STEM trip to CERN Arden
Presentation summary ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Destination information: where we are going and why. YOUR ITINERARY 4 days packed-full of exciting activities! YOUR TOUR OPERATOR All about Diverse School Travel. SUMMARY Recap of the most important details.
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Why Geneva?
About Geneva ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Geneva is a gem of a city, set on the shores of Europe s largest Alpine lake. Geneva is home to many international organisations including CERN. The boat cruise on Lake Geneva is a real highlight of the trip and provides fantastic photo opportunities! Public transport is excellent and all schools are given a Geneva Transport Card that entitles them to unlimited free use of all public transport. So getting around this compact city is safe and a breeze!
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Why CERN?
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Permanent exhibitions Microcosm & Universe of Particles
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN Guided Tour with a resident expert!
ABOUT GENEVA & CERN ATLAS building
Your Itinerary: Day 1 DAY 1 Thursday 25 th January 2018 YOUR ITINERARY 16:25 Meet at coffee shop just inside main entrance at Birmingham International Airport. Flight No: EZY1498 Boarding cards and passports will be handed out before security. Passports are retained by students for the duration of the visit (lockers available in rooms). 18:25 Flight to Geneva. 21:10 Flight arrival at Geneva Airport and transfer by train to Geneva. The accommodation is within a 10 minute walk from the train station. 22:15 Arrive accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel is the first choice for school accommodation!
Your Itinerary: Day 2 DAY 2 Friday 26 th January 2018 07:15 Breakfast at accommodation. 08:16 Transfer by tram to CERN. YOUR ITINERARY 09:00 - CERN guided tour. This visit lasts three hours, and a resident expert will be an engaging and informative guide to research at CERN. 13:00 Lunch at CERN restaurant. Please allow CHF15-18 per person, payable in cash. 14:00 Visit the permanent exhibitions Microcosm to explore the mysteries of the universe and Universe of Particles to learn more about the Big Bang! 15:30 Transfer by tram back to Geneva. 19:00 Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue to the tune of a live folkloric band that ll oompah throughout the dinner hour! Includes fondue, sausage, chips, ice-cream and a soft drink.
Your Itinerary: Day 3 DAY 3 Saturday 27 th January 2018 08:30 Breakfast at accommodation. YOUR ITINERARY 10:00 Visit The Museum of Natural History: frogs, toads and indigenous birds, Lucy and the dinosaurs, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Don t miss any of its mysteries! 13:00 Explore Geneva s picturesque Old Quarter and buy some lunch. 15:30 Visit Musée d art et d histoire, one of Switzerland s most important museums, with a collection that boasts over half a million objects. 18:30 Dinner at the hostel. 19:45 Transfer by tram to the bowling alley. 20:30 Ten-Pin Bowling : enjoy a fun and relaxing evening at this bowling alley!
Your Itinerary: Day 4 DAY 4 Sunday 28 th January 2018 YOUR ITINERARY 08:30 Breakfast at accommodation. Check out and bags to be left at hotel. 10:30 Enjoy a pleasant cruise on Lake Geneva - don t forget to take pictures! 12:00 Visit the History of Science Museum and admire its collection of historical scientific apparatus. 13:00 Pick up some souvenirs along Geneva's waterfront and stroll around the beautiful Park Moynier to see the iconic Jet d'eau. 14:30 Collect bags and transfer by train to the airport. 16:45 - Flight back from Geneva to Birmingham International Airport. Flight No: EZY1497
Accommodation: Geneva Hostel YOUR ACCOMMODATION The Geneva Hostel is the first choice of accommodation for schools. It sits on the shores of Lake Geneva, just a short walk from the main Cornavin rail station. Student Rooms Private student rooms: you will have 2x 7 bed, 1 x 6 bed and 1 single room. Individual night-lights Personal secure lockers Heating and air conditioning Diverse School Travel comprehensively audit all accommodation they use, ensuring that it adheres to the necessary high standards for fire safety, food hygiene and security.
Accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel YOUR CCOMMODATION Facilities Secure luggage lockers are available Free Wi-Fi Laundry facilities Towels not provided so take one Restaurant (vegetarian meals available) Students are given a key card for access to room, personal locker & shower room (gender specific) Two games rooms (equipped with TV, small library & table tennis)
Damages Guests are liable for any damages Room will be inspected upon our arrival to check for any damage Rooms will be inspected upon departure and any damage caused by our students will be discussed with parents/guardians to cover charges
About Diverse School Travel YOUR TOUR OPERATOR Over 20 years experience of organising school trips. Highest standards of safety and security (STF). ABTA and ATOL bonded for complete financial protection. Their LOtC Quality Badge is our assurance that our trips will always enrich your child s education. 24 hour emergency helpline while the group is away. They have an intimate knowledge of our destinations. Dedicated bilingual (at least!) Travel Consultant looks after our every need.
What next? You must wear appropriate footwear at CERN. Flip flops, sandals and heels are not allowed. Remember to bring a camera for the boat cruise and also for CERN as you are allowed to take pictures! Take some Swiss Francs for lunches and for any souvenirs. Each student allowed 1 piece of hand luggage for the flight. Toiletries must be packed in a transparent plastic bag and not exceed 100ml. There is no weight limit for the cabin bag but it must be no bigger than 56 X 45 X 25cm. SUMMARY
Twitter @_Cern18 Bring a towel remember you only have hand luggage so not a bath sheet! Bring a Swiss adaptor plug (different to European ones) Students will need spending money to buy lunch each day (we suggest approx. 15 minimum (of Swiss Francs) per day for lunch. Also, money for dinner on Sunday evening and also for souvenirs and any other drinks/snacks other than those provided. Medical Care Plans we will take copies. Remember to bring any medication needed for the trip. Students should carry their own medication please consider hand luggage restrictions. Mr Smith emergency telephone number 07866 727523 and Dr Hayes 07969 200680 (will be available from 14:30 on 25/1/18 until students collected at Birmingham Airport on Sunday. Arden UK Contact (emergencies only) 07907 260967 (Mrs Robinson)
Thank you. Have a fantastic trip!