The Academic Traveler
City Kids: New York
July 17 – 21, 2008
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The Academic Traveler is pleased to present a family educational travel program, City Kids: New York. This program gives kids and parents an opportunity to travel to new places, learn about new things and explore new cultures – together! Kids ages 8 – 18 are welcome to participate with parents (or grandparents, aunts, or uncles). New York has tremendous opportunities for kids of all ages, and we will…
- Visit the American Museum of Natural History to see bones, bears and bugs
- Tour of the cool art at the Museum of Modern Art
- Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
- Compete in a scavenger hunt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- See the original Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theatre
- Ride a speedboat along the Hudson River and enjoy the beautiful New York skyline
- Walk through Central Park and go to the zoo
- See the Statue of Liberty and other New York City landmarks
- Tour the ethnic neighborhoods of Manhattan and sample foods from different cultures
- Visit FAO Schwarz, the world’s largest toy store
- Enjoy a farewell dinner amidst the singing waitstaff at Ellen’s Stardust Diner
City Kids: New York program cost is $1795 for adults (based on double adult occupancy) and $1395 for children. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 1 to guarantee group airfare. Enrollment is limited, so register early to secure a space. Payroll deduction is available for University of Mississippi faculty and staff.
Included in the program cost:
- pre-trip educational material
- round-trip airfare (Memphis/New York)
- lodging at the Embassy Suites Hotel for four nights
- daily breakfast buffet
- museum admissions
- tour and guide fees
- Metrocard allowing unlimited bus and subway travel
- tickets to Blue Man Group
- farewell dinner at Ellen’s Startdust Diner
Excluded from the program cost:
- transportation to/from the Memphis airport
- meals, other than those listed above
- travel insurance
Optional supplements:
- Single adult supplement - $495
The tour leader for City Kids: New York is Laura Antonow, former NYC resident, adjunct assistant professor of art at the University of Mississippi and mother of two who travels with her daughters as often as possible.
Questions? contact Laura Antonow at (662) 915-6511
Calendar
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2009 Adventures
JOURNEY TO JAPAN: July 27 - August 4, 2009
FLORENCE: A CULINARY ADVENTURE, October 16 – 23, 2009
2010 Adventures
CITY KIDS: LONDON March 13 - 20, 2010
FLORENCE: A CULINARY ADVENTURE, March 21 - 28, 2010