Bridge Caribbean 2009: June 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Hi From Your Leaders

Greetings Bridge Caribbean participants & family members!

We are up at Windsor Mountain getting prepared and EXCITED for our upcoming program in the Caribbean! We have been in touch with our contacts helping us to set up our youth summer camp, and they are excited to have us!

If you haven’t started packing, remember that you should pack light light light! The packing list is pretty accurate, aside from the fact that you will need a (lightweight) sleeping bag, sleeping mat/pad and a pillow (if you want). Remember it is HOT so no need to bring more than one longsleeve shirt, sweatshirt, long pants, etc…and also keep in mind that it is important to dress modestly, to avoid any unwanted attention!

Also remember to collect/come up with:
-10 camp ideas
-1 recipe
-2 quotes

We also wanted to give everyone the heads up that we have been making phone calls this week to check in with everyone before our program starts….if we haven’t reached you yet, give us a call here in Windsor, NH at 603-478-3166!

We are looking forward to talking to you all this week (if we haven’t already!) and will see you all 2 hours before your flight at the AA check-in counter in JFK….smiling and holding a Windsor Mountain sign!

Good luck with packing, call us up at camp if you need anything!!

THANKS!
-Kate and Adam

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Leader Pictures

Greetings from Windsor Mountain Student Travel!

Angus, Neesa, Kate and Adam are busy preparing for the great adventures that are about to begin. It's hard to believe Bridge Caribbean leaves in just 11 days!

We have posted pictures of the trip leaders below so your child can know who to look for at the airport.

We hope everyone is getting excited for the trip!

Phone Call Schedule and Mail Stop Information

The Bridge Caribbean campers will be calling home on these dates and times (Eastern Standard Time). Please make sure you are available to receive the calls - we don't want you to miss the chance to hear from them! Call times cannot be rescheduled.

July 1 or 2 (quick call after arriving)
July 10 between 7 and 9 pm (Romi will call home at 9am EST on July 11)
July 19 between 12 and 2 pm
July 29 between 2 and 4 pm (quick call before departing)

You can send mail to the Bridge Caribbean group at:
Windsor Mountain Group
c/o Peace Corps
P.O. 884
New Montrose
Kingstown, St. Vincent

The last day for mail pick up is July 30, please make sure your mail will arrive before then to ensure delivery. Families may send flat letters to the program participants. Place student's name in the bottom right corner of the envelope. Please do not send packages or money.

Meet Your Leaders

Kate Berge

Kate Berge believes that there are no two things that go better together than travel and education, and can be seen spanning the globe, looking for opportunities that allow her to combine these two passions. Kate most recently returned from working on Semester at Sea, a “floating university” study abroad program where she planned programs and events for college students aboard the 800-person passenger ship. She also lead in-country excursions including a Habitat for Humanity program in South Africa, a homestay trip in India, and a volcano hike (where she roasted marshmallows over active lava!) in Guatemala. Kate holds a Masters in Science from Northeastern University in Applied Education Psychology and Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Ithaca College. Kate is currently living in Boston, MA and is excited for her next great adventure….BRIDGE CARIBBEAN 2009! This will be Kate’s fourth (!) summer with Windsor Mountain and she could not be happier about heading to the Islands with Adam and a group of awesome students! This will truly be an epic summer! (Leaders in Training ’06, Bridge Hawaii ’07 and ‘08).

Adam Aronovitz

Adam has committed himself to education both in and out of the classroom. He currently lives in Boston and teaches 6th grade math and leads an Outdoor Education program at the Mario Umana Middle School Academy in East Boston. He absolutely loves to travel and could not be more excited about being a co-leader on the Bridge Caribbean expedition for the second time. He has traveled extensively across the globe and likes nothing more than truly soaking up the culture in various countries and interacting with the local population. Adam earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans in the field of International Political Economics and earned his master's degree at London's University of Westminster in International Relations. When Adam is not teaching or traveling or continuing his own education, you can find him participating in any out-of-doors activities from sailing to scuba diving and skiing to backpacking. To replenish his reserves for this high-energy lifestyle, Adam enjoys frequenting the many ethnic eateries in the Boston area, especially the fine establishments in Chinatown. (Bridge Puerto Rico '06, Bridge Mexico '07, Bridge Caribbean ‘08).

Bridge Caribbean 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Hi From Your Leaders

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Leader Pictures

Windsor Mountain Website Information

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Phone Call Schedule and Mail Stop Information

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What Time Is It In St. Vincent?

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