You student is here to get to know about life here in the heart of America. Little things like going to Target and the grocery store are actually pretty interesting, but we want to do more than just that. Here is a list of some activities people have done in the past. It is just a jumping off point and certainly not a checklist.
Bowling
Lake McBride
Kernel's game
Movies
Cherry Hill
Shopping (especially Coral Ridge and the Outlet Mall)
Ice Skating
Swisher Fun Days
St. Jude Corn Festival
Iowa State Fair
Lost Island
Amana
Brucemore
University of Iowa Campus
Mississippi River Museum
Because we always have several hosts who are involved in Band Camp, we try and create activities for these days. This involves finding drivers as well as activities. We normally plan these days out at the Pot Luck and I can then post the schedule here on the blog. I want to make sure that the German students also have access to the blog so that they feel in the loop.
Students will meet at school by 8:45 and will be back at school by 4:30. This way, it works well with Band Camp.
Last summer we had a Coe college tour and the students recommended that we do this again. Other days from the past include: Lake McBride, shopping, bowling, hanging out at someone's house (this should only be for part of a day), watch Band Camp for a couple of hours, Downtown library and Czech Museum, Air FX Trampoline Place.
Bowling
Lake McBride
Kernel's game
Movies
Cherry Hill
Shopping (especially Coral Ridge and the Outlet Mall)
Ice Skating
Swisher Fun Days
St. Jude Corn Festival
Iowa State Fair
Lost Island
Amana
Brucemore
University of Iowa Campus
Mississippi River Museum
Because we always have several hosts who are involved in Band Camp, we try and create activities for these days. This involves finding drivers as well as activities. We normally plan these days out at the Pot Luck and I can then post the schedule here on the blog. I want to make sure that the German students also have access to the blog so that they feel in the loop.
Students will meet at school by 8:45 and will be back at school by 4:30. This way, it works well with Band Camp.
Last summer we had a Coe college tour and the students recommended that we do this again. Other days from the past include: Lake McBride, shopping, bowling, hanging out at someone's house (this should only be for part of a day), watch Band Camp for a couple of hours, Downtown library and Czech Museum, Air FX Trampoline Place.