US West Coast Family Tour July 3-18 2014 Cultural Highlights, Outdoor Adventure, Investment Opportunities
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US West Coast Family Tour July 3-18 2014
Cultural Highlights, Outdoor Adventure,
Investment Opportunities
We should put a map and a detailed itinerary, hour by hour, for each day’s activity slide.
Visit to the cultural heart of Seattle, the Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle.
o Take elevator to the 184m tall observation deck.o Watch children play in the “International Fountain”o Explore the large green space and public art.
Day #1, Activity #1 Seattle Center & Space Needle
Learning Area: American Famous Landmarks
See Seattle in a Floating Car!.
o The amphibious “duck” car takes you through downtown and scenic Seattle land sightso Also the Duck drives into the water for a cruise of Lake Union
Day #1, Activity #2“Duck Tour” of Seattle
Learning Area: American traditions
Pacific Science Center is a hands-on learning science learning environment for kids .
o Special exhibits on “espionage” and on “DNA”o Permanent exhibits on butterflies, dinosaurs, electricity, and the environmento Imax large-screen science movies
Day #2, Activity #1 Seattle’s Pacific Science Center
Learning Area: Science
.o Ride on Washington State’s public ferry systemo See views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and downtown Seattle.o 35 minutes crossing to the 4th of July celebration site
Day #2, Activity #2 Island Ferry
Learning Area: American traditions
Attend a Seattle area traditional 4th of July parade.
o Marching bandso Decorative parade floatso Clowns and many other truly American sights
Day #2, Activity #3 Seattle 4th of July Celebrations
Learning Area: American traditions
World famous art collections.
o See historical art from the Native American peopleo See art from classical European painters and sculptureso See art from modern, experimental artists
Day #2, Activity #4 Seattle Art Museum
Learning Area: American traditions
.o See the local fisherman selling and throwing their catcho See produce and flowers from local farmerso See arts and crafts from local artistso Listen to street musicianso Drink coffee at the world’s first Starbuck’s
Day #2, Activity #5 Pike Place Market
Learning Area: American traditions
. o World-famous firework display in downtown Seattleo 20 minute long show
Day #2, Activity #6 4th of July Fireworks
Learning Area: American traditions
Tour one of America’s top public universities.
o Tour the beautiful campus with over 150 years history.o Learn the academic requirements for admittance.o See the housing options for students, including the newly built student dormitories and apartments.
Day #3, Activity #1 University of Washington, Seattle
Learning Area: American Famous Universities
Visit the place where the famous Boeing 747’s and other planes are made.
o Learn the history of Boeing, one of the most important aerospace companies in the world, and the history of flight.o Watch the assembly line as planes are made before your eyes.o Get inspired for a career in aeronautics.
Day #3, Activity #2 Boeing Airplane Factory Tour
Learning Area: Manufacturing
Day #3, Activity #3Visit the Bellingham Farmer’s Market
Learning Area: American Culture
Experience the sight, sounds, and smells of Bellingham’s famous Saturday community farmer’s market..
o See the local agricultural products and arts & crafts.o Have a chance to buy unique locally produced items.o Experience to the many free street musician performances.o Meet more members of the Bellingham community.
Day #3, Activity #4Historic Architecture of Bellingham
Learning Area: American Culture
Visit the famous 100+ year old Victorian style architecture houses in Bellingham.
Day #3, Activity #5Relax at Boulevard Park
Learning Area: American Culture
Stretch legs, splash in the water, and get some fresh air at Bellingham city’s most beautiful seaside park.
Day 3, Activity #6Seafood BBQ and bonfire!
Learning Area: American Culture
o Eat fresh-caught local salmon, and learn to make the favorite food of all American children, the “S’more”o Spend the last evening of the camp singing traditional American folk songs around the campfire.
Experience an essential part of summertime with a campfire BBQ, and group songs.
Day #4, Activity #1Whale and Marine Mammal Cruise
Learning Area: Marine Biology
Cruise the famous San Juan Islands by boat to study the local marine mammal wildlife.
o Learn about the whales and other marine mammals.o Understand their diets, their habitat, and their life-cycle.o Study the US laws that protect these wild creatures.o See them up close in their wild environment.
Day #4, Activity #2Attend a Professional Baseball Game
Learning Area: American Culture
o Learn the history and rules of the game.o Study new “recreational” English vocabulary while having fun. o Root for Bellingham’s home-town team!
Experience first-hand one of America’s traditional sports.
Day #5, Activity #1,2,3: Mt. Baker, Nooksak Falls, Old Growth Grove
Learning Area: Environmental Protection, Industry
o Study the difference between natural forests and tree farms.o Learn the laws protecting the American National Parks.o See the last remaining “Old Growth” trees, some 1000 years old! o Hike the snow below 3300M tall Mt. Baker and learn about Pacific Coast dormant volcanoes.
Visit the protected National Forest, and local Commercial Forests
Day #5, Activity #4: Dinner at famous local Brewpub & Pizza Rest.
Learning Area: Environmental Protection, Industry
Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.
Day #6, Activity #3: Mt. Erie
Learning Area: Environmental Protection, Industry
Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.
San Francisco
San Francisco: Golden Gate Park
Napa Valley
Winery Visits and Tasting
Redwoods National Park
Walk through Old Growth Forests
Oregon Coast
Digging for Clams
Horseback Riding
Rogue River, Oregon Rafting
Astoria, Oregon
Musical Bonfires
Hiking on Mt. St. Helens Volcano
Bellingham Clayton Beach
Bellingham Forest Biking Trails
San Juan Island Sea Kayaking
Edison Old West Town and Art Colony
Fort Warden State Park
Bellingham Farmer’s Market
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