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1 MODEL UN MADRID, SPAIN P L E A S E S I G N I N M A R C H ,

2 WHAT IS THE MODEL UN CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE? Decorum

3 SEK-EL CASTILLO-MADRID Established in 1972 A world renowned model for Spanish and foreign experts regarding the creation of educational spaces Cited by UNESCO for its facilities and academic environmental design School day 9.30 am to 5:30 pm. Pre-K through high school

4 HOST FAMILIES Students are matched by interest with students from SEK-El Castillo Girls are matched with girls Boys are matched with boys Families provide breakfast and dinner The students travel with the families Students are not allowed out by themselves

5 ITINERARY: DAY 1 BWI TO BOSTON TO MADRID Fly from BWI to Boston on American Airlines Fly Boston to Madrid on Iberia Airlines Leave Sunday evening Sleep on the plane Arrive in Madrid Monday morning

6 ITINERARY: DAY 2 TOLEDO, SPAIN Explore Toledo Alcazar of Toledo Sword Makers Walking Tour of Toledo Shopping Meet and stay with host family

7 SCHEDULE FOR MARCH Breakfast with families Arrive to school around 8:30 AM Participate in the conference all day Lunch and snacks provided at school Depart for home around 6:30 PM Dinner with families

8 ITINERARY: DAY 3 SEK-EL CASTILLO MODEL UN CONFERENCE Spanish Senate for opening session Model UN Conferences Solve the world s problems Meet and stay with Host families SEKUM represents the United Nations model, where participants come to understand that the best way to resolve problems is by dialogue and negotiation, and never by violence.

9 ITINERARY: DAY 4 SEK-CASTILLO MODEL UN CONFERENCE Model UN Conferences Solve the world s problems Meet and stay with Host families Students take on a role, and act as delegates of a country. They participate in debates, negotiations, draw up documents, speak in public and deliberate.

10 ITINERARY: DAY 5 SEK-EL CASTILLO MODEL UN CONFERENCE Model UN Conferences Solve the world s problems Meet and stay with Host families The students represent a country, and when the meeting is held, the predominant atmosphere is one of tolerance and respect for diversity.

11 ITINERARY: DAY 6 MADRID, SPAIN Explore Madrid Estadio Santiago Bernabeu Real Madrid Futbol Club Plaza Mayor El Palacio Real Parque del Retiro Stay in a Madrid Hotel (3/room)

12 ATTRACTIONS.

13 ITINERARY: DAY 7 MADRID TO MIAMI TO BALTIMORE Fly from Madrid to Miami on Iberia Airlines Fly from Miami to Baltimore on American Airlines Leave Saturday morning and arrive Saturday evening

14 COSTS AND PAYMENTS $2,402 $600 deposit due October 1, 2018 Payment #2 of $600 due November 1, 2018 Payment #3 of $600 due November 15, 2018 Balance of $602 due December 10, 2018 We need a minimum of 10 students to be able to participate in this event

15 PRICE INCLUDES Student Group Insurance Program Roundtrip airfare Ground transportation Bilingual Prometour tour director Tips for touring days Activities and tour admissions Hotel fees Dinner Friday night Delegate entrance fees to SEK-MUN Conference

16 PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Airline baggage charges if over 50 pounds Lunches on Sunday, Monday, or Friday Personal spending money

17 FUNDRAISING Parent and student fundraising activities could be done to help reduce the overall cost of the trip Chipotle Fundraiser (10/23/18) Parent Night Out and Pizza and Movie for kids (TBA) California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser (1/24/19)

18 GWCIA Greater Washington Conference on International Affairs Saturday, November 17, 2018 Middle School students will be competing $35

19 PROMETOUR Prometour is an educational tour company based in Montreal, Paris and Malaga (Spain). They have been in business since They organize group tours to Canada, the United States, Europe, Latin America, and China. This is our fourth year to travel with Prometour. Learn more at

20 NEXT STEPS Complete permission form and financial form Log into group account, sign up, and make deposit of $600 by October 1,

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23 FOLLOW UP Welcome letter and documentation Second parent meeting January 2019

24 REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER SPAIN All passports must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip American /British/Canadian Passports DO NOT REQUIRE a visa Travelers of other nationalities must check if a visa is required with authorities of all destinations on your itinerary, INCLUDING flight entry points prior to final destination Entry Requirement for minors (under 18 years old) In addition to a valid passport & any applicable visas they should have a signed Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form

25 QUESTIONS?