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SLOCA COMMUNITY. 4TH EDITION. BIRTH OF A MODERN NATION An American Story Washington DC • Williamsburg • Monticello • And more April 12-19, 2025 a Family Learning Journey by meal choices Dear DC Crew, Please make your selections for your meals on the trip. Fill out the form for each person traveling in your group. You will see that although there is dinner included every day, you aren’t making a choice at this point each night. Some places will be a buffet or served family style. If you have developed any new food allergies, please let us know ASAP. If we do not hear back from you, we will be ordering the menu item that is listed as the default in each case (it will be the safest option in each case). Thanks for your help in pre-ordering by April 6th, 2025 (11.59pm:). This will help our trip run smoother and we’ll spend less time sitting and waiting in restaurants. Thank you! START If at any moment, you encounter difficulties, let us know and we'll be happy to assit you. First Name* Last Name* E‑mail* Meals Choice for: Day 2 (Sunday) DINNER in Williamsburg, VA Chicken Tenders & Fries [KIDS ONLY] Chicken Alfred Pasta with Garlic Crostini [DEFAULT CHOICE] Shrimp Over Ham Grany with Potato & Vegetable Chesapeake Crab Cakes with Potato and Vegetable Day 4 (Tuesday) LUNCH BOX in Monticello, VA Turkey & Cheddar [KIDS ONLY] Virginia Ham & Cheese [DEFAULT CHOICE] Heirloom Tomato Caprese Sandwich Chicken Salad Croissant Day 4 (Tuesday) DINNER (Arlington) RAGTIME Classic Burger with waffle fries [DEFAULT OR KID CHOICE] Ahi Tuna with Grain Blend and Spinach & Mushroom Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Shrimp Po'Boy with Garden SALAD Day 6 (Thursday) DINNER in Gettysburg, PA Chicken Tenders with Salad & Baked Potato [KID CHOICE] Fine Fowl (chicken) with Shrimp [DEFAULT CHOICE] Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat & Cream Medley of Scallops, Shrimp & Crab over Pasta Pork Tenderloin & Raspberry Sauce Chicken Breast Topped with Onions, Tomatoes & Mushroom Comments SEND If you're travelling as a family, please fill out this form for each person traveling in your group! START AGAIN

BlueStoneBlueOcean specializes in Cultural Immersion Trips: small group, friends & family-style, getting off the beaten track, meeting people, and experiencing the authentic side of a foreign land. Each of these trips are absolutely unique! Contact To receive full information about our trips or experience, or schedule a call/video-call, or register or ask us any question: First Name Last Name E-mail Country code Phone Mailing address Which trip(s) are you interested in? Birth of a Modern Nation 2025 • USA My France By Cédric 2025 Near and Dear to My Heart • Argentina + Chile Along the Mediterranean • Spain + France + Italy Behind & Beyond • France + Germany My California By Cindy Other: Potential number of travelers I would like to * Required Receive more information Set up a (video)call about the trip Register for the trip Subscribe to BlueStoneBlueOcean's newsletter Send You can also just send us a Whatsapp message directly from your mobile by clicking on the button down below (toolbar)! NEWSLETTR

This is How We Travel Cultural Immersion Trips Travelling with a Special Twist. UNIQUE SMALL-SIZED GROUP TRIPS # HIGHLIGHTS & OFF THE BEATEN PATH. We like to take you to the places that your friends have never heard of and where you can be one of the few foreign tourists to get an up close and authentic peek at what life is like as a local. While we also include some of the not-to-be missed, iconic sights, we like to focus on the more unique , meaningful and memorable . # EXPERIENCE FOCUSED. We consider the overall experience of any stop on our trip. We believe art and culture are more accessible when the entire setting is an ingredient in the mix. We try to avoid the hoards, visit museums that are human-sized and approachable, engage in activities that contribute to understanding the culture by engaging with people, and we look for the true, the beautiful, and the meaningful in all of our choices. # SMALL GROUPS. Our groups consist of 6-12 travelers, allowing you the opportunity for up close and personal travel. We find that many of our travelers are introverts and appreciate traveling with a small group. Small groups also allow us the opportunity to engage more easily with locals and have those unique experiences that we aim for. # FRIENDS & FAMILY STLE. All of our Cultural Immersion Trips are done in “friends & family” style. You may not know everyone to begin with, but by the end, we will have all become good friends. As friends & family (having a small group helps), we are invited to engage with locals and sometimes even invited into homes or special events. We also have the flexibility to accommodate all of the travelers in our “family,” adapting to special interests or needs along the way. We travel by car, not by bus, allowing us to enter the small and special spaces and not stand out as a large tourist group. And, we like to keep things casual and comfortable! # FLEXIBLE ITINERARY. We design days that we believe are full of magic and important experiences, but we also know that some of the best surprises while traveling are the unexpected opportunities that pop up. Someone invites the group into their workshop, a friend invites the group to join at the celebration of their new child, or you discover a local band is playing in the park. We value that these unique opportunities may be more important than what we happened to have planned, so we adjust. We don’t miss the magic in an attempt to rigidly stick to our plan. And we love travelers who love this logic! We also love surprises and we aim to delight you and surprise you along the way. You won’t always know what to expect in advance, but we’ll always make sure that you are prepared with information in order to be properly prepared. # ETHICAL TRAVEL. We aim to utilize private and locally owned businesses as often as possible. Our goal is to stay at charming, locally owned inns, farms, cabins, hotels or houses. We like to dine where we can meet the family who owns the restaurant and prepares the food. We want to use small businesses rather than large corporate entities. We want to connect with kind, knowledgeable, and interesting local guides and we seek to find the way to support the local community with our travel dollars whenever possible. Come and be delighted! Come and experience something different! Come to understand and deeply know a new country! Come, travel with us and enjoy the unique , meaningful and memorable ! Family Learning Journeys Immerse. Learn. And Understand. MID-SIZED GROUP TRIPS # LEARNING. BlueStoneBlueOcean values educational and unique experiences. Our educational learning journeys offer an overview of important historical sites and events as well as some special off the beaten path encounters. We love to connect with locals and learn about the culture of each place whenever possible. Travel learning is a hands-on discovery of what students have read about and studied. It is experiential, rich and deeply meaningful. # FAMILY TRIP. These trips may be set up for a particular group such as a school, homeschool group, group of friends, or community, but what sets them apart from other school trips is that our trips are for families. We adapt the trip for a range of ages and find that parents love learning too! Research has shown that students have a significant positive outcome when their parents are highly involved in their education, and what more enjoyable way to be involved than to travel and learn together? # FULL DAYS. Our trips are packed and fast-paced. We cover a lot of ground and try to fully take advantage of our time. However, every trip also has some free time to explore the city and see what interests you that isn’t on the itinerary, go shopping, or just relax and rest. You’ll do a lot of walking, so these restful afternoons are sometimes very necessary! # STRUCTURED. You will receive a highly organized and detailed trip itinerary that tells you exactly where we’ll be and when. This allows us to stay on track, but also offers you the chance to choose what you may want to skip and then reunite with the group at the next activity. We try to stick to the plan as closely as possible! # FUN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. We aim to make the trips educational and fun! We include silly awards, scavenger hunts, and educational review sessions and debriefs of the day before. Reading lists, movie lists, and ideas to prepare for the trip are provided to help you get the most out of the trip as possible!

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We Are Cindy McKinney Hilton California PARTNER Cindy has a background in food and agriculture and a true passion for people. She is interested in the world and how the people in it are more similar than different. Intrigued by the way languages and experience affect who we are and how we interact, she is an eternal student with a warm heart and desire to connect and understand people. For the past twelve years, she has been leading group trips, both small and intimate and large (up to 70) for people who want to learn about the world, while also creating and working on Jonas Shares Joy, bringing people from around the world to California to learn about growing food and growing compassion for people with special needs. Cindy speaks English, Spanish & French. Of particular interest: hiking, anything on or near the ocean, plants, art, music and food & wine. Cédric Jacquemont France PARTNER Cédric has a background as an executive in the corporate world, but left that world to pursue his true passions: art & travel. He is a multi-faceted artist who has an eye for the hidden detail and thought-provoking. He is a traveler who seeks out the unique and immersive and is eager to share his world with travellers who also seek to understand the places they visit at a deeper level. He is a profound thinker who designs unusual experiences to help people encounter their world and see things from a different perspective. A charismatic student, he has a mind that is critical of injustices while glittering eyes reveal a heart that loves to play and experiment. Cédric speaks French, English, Spanish & Portuguese. Of particular interest: poetry, Brazil, music, India, photography, Africa, dance, California, architecture, Mexico, hiking, Italia, the ocean.

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Our Trips We offer both OnOffer trips , open to the public, as well as OnDemand trips . The latter provide you with an opportunity to schedule a private trip with your group, tailored to your tastes and interests. A SELECTION OF OUR UPCOMING TRIPS: On Offer Trips A FAMILY LEARNING JOURNEY Birth of a Modern Nation American history springs to life on a trip to the east coast! Our learning journeys complement the curriculum of San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, taking students and families to see first-hand the places they have... DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Mexico City, The Delightful Surprise Mexico City really, truly does surprise us and up-end all those stereotypes and fears we may have had or have been told. Mexico is a country with a ... DISCOVER UN VOYAGE D'IMMERSION CULTURELLE My California By Cindy Venez découvrir le mode de vie californien avec une habitante de la côte centrale. Visitez les endroits où elle a grandi (hors des sentiers battus, bien sûr !) et ceux où elle... DISCOVER A CULTURAL IMMERSION JOURNEY Along the Mediterranean Barcelona and its costa brava , Nice and its arrière-pays , Naples and its baia di Napoli : salt in the air, fresh catch of the day on the table, the vibrant... DISCOVER FAMILY LEARNING JOURNEY Europe Through The Ages Students and their families are invited to Europe Through the Ages, an Family Learning Journey! This trip offers a fast-paced and hands-on learning adventure, traveling to... DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Italia! Italia! Italia! Why do we say Italia! three times? Because on this Cultural Immersion Trip, we visit what seems like three different facets of that fascinating ... DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Burgundy at Heart DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Colors of Guanajuato DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Searching for the Whale In a protected lagoon, whales come to give birth to their babies. These intelligent and gentle creatures often greet human visitors in one of the most sublimely beautiful and spiritual experiences on the planet. Come experience the magic! DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP California for Teens DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP France for Foodies (Winter Tour) DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP My France By Cédric To truly understand another place, you need to know the people. It is only by getting close that you are able to see the beauty and challenges of... DISCOVER A CULTURAL IMMERSION JOURNEY Near & Dear to My Heart Experience the beauty and rich culture of Argentina and Chile on a one-of-a-kind adventure that will immerse you in the local way of... DISCOVER A CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP France for Festival Lovers Festivals are celebrations showcasing the high culture of a country! Throughout France hundreds of communities promote festivals each year, sharing art in all its... DISCOVER A FAMILY LEARNING JOURNEY Behind & Beyond Join us on a poignant exploration through the annals of history, delving into the chapters of World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the unprecedented era of... DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP France for Foodies Using all things food as a vehicle for exploring a new culture and country, we taste our way through three regions of France: Paris, Burgundy and Provence. We’ll visit museums, important landmarks, and take in some beautiful walks while also taking food hopping tours, cooking workshops, and visiting farms, bakers, and other food producers. DISCOVER FAMILY LEARNING JOURNEY Black History in America Walk with us in the footsteps of the great social justice movement leaders, listen to the stories of people who literally walked in the march from Selma to Montgomery, hear the spirituals, jazz music of Memphis, and blues of Nina Simone, visit a plantation hearing the stories of the enslaved and walk with us through the important changes that were made in our world as legislation changed and segregation slowly ended. This moving trip is an important step in acknowledgement and change for a more just future. DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Brasil! Brasil! DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Yucatecan Mysteries From jungle wrapped Mayan ruins to ethereal cenotes, portals to the underworld, Merida holds us in its spell. A cultural capital, weekend evenings vibrate with music and energy in the heart of the city, while peaceful tropical beaches and pink flamingoes in their wetland home are never far away. DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP Italia for Adults with Special Needs DISCOVER CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP France for Teens This trip is for teens and the adults who love them. Teens are eager to learn, eager to explore, eager to move, and eager to play! We will play our way through France, wrapping each day in a theme and a hands-on workshop to make travel and learning a new culture come to life for teens and adults alike! DISCOVER CUSTOMIZED JOURNEY On Demand Trips We can design the perfect trip for your group. Daunting to design from top to bottom? We have... DISCOVER

Be part of one of our exclusive Experiences! Join, participate, learn and have fun! BlueStoneBlueOcean specializes in Cultural Immersion Trips: small group, friends & family-style, getting off the beaten track, meeting people, and experiencing the authentic side of a foreign land. Each of these trips are absolutely unique! Our Experiences We're not just another sight-seeing travel business. We are a travel & art de vivre company. We focus on what makes a place and people unique and worth discovering and reflecting on. We pay close attention to their environment, their context - the geography, the history, the architecture and so many hidden elements and relationships. We're obsessed about what makes their daily existence similar to ours or totally different from what we already know and how it affects their vision of the world and their mission in life. On what makes it unique and worth discovering and reflecting on. Experience n°1 Introduction to Art de Vivre (TM) We'd be glad to share our Introduction to Art de Vivre(TM) series . These are special events that we bring to our community in order to for you to experience first hand a taste of another culture. Learn while having fun and gathering your friends and family and meeting new people too. Some of our offers: > OUR BESTSELLER! French Art de Vivre (in English) > NEW! Mediterranean Art de Vivre (in English) > NEW! French Art & Culture Obsession (in English) > L'Art de Vivre Américain (Special Thanksgiving) (en français) > NEW! L'Art de Vivre Californien (en français) Would you like to set up your private session with your friends&family? We'd be happy to discuss the opportunity! BOOK A SESSION ASK US Experience n°2 Learning and Fun We're not just another sight-seeing travel business. We are a travel & art de vivre company. We focus on how people live . We're obsessed about what makes their daily existence similar or different from what we already know and how it affects their vision of the world and their mission in life. On what makes it unique and worth discovering and reflecting on. In that regard, we have created the Introduction to Art de Vivre (TM) series . These are special events that we bring to our community in order to for you to experience first hand a taste of another culture. Learn while having fun and gathering your friends and family and meeting new people too. BOOK A SESSION ASK US Experience n°3 Language & Cultural Dive You want to get the most of your upcoming trip or just want to learn a new language while having fun and discovering a bunch of things about another culture? Join one of our group or one-on-one sessions. We do both in-person and remote. > Bonjour. J'ai dit bonjour... (French Language & Cultural Dive) ASK US ASK US

BESTSELLER! 4TH EDITION! BIRTH OF A MODERN NATION An American Story Washington DC • And more April 12-19, 2025 a Family Learning Journey by Welcome to our dedicated page. Here you'll find all the information about the trip as well as the registration path. Enjoy! FULL PROGRAM REGISTRATION If at any moment, you encounter difficulties, let us know and we'll be happy to assit you. introduction American history springs to life on a trip to the East Coast! Our Family Learning Journeys complement the curriculum of San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, taking students and families to see firsthand the places they have studied . Whether through hands-on immersive experiences in Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, an inspirational walk through the monuments on the Mall, illuminated against the backdrop of our nation’s capital, or marching and then charging in the footsteps of the soldiers at Pickett’s Charge in Gettysburg, learning comes to life and becomes deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of those who experience the journey. New friendships are forged, both for students and their parents , as we discover and learn together on Birth of A Modern Nation, a Family Learning Journey by BlueStoneBlueOcean . highlights • Step into the 17th century at Jamestown Settlement, the first permanent English settlement . Engage in hands-on activities at the Powhatan village, learn about a transatlantic trek on the replicas of the very ships that made that voyage, and explore the fort’s reconstructed homes and workshops. • Colonial Williamsburg offers a fully immersive experience into a town on the cusp of the American Revolution . Costumed interpreters bring history to life while you might even catch sight of Paul Revere blazing through town stirring up revolutionary fervor. • Admire the beauty of this hillside mansion and stand in awe at the multi-faceted legacy of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Reflect on the paradox of this founding father , a slaveholder who penned the Declaration of Independence. • Be inspired and moved as you honor the trail-blazers who shaped our nation and championed freedom , while also contemplating the gravity of war as we visit the illuminated WWII Memorial, Vietnam Wall and Korean War Memorial of Washington DC's Mall. • Explore Civil War history at Gettysburg with a battlefield tour, an excellent museum and an immersive painting in the round. Discover soldier life and the harsh realities of warfare as you participate in our recreation of Pickett’s Charge, stepping into the footsteps of history. • Explore the institutions that drive the USA today. Whether standing on the steps of the Supreme Court, touring the US Capitol Building, or seeing the White House, discover that DC is the place where legislation, enforcement, and global and national politics unfold. • Celebrate this week of learning and friendship with a Potomac River Cruise. Enjoy dining and dancing as we glide along, taking in the buildings and monuments that line the Potomac River. itinerary DAY 1 (Saturday) Travelers fly independently and meet at Ronald Regan National Airport (DCA) in the afternoon, where a private coach will collect the group and transfer them south to Colonial Williamsburg. We’ll begin with a welcome dinner and group introductions. DAY 2 Visit Jamestown Settlement where the history and lives of the first permanent English settlers and the Powhatan nation come to life. Re-creations of a Powhatan village, James Fort and the 1607 ships that brought colonists are all available for exploration, complete with costumed interpreters. Enjoy a hands-on, inquiry-based guided tour, followed by an afternoon guided visit to Colonial Williamsburg , including hands-on experiences, dinner, and a “musical tour” of the 18th century capital (may be substituted for similar experience, depending on evening program schedule). DAY 3 The morning will be spent exploring Colonial Williamsburg with an educator who will guide the travelers’ participation in hands-on, experiential learning. Your students will watch re-enactments of important historical events as well as discuss techniques with tradesmen as they work at their crafts employing the same techniques used in the colonial era. Free time in the afternoon allows the group to explore buildings, trade shops, homes, Governor’s Palace, museums, and time to watch the shows, parades, mock battles, and other demonstrations. After dinner we’ll load up on the coach and head north to Charlottesville, North Carolina where Thomas Jefferson built his estate, Monticello. DAY 4 Today we explore Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello . This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the life of Thomas Jefferson, as well as slave life, gardening, and architecture. Your will discover Monticello with a guided tour of the mansion. Lunch is included today. After the visit, we will travel to Washington DC , where we'll drop our luggage and get ready for a special evening. We will enjoy an Illuminated Monuments tour, an especially magical and moving experience. Private guides will lead us through many of the important monuments around the Mall area, including the WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and FDR Monument if time allows. It’ll be a late night getting back to the hotel! DAY 5 Private Charter to Gettysburg National Battlefield . This is an especially fun day for students! Start off with a guide who will hop on the bus for a tour of the battlefield, where you can still spot damage from the Civil War in the walls of buildings around town. The battlefield guide will explain the war as you ride through the battlefield, stopping at different monuments and important sites. After getting a feel for the war and the where it was fought, students will participate in a Battlefield Footsteps program where each student is assigned an identity of one of the soldiers in Pickett’s Charge. Students get into formation and follow drill commands while walking in the footsteps of the soldiers. At the end, the student soldiers make the charge up and over the hill and discover their fate at the end of the re-enactment. After the charge, the group will go to the Museum, Visitor’s Center and experience the Cyclorama, a circular painting of a battlefield scene, accompanied by lights, sounds, and a narration. It is a somber experience that brings home the reality of that war. We return to Washington DC for dinner and an early evening in to catch up on rest! DAY 6 Washington DC – Pillars of Government : Start the day with a tour of the US Capitol Building by the “Red Coats.” Following the tour, meet up with your group’s private guide who is a historical expert and will teach as they lead. We’ll visit the following sights: The Library of Congress , one of the most beautiful buildings in the US; Steps of the U.S. Supreme Court ; National Archives, Charters of Freedom ; Visit in front of the White House . We’ll end our day with our private guides at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History where everyone will have an opportunity to explore independently before meeting up again for dinner in the city. DAY 7 Private charter bus to George Washington’s Mount Vernon . We explore this interactive learning center and enjoy a guided tour of his home. Early afternoon we return to Washington D.C. where you will have free time to prepare for our evening grand finale! We celebrate all we’ve learned and experienced by enjoying time with our new friends on a Potomac River Dinner Dance Cruise , with views of the monuments and city of DC, a memorable and spectacular end to a meaningful week! DAY 8 (Saturday) Fly back to California! *Itinerary is tentative until confirmed, and may change based on schedule availability, weather, or other factors. who is the trip for? In 2025, we will welcome both families and individual student travelers on the Birth of a Modern Nation trip. The trip is ideal for students between the ages of 11-18 , but open to eager, mature learners who have the energy for a full itinerary, at the discretion of their family. First and foremost, this trip is specially suited to SLOCA students, their friends & families, designed to complement the rich curriculum of the school . From October 1, 2024, you can also invite your cousins, aunts, uncles, aunts, grand-parents, and close friends! Family Style Travelers These travelers are families traveling together, one or more parent(s) taking their child(ren) or perhaps bringing along a friend from school . Family style travel means that there is a parent or family friend/member who assumes the supervision and responsibility for their children (or other children traveling under their care). We have different rooming options to fit diverse needs of family travelers, but all rooms must have an adult lodging with the students. NEW! FOR SLOCA FAMILIES ONLY Independent Student Travelers These are students between the ages of 13-18 who are traveling without a parent and under the supervision and responsibility of a SLOCA chaperone . Minimum: 8 Independent Travelers. They will sleep in a quadruple room with at least one other student rooming decided on by SLOCA chaperone. Families and students can also choose to send their child with a close friend and they can share a bed for a discounted price if the family and students are comfortable with this arrangement. Families will sign a contract agreeing to cover the price of a last minute unaccompanied minor ticket if their child breaks the rules while on the trip. price Family Style Travelers Base price $3,500 per person (quadruple room occupancy) $3,650 per person (triple room occupancy) $3,900 per person (double room occupancy) Adults additional $100 per person FOR SLOCA FAMILIES ONLY Independent Student Travelers Base price $4,200 per person (based on students staying in a double room, each with their own bed) Discounts AVAILABLE TO FAMILY AND INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS $100 off if you have traveled with BlueStoneBlueOcean (formerly Simply Culture Boutique Travel ) in the past. AVAILABLE TO INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS $150 off if your child would like to travel with a close friend with whom they feel comfortable sharing a bed for two people (double or queen) Trip Minimum 20 travelers Validity Early bird prices are valid until June 30, 2024, then increase by $100 per person from July 1 to December 1 , the registration deadline. what is included. what is not. Included this Learning Journey 7 Nights Mid-Range Hotel Breakfast Daily Dinner Daily Boxed Lunch at Monticello Tour transportation on private charter bus A digital Learning Journey Trip Guidebook (detailed itinerary and educational workbook) All entrance tickets Hands-on Educational workshops, experiences, and re-enactments Private, licensed tour-guide when indicated Evening Activities and programs as indicated Travelers are free to make monthly payments to spread expense over several months Gratuities for bus driver and tour guides Daily debrief discussion Daily Review Questions Daily Super Trooper Traveler* Award Introduction to DiariosTM** Trip Training Meetings for travelers Coordinated Safety Plan for hotel and outings Full-time trip coordinator, accompanying you on entire trip once group arrives in Washington DC *What is a Super Trooper Traveler Award? Exactly as it sounds, it’s a fun way to teach traits of a responsible group member who aims to contribute and consider those around them. We also encourage traits that help to open students up to the world and instill a sense of curiosity and observation. Each day the program facilitators and trip leaders will be on the lookout for a student who exemplifies the trait of the day and they will be rewarded with a prize at the daily debrief. **What is Introduction to DiariosTM ? During this trip, participants will be introduced to DiariosTM , a multi-faceted diary experience created by thedensecompany. Each diario uses a different artistic technique (photography, movie, poetry, music and others). Some days, they will be invited to practice and create their own diarios and then share it with the rest of the group. Not Included Transportation to and from Washington DC (flights) Airport transfers Insurance Laundry Lunches, except 1 boxed lunch Personal Items next steps 2024 May 6 & 7 & 8 Information Meetings at Lower Campus + SLOCA High School May 10 Trip Registration opens, secured with $450 non-refundable deposit July 1 End of early bird pricing Sept 16 & 17 & 18 Information Meetings at Lower Campus + S LOCA High School October 1 Trip opens to friends & family Oct 9 & 10 Information Meetings at SLOCA Grand Campus To attend the information meetings register here ! December 1 Registration Deadline 2025 March Trip training meeting & flag making activity with students April Trip Fall Get together ... and maybe a surprise? Registration To register it's easy! Just click below: REGISTRATION

BlueStoneBlueOcean specializes in Cultural Immersion Trips: small group, friends & family-style, getting off the beaten track, meeting people, and experiencing the authentic side of a foreign land. Each of these trips are absolutely unique! Events & Calendar Our calendar includes various upcoming information sessions, open houses, trip reunions and some fun and tasty events. Our Introduction to Art de Vivre programs are a highlight! Check what is available near you! INFO MEETING DC INFORMATION MEETING B irth of a Modern Nation Washington DC and around April 12-19, 2025 American history springs to life on a trip to the east coast! Our learning journeys complement the curriculum of San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, taking students and families to see first-hand the places they have studied. Whether through hands-on immersive experiences in Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, an inspirational walk through the monuments on the mall, illuminated against the backdrop of our nation’s capital, or marching and then charging in the footsteps of the soldiers at Picket’s Charge in Gettysburg, learning comes to life and becomes deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of those who experience the journey. New friendships are forged, both for students and their parents, as we discover and learn together on Birth of A Nation, a learning journey by BlueStoneBlueOcean. Tools : presentation + Q&A Duration : 1hr Who is it for : Priority is given to SLOCA families. However if you're not part of the SLOCA community but are interested, join our waiting list and we will get back to you early October 1, 2024 when the trip will open to all (upon availability)! Group size : unlimited Dates & Locations : see below Registration : see below Cost : FREE! NEXT SESSIONS Wednesday OCT 9, 2024 • 4.30pm San Luis Obispo, CA • SLOCA GRAND CAMPUS (Lo-Fi Lounge) Thursday OCT 10, 2024 • 5.30 pm San Luis Obispo, CA • SLOCA GRAND CAMPUS (Lo-Fi Lounge) JOIN US 'INTRODUCTION TO' SESSIONS French Art de Vivre How to sit? How do you really say oui? Shoud I accept an invitation for un apéritif? Ne me quitte pas or La vie en rose? What is Brouilly? How to enjoy endive with blue cheese? Or kir royal? How old is an old church? Why Thierry is not smiling to me? Champs Elysées or Canal Saint-Martin? What do they mean by Art de Vivre?. .. These are just a few of the issues we might address during this fun and educational session! Cédric Jacquemont is our token Frenchman here to act as host and translator of his home culture. Throughout the session, he shares his experiences and knowledge about all things French, including his unique perspective as a corporate executive turned artist who has travelled or lived on four continents. Revisiting worn-out clichés as well as personal stories, navigating from history to geography, from food and wine to arts, Cédric takes us on a true journey to France and its amazingly rich and complex culture! Tools : interactive discussions, tastings, games, artistic disciplines. Duration : 2 to 3 hours. Group size : 6 to 12 participants. Dates & Locations : see below Registration : see below Cost : FREE! NEXT SESSIONS Fall sessions soon to be announced! Join our mailing list at the bottom of the page to be the first one informed. ASK US Registration Join Us. First Name Last Name E-mail Phone City State Event Number of participants to the event Number of potential travelers Age of potential travelers Comment/Questions Register Thanks for registering. We will confirm your participation very soon! CHECK OUR TRIPS ON OFFER! OUR TRIPS ON DEMAND! READ THE LATEST FROM OUR BLOG!

SLOCA COMMUNITY. 4TH EDITION. BIRTH OF A MODERN NATION An American Story Washington DC • Williamsburg • Monticello • And more April 12-19, 2025 a Family Learning Journey by guidebook We are ready for our learning adventure! This book will serve as your road map for the trip, from where to be when, to useful tips about the hotels and sights. Please make sure to read the next day’s information each night before you go to bed in order to be prepared. Our goal is to reinforce learning while enjoying immersion in a whole new culture. We’ll learn first-hand through seeing, smelling, touching, and experiencing historical artifacts and famous places, artistic masterpieces, and different countries full of new sounds, foods, customs, and more. Magical moments and memories are about to be created! Don’t forget that you are free to bow out of any activity and just rejoin the group when you’d like. If you choose to skip something make sure to us so we don’t wait. Thank you! Cindy & Cédric 1 • before 2 • THE JOURNEY 3 • after START If at any moment, you encounter difficulties, let us know and we'll be happy to assit you. 1 • before the trip ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE ARRIVAL meeting point @ XXX Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) between gate 5 & 6 @ 5pm on Saturday April 12, 2025. DEPARTURE @ Clarion Hotel Arlington VA @ anytime on Saturday April 19, 2025. • TOUR & GROUP ETIQUETTE #1 Most important: don’t make your group late #2 Let the kids speak/answer first, help them learn, support their attention #3 Stay off cell phones while in museums or on the tour (if you need a phone call, fall far to the back) #4 Be aware of noise created that makes it difficult to hear – we’ll often be in loud, crowded areas so try to gather in closely, keep feet on gravel still and quiet, and encourage the little ones to gather closest to the guide #5 Ask not only about the topic of the tour, but take advantage of the opportunity of being with a local to ask about life in their town #6 In almost all museums, photography is allowed, but flashes are not #7 Be flexible and keep a positive attitude • CONTACT Need to call us? Cindy +18054482364 (phone or whatsapp) Cédric +18053299042 (phone or whatsapp) • HOTELS WILLIAMSBURG, VA • Homewood Suites CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA • Country Inn ARLINGTON, VA • Clarion Collection (More information about the hotels in your Book) • EMERGENCIES EMERGENCIES If you cannot reach us, call or ask anybody around to call (other group member or local): 911 • 2 • the journey 1 DAY Saturday April 12 Washington DC Title SUPER TROOPER AWARD ENTHUSIASTIC & EAGER PARTICIPANT DIARIO OF THE DAY DIARIOSONORO/PLAYLIST (bring your song) QUESTIONS OF THE DAY BRING / INCLUDED Dinner with water, Hotel NOT INCLUDED Transportation to the Hotel, Snacks, Personal Purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 6:00 • Welcome at the hotel Holiday Inn Express Stratford London 6:15 • Walk to Dinner 6:30 • Dinner at HS & Co (fish&chips) TO GO FURTHER • We are located next to the Olympic Park designed for the London 2012 Olympics! • the flag with the 2 hammers represents the football (not soccer!) club of West Ham (this neighborhood. They just won one of the European Cups this year! Here are some highlights . • and we've walked over the Prime Meridian (Greenwich) . On one side is the East of the World. On the other, the West... at least that is what the British thought at the time! 2 DAY Sunday April 13 Jamestown, VA • Williamsburg, VA Royal, Wallace, Park & Sunday Roast! SUPER TROOPER AWARD PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WHIZ DIARIO OF THE DAY DIARIOFOTOGRÁFICO QUESTIONS OF THE DAY • Explain how the British government is set up? How is it similar and different from the United States? • What is an abbey? • Describe something interesting you saw at The Wallace Collection. BRING Daypack with water, snacks, Journal, pen/pencil, hat, sunscreen, extra layer & maybe umbrella (check the weather) INCLUDED Breakfast, Transportation, Entrances, Tour, Dinner NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Additional drinks at dinner, Personal purchases, Activities on free time PROGRAM OF THE DAY 8.45 • Meet in lobby. Briefing before walking to Tube. 10.00 • Walking tour of Royal London (incl. Westminster Abbey , Big Ben , Buckingham Palace ) (guided visit) 1.00 • Free lunch (around Trafalgar Square) 2.00 • Meet here (we'll take the bus 139) 2.30 • The Wallace Collection 4.00 • Meet in front of the Wallace Collection. Walk to Hyde Park (Afternoon plan may change according to weather. But don't forget your umbrella and/or your rainjacket) 6.30 • Meeting point here (unless otherwise stated) 7.00 • Dinner at The Larrick (Sunday Roast) TO GO FURTHER • For the Wallace Collection , you can dowload their app here . • To watch yesterday's Trooping The Color , the full session is here . • To read about the UN & Muir Wood Forest (CA), click here . • What makes June 18 such a special day for France? Listen to this historical moment here . • “ I need to spend a penny ”: what's that?... • "Wilding": hum... • Speakers' Corner : read about it here . • God Save the Queen or 'Tis of Thee ? Read here . 3 DAY Monday, April 14 Williamsburg, VA Tower, Tate, Thames & Thali! SUPER TROOPER AWARD FLEXIBLE PALETTE TRIES NEW THINGS DIARIO OF THE DAY DIARIOCINEMATOGRÁFICO QUESTIONS OF THE DAY • Who built the Tower of London and why • Why were some prisoners executed in public view and others in private? • Why has art changed so dramatically from what we saw at The Wallace Collection to the contemporary art we saw at The Tate? BRING Daypack with water, snacks, Journal, pen/pencil, hat, sunscreen, extra layer & maybe umbrella (check the weather) INCLUDED Breakfast, Entrance tickets, Transportation, Dinner with water NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Drinks other than water at dinner, Personal purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 8.45 • Meet in lobby. Debriefing & Briefing. 9.15 • Depart from hotel 10.00-1.00 • Tower of London 1.30-3.30 • Free lunch @ Borough Market 4.00 • Tate Modern Museum 6.00 • Meet in front of Tate 7.00 • Dinner at The India TO GO FURTHER • War and Poppies ! Here ... • the very first movie of the history (by the Frères Lumières) is here . • this one here has a crazy story . • and this one here is fun . • and sorry we missed the most iconic piece of art of the day... But it's here . 4 DAY Tuesday April 15 Monticello, VA Library, Museum, Free & Globe! SUPER TROOPER AWARD PROMPT & PREPARED ADVENTURER DIARIO OF THE DAY DIARIOPOÉTICO QUESTIONS OF THE DAY • Why is the Magna Carta so important • Explain the modern day conflict about the Parthenon marbles? • Did you see something today that altered the trajectory of the history of the world? BRING Light coat and something weather proof in case of rain. The Globe is an open-air theater and rain or shine, the show goes on! Water, snack, journal, pen/pencil, hat, sunscreen. At The Globe, no large bags permitted INCLUDED Breakfast, Private Guided Museum Tour, Transportation, Tickets for Play at The Globe NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Dinner tonight, Personal purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 09.00 • Meet outside in front of the hotel. 10.00 • British Library & British Museum (guided visit) 1.00 • Free lunch Afternoon • Free time Evening • Free dinner 7.30-10.00 • Play at The Globe TO GO FURTHER • "We build too many walls and not enough bridges." Isaac Newton • 200 million books is barely enough for you? Want to hold your own British Library card in your here? It's here . • More and more and more to discover about the Rosetta Stone ? It's here . • “My soup is getting cold, I’m sorry I’ll have to leave” Shakespeare • King Georges and his books... Here . • What a special theater... the Globe . Here . 5 DAY Wednesday, April 16 Washington DC Eurostar, Eiffel, Crêpes & Montparnasse! SUPER TROOPER AWARD LEAN, MEAN TRAVELLING MACHINE DIARIO OF THE DAY DIARIODIBUJADO QUESTIONS OF THE DAY • What body of water do we travel under on the Eurostar? How fast do we go? • Who built the Eiffel Tower & what else is he famous for (important in the USA)? BRING Bring on Eurostar: Luggage. You may want to bring food for lunch on the train (can buy in station). INCLUDED Breakfast, Eurostar ticket, Metro tickets, Dinner, creative walk by Cédric, Montparnasse Tower ticket NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Personal purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 8.45 • Meet in Lobby 9.45 • Departure to St Pancras Station 12.24 • Eurostar to Paris 4.00 • Arrival in Paris (Gare du Nord ) 4.30 • Hotel Eden Montmartre 5.00 • Meet in Lobby 5.30 • Walk in Paris with Cédric 7.00 • Dinner at Crêperie Port-Manech (crêpes) 8.30 • Montparnasse Tower Night • Fête de la Musique TO GO FURTHER • The Tower catches on fire. Here . • Crêpes! Yummy... Here . • Let's all play! About la Fête de la Musique here . 6 DAY Thursday, April 17 Gettysburg, PA Versailles, Cluny, Flammenkueche & River Cruise! SUPER TROOPER AWARD PATIENT & CONSIDERATE GROUP MEMBER DIARIO OF THE DAY QUESTIONS OF THE DAY BRING Daypack with water only, no snacks, journal, pen/pencil, hat, sunscreen, extra layer & maybe umbrella (check the weather) No large bags (19”x12”x8”), knives, cans or glass bottles or food is allowed at several stops today. INCLUDED Light Breakfast, Metro tickets, Bus to Versailles, Entrance Tickets, Dinner, Seine River cruise NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Personal purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 7.30 • Meet in Lobby 9.00 • Château de Versailles & Gardens (audioguide - download the app here) 12.00 • Free Lunch 1.00 • Train to Paris 2.30 • Cluny Museum (self-guided) After • Free time 6.30 • Dinner at L'Alsacien Châtelet (flammekueche) 8.30-10.00 • River Cruise TO GO FURTHER • From Louis XIII to now: Versailles. A few lines here . • About Molière , France's Shakespeare... Here . • A few masterpieces from the newly renovated Musée de Cluny are here . • Seine River has a lot to say... 10 facts here . 7 DAY Friday, April 18 Mount Vernon, VA Washington DC Lines, Louvre, Free & Flight! SUPER TROOPER AWARD ATTENTIVE & OBSERVANT STUDENT DIARIO OF THE DAY QUESTIONS OF THE DAY BRING Daypack with water, snacks, Journal, pen/pencil, hat, sunscreen, extra layer & maybe umbrella (check the weather) INCLUDED Light Breakfast, Walk, Metro tickets, Entrance to Louvre & audioguide NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Personal purchases, Dinner (at airport) PROGRAM OF THE DAY 9.15 • Meet in Lobby 10.00 • Walk in Paris with Cédric 12.00 • Louvre Museum After • free lunch + free time 5.30 • Meet in Hotel Lobby and train to Orly Airport 7.00 • Free dinner at Orly Airport 9.50 • Flight to Firenze (Vueling) 11.30 • Arrival Firenze Airport 12.30 • Arrival at Hotel Foresteria Valdese di Firenze TO GO FURTHER • About rushing in Paris. For car racing lovers. And not only. Here . • Why Paris street architecture is so harmonious. About Hausmann here . • Why Mona Lisa is THAT famous? Here are some answers. 8 DAY Saturday, April 19 Washington DC Departure! SUPER TROOPER AWARD BRAVELY ATTEMPTS A NEW LANGUAGE DIARIO OF THE DAY QUESTIONS OF THE DAY BRING Water, snack, Street map, Trip Guidebook, journal, pen/pencil, sunscreen, camera; Children under 18 need to bring their passports (or photocopy) to prove age for children’s entrance ticket. Modest dress if you plan to enter any churches on your free time. INCLUDED Breakfast, Entrance Tickets, Private Guided Tour, Tips for tour guides, Dinner NOT INCLUDED Lunch, Personal purchases PROGRAM OF THE DAY 10.00 • Meet in Lobby 10.30 • Galleria dell'Accademia + Walking Guided Tour in the Center of the City 1.30 • Free lunch Afternoon • Free time 7.00 • Dinner at Hotel Foresteria Valdese di Firenze 8.30 • Walk with Cindy to Ponte Vecchio TO GO FURTHER • Lucky to be in Florence on June 24 ... It's San Giovanni day here . • Gelato is NOT ice-cream... Gelato is Gelato here . • What is it to be a genius ? Read this book (a classic) about Michelangelo's life here . 3 • after the trip The trip is over but... is it really over? While the traveling is over, there is much to be done: Soak your feet after walking so many miles Take back the control of your life by making your own itinerary Share your trip stories with family and friends Look through your photos and videos Read books about the subjects or places that sparked your imagination Try cooking some of the foods we ate and enjoyed Take a language course or use an app Dream about your next trip! Recommend us to family & friends While we love the intense learning adventures, we also lead in depth cultural immersion trips with smaller groups and a higher level of comfort as well as tailored trips for personal or professional groups that you can put together with us. We look forward to traveling with you in the future! 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