LOS ALAMITOS, CA — This summer, the Los Alamitos community has the chance to take a memorable European trip. From June 9 to June 18, travelers will embark on multiple cities throughout France and Scotland, learning about the countries’ history and culture. The summer trip will be led by Mrs. McCann, one of Los Alamitos High School’s French teachers.
Mrs. McCann has organized her summer trips for over 10 years, always going to France and an additional country in Europe. The trip will explore many sights and excursions, giving travelers opportunities for new experiences, friends, and memories.
“What I want for them is to see the places we talk about [and] for them to hear people talking in the language they’re learning,” Mrs. McCann said.
The summer trip is open to the entire Los Al community, including students, family, and friends. Expectations are for participants to be responsible on the trip, especially at times with no adult supervision. Travelers do not need to be in one of Los Al’s French classes or know the French language to be able to go on the trip; speaking French is optional.
The travel group will visit France and Scotland and have time to explore what each country has to offer for tourists. In France, travelers will visit Normandy and Paris, observing the beauty and learning about the history of the two cities. Travelers’ excursions include panoramic tours of Paris, spending the day at Mt. St. Michel, and visiting Omaha Beach; these are just a few of the many expeditions on the trip. The four days in France will be spent learning about the culture and surroundings of the two cities visited.
In Scotland, in the cities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh, travelers will visit the Highland Cattle Farm, Dunnottar Castle, Cawdor Castle, the Palace of Holyrood, shop locally, and so much more. The five days in Scotland will be spent exploring the area and what the country has to offer and teach to their visitors.
What’s cool is you wake up, [and] you eat a beautiful continental breakfast. We get on the bus, and we take you around to see beautiful things all day. You come home exhausted, you and your roommate crash out, and it’s a repeat of a new set of beautiful places.”
— Mrs. McCann
Payments for the trip are flexible; students can pay different amounts over time before the trip. The down payment is $500, but the total payment can be broken down to give families time before the trip to pay for the trip in full. Airline tickets, hotels, breakfast, dinner, transportation, and activities are all included in the payment. Lunch and souvenirs are not included in the payments and would be out of pocket.
Up to 40 people can come on this Europe trip and see the beauty of France and Scotland. The Los Al community is invited to join in on this amazing journey!
