1. SeaMapp

2. German American Partnership Program / Seaman Marburg Partnership Program
Sponsored by the US Department of State and the German Education Department
Short-term exchange that pairs American and German secondary schools
Goal is to expand each participant’s understanding of the host country’s culture and way of life, as well as to promote instruction of German at high schools throughout the US
What is GAPP or SeaMapp?

3. How does SeaMapp work? German students come to SHS in Fall 2017
American students go to Marburg in June 2018
Students are paired – you will host the same student that you will stay with in Germany
How does SeaMapp work?

4. Fall Exchange: Summary
Germans arrive in September/early October
Host students and families meet at MCI– travel by bus
Students attend school and have a school orientation
Welcome Potluck dinner at a home
Departure Potluck dinner at a home
Germans leave 2 weeks later
Fall Exchange: Summary

5. Fall Exchange Group Excursions German Student Excursions
Gary’s Berries Corn Maze (evening)
Eisenhower Museum in Abilene
Worlds of Fun (weekend)
WW1 Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum, or Steamboat Arabia & Plaza/Legends
German Student Excursions
Capitol Building Tour
Kansas History Museum
Brown v. Board of Education
Fall Exchange

6. June Exchange: Summary
SHS students travel to Germany in June
Host students and families meet at airport– travel by bus
Students attend school and have a school orientation
Welcome Potluck dinner at a home
Departure Potluck dinner at a home
SHS students leave 2 weeks later
There will be an additional excursion either at the beginning or end of the trip
June Exchange: Summary

7. June Exchange Group Excursions American Student Excursions
Heidelberg Castle and University
Frankfurt
Marburg
Weimar / Buchenwald Concentration Camp
American Student Excursions
Marburg walking tour
Fairy Tale Tour
June Exchange

8. Group and Family Expectations
Hosting:
German students must have their own beds (can be in a shared room).
Family is responsible for providing transportation for German students to/from school and to other activities.
If you have a unique situation (alternative diets, numerous pets, unusual accommodations, etc), please provide details in your application!
Families that are unable to host AND travel may still apply but should note the restriction on the application. Please understand that students that are able to both travel and host will receive priority preference.
Group and Family Expectations

9. Group and Family Expectations
Required Meetings:
There will be a small number of mandatory meetings for all hosts (parents and students!) and some for only students.
Hosting meetings will be in spring 2017 and potentially summer or early fall 2017.
Travel meetings will be in late fall 2017 and spring 2018.
Group and Family Expectations

10. Costs Flight: between $1700 and $2000
Chaperone Fees: approximately $300
Hosting: $50 / your student + German student to help cover costs, such as entrance fees
Spending Money: $300 – $900 for meals out and souvenirs
Comparatively: a travel to Germany through a travel company for days would cost approximately $3720 starting out.
Costs

11. Once you submit your application, Frau Calhoun and administration will review applicants.
Students will be informed of results by Christmas break.
If approved, you will need to submit a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Payment plan will be established in 2017.
Application Process

12. Applications available now
due by Thanksgiving break
Next Steps