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Glen Ames Senior Public School Quebec City June 21, 2016 - June 24, 2016
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Introduction › Emma Culjat-Vukman › Tour Director › Why I love what I do Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N12
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About Keating by Explorica › For Canadians, by Canadians › Keating by Explorica has two Canadian offices – in Toronto and in Quebec City › We have 50 years of educational travel experience › Over 600,000 Canadians have enjoyed educational travel with Keating by Explorica Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N13
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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
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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 (1 guard for up to 100 students) ›Get immediate, 24/7 emergency support Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N15
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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
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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
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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
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Accommodation › Our accommodation for this tour is: ›Chateau Mont-Sainte-Anne › 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
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Meals › Breakfast (at the hotel), one lunch and dinners are included daily › 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 snacks and lunch going to and back from Quebec City ~$50 › A lunch and snacks can be packed and brought on the departing day Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N110
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Québec City: Four Day Spring Tour › Day 1 Bonjour Québec ›Travel to Québec City and Meet your Tour Director ›Express Meal ›Camp Fire and Marshmallows at Chateau Mont-Sainte-Anne Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N111
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Québec City: Four Day Spring Tour › Day 2 Explore the Old City ›Breakfast ›Plains of Abraham - Bataille 1759-1760 workshop and battle re-enactment ›Promenade des Gouverneurs walk ›Cap Diamant overview ›La Terrasse Dufferin ›Musée du Fort visit ›Historical Facts Finding Rally ›Spirit of Lower Town l’Escalier casse-cou (breakneck steps), Place Royale Guided Tour, Notre- Dame-des-Victoires, Quartier du Petit Champlain, Fresque des Québecois ›Dinner ›Bowling at Quillorama Frontenac - Bowling Centre Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N112
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Québec City: Four Day Spring Tour › Day 3 Rural Quebec Experience ›Breakfast ›Canyon Sainte-Anne ›Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de- Beaupré guided tour ›Montmorency Falls Gondola Ride ›Sugar Shack Lunch ›Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum visit ›Last Evening dinner dance at Chateau Mont Ste. Anne Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N113
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Québec City: Four Day Spring Tour › Day 4 Au revoir Québec ›Breakfast ›Chez Marie Bread Oven visit ›Travel home ›Arrive back in Toronto between 5:00 – 6:30 pm depending upon traffic conditions Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N114
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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 › If you do plan to pay with your credit card, please check your credit card policy to see what is covered Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N115
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Sign Me Up! › We’ll be using the individual sign up method for this tour › With individual sign up you can sign up online Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N116
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Individual Sign Up › To sign up online, visit explorica.ca › Click on [1] students then [2] sign up for a tour › Enter your Tour Centre ID, UNIQUE for each Grade and Program and you will be able to view the trip details › Click on ‘sign up now’ and follow the prompts Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N117 1 1 2 2
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Individual Sign Up Cont’d › IMPORTANT › This screen will appear after payment has been entered. › Insurance will auto-select the Plus Plan, unless you de- select it. Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N118
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Payment Options – Individual Sign-Up › The individual sign-up process offers a choice of payment methods ›Monthly Automated Plan ›Manual Payment Plan ›Full Payment › Travel Protection Plan must be purchased at the time of enrolment/deposit. › A variety of payment forms are accepted such as: ›Cheque, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard or electronic payment from your bank account Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N119
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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 3N120 1 1 2 2
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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 3N121
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The experience is everything Questions? Keating by Explorica, 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5052, Toronto, ON M4N 3N122
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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 3N123
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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 3N124
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