Italy continued...

 

Greece Educational Tour
During summer 2007, 54 St. Dominic Academy students and 8 faculty members participated in SDA's annual educational tour of Europe, this time to Greece.

2006 saw a trip that included Ireland, Scotland, London and Barcelona

 

Educational Summer Tours

 Join us in 2010 for a tour of Ireland, England & Wales!

 SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY FACULTY & STUDENTS ENJOY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL!

            On June 18th, 2009, 31 members of Saint Dominic Academy (4 teachers and 27 students) departed from Newark Airport for Frankfurt, Germany to begin their 14-day trip through 5 countries: Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. Along the way they visited many places of historical importance such as the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany, which vividly brought to life the students’ studies of the brutalities of the Holocaust. In Munich the students tasted the famous German pretzels and drank in the grandeur of a city replete with art and culture. A quick stop in Innsbruck, Austria offered a trip to Swarovski, world famous crystal manufacturer, as well as a view of the ski jump made famous during the 1976 Winter Olympics. In Italy the group visited Venice where they watched a glassblowing demonstration at the Murano factory, learned about the dying art of Venetian lace-making, and experienced the charm of a gondola ride. A stop at Verona also afforded them the opportunity to see the fabled balcony of Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet. In Switzerland the group spent time in Lucerne and gazed at the Swiss landscape from the summit of Mount Pilatus. The final stop was a visit to Paris, where they took a tour of Paris by night on the Seine River, and visited the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. 
            Sophomore Michelle Ibarra, said of the trip, “Being able to experience the culture and history firsthand is something that cannot be replaced by textbook lessons. I was able to see landmarks, and sharing these experiences with my friends only made my trip that much more enjoyable. This trip is one I will unquestionably not forget.”
            Saint Dominic Academy annually offers students opportunities for international travel. Plans are already in the works for a trip to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for the summer of 2010. 

Tour of Italy 2008