New York LEISURE DETAILS

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1 New York LEISURE DETAILS Statue of Liberty See one of New York s most historic sites. Students will get to see the Statue of Liberty, a universally acknowledged symbol of freedom. Excursion leaves at 09.00, after breakfast, and returns at for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 Empire State Building & The Metropolitan Museum The 102-storey tall Empire State building offers students an unparalleled view of New York. Then on to New York s most popular Museum of Art home to two million individual pieces. Excursion leaves at 09.00, after breakfast, and returns at for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 Coney Island The boardwalk that connects this amusement park filled carnival district with its quieter neighbour, Brighton Beach, is teeming with interesting things for you to see and do including Luna Park, home of the historic Coney Island Rollercoaster. 3 & 4 week students only. Excursion leaves at 09.00, after breakfast, and returns at for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 The Jersey Shore Excursion to the now world famous Jersey Shore. Students will visit Seaside Heights home to one of the busiest and most action packed piers in New Jersey. Visit Breakwater Beach Water Park, home to a wide variety of exciting water slides and rides. 4 week students. Excursion leaves at 09.00, after breakfast, and returns at for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 INCLUDED FULL-DAY INCLUDED FULL-DAY woodbury common outlets Excursion to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, featuring 240 of the most sought after, high-end fashion and designer retail brands. 3 & 4 week students, on arrival days. Excursion leaves at 09.00, after breakfast, and returns at for dinner. Packed lunch included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 4 Times Square Excursion to Times Square, one of New York s most iconic landmarks, conjuring up images of seas of crowds and taxis surrounded by a wall of skyscrapers. Central Park Excursion to Central Park a green oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Manhattan. This 843-acre park is an interesting collection of lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens and glassy bodies of water. American Museum of Natural History Visit the Museum of Natural History. Home to over 30 million artefacts and unique interactive exhibits including its world famous dinosaur halls and life-size blue whale.

2 9/11 Memorial Museum & Financial District Explore Wall Street and visit ground zero, the World Trade Center Site where you can take in the twin reflecting pools. Then visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Greenwich Village Excursion to Greenwich Village on the lower west side of Manhattan, home to Washington Park and the house of the famous American writer, Mark Twain. Top of the Rock Visit the 70-storey tall Rockefeller Center then see the top of the rock a three-tiered observation deck with an unobstructed 360 degree view of downtown Manhattan. SoHo Excursion to downtown Manhattan s place to see and be seen. SoHo stands for SOuth of HOuston Street and is the center of New York s downtown arts scene. Farewell to Manhattan Students will be asked to design their ideal Manhattan Itinerary in class as a project. Each class will vote on their favorite. hours of which, 2 Chinatown Chinatown is located in downtown Manhattan next to little Italy. Students can see the Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Memorial archway in Chatham Square. The Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge was constructed in 1883 and is one of the major landmarks in New York. The bridge offers unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline. The Guggenheim Visit the instantly recognisable Solomon R Guggenheim Museum. With 5000 works of art coiled round a spiral walkway. Museum of Modern Art - MoMA Enjoy more than 100,000 pieces of contemporary art from such renowned painters as Matisse, Picasso and many more. The Hudson Cruise Enjoy a full Island tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours where they can take in over 101 city sights, including Columbia University, Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium. trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time. Chelsea A walking tour of this beautiful part of New York City, including High Line Park, New York s most exciting new park. trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time. The Bronx Zoo Students can explore lovingly recreated habitats from all over the world, home to some 4000 animals. trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1 hour is travel time.

3 Optional excursions Off-site meals full-day Half-DAY Planet Hollywood Take a bite out of the big apple at Planet Hollywood in Times Square, where movie blockbusters and their memorabilia take center stage with you. six flags Excursion to Six Flags Great Adventure, located in New Jersey, featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows and activities. Pre-paid $125 On-site $150 The total duration of this trip is approximately 10 hours, of which 4 Niagara Falls Students at LAL New York will have the opportunity to spend the weekend visiting one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Niagara Falls Weekend takes you into the heart of Niagara... up close and personal. Activities include an exhilarating boat ride into the mouth of the waterfalls, the thrilling Cave of the Winds, and more. Students can opt out of Sunday s full-day excursion and spend the weekend in Niagara Falls. The weekend excursion departs from New York at on Saturday and departs Niagara Falls for New York at on Sunday. A detailed itinerary can be found in the LAL New York Niagara Falls Weekend PDF. New York Limo Ride Excursion to downtown Manhattan at night. Students will be driven by Limo to Times Square where they will enjoy some free time before being driven back to the school by Limo. Pre-paid $65 On-site $85 Major League Baseball Game Go to either a New York Yankees or a New York Mets baseball game - a unique opportunity for students to be part of the quintessential American pastime. Pre-paid $65 On-site $85 hours, of which 2 hour is travel time. Included in the price is round trip transportation, entrances and guided tours as outlined in the LAL Boston Niagara Falls Weekend PDF, one nights accommodation in shared rooms. Please note that this includes up to four people sharing two king size beds; twin rooms are available at an additional supplement on request. Not included in the price; meals. The total duration of this trip is approximately two days of which around 17 hours is travel time between New York and Niagara Falls. This excursion departs the school at and returns at approximately Total duration 4 hours of which 2 hours is travel time. Hard Rock Café Join us for dinner at the Hard Rock Café, Times Square, home to an awe-inspiring collection of music memorabilia. This excursion departs the school at and returns at approximately Total duration 4 hours of which 2 hours is travel time. Bubba Gump Join us for some charming down-home style dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp, boasting creative seafood dishes inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. 3 & 4 week Students. This excursion departs the school at and returns at approximately Total duration 4 hours of which 2 Dallas BBQ You don t have to travel to the South to experience good barbecue. Join us for some traditional American fare at Dallas BBQ, home to some of New York s finest southwestern style barbecue that comes in Texas-sized portions. 4 week Students. This excursion departs from the Greenwich Village half-day excursion and returns at approximately Total duration 4 hours of which 2 Terms and Conditions All the optional activities and excursions are subject to a minimum number of people so we therefore reserve the right to cancel, prior to the student s arrival or during his/her stay. Listed prices are for optional excursions that have been pre-paid. Pre-paid prices are available until two weeks prior to the start of the summer school (not your course). Optional excursions are available for purchase on-site at an increased cost. LAL is not responsible for any last minute changes to the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will only be given where the excursion or activity does not take place. To book any optional additions, or for further information, please contact info@lalschools.com

4 Optional excursions WASHINGTON DC Students at LAL New York have the opportunity to see what life is like in the US capital, Washington DC, on this exciting, interactive and informative visit. See the White House, Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, National Monument, Arlington Cemetery and much more. Take a tour around the Mall and learn about the history and political culture of this great city. Students can opt out Sunday s full-day excursion and spend the weekend in Washington DC instead. The weekend excursion departs from New York at on Saturday and departs Washington for New York at on Sunday. A detailed itinerary can be found in the LAL New York Washington DC Weekend PDF. Included in the price is round trip transportation, entrances and guided tours as outlined in the LAL New York Washington DC Weekend PDF, one nights accommodation in shared rooms. Please note that this includes up to four people sharing two king size beds; twin rooms are available at an additional supplement on request. Not included in the price; meals. The total duration of this trip is approximately two days of which around 12 hours is travel time between New York and Washington DC. boston (including whale watching) Students at LAL New York will have the opportunity to experience an authentic New England experience with a trip to Boston! This vibrant, thriving city is celebrated for its cultural facilities, world class education institutions and champion sports franchises as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. Experience the historic sites, university campuses of Cambridge and a whale watching boat cruise! Students can opt out of Sunday s full-day excursion and spend the weekend in Boston instead. The weekend excursion departs from New York at on Saturday and departs Boston for New York at on Sunday. A detailed itinerary can be found in the LAL New York Boston Weekend PDF. Included in the price is round trip transportation, entrances and guided tours as outlined in the LAL New York Boston Weekend PDF, one nights accommodation in shared rooms. Please note that this includes up to four people sharing two king size beds; twin rooms are available at an additional supplement on request. Not included in the price; meals. The total duration of this trip is approximately two days of which 10 hours is approximately travel time between New York and Boston. Terms and Conditions All the optional activities and excursions are subject to a minimum number of people so we therefore reserve the right to cancel, prior to the student s arrival or during his/her stay. Listed prices are for optional excursions that have been pre-paid. Pre-paid prices are available until two weeks prior to the start of the summer school (not your course). Optional excursions are available for purchase on-site at an increased cost. LAL is not responsible for any last minute changes to the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will only be given where the excursion or activity does not take place. To book any optional additions, or for further information, please contact info@lalschools.com

5 New York Calendar Wednesday School Opens 5 Thursday Times Square JULY 6 Friday Central Park 7 Saturday Six Flags (optional excursion) 8 Sunday Statue of Liberty 9 Monday Off-Campus Meal at Planet Hollywood 10 Tuesday American Museum of Natural History 11 Wednesday 9/11 Memorial and Museum & Financial District 12 Thursday Greenwich Village Off-Campus Meal at Hard Rock Cafe 13 Friday Top of the Rock 14 Saturday Six Flags (optional excursion) 15 Sunday Empire State Building & The Metropolitan Museum 16 Monday SoHo 17 Tuesday Farewell to Manhattan 18 Wednesday Woodbury Common Outlets (3&4 week students) Boston Niagara Falls Washington DC week 1 week 2 19 Thursday Times Square China Town (3&4 week students) 20 Friday Central Park Brooklyn Bridge (3&4 week students) 21 Saturday Six Flags (optional excursion) 22 Sunday Statue of Liberty Coney Island (3&4 week students) 23 Monday Off-Campus Meal at Planet Hollywood or Bubba Gump Boston Niagara Falls week 3 24 Tuesday American Museum of Natural History Guggenheim (3&4 week students) 25 Wednesday 9/11 Memorial and Museum & Financial District Museum of Modern Art (3&4 week students) 26 Thursday Greenwich Village The Bronx Zoo (4 week students) Off-Campus Meal at Hard Rock Cafe or Dallas BBQ (3&4 week students) 27 Friday Top of the Rock Hudson Cruise (4 week students) 28 Saturday Boston (optional excursion) 29 Sunday Empire State Building Jersey Shore (4 week students) Washington DC week 4 30 Monday SoHo Chelsea Walking Tour (4 week students) 31 Tuesday Farewell to Manhattan 1 Wednesday School Closes Please note that this is a sample programme and is subject to change