessions.

For Grade 9 and 10 programs, full-day classes are generally held Monday to Friday with a break for lunch. For Grade 11 and 12, classes are generally held Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in the middle. An afternoon class is held as well on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

READINGS, HOMEWORK, ASSIGNMENTS AND STUDY TIMEWe give students enough free time to complete their assignments. Grade 9 and 10 students have more class time to complete work, and have supervised free time during the evenings and weekends for their assignments. For Grade 11 and 12 students, free time is generally Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, every evening after dinner and all day Saturday and Sunday.

EXPECTATIONSWe require you to complete all your pre-departure work, attend all classes and complete all assignments. This includes a final exam and/or a culminating task.

REPORT CARDSOnce you have successfully completed your course, we will send a report card to your home as well as to your home school.

We were pleased to find a company that

offered course-based programs for students entering Grade

9. Our daughter had a terrific experiencejust the right blend

of school work, sightseeing, supervision and social time. Shes excited to participate

in future programs.

Genevieve Sutherns Guelph, Ontario, 2015

Check in on your childAfter the May 2016 Orientation Session, you will be emailed the login information to Rediker, our online academic reporting system, and a password specific to your child. This will be emailed prior to your childs departure. You and your child will receive unique logins to the email address you provide on the registration form. While theyre away, you can check their academic progress in real time marks are immediately available.

What to expect when youre abroad

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Our Optional Excursions All of our programs are both well-rounded and in-depth, offering a true immersion into the life and cultures of other countries. We also offer optional excursions that take place outside of class hours and are designed to enhance your educational experience even more. Most of our academic programs offer an optional community service activity to give back to the community you are visiting. This is in addition to the dedicated community service programs, which can be found beginning on page 65. Registration for optional excursions for March Break programs will open in January 2016. Registration for optional excursions for July and August summer programs opens April 2016. The optional excursions are additional and not included in program fees.

WATER SPORTS Beach days Diving Kayaking Sailing Snorkelling Surfing White Water Rafting Paddle Boarding

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS Crocodile Eco Safari Horseback Riding Sea Turtle Sanctuary Swimming with Whale Sharks

ACTIVE FUN Surfing Bungee Jumping Canyoneering Hiking Ziplining

HISTORICAL EXCURSIONS Stonehenge Chichen Itza Olympia Vimy Ridge Pompeii

CULTURAL EXCURSIONS Tapas Tour by Bike Flamenco Lesson London Street Art Tour Palace of Versailles

COMMUNITY SERVICE Soup Kitchen Service Animal Shelter/Sanctuary Visit Orphanage Visit Reforestation Work School Construction Projects

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The Travel Journal: An Online LifelineThe Online Travel Journal is unique in all high school education. Its available to all parents and is written by the students, teachers and program managers. So youll be able to see pictures and read journal entries frequently that feature your child and his or her classmates, documenting their excursions, experiences and feelings throughout their summer abroad.

I was very impressed with the parental

communication from Blyth. The whole process was seamless. We saw considerable growth in

our daughter in terms of her self confidence, advocacy,

leadership skills and independence.

Savanna King Calgary, Alberta, 2015


Grade 9 & 10

Academic Programs

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Grade 9 & 10 Academic Programs Grade 9 and 10 Academic Programs are all-inclusive and fully supervised, introducing students to the excitement of international study while giving parents peace of mind that their children are under constant and expert guidance.

YOUR TYPICAL DAYOur Grade 9 and 10 programs are structured to provide students with a safe, nurturing environment in whichto experience the cultures and locations we visit. Full-day classes are generally held Monday to Friday with breaks forlunch. The travel itinerary may require adjustments to the class schedule. All activities and excursions are included, andare planned around school time in the evenings and on the weekends. Grade 9 and 10 programs are 100% supervised.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Classes12:30 p.m. Lunch2:00 p.m. Afternoon Classes6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Homework and Supervised Evening Activities10:00 p.m. Room check and lights out (10:30 p.m. on weekends)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE GRADE 9 & 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Round-trip group airfare from Toronto, arranged by

Blyth Group airport transfers at location Transportation for moves between cities with the

group Accommodation Tuition Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily Final Banquet and Awards Night Supervision Pre-departure briefing and materials Designated outing and activities City orientation tours Use of free Internet, where available** Access to Blyth Travel Journal And much more!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PROGRAM: Departure taxes, fees, and surcharges Registration fee of $150 Medical insurance/cancellation protection Travel visas, where applicable Textbooks Additional food/beverages

** Most hotels have Wi-Fi in common areas. Please note Internet access may not be available in bedrooms.

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GRADE 9 & 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS : COSTA R ICA


Grade 9 & 10: Costa RicaAll-inclusive, fully supervised program. All excursions and meals included.

DEPARTURE DATES: July 5 - July 22, 2016$3495 or use your Aeroplan points*

Costa Rica is one of the biggest adventure destinations anywhere, and the country and its institutions are extraordinarily open and democratic.

Costa Rica is all about natural diversity, and this program has been designed accordingly as we travel through six distinct ecological zones, learning about the smallest plants and animals amidst the massive trees and giant vegetation.

At the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, well learn all about cloud forest ecology and how it spawns thousands of species of plants and animals. Well also go on a guided

night hike to explore and search for the nocturnal animals we didnt see during the day. From there, well travel to Arenal Volcano National Park and study Costa Ricas active volcano. A staggering 1633 metres (5,357 feet) high, Arenal is studied by seismologists the world over for data about our climate and the environment.

All of Costa Rica offers remarkable places to combine study with playhiking inland trails, swimming along its idyllic coastline, climbing the hanging bridges, relaxing in the mineral-rich hot springs, and boating on the 30km Arenal Lake.

The last leg of our discovery takes us to Guanacaste Province, home to some of the most expansive beachesand friendly peoplein Latin America. Here, well explore the vast coast and enjoy snorkelling and ziplining.

ITINERARY: Monteverde Arenal Guanacaste

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Hikes on a volcano and in the Cloud Forest, a night hike, cultural and environmental programs with Life Monteverde, community-project work at a coffee plantation, swimming in hot springs, ziplining, snorkelling, a Costa Rican cookery class, and an exciting Costa Rica safari.

COURSES: Grade 9: English (ENG1D), Science (SNC1D), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ1O) Grade 10: English (ENG2D), Science (SNC2D), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ2O)

Plus $150 registration fee and an estimated $575** in airline and departure taxes, local taxes and fees. Includes group airfare arranged by Blyth. *Please visit www.blythpoints.com for more details on funding your program through Aeroplan points. ** Please visit www.blythsummers.com/fees for an explanation of our departure taxes, fees, and surcharges, and when these fees will be invoiced. All itineraries, excursions, and dates are subject to change.

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GRADE 9 & 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS : ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND IRELAND

PHOTO (ABOVE): DANIELLE STELLA, BLYTH STUDENT


Grade 9 & 10: England, Scotland & IrelandAll-inclusive, fully supervised program. All excursions and meals included.

DEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - July 20, 2016 $5995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

What better way to relive the most popular fictional character of our time than by exploring where Harry Potter grew upand saved Wizardkind!

This program blends the best of two of British folklores most famous heroes: Harry Potter and Robin Hood.

We will start at Platform 4 at Kings Cross Station (otherwise known as Platform 9 , where the steam train takes the students to Hogwarts School).

Over the next days, well take in all the great sights of London and southern EnglandBuckingham Palace, the Globe Theatre, St. Pauls Cathedral, Stonehenge, and Gloucester Cathedral.

In the second week, our program quickly shifts focus to Robin Hood. Well explore Sherwood Forest, take the Robin Hood Town Tour in Nottingham, and visit ancient castles on the way to Scotland. At Levisham, we board a steam train and head north. We then tour Glasgow before flying over to Dublin to explore this famous city of literature and the spoken word. We visit the Irish countryside on a panoramic sightseeing tour discovering Dublins Fair City before our final banquet and our flight home from Dublin.

ITINERARY: London Glasgow Dublin

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Sherwood Forest, Platform 4 at Kings Cross Station, Buckingham Palace, The Globe Theatre, Stonehenge, Nottingham Tour.

COURSES: Grade 9: English (ENG1D), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ1O), Math (MPM1D) Grade 10: English (ENG2D), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ2O), Math (MPM2D)


DUBLIN LONDON

GLASGOW


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GRADE 9 & 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS : FRANCE


Grade 9 & 10: FranceAll-inclusive, fully supervised program. All excursions and meals included.


France is the epicenter of every students dreams: an extraordinary culture, tumultuous history, and incredible style and grace.

We begin our immersion into this singular country in the City of Light itself: Paris. We tour the grand sites, from the Eiffel Tower and Sacr-Coeur to the Louvre, Notre Dame and Les Halles. We then delve deeply into the language, cuisine and joie de vivre that make Paris incroyable and the home of a lifetime of memories.

Theres plenty of time to explore the great outdoors of Paris as we picnic on the Seine, set up on site on the Luxembourg Gardens, or enjoy a scavenger hunt through the winding streets of the 20 unique arrondisements of Paris. Well also visit the Muse DOrsay and wander along the cobblestones of Montmartre talking with local artists. At Pre-Lachaise Cemetery, well remember the likes of Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Frederic Chopin and Jim Morrison.

From Paris, we board the Train Grande Vitesse south to the French Riviera. Here, well experience its magnetism first-hand, from swimming in the Mediterranean and enjoying the beachfront to taking in the shops and cafes on the storied promenadesall before the final exam and farewell banquet.

ITINERARY: Paris French Riviera

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS: Paris Walking Tour Muse DOrsay Eiffel Tower Louvre

COURSES: Grade 9: English (ENG1D), Core French (FSF1D),

Extended French (FEF1D), French Immersion (FIF1D), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ1O)

Grade 10: English (ENG2D), Core French (FSF2D), Extended French (FEF2D), French Immersion (FIF2D), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ2O)


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FRENCH RIVIERA

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GRADE 9 & 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS : ICELAND


Grade 9 & 10: IcelandAll-inclusive, fully supervised program. All excursions and meals included.


No country has a landscape like Icelands: its an island from another planet, with erupting volcanoes, thermal geysers, majestic glaciers and barren moonscapesall in stark contrast to the hip and sophisticated capital city of Reykjavik.

Our program in this unique land starts in that same city, the centre of Icelands ancient culture and the 1000-year-old seat of its government.

We then head east on the famed Golden Circle Route to enjoy three of Icelands iconic sites: Thingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss Waterfall, and the geothermally active valley around the Geysir Geyser. In fact, the Strokkus Geyser nearby continues to erupt every five to 10 minutes.

Veering south to the spectacular Westman Islands

(Vestmannaeyjar), we make our first foray into the eerie world of volcanoes, hiking to some of the most famous ones and exploring their lava fields. This will get to be a daily habit over the next week as we probe a series of deep glaciers, steep fjords, jagged coastlines, hot lava fields and vast canyons.

Our explorations will take us through some of the remotest parts of the country. We will dip into thermal baths, watch for whales and exotic birds offshore (plus wild Icelandic ponies onshore), and even take in the oddly lush Botanical Gardens of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland.

We travel by bus each day, then hike and explore one of the world's most mysterious landscapes, and stay in charming guesthouses and small hotels. Along the way, we'll get to know not just the landscape of Iceland, but learn first-hand about the peoplefrom the peopleand their extraordinary culture.

Our program ends back in Reykjavik with a farewell dinner in one of the citys famed gourmet restaurants.

ITINERARY: Reykjavik Golden Circle West Fjords Akureyri East Fjords

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS: Walking and hiking tours of Reykjavik, Golden Circle,

Blue Lagoon and visits to waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers.

COURSES: Grade 9: English (ENG1D), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ1O) Grade 10: English (ENG2D), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ2O)


REYKJAVIK

GOLDEN CIRCLE

WEST FJORDS AKUREYRI

EAST FJORDS

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Grade 11 & 12

Academic Programs

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Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programs Our Grade 11 and 12 Academic Programs are designed to provide a perfect balance of academics and fun. With courses taught by faculty handpicked from across Canada and the world, and activities and excursions chosen and supervised by our seasoned and knowledgeable support staff, students are sure to get the most out of these three to six week programs.

YOUR TYPICAL DAYOur Grade 11 and 12 programs are structured to provide students with a safe, nurturing environment in whichto experience the cultures and locations we visit. Full-day classes are generally held Monday to Friday with breaks forlunch. The travel itinerary may require adjustments to the class schedule. All activities and excursions are included, andare planned around school time in the evenings and on the weekends.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Classes12:30 p.m. Lunch2:00 p.m. Afternoon Classes, Organized Recreation, Sports, Tours, and/or Homework6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Homework and Evening Activities11:00 p.m. Sign-In, Curfew, and back in residence (12:30 a.m. Curfew on weekends)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Round-trip group airfare from Toronto, arranged by

Blyth (except California program) Group airport transfers at location Transportation between cities with the group Accommodation Tuition Breakfast and dinner daily Final Banquet and Awards Night Supervision Pre-departure briefing and materials Designated outing and activities City orientation tours Use of free Internet, where available** Access to Blyth Travel Journal And much more!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PROGRAM: Departure taxes, fees, and surcharges Round-trip airfare to California Program is not

included Registration fee of $150 Medical insurance/cancellation protection Travel visas, where applicable Textbooks Lunch, except where indicated Additional food / beverages Optional Excursions

** Most hotels have Wi-Fi in common areas. Please note Internet access may not be available in bedrooms.

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GRADE 11 & 12 2-COURSE PROGRAM | CENTRAL AMERICA: NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA & COZUMEL


Grade 11 & 12: Central AmericaNICARAGUA, COSTA RICA & COZUMEL (2-COURSE PROGRAM)

DEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - August 10, 2016 $6995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Our Central America program starts in Granada, Nicaragua, one of the most ancient cities founded by the Spaniards in the New World. We then head to Ometepe Island on Lake Nicaragua, home to two volcanoes and a dedicated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Here, well swim in Ojo de Agua, the fabled natural water hole with crystal-clear water surrounded by forest. Then west to the sun, sand and palm trees of San Juan del Sur for surfing, zip-lining and swimming in the cool ocean

The next phase takes us south into Costa Rica where well visit Arenal Volcano, which is over a mile high and the countrys most active volcano. Scientists from all over the world come to Arenal to use it as a marker for climate and environmental

dataand well be hiking there, turning it into our own laboratory. Moving south we enter the lush forest reserves of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and discover its six distinct ecological zones and its thousands of plant and animal species. Well also take a night hike to search for nocturnal creatures we havent seen during the day. Our final destination in Costa Rica is the province of Guanacaste, home to the Playas del Coco and its expansive beaches in a lovely horseshoe where well study, have a ziplining adventure, and explore the natural wonders nearby.

The third phase of our program lands us on the white sand beaches of the Mexican island of Cozumel in the Yucatan Peninsula. The clear waters of the Caribbean offer unparalleled opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and the option of scuba diving in the delicate coral reefs of this world-renowned diving destination. Well also take a day trip to explore the UNESCOdedicated, majestic Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

ITINERARY: Nicaragua: Granada, Ometepe Island, San Juan del Sur Costa Rica: Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playas del

Coco Cozumel

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS: Chichen Itza Mayan ruins Snorkelling Forestry Night Hike Swimming at Ojo de Agua Surfing Lesson

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Passion Island Excursion, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Community Service Program.

COURSES:Choose two courses: Period 1 (ENG or SBI); Period 2 (HSP or HSB) Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Biology (SBI3U), Intro to

Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (HSP3U) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U),

Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)

COSTA RICA

COZUMEL

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: AMAZON AND GALAPAGOS

GALAPAGOSANDES

QUITO

AMAZON


Grade 11 & 12: Amazon and GalapagosDEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - July 27, 2016 $7395 or use your Aeroplan Points*

The epicenters of interest in biodiversity are the Tropical Andes, the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Archipelago. Here, we explore nature in all its splendid variety, whether in the vivid colours and towering trees of the Amazon, or the profusion of animal species in the Galapagos. As Darwin discovered, wildlife on the Galapagos Islands is like nowhere else on earthwhere blue-footed boobies, iguanas, albatross and giant tortoises can be seen together, resting on shore or flying overhead.

Our program begins high in the Andes in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, where well hike to lookout points for an amazing panoramic view of this Latin American capital. Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the worlds finest colonial centres and cultural capitals. Well visit the La Mitad del Mundo monument marking the earliest measurements of the equatorial line.

From Quito we fly to Isla Santa Cruz, the largest and most developed town on the Galapagos. In between classes in Puerto Ayora, well swim in the clear blue waters of the Pacific and play sports on the beach. Our studies then take us off-shore for a threeday guided cruise of the Islands and their parade of

living things. Well have the rare opportunity to see examples of speciation through research and breeding programs. Each day, well board zodiacs to nearby volcanic islands for our classes. Everywhere, well witness extraordinary wildlifedolphins, sea lions, and frigate birds alike. The chances are excellent that well even swim with penguins and seals. There are other ways to see the wildlife as well, including optional sea kayaking or scuba diving excursions.

From San Cristobal, we fly back to the mainland and then to Otavalo, a town in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes where, on a clear day, we can see the huge Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes.

On our way into the Amazon rainforest, well stop for a therapeutic thermal bath in Papallacta before settling in at our eco-lodge in the Amazon. The lodge will serve as our home base for our classes and for hiking through the rainforest and swimming in the Napo River.

Our learning adventure ends in Puembo, the beautiful city of Quito, where students will write their final exam and enjoy a farewell banquet in honour of their South American learning adventure.

ITINERARY: Quito The Galapagos Islands The Amazon The Andes

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tour of Quitos old city, visit to the Middle of the World, excursion to the Charles Darwin Foundation, cruise of the Galapagos Islands, educational shore landings, swimming with wildlife, soak in thermal springs of Papallacta, hiking in the rainforest and mountains.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Horseback Riding in the Highlands of Santa Cruz, Sea Kayaking, Surfing Lessons, visit to Otavalo Market & Lake Cuicocha, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Biology (SBI3U), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ4M)


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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: COSTA RICA


Grade 11 & 12: Costa RicaDEPARTURE DATES: July 4 - July 27, 2016 / July 31 - August 23, 2016 $4495 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Costa Rica is at the top of its class for adventure, wildlife, and democracy.

Were based at private villas in Playas del Coco along the North Pacific coast, so its easy to explore the natural wonders, zipline high above the trees, engage in all kinds of ocean activities, and enjoy the coastline between classes. Our optional excursions include banana boating, horseback riding, and surfing lessons.

In our natural diversity tour of Costa Rica, we travel through six distinct ecological zones, learning to appreciate the harmony found in the smallest plants and animals to the largest trees and vegetation.

We will go to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to learn

about cloud forest ecology and the thousands of plant and animal species connected to it. At night, well go on a hike to uncover nocturnal animals we didnt see during the day. From there, we'll travel to Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal is one of the worlds most active volcanoes. At over a mile high, it is studied by seismologists from far corners of the globe to chart the profound changes in our climate and the environment. We can unwind swimming in the hot springs.

Costa Rica is a place of remarkable contrast, of mountainous heights to deep waters, tiny organisms to giant plants and study and play! We will have the opportunity for hiking inland trails, swimming along the idyllic coastline, climbing the hanging bridges, relaxing in the mineral-rich hot springs, and boating on the 30-km Arenal Lake.

From micro to macro, Costa Rica will enrich both knowledge and perspective in this exotic oasis.

ITINERARY: Playas del Coco Monteverde Arenal La Fortuna

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Hike on a volcano and in the Cloud Forest, night hike, cultural and environmental talks at the Life Monteverde, swimming in hot springs, and ziplining.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Playa Conchal with Banana Boating & Horseback Riding, Surfing Lesson at Playa Grande, Costa Rican Safari, Whitewater Rafting on Corobici River, Treetop Ziplining, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving for certified and non-certified divers, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Biology (SBI3U), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ3M), Functions (MCR3U) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), Visual

Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Advanced Functions (MHF4U)


PLAYAS DEL COCOMONTEVERDE

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: COZUMEL


Grade 11 & 12: CozumelDEPARTURE DATES: July 5 - July 27, 2016 / July 27 - August 18, 2016$2995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Cozumel has a remarkable diversity of ocean life, with beautiful beaches and Mayan ruins to explore. Between classes, well enjoy swimming, tennis, volleyball, and running on the beach in the Caribbean sunshine. We also have the options of scuba diving and swimming with whale sharks to enhance our connection to the amazing ocean life.

Well spend some time as well at Punta Sur, an ecological reserve just through the inland jungle. Punta Sur gives us

the chance to discover a sea turtle nesting area with mothers protecting their eggs and even help local biologists release baby sea turtles into the ocean.

Each day well explore the town of San Miguel for a taste of Cozumels culture, with quirky shops, a theatre, and an entertaining history museum.

Well have the opportunity to experience an optional excursion to the ruins of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

We end our adventure with a sunset cruise on a private catamaran and a farewell banquet at a beautiful beach club.

ITINERARY: Cozumel

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Spanish classes, volleyball, soccer, tennis, excursion to Punta Sur Ecological Park to witness turtle hatching, sunset sailing cruise.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Chichen Itza Excursion, Passion Island Excursion, Swimming with Whale Sharks, Horseback Riding, Authentic Mexican Cooking Lesson and Dining Soiree, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving for certified and non-certified divers, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Biology (SBI3U),

Functions (MCR3U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M), Chemistry (SCH3U)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Chemistry (SCH4U)


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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: HAWAII


Grade 11 & 12: HawaiiDEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - July 26, 2016 $5995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

The adventures that await us on the Hawaiian Islands range from surfing to stargazing. Besides learning plenty of new things in our classes well be enriching our experience by swimming, snorkelling, and optional ziplining in one of the worlds most beautiful environments.

We will begin on The Big Island, the biggest island of Hawaiiand growing, thanks to the active volcanoeswhere we will study the amazing ecology of the island and how its changing before our eyes, from the coffee plantations of Kona to the Green Sand Beach.We then ascend the worlds tallest volcano, Mauna Kea, going

through five biological zones. Following in the footsteps of great astronomers, well study the moon, stars and planets in the greatest place on earth to do that.

Heading back down the volcano, well fly to the island of Maui to enjoy the gorgeous scenery and the historic whaling village and hotspot of Lahaina.

A quick flight later, we land on the island of Kauai. Here, well enjoy spectacular emerald mountains along with Hawaiis endless, beautiful beaches. This island will be our home for the majority of the program where well take advantage of the many parks and reserves of the island, including a gorgeous coastal hike. In Hanalei Bay, we top up our adventure with surfing and standup paddling lessons, and a final authentic Hawaiian luau.

ITINERARY: Kona Maui Kauai

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Excursion to Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing, excursion to Hanalei Bay for surfing and stand-up paddling, hiking on local nature trails, traditional Hawaiian luau.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Dolphin Reef Snorkel, Manta Rays Night Snorkel, Na Pali Coast Zodiac & Snorkel Trip, Waimea Canyon Tour, Zipline Adventure Tour, Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Tour, Community Service Program.


Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U),

Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M)


KAUAI

KONA

MAUI

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: CALIFORNIA | ANIMATION, FILM STUDIES & NEW MEDIA


Grade 11 & 12: CaliforniaANIMATION, FILM STUDIES & NEW MEDIADEPARTURE DATES: July 5 - July 27, 2016 $4995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Our program is the perfect opportunity for students interested in film, video, animation and design. This is a chance to immerse yourself in the studios and labs of the worlds best.

Accredited and experiential, our program will give students

hands-on opportunities to work with cameras, videos and games and will teach coders to understand how to build from the ground up. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio that will help them to access the best post-secondary programs in the world.

The experience culminates with the drive on Route 66 from LA through Carmel-By-The-Sea to San Francisco and a final banquet on Fishermans Wharf.

ITINERARY: Los Angeles Carmel-By-The-Sea San Francisco Silicon Valley

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Tours of Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl, Movie locations, Carmel, Silicon Valley, Monterey Bay and San Francisco

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:May include Universal Studios, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, VIP studio tour of Time-Warner Brothers, and visits to the NASA Ames Exploration Centre and The Tech Museum

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Communication

Technology: New Interactive Media and Animation (TGI3M)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), The Writer's Craft (EWC4U), Communication Technology: New Interactive Media and Animation (TGI4M)

Please note that airfare to California program is not included.

Plus $150 registration fee and an estimated $95 in local taxes and fees. *Please visit www.blythpoints.com for more details on funding your program through Aeroplan points. ** Please visit www.blythsummers.com/fees for an explanation of our departure taxes, fees, and surcharges, and when these fees will be invoiced. All itineraries, excursions, and dates are subject to change.

SAN FRANCISCO

SILICON VALLEY

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

LOS ANGELES

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: NICARAGUA


Grade 11 & 12: NicaraguaDEPARTURE DATES: July 4 - July 28, 2016 $3995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Nicaraguas cool surf towns, gorgeous coastal beaches, lush rainforests and volcanic peaks make it one of the must-see places in Latin America.

Our program starts in the lovely beachside town of San Juan del Sur where a wide brown sugar beach is the perfect backdrop for relaxing in the sun, playing beach volleyball or taking a surfing lesson. In the forest canopies above, well zipline through the air and catch the glorious sunsets that turn into evening activities on the beach and in town.

A short ferry ride takes us to the fabled Isla de Ometepe and our hotel, which is nestled between the islands two volcanic peaks of Concepcion and Maderas. Ometepe is a nature-

lover's paradise: well hike up into the cloud forest to spot the howler monkeys and unique bird life and study how plants and animals have adapted to life in this unusual ecosystem. Ometepe is also home to more than 1,700 petroglyph rock carvings, which well study before diving in to one of the most beautiful swimming holes anywhere at Ojo de Agua.

We then make our way to picture-perfect Granada, Nicaraguas oldest Colonial city with its stunningly restored architecture. On the way, well stop in Masaya at the National Artisan Market, wandering its booths and browsing high-quality handicrafts. From Granada, we travel by boat to the Iseletas de Granada, an archipelago of tiny tropical islands in Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America and one of its richest in flora and fauna. Theres no more beautiful place for exams and our farewell banquet.

ITINERARY: San Juan del Sur Ometepe Island Granada

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Surfing lesson, waterfall and volcano hike, swimming at the Ojo de Agua natural water hole, cruise of the Isletas de Granada, visit to the Masaya Market, and ziplining.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: visit to Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Sanctuary, Spanish Lesson, Nicaraguan Cooking Class, Surfing, Sailing Day Excursion, Community Service Program.


Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M), Intro to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (HSP3U)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)


GRANADA

SAN JUAN DEL SUR OMETEPE ISLAND

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: FRANCE


DEPARTURE DATES: July 4 - July 29, 2016 / July 25 - August 19, 2016 $5295 or use your Aeroplan Points*

What better way to fall in love with Paris, the Mediterranean and the French countryside?

We begin our exploration of France and its culture in Aix-en-Provence, the capital of French countryside culture. Its colours will inspire us as they did Cezanne in the late 19th century, and the cobbled main street of Aix, fascinating shops and splendid cafs offer us the perfect environment for our studies.

We then head south to the glamorous French Riviera for some celebrity-gazing, yacht-watching and relaxing on its fabulous beaches before heading to idyllic Provence.

After a high-speed train ride north we are in Paris, the City of Light and the epicenter of fashion, art and cuisine. It's also the world capital of people-watching, which well do from a sidewalk caf on the Champs lyse and on every street we exploreincluding the cobblestone alleys of Montmartre where well talk to artists at work. Well be sure to fit in a picnic and game of Frisbee on the grounds of the white-domed Sacr-Coeur Basilica.

Outside of Paris, we can take advantage of a number of optional excursions such as a visit to the Palace of Versailles or a day trip to Vimy Ridge.

Well prepare for our final exams in this exquisite city before ending the program in Paris at a final banquet featuring the best of French cuisine.

ITINERARY: Aix-en-Provence French Riviera Paris

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tour of le Marais (one of the old districts of Paris), visits to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, Sacr-Coeur Basilica, the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, and the Muse DOrsay.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Excursion to Vimy Ridge & Arras, Tour of the Palace of Versailles, Excursion to Giverny: Claude Monets House & Gardens, Excursion to Grasse, French Perfume & Saint Paul de Vence, Scuba Diving for non-certified divers, Community Service Program.


COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Core French (FSF3U),

Extended French (FEF3U), French Immersion (FIF3U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Core French (FSF4U), Extended French (FEF4U), French Immersion (FIF4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Classical Civilization (LVV4U)

PARIS

FRENCH RIVIERAAIX-EN-PROVENCE

Grade 11 & 12: FrancePARIS, PROVENCE AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: GRAND TOUR CENTRAL EUROPE

ROMEFLORENCE

SIENA

ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT

ZERMATT

VENICE

SALZBURG

MUNICH



A true grand tour should have both grand sweep and great depth. This adventure captures it all as we immerse ourselves in the old world culture of Central Europe with its grand architecture and tumultuous history. We begin in Venice, Italy with its famous Grand Canal and gondolas.

After days touring Venice, we head to Salzburg, Austria, the home of Mozart. We will spend a somber afternoon at Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp. Much of Salzburg was destroyed in the Second World War, but the old town still has many Baroque churches, and the stunning hillsides are alive with the Sound of Music!

Then we head to Munich, Germany, visiting Marienplatz Square and its famed Glockenspiel, enjoying a traditional Bavarian specialty market and taking in the citys beautiful parks and gardens.

Next we head to the beautiful mountain village of Zermatt, Switzerland where well hike in the shadow of the most chiseled peak in the Alps, the Matterhorn, soaring nearly

4500 metres into the sky. From one old town to another, we cross the border into the fabled Lake District of Italy where well enjoy a stately boat cruise and swim in the cool lake waters with the snow-capped Alps as a backdrop. We return in time to Florence, the home of the Renaissance. Here, well visit the shops on Ponte Vecchio, stroll the banks of the Arno River, and gaze up at Michelangelos David at the Accademia Gallery. We then head south to Tuscany and its stunning medieval city of Siena, complete with one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in all of Europe, the Duomo. The final stop on our Central European odyssey is Rome where well immerse ourselves in the glory of the Roman Empire and ponder its impact on our lives today. Well visit all the major sites, including the Roman Colosseum and the Forum, hike one of Romes historic hills to get a panoramic view of one of historys most storied cities and, of course, enjoy espresso and gelato in local cafes. Before our final exam and our trip home, well indulge in a final banquet of Italian cuisine.

ITINERARY: Venice Salzburg Munich Zermatt Italian Lake District Florence Siena Rome

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:City tours of Munich, Salzburg (including Sound of Music Highlights), Venice, Monaco and Florence; hiking in Zermatt; tour of Dachau Concentration Camp; boat cruise in the Italian Lake District; visits to the Accademia Gallery and Siena Cathedral.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departures will be open in April 2016.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), International Business

Fundamentals (BBB4M), World History Since the Fifteenth Century (CHY4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M)


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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: GRAND TOUR WESTERN EUROPE

PARIS

LONDON AMSTERDAM

LISBONMADRID

VALENCIA

BARCELONA

FRENCH RIVIERA

PHOTO (TOP LEFT): KIERA MORTON, BLYTH STUDENT



LondonAmsterdamParisthe French RivieraBarcelonaValenciaMadridLisbon.

Eight of Western Europes great anchors of history, culture, cuisine and learning are all ours to explore on the Grand Tour that features both great learning and great fun.

We start in London, called the capital of the world by many, where so much of our past collides with our future. Here, well explore the iconic sites and give ourselves time to delve into the city that Samuel Johnson declared we should never tire of.

From there, we land in Amsterdam, the city with more canals than Venice. Most are over 400 years old and all of them make up one of the worlds most popular UNESCO Heritage Sites. Well play chess at the Max Euweplein, find treasures in the flea market, learn about diamonds on a special tour and, of course, visit the Anne Frank House, a profound reminder of the Second World War which devastated so much of Europe.

In sophisticated Paris, the citys chic is all around us, set

against the beautiful architecture of its churches, monuments, museums and grand avenues. Before leaving France, well spend days on the French Riviera taking in its great beaches and luxe culture and people.

Then west we go to the first of three cities in Spain:

Our first stop is Barcelona where we will see and feel the creativity and energy on its most famous avenue, La Rambia, with the Picasso Museum and the wild architecture of Antoni Gaudi. Outside Barcelona, well soar above the landscape in a hotair balloon for a birdseye view of the modern architecture set against this historic place.

To Barcelonas south lies Valencia, with its fabulous mix of ancient and modern and some of the finest beaches on the Mediterranean. Then inland to Madrid, the capital of Spain, to take in its wondrous art museums, from the Prado, filled with treasures by Goya and Velazquez, to the Reina Sofa, a showcase of modern art, including Picassos Guernica.

Our last stop on the Grand Tour is Lisbon, where Portugals proud sea-faring past meets its revitalized waterfront, top restaurants and hopping nightlife.

ITINERARY: London Amsterdam Paris French Riviera Barcelona Valencia Madrid Lisbon

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tour of London, Amsterdam, Paris and Madrid; visits to the British Museum, Anne Franks House, the Louvre, the Picasso Museum, the Reina Sofa, and various beaches.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursion for 2016 departure dates will be open in April 2016. Please refer to the Blyth website for additional information.


(AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), World History Since the

Fifteenth Century (CHY4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M)


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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: ITALY


DEPARTURE DATES: June 28 - July 23, 2016 $5995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Five of Italys most storied cities await us, each revealing a different aspect of this extraordinary lands history and culture. They live for us today because they have been extensively restored.

Nowhere is this more evident than in Siena, Italys best-preserved medieval city, complete with one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in all of Europe, the Duomo. Well have the privilege of attending the Palio, the horse race between competing civic wards held in the Piazza del Campo, the historic square in the heart of the city.

From Siena, we head north to Florence. Few cities anywhere can compete with the abundance of art in Florence, where well study works by Botticelli, Raphael and many others. Here in the birthplace of the Renaissance, art is all around

us. A day trip to Venice will give us time to stroll beside the Grand Canal and through San Marco Square.

We next take a ferry ride to the island of Sardinia where expansive beaches offer us a peaceful place to study and relax, or venture out on an optional excursion to the impressive stalactite cave of Neptunes Grotto.

Our program ends in the Eternal City of Rome, where well explore the majesty of the Roman Empire at the celebrated Colosseum, at the Roman Forum and discover how classical mythology and thought have shaped Western civilization. Well learn about beauty at Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Well learn about power and majesty at the Vatican. Optional excursions are offered to Pompeii and Sperlonga Beach and Ostia Beach.

Finally, how better to end this tour of the treasures of Italian culture than at a feast of Italian cooking in the heart of Rome.

ITINERARY: Siena Florence Venice Sardinia Rome

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Festival of Palio di Siena; walking tours of Florence and Rome; excursion to Venice; tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican City.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: True Taste of Tuscany, Tower of Pisa and Monteriggioni Medieval Festival, Neptune Cave & La Palosa Beach in Sardinia, Pompeii & Sperlonga Beach Excursion, Ostia Beach Day Excursion, Italian Pizza-making Lesson & Lunch, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), World History to the

End of the Fifteenth Century (CHW3M), Functions (MCR3U), Visual Arts: Cultural/Historical Studies (AWU3M), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Classical Civilization (LVV4U), Visual Arts: Cultural/Historical Studies (AWU4M), Advanced Functions (MHF4U)


ROME

SIENA

VENICE

FLORENCE

SARDINIA

Grade 11 & 12: ItalySIENA, FLORENCE, VENICE, SARDINIA & ROME

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: FLORENCE, ITALY


DEPARTURE DATES: July 10 - August 2, 2016$5295 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Our program is based in the Renaissance city of Florence in the heart of Tuscany, from where we will explore the fantastic country of Italy and also get to know the city intimately. This will include visits to galleries, museums and the ubiquitous trattorias and gelaterias.

Sunrises over Piazza Michelangelo, sunsets on the Pontevecchio, strolls in the hill towns of Chianti and afternoon and weekend excursions to the beaches of the Mediterranean will make this program a learning experience you will never forget.

ITINERARY: Florence

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tours of Florence, visits to beaches of the Mediterranean, art galleries and museums.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here is an example of what will be offered: True Taste of Tuscany; Tower of Pisa; visit to Siena, Venice and Rome.


(AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ4M), International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M)


FLORENCE

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: ROME, LONDON, OXFORD & DUBLIN

DUBLIN

ROME

OXFORD

LONDON




On our jam-packed adventure to four of the most famous centres in the world, well explore the glory of Rome, the iconic sights of London, the beauty and grace of Oxford, and the romance and charm of Dublin.

Well be privileged to stay in the storied quarters of three of the worlds most prestigious universities while exploring the excitement of their cities.

The program begins in Rome, the Eternal City. Well catch all of the important sites, from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel. From Rome, our optional excursions include a trip to Pompeii and to Sperlonga Beach on the Italian coast.

From here we head to London with its fantastic kaleidoscope of culture, history, entertainment, shopping and dining. Well stay at Imperial College London and take in Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Big Ben and St. Pauls Cathedral. Well also explore the British Museum and the National Portrait Gallery before learning the gruesome history of the Tower of London

and seeing the spectacular Crown Jewels inside. Outside of class, free time can be spent exploring the sights London has to offer, including the dazzling shows of West End theatres and a gloriously gritty street art tour, and going on walks or runs through Hyde Park. Well stay in Oxford at St Hildas College, our home base for exploring this historic university.

A short flight takes us to our final stop in Dublin, Ireland. After settling in at the historic Trinity College, well explore the campus and its buildings, all nearby in the centre of the city.

From this base, well get a Dublin Pass admitting us to many of the citys largest attractions. In our free time, well visit the trendy boutiques of Temple Bar, as well as theatres and galleries. Theres also the option to take a day trip to Belfast in Northern Ireland.

We end this tour of Four Great Centres with a scrumptious banquet and celebration.

Finally, how better to end this tour of the treasures of Italian culture than at a feast of Italian cooking in the heart of Rome.

ITINERARY: Rome London Oxford Dublin

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tours of Oxford, London, Dublin and Rome; visits to Shakespeares Globe Theatre, the British Museum, the Tower of London, St. Pauls Cathedral, Londons National Portrait Gallery, Vatican City and the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and a one-day Dublin Pass.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional

Excursions from the 2015 program: Bath & Stonehenge Excursion, High Ropes Adventure Course, London Street Art Tour, Irish Dance Class, Belfast & Titanic Excursion, Pompeii & Sperlonga Excursion, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), World History to the End

of the Fifteenth Century (CHW3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), World History Since the

Fifteenth Century (CHY4U), International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M), The Writers Craft (EWC4U)


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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: ROME & THE GREEK ISLANDS


DEPARTURE DATES: July 2 - July 27, 2016 / July 30 - August 24, 2016$6995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

When in Rome, do as thestudents do. Well visit the Eternal City, then head to the shimmering Aegean Sea where well sail on a flotilla of private yachts through the Greek Islands.

Our program begins in Rome where well explore the majesty of the Roman Empire at the celebrated Colosseum and Roman Forum and discover how classical mythology and thought have shaped Western civilization. Well learn about beauty at the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Well learn about power and majesty at the Vatican. And theres an optional excursion to Pompeii and Sperlonga Beach and Ostia Beach.

From Rome we fly to Athens where well board private yachts for adventure and learning in the Argo-Saronic Islands. Each offers something unique to explore the ruins of a temple built

in 500 BC, picture-perfect villages hanging on hillsides over a harbor, or boardwalks lined with cafes and shops. Every island we explore offers a stunning backdrop to our studies.

We return to the mainland to the city of Kalamata located on the beaches of the Peloponnesian Sea. Our classes continue where so much of Greeces history comes to life in the citys museums and galleries. From here, optional excursions will be offered to Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games.

Finally, we return to Athens to explore the masterworks of classical and modern Greece hiking through the Acropolis to take in the glory of the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. Aside from visiting the treasures of a glorious civilization, well explore the shops in Athens lively modern marketplace, the Plaka, which also teems with cafes, restaurants and night-life. Before heading home, the final evening will be spent celebrating Greek culture and food at the farewell banquet.

ITINERARY: Rome Sailing in the Saronic Islands Poros Kalamata Athens

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican City, sailing in the Mediterranean, visit to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 programs: Pompeii & Sperlonga Beach Excursion, Italian Pizza-making Lesson & Lunch, Ostia Beach Day Excursion, Diros Caves, Mystras & Sparta Excursion, Olympia Excursion, Community Service Program.


(AWQ3M), World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century (CHW3M)

Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M), Classical Civilization (LVV4U), Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)


Grade 11 & 12: Rome & The Greek Islands

ROME

ATHENS

POROSKALAMATA

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: SPAIN


DEPARTURE DATES: June 28 - July 23, 2016 $6595 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Both Spains glorious past and shining future are on display as we catch the running of the Bulls in Pamplona, take in Frank Gehrys Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and delve deep into two of Europes most historic cities: Madrid and Barcelona.

We land first in Madrid, the home to Spains Golden Age and delicious Spanish cuisine. Among many other cultural highlights, well visit the astounding collection of contemporary art housed in Reina Sofa and study in the Retiro Gardens.

We then head north to Basque country and the sophisticated seaside city of San Sebastian and La Concha, one of the finest urban beaches in the world. Soon, its off to Pamplona for the complete adrenaline rush of the San Fermin Festival. Here,

well move through the narrow streets, catching the energy of the Running of the Bulls and watching in awe as this unique tradition unfolds.

Just east of San Sebastian lies Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim Museum and the Bilbao Effect, which transforms dormant cities into thriving ones via bold architecture and iconic cultural institutions.

The last leg of our program takes place in beautiful Barcelona, where well experience first-hand the luminous Catalan language, culture and cuisine and have the option of taking in a spectacular Flamenco show. Well also enjoy stunning examples of Mediterranean architecture in Barcelonas gothic quarter, including Antoni Gaudis Sagrada Familia Basilica and visit the Park Guell. Finally, we head to the city beaches on the Balearic Sea where we can look back on all we learned about some of the worlds most important cultures.

ITINERARY: Madrid San Sebastian Pamplona Bilbao Barcelona

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tours of Madrid and Barcelona; visits to the Prado, Reina Sofa and Guggenheim galleries, the Picasso Museum, the Sagrada Familia Basilica and Sitges Beach; and excursion to the Festival of San Fermin, known for the Running of the Bulls.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:Optional Excursions for 2016 departure dates will open in April 2016. In the meantime, here are examples of Optional Excursions from the 2015 program: Ziplining, Chocolate Tour, Hiking in the Pyrenees, tour of Toledo, Community Service Program.

COURSES: Grade 11: English (ENG3U), Functions (MCR3U),

Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions

(MHF4U), Classical Civilization (LVV4U), Visual Arts: Photography (AWQ4M)


MADRID

BILBAO

BARCELONA

SAN SEBASTIAN

PAMPLONA

Grade 11 & 12: SpainMADRID, SAN SEBASTIAN, PAMPLONA, BILBAO & BARCELONA

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: ICELAND


Grade 11 & 12: IcelandDEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - July 26, 2016 $5995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Iceland is like another planet, with erupting volcanoes, thermal geysers, majestic glaciers, barren moonscapesand a hip and highly sophisticated capital city.

Our program in this fascinating land starts in that same city of Reykjavik, the centre of its centuries-old culture and the 1000-year-old seat of its government.

We then head east on the famed Golden Circle to enjoy three of Icelands iconic sites: Thingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss Waterfall, and the the geothermally active valley around the Geysir Geyser.

Veering south to the spectacular Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar), we make our first foray into hiking

volcanoes and exploring lava fields. This will get to be a daily habit over the next week as we explore deep glaciers, steep fjords, jagged coastlines, hot lava fields and vast canyons.

Well explore some of the remotest parts of the country and visit its natural highlights as well. Well dip into thermal baths, watch for whales offshore and wild Icelandic ponies onshore, and even take in the lush Botanical Gardens of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland.

Each day well travel by bus, hike and explore one of the worlds most extraordinary landscapes, stay in charming guesthouses and small hotels. Along the way, well get to know not just the landscape of Iceland, but also the people and their extraordinary culture.

Our trip ends back in Reykjavik with a farewell dinner in one of the citys famed gourmet restaurants.

ITINERARY: Reykjavik Golden Circle West Fjords Akureyri East Fjords

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:Walking tour of Reykjavik, Golden Circle tour, Blue Lagoon, hiking, visits to waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:May include whale watching, Northern Lights viewing, River rafting, Glacier and Hot Springs hikes.


(AWQ3M) Grade 12: English (ENG4U), Visual Arts: Photography

(AWQ4M)


REYKJAVIK

GOLDEN CIRCLE

WEST FJORDS AKUREYRI

EAST FJORDS

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GRADE 11 & 12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & FIJI

FIJI

SYDNEY

AIRLIE BEACH

GREAT BARRIER REEF

QUEENSTOWN

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS


Grade 11 & 12: Australia, New Zealand & FijiDEPARTURE DATES: July 3 - July 28, 2016$8995 or use your Aeroplan Points*

Oceania and the South Pacific are home to some of the most welcoming people on the planet, thousands of beautiful beaches, and mesmerizing landscapes.

We begin our studies and our adventure in Sydney, Australias oldest city, known for its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The famed Bondai and Manly beaches are paradise for the beach sports and sunshine that well take part in fully. You can also take an optional surfing lesson for a thrill in the waves.

We then travel to the fabulous Airlie Beach on the Whitsunday Islands, a perfect beach town for our classes, and use our spare time sailing to one of the seven wonders of the world: the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkellers and divers the world over come to explore this truly unique and exotic marine ecosystem. Here well learn about how climate change, declining water quality, and fishing have affected

the reef, and what we can do to protect it.

The next leg of our program takes us to

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2016 Blyth International Summers & Community Service Programs