K-12 STUDY CANADA - STUDY CANADA Summer Institute

STUDY CANADA Summer Institute

Experience B.C.-From the 5 Themes of Geography to the 2010 Olympics

June 24 - June 29, 2007 (6 days/5 nights)

Sunday, June 24 - Monday, June 25 (Delta Vancouver Suites)
Tuesday, June 26 - Friday, June 29 (Whistler's Crystal Lodge)

Information about the Annual STUDY CANADA Summer Institute

Learn about British Columbia, Canada and the Olympic tradition in a comfortable classroom setting from government officials, tribal leaders, and university faculty
Banish stereotypes and meet real Canadians while exploring two of Canada's most beautiful, cosmopolitan and environmentally sustainable cities
Experience Canada's culture, history and environment during an urban walking tour, a TreeTrek ecotour and a visit to the First Nations Cultural Centre
Preview the 2010 Winter Olympic Games through site tours and presentations
Receive useful resources daily that help bring Canada to your classroom
Return home with lesson plans on Canada that meet NCSS standards
Earn 3 university quarter credits (Can/Am 410 - WWU) or 40 clock hours
Some travel scholarships are available but apply early for best support options!

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $530 for WA teachers; $560 for out-of-state teachers
NB: Full payment is expected with registration.
Registration deadline: April 15, 2007 (Registrations are being accepted)

2007 Registration Form (PDF Format) or (MSWord Format)

*A special grant from the Government of Canada subsidizes participant costs so that tuition/clock hours, round-trip Vancouver-Whistler transportation, accommodations, daily breakfasts, two receptions and entry fees for most activities are included. Transportation to/from Vancouver, Canada is not included.

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Accommodations: Rooms have 2D/Q beds, assigned to 2 same-gendered participants.
Supplemental Fees: Private rooms require a $400 supplemental fee (50% of room cost). Companions are welcome to attend events and activities but must pay their own entry fees and a $530 supplemental fee that includes round-trip Vancouver-Whistler transportation, daily breakfasts and receptions. All supplemental fees are due by May 1, 2007.

Sponsors: The Pacific Northwest National Resource Center for Canada ( Western Washington University and the University of Washington ) with grants from the US Department of Education (Title VI) and the Government of Canada.

Inquiries regarding the 2007 program should be directed to:

Tina Storer

Education and Curriculum Specialist
Center for Canadian-American
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9110
Tel: (360) 650-7370
Email: tina.storer@wwu.edu

City of Vancouver, night with reflections off water