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Travel to Bhutan March 2010
In March 2010, World History Teacher Tom Gentry-Funk will lead a trip to Bhutan, one of the most remote kingdoms (soon to be a democracy) in the world and one which has strict policies for western tourism. The country itself is situated in the heart of the Himalayas between India, Nepal, and Tibet.
This trip will travel over Spring Break for 15 days with 10 days in-country. Travels will include a visit to the Punakha Festival, the Paro Festival, and treks to remote Buddhist temples, shrines, and villages. Included in this tour will be hiking to various locations in the country and views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. (Photo: "The Tiger's Nest"- a monastery students will visit while in Bhutan.)
Click here to download a PDF of meeting dates for this trip.
More details are available from Tom Gentry-Funk (tgentryfunk@sandiaprep.org).
SummerPrep International Experience in Japan 2010
Join Sandia Prep faculty and staff on our excursion to Japan during SummerPrep 2010. The customized trip to Japan includes historical and cultural sites from southern to central Japan.
This unique opportunity includes travel to the industrial city of Osaka, the Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial, the nearby island of Miyajima with its Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, the historical capital of Kyoto and nearby Nara, the city of Nagoya, the fascinating
Ukiyo-e Museum in Matsumoto, and a few days in the magical city of Tokyo. One of the highlights of the trip will be a visit to the traditional village of Takayama. This small town in the Japanese Alps is a fascinating look at Japan as it was 100s of years ago.
The trip includes most meals, guides, and a summer experience unlike any other. Travel by bus, train, and Shinkansen (bullet train) are included in the price. Hotels are excellent and the service is impeccable for a trip of this type.
Total Price for the trip depends on the number of travelers. The lowest price is $3157 and the highest is $3697. This trip will not travel with a group smaller than 24 students.
The next informational meeting for parents and students regarding this trip to Japan will be on Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons.
For more details including the daily itinerary and a detailed breakdown of costs, please contact Thomas Gentry-Funk, Program Director at tgentryfunk@sandiaprep.org.
SummerPrep 2010: Tropical Ecology Course in Nicaragua
Next summer, as part of Prep’s SummerPrep 2010 program, SPS Science Teachers Chuck Buxbaum and Helen Haskell will lead a three-week course for high school students (grades 9 through 12) to Nicaragua. Travel to tropical rainforests, volcanoes, islands, beaches, mangroves, and historic Spanish colonial cities of Nicaragua. Study primate behavior first-hand by observing howler monkeys, capuchins and spider monkeys in their natural habitats. 
Paddle up rivers and estuaries inhabited by diverse exotic birds, insects and amphibians. Climb a 3000 meter volcano through cloud forests teeming with hummingbirds and parrots. Visit the geothermal, hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass facilities that promise to make Central America the world's first energy-sustainable region. Tour coffee and banana plantations, traditional pottery and hammock factories, and artisan markets with stunning handmade crafts from the entire region. The three week trip will tentatively depart on June 6 and return on June 26. The cost is $2800 per student, including all food, lodging, and air, ground and water transportation. For more information, email Chuck Buxbaum (cbuxbaum@sandiaprep.org) or Helen Haskell (hhaskell@sandiaprep.org). Spaces are limited, so please register now.
Read about our Outdoor Leadership Program for more trip information.