SEMINARS OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE - Summer 2008
A s t e r i a s T r a v e l
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TO
G r e e c e
A T H E N S
- A E G I N A
Language and Culture PROGRAM
FOR SCHOOLS
2008
The view from the hotel
GENERAL INFORMATION
NEOHEL is organizing
for 2007 the program“
Asterias Travels” in
Aegina, a beautiful pine covered island and one of the closest to the city
of Athens. Aegina is an island with rich cultural heritage,
archaeological sites, medieval and Byzantine monuments, natural sites,
beaches, and picturesque villages. Children will have the opportunity to
experience a unique Greek summer and at the same time they will improve their Greek and their knowledge
of the Greek history in reference to the historical elements that are
present on the island
of Aegina.
“Asterias Travels” will
take place in the very pleasant environment of a 3-star hotel “Nafsika”
located in the Kolona at a 10-minute walking distance from the Town and the
port of Aegina. The rooms have private baths, TV, AC, and refrigerator. The
hotel has a safe proved pool and the beach which is at a 5-minute walking
distance, was the secret ancient port where the people of Aegina
used to hide their fleet from the enemies, next to the Apollo’s Column. The
beach is at a walking distance from the hotel and the nearby picturesque
taverns, where the children will have dinner, offer good quality food
(fresh fish, traditional octopus, calamari and so forth). The Town of Aegina has a long
promenade full of patisseries with local sweets, such as loukoumades and
nut caramels. Playgrounds and horse cart rides will be a pleasure for the
children. The Town has to offer 4 open air movie theaters that often show
movies for children (all subtitled). The
children will also have the opportunity to visit some of the most
significant sites from various periods of the Greek history.
Our philosophy is to
create a summer school that promotes not only the Greek language but also
the culture, the art, and the history through personal and hands-on
experiences. The program “Asterias Travels” aims at introducing to children
the language as part of the history of the island covering various
historical periods such as Neolithic (temple of Apollo in the Kolona),
Classical (temple of Aphaea Athena and temple of Apollo), Byzantine
(Paliachora medieval town) and Modern (Kapodistrian first Greek government
and art building). In addition, the students will be exposed to ecological
elements of the island, such as the Wildlife
Hospital and the unique vegetation
of the island (Aegina is a unique origin
producer of nuts recognized as such by the EU). The teaching methods used
focus on interactive communication, games, role playing, and other fun
activities that make learning enjoyable and at the same time efficient and
productive. Finally, the students will be awarded for team work, excellent
work, and good manners.
For more information
about the organizers and their teaching staff, as well as other courses and
seminars that NEOHEL offers, please advise the last section of the present
document, “About NEOHEL.”
The ScheduleΣΑΣ
ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΟΥΜΕ
ΣΤΗΝ ΑΙΓΙΝΑ!
Calendar:
Duration: One or two
weeks (after arrangement with the school)
WELCOME TO AEGINA
ΚΑΛΩΣ ΗΡΘΑΤΕ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΙΓΙΝΑ
Schedule
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1rst day
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Departure
Arrival in Athens
Lunch in Athens
Athens sight-seeing with visit of
the Acropolis, the Greek Parliament etc.
Evening arrival in Aegina
Hotel check-in
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 8:30 pm
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2nd day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Morning class session 9-10:30
am
15’ break for snack on the hotel terrace
Back to class until 12
noon
Swimming at the nearby beach or at the hotel’s pool 12-2 pm
Lunch in the hotel 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
5 o’ clock departure to visit one of the best preserved Doric
temples, Aphaea Athena, built in the beginning of the 5th
century BC of local “poros” stone during the glorious times of the
island, with magnificent sculptures showing the battle of Troy and with
panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf and the summer resort of Agia Marina
featuring a lovely beach and promenade. On our way back from the temple,
visit to Ag. Marina and the picturesque fish village of Perdika.
Return to the Town of Aegina
Dinner at the taverna at 8
pm
Return to the hotel
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3rd day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Morning class session 9-10:30
am
15’ break for snack on the hotel terrace
Back to class until 12
noon
Swimming at the nearby beach or at the hotel’s pool 12-2 pm
Lunch at the hotel 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
5 o’ clock departure to the Town of Aegina,
stroll down the main street next to the port of Aegina,
full of local merchants, fish tavernas, patisseries with local sweets,
cinemas, yachts etc.
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 8 pm
Return to the hotel
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4rth day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Morning class session 9-10:30
am
15’ break for snack on the hotel terrace
Back to class until 12
noon
Swimming at the nearby beach or at the hotel’s pool 12-2 pm
Lunch at the hotel 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
5 o’ clock departure to the Wildlife Hospital which treats every
year 3000-45000 injured, poisoned or orphaned wild animals (some of them
endangered) from all over Greece aiming to release them back into the
wild
Return to the Town of Aegina
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 8 pm
Return to the hotel
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5th day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Excursion to the nearby island
of Anghistri, the island of the
pine tree, westward from the port
of Aegina, where the
Athenians fought the Corinthian fleet during the Peloponnesian War.
Swimming.
Return to the hotel at 2
pm
Lunch at the hotel 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
Afternoon class session 5-6:30
pm
15’ break for soft drinks and fruit on the hotel terrace
Back to class until 8 pm
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 8 pm
Return to the hotel
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6th day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Morning class session 9-10:30
am
15’ break for snack on the spot
Back to class until 12
noon
Swimming at the nearby beach or at the hotel’s pool 12-2 pm
Lunch at the hotel 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
5 o’ clock departure to the Monastery of Ag. Nectarios, the most
recent saint of the Orthodox Church, whose church is one of the largest
in the Balcan peninsula. Visit to the medieval city of Paliachora
where on its hill for ten centuries the island’s population gathered to
escape pirate attacks and where 20 Byzantine churches still survive
Return to the Town of Aegina
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 8 pm
Return to the hotel
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7th day
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Breakfast at the hotel 8:15 am
Visit to the nearby Temple
ruins of Apollo and the
archaeological museum which houses unique findings
15’ break for snack on the hotel terrace
Morning session 10:30-12:30
noon
Swimming at the nearby beach or at the hotel’s pool 12-2 pm
Lunch 2-3 pm
Siesta / relaxation 3-5
pm
Visit with amaxakia (horse carts) to the local artist Kapralos’
sculpture museum (Kapralos’ and Henri Moore’s works were exposed in the
Athens 2004 open air exhibition) and to the pine nut plantations.
Return to the town of Aegina
Dinner at the taverna by the sea at 7:00 pm
Return to the hotel for presentation of students’ works during the
week and award of certificates of attendance as well as prizes for
various competitions
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8th day
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Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for the Athens
airport
Flight back to your country
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The Price
The price of 980 euros
includes:
ü Transportation to and from the
airport
ü Transportation from Piraeus to Aegina and
vice versa
ü Transportation from the port of Aegina to the hotel and vice versa
ü 7-day accommodation in double
rooms in three-star hotel with TV, AC, refrigerator
ü Full board / drinks
ü Snacks
ü 20 teaching hours of Greek by
experienced teachers of Greek as second/foreign language and culture
ü Teaching and art material
ü Guided tour: Athens sight-seeing with visit of the
Acropolis, the Greek Parliament etc.
ü Excursion to Anghistri island
ü Guided tour: Temple of Aphaia Athena,
Agia Marina, Perdika etc.
ü Guided tour: Monastery of St.
Nektarios, Paliahora the medieval city etc.
ü Visit to the Temple ruins of Apollo and the archaeological museum
ü Excursion to the Wildlife Hospital which treats every year
3000-45000 injured, poisoned or orphaned wild animals
ü Guided visit to the Kapralos
sculpture museum
ü Entrance fees to museums,
temples and other sites
ü Horse cart rides
The price doesn’ t
include:
Air fare (Local
airport – Athens – Athens - Local airport) and airport taxes
Where To Find Us
Name :NEOHEL-
Modern Greek and European Studies Publications
Address:
Agiou Konstantinou 40
Maroussi 15124
Athens – Greece
Tel:
(++30)210 80 87 595 / (++30) 6932 43 80 82 /
(++30) 210 6198903(ext.229)
Fax:
(++30) 210 61 04 284
E-mail : asteriasbooks@qualco.gr
Web site: www.asteriasbooks.com
Responsible for the courses: Ms. Evangelia Georgantzi
How To Apply
Arrangements with each school are being made on a separate basis.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund is possible
depending on the date of cancellation (usually one week before the seminar
begins) and the reason for the cancellation.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
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