1. On Tour
Or: “How ever in the world did I manage to
get all these adolescents to Europe and
what will I do with them now that we are here?”
Carrie A. Olson
Carrie_Olson@dpsk12.org

2. YOU CAN DO IT!

3. General Tips
Start now!
Be organized.
Communicate &
build relationships
Be flexible

4. Be organized
EF Registrations
Deadlines. Use the
EF website!
Set aside time for
tour planning
Email, phone, etc
Make insurance
mandatory

5. Communicate
& Build
Relationships
Travelers and families
School
administration
Chaperones &
colleagues
Supporters
EF tour consultants

6. Be Flexible
Keep a sense of humor
Communication styles
Participants
Travel dates
Sights
The “perfect” tour
The most important
thing-you’re going to
Europe!

7. Day One
Pre-Tour advice
Remind parents of
details
Arrival at school/airport
Neck/waist pouches
Copies of passports/
numbers
Carry-on (Rick Steves
backpack)
Money for the airport

8. Airport &
Flight(s)
Small groups with
chaperones (split up)
Plane practice in
school-activities,
etiquette, seats, etc.
assignment, food, etc.
Avoiding jet lag tips
Customs

9. Arrival-Day 2
Prepare to be tired
Meeting your TD &
bus driver
Itinerary for the first
day-keep moving
Remind everyone to
be kind to each
other

10. Your TD
Sharing your TD if you
are consolidated
Be respectful of his/
her time away from
the group
Alternate order on bus
and walking
Set expectations for
interaction
COMMUNICATE!
Group meeting agenda

11. Culture Shock
Normal-adults &
students
Bad-Good-Both
Danger is everywhere
Talk about it
Have a plan
Fights with friends
Emotions
Keep the drama low
What do you want
Solve problems during
your Europe trip to
the day
be about?
Let them be children!

12. General
Advice
Stay positive in the
extreme. Model,
model, model!
Remind everyone:
This is a group tour
Prepare your adults.
Students come first,
always.

13. General
Advice
Emergency plan
Alcoholic beverages
Schedule - be on time
& you can’t see it all!
Take care of yourself
Be organized,
communicate and be
flexible!

14. Meal
Expectations
Continental breakfast
Dinner
A plan for lunch
Junk food & snacks
Food allergies,
vegetarians, etc.
Water with meals
Meal times are
irregular

15. Money
Collect all tip money
ahead of time
Lunch money
Exchange rate lessons
Start with at least $50
in foreign currency
Types of souvenirs
List of purchases
Money for airports
leaving the States and
coming back

16. Non-EF Time
on Tour
Read about what there
is to do
Confirm before you
leave
Talk with your TD!
Make sure everyone
writes down what time
to return and where.
Physical activities vs.
brain activities

17. Behavior
Set expectations before
you leave
Inform students and
families of rewards and
consequences
Enforce rules ALWAYS!
“Alternate Partner”
“Stay in your room” at
meetings
Bed checks-be sneaky
Curfew

18. Consequences
Positive Negative
You get to go to Europe! You might have to be separated from your
friends and assigned a new adult & group.
You might be able to see and do more. You could lose the privilege of using your
electronics.
You could be able to stay with your friends. A “freeze” could be placed on your spending
money.
You could earn extra souvenirs &/or cash. No shopping.
Your adults will be happier chaperones! You could be charged a “surcharge” for
evening behavior calls.
You could earn back a confiscated item. We might call your parents and Mr. Gonzales.
You could earn back privileges. You could be suspended or expelled when we
return.
Every unasked for compliment can earn the You might be sent home.
whole group an extra treat.
You could be campused by having to stay
with an adult.
You will have a loss of choices and might miss
some sights.

19. Education On
Tour
Educational mindset
before you leave
Elective class
Building Academic
Vocabulary Marzano &
Pickering
Questions for money
Think-pair-share
Europe Journal
Connections

20. My Three
Books
Student Europe
Handbook
Adult Primary &
Secondary
Chaperone
Handbook
Europe Journal

21. Beyond
academics
Most important thing
my students have
learned
Adults who care about
them
Personal experience
International citizens
Role models
Scrapbooks

22. Rewards
Personal
investment
Students &
teachers
Global rewards:
conventions,
merchandise, etc.
Group vs. personal

23. Follow-up
Trip celebration at
the end of the year
Biggest change?
Confidence!
KEEP website
Guest speakers

24. Remember:
You can do
this!
Start now!
Be organized.
Communicate &
build relationships
Be flexible

25. Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
EF is here to help!
or
Email me:
Carrie A. Olson
Denver Public Schools
Kepner Middle School
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, Colorado 80219
Carrie_Olson@dpsk12.org
www.KEEPDENVER.org