1. Humewood Community School Québec City: Four Day Spring Tour June 11-14, 2013

2. Introduction › Thomas Swayne › Tour Director › Why I love what I do Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N12

3. About Keating by Explorica › For Canadians, by Canadians › Keating by Explorica has two Canadian offices – in Toronto and in Quebec City › We have nearly 50 years of educational travel experience › Over 500,000 Canadians have enjoyed educational travel with Keating by Explorica Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N13

4. Benefits of Educational Travel › Expansion upon classroom studies in an immersive and fun learning environment › It enhances appreciation for other cultures and languages › It encourages independence and responsibility › Strengthens bonds with teachers and classmates Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N14

5. Safety › Our participants’ safety comes first ›Every student receives a lanyard and a medical information card ›We inspect all accommodations ›We review all our transportation companies annually ›Your Tour Director is trained to handle a variety of safety situations ›Night supervision is provided by a local, bonded, security firm to ensure everyone is where they should be ›Get immediate, 24/7 emergency support Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N15

6. What’s included in your tour? › Full Time Tour Director › Transportation › Accommodation › Night Supervision › Activities and Programs › Meals Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N16

7. Tour Directors › Who are our Tour Directors? › What languages do they speak? › What training do they receive? › What is their role on tour? Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N17

8. Transportation – Motor Coach › All of the motor coaches we use are from reliable companies familiar with the destinations › All of the coach companies we use are approved by the School Board › The drivers are professional and friendly and experienced in working with groups › All of our motor coaches have luggage bays, overhead storage, comfortable seating, washrooms, DVD equipment and are air conditioned › To ensure the safety of our students, driver’s hours of service are regulated by Federal and Provincial laws Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N18

9. Accommodation › Our accommodation options for this tour include Sir Wilfrid Auberge, Hotel Lindberg, Hotel Ambassadeur › Accommodations are selected according to specific criteria › Students are placed in quad rooms and are allocated per needs of the group › Night supervision is provided each evening at the accommodation Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N19

10. Meals › Breakfast and dinner are included daily and two lunches › Meals may be a combination of plated and buffet and there are multiple options offered, including vegetarian › Food allergies and dietary restrictions are taken into account › Students will need spending money for lunch on the way home Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N110

11. Québec City Four Day Spring Tour › Day 1 ›Travel to Québec City ›Historical Animation of Walled Upper Town Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N111

12. Québec City Four Day Spring Tour › Day 2 ›Spirit of Lower Town ›Musée du Fort ›Plains of Abraham Battlefield Re-Enactment ›Cap Diamant ›Historical Facts Finding Rally ›Musical Extravaganza ›Sugar Shack Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N112

13. Québec City Four Day Spring Tour › Day 3 ›Côté de Beaupré ›Basilica of Ste-Anne-de- Beaupré ›Montmorency Falls ›Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum ›Manoir Montmorency Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N113

14. Québec City Four Day Spring Tour › Day 4 ›Travel Home Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N114

15. Travel Protection Plan › Plan coverage includes but is not limited to: ›Traveller injury and sickness ›Loss of luggage and personal effects ›Trip cancellation or interruption owing to sickness or injury ›Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (Travel Protection Plus Coverage Only) › Four out of five of our travellers purchase the Travel Protection Plan › Cost of our basic Travel Protection Plan is $12/day or $18/day for our Plus Coverage › Please refer to the hand out for additional information Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N115

16. Sign Me Up! › Group Sign Up will be used for this tour › Registration for the trip will be handled by the school Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N116

17. Payment Options – Group Sign-Up › $100 non-refundable deposit is due to Explorica within 30 days of today › The balance of the tour fee is due to Explorica 60 days prior to travel › Travel Protection Plan must be purchased at the time of enrolment/deposit › Please make cheques payable to the school or to Explorica Canada, Inc Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N117

18. Tour Diary › Our unique Tour Diaries enable parents to virtually experience the tour through daily updates and photos › The Tour Diary will contain photos of the students or landscape/sites depending on the request of the school Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N118 1 1 2 2

19. The Partnership and Pre-Departure The tour process is a partnership between us, the school, students and the parents. We must all work together to ensure success. About 1 month prior to departure you can expect to receive from the school: ›A final itinerary outlining the daily schedule, including accommodation and transportation information ›A suggested packing list, including any limitations ›Our code of conduct expectations ›Tour Diary letter with login information Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N119

20. Testimonials - Teachers Keating by Explorica provided a safe, educational, fun, and organized experience for my students as well as myself. The tour was just as advertised: educational, fun, and exciting. Our tour director was excellent, he had a good knowledge of our destination and a very good rapport with the students. He anticipated our every need. This is a fabulous company to work with. Wolford, H. Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N120

21. Contact Information › Email: info@explorica.cainfo@explorica.ca › Mail: Keating by Explorica 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Box 77 Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 › Phone: 1.888.378.8845 ext 299 › Fax: 1.888.378.8846 Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N121

22. The experience is everything Questions? Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N122