Travel opportunities are given to students through Neenah Without Borders this year.

“There are quite a few options for students to pick from which gives them an opportunity to see parts of the world that maybe they would not have the opportunity to do” teacher Mr. Brian Borchart said.

Seeing the world is something that few people experience in their life and Neenah without Borders makes it possible for students to travel the world. The trips have an itinerary that is unique to each trip making it a one of a kind experience. Another great part of Neenah Without Borders is that all of the trips have a potential for fundraising and is up to the students and teachers to decide what they are fundraising. 

Neenah Without Borders has grown in size, and now there are 15 trips taking place between the years 2020 and 2021.

Japan Summer 2020 (1)

Japan is a diamond in the rough. It stands alone as an island in the Pacific Ocean. Students will visit the Harajuku shopping district, take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town, visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, experience Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and more. The lead chaperone is Todd Hinzman; there are limited spots available. This trip is a total of 11 days. If students are interested or want more information e-mail Mr. Hinzman at mailto:[email protected] 

Quebec, Canada Summer 2020 (2)

Quebec is known for being the birthplace of French civilization in North America. On this trip, students will take a walking tour of Old Montreal, visit the site of the 1976 Olympic games, tour Quebec city, dancing at an authentic French-Canadian cabane à sucre deep in the Québec countryside. The lead chaperone is Mrs. Angel VerVoort.  There are spots available. The trip is six days and is for students in grades 8-12. If students are interested or want more information e-mail VerVoort at [email protected] 

Central Europe Summer 2020 (3)

Get ready to explore Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland. Students will see palaces, parliament, the Olympic stadium and more. The lead chaperone is Mrs. Lisa Dorschner; there are five spots available. This trip is for high school students and it lasts for 10 days. If students are interested or want more information email Mrs. Dorschner at [email protected]

Costa Rica Spring 2021 (4)
Costa Rica is a place with incredible biodiversity. This trip is for students who are an adventurer at heart activities students will be doing include; ziplining, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hiking in the rainforest and more. The lead chaperone for the trip is Dianne Calcaterra, she is very excited for students to explore the unique biodiversity that Costa Rica has. The trip is for high school students at the time of when the trip is taking place. It is a 9 day trip with spots for 24 students it will take place in the spring of 2021. If students are interested and want more information they are welcome to e-mail Mrs. Dianne Calcaterra at [email protected]

Thailand Summer 2021 (5)

The Thailand trip in the summer of 2021 is for students who like helping and giving back. Students will be visiting historical sites, learning about ancient traditions, and gaining a better understanding of the specific problems the communities in Thailand face. The lead chaperone for the trip is Mr. Brian Borchart. “We are going to be giving back to a community, and giving back to others. Service is a language that is spoken around the world.” The trip is for students in high school at the time of when the trip is taking place. The trip to Thailand is 12 days, and it has space for 24 students; if students are interested and want more information, they are welcome to e-mail Borchart at [email protected]

Iceland Summer 2021 (6)

Iceland is a country full of dramatic beauty. This trip is for students who enjoy the outdoors. Students will be exploring natural land features such as geysers, black sand beaches, the blue lagoon, giant waterfalls, and hiking on a glacier and more. The lead chaperone is Molly Brown. “If you love the outdoors and seeing grand and different landscapes that we don’t have here this trip is for you.” The trip is for students in high school in 2021. The Iceland trip has a total of 20 spots and is seven days long. If students are interested and want more information, they are welcome to e-mail Mrs. Brown at [email protected]

Spain Summer 2021 (7)

Spain is the Pablo Picasso of Europe. Students who are interested in developing their Spanish language skills and learning more about the culture fit in well with this trip. Students will be touring the Royal Palace, the Prado museum, several cathedrals, a river cruise, a flamenco show, visit an equestrian school, and do a scavenger hunt in a city and more. Students will get to see this part of Europe and all its culture and history. The lead chaperone is s. MrDianne Calcaterra the trip is for students in high school in 2021. This trip has 16 available spots and it is a total of 12 days. If students are interested and want more information, they can e-mail Mrs. Calcaterra at [email protected]

Greece Summer 2021 (8)

Greece is a snowflake you will not find anything else like it. Students who like history and cultures will enjoy this one of a kind trip to Greece. Students will be touring an ancient Olympic stadium, the Acropolis Museum, Temple of Apollo, see Mount Olympus, visit the birthplace of Alexander the Great and more. The lead chaperone is Mrs. Lisa Dorschner the trip is for students that will be in high school in 2021. There are spots available on the trip, and it will last for 10 days. Also, there will also be an informational meeting on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the art room. If students are interested and want more information, they can e-mail Mrs. Dorschner at [email protected]

New Zealand and Australia Summer 2021 (9)

New Zealand and Australia may seem similar at a glance but they are different, and this trip makes these differences apparent. Students will see a sheep and dog show, take a Rotorua duck tour, ride the Skyline Gondola, take a cruise of Sydney Harbour, snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef and more. The lead chaperone is Mrs. Cathy Johnson the trip is for middle school and high school students. There are spots available on the trip, and it is 12 days long. If students are interested they can contact their teachers or e-mail Mrs. Johnson at [email protected]

Italy and Leadership Conference Summer 2021 (10)

Italy is home to many recognizable landmarks and some less recognizable environmental issues. Students will experience farm to table cuisine, see the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, the Vatican, and participate in a Leadership Conference in Berlin and more. The lead chaperone is Mrs. Jennifer Hager the trip is for high school and up. There will be about 20 spots on the trip, and it is a total of 13 days. If students are interested they are welcome to email Mrs. Hager at [email protected]

China Summer 2021 (A)

China has more than its Great Wall. It has an exotic culture and rich environment that spreads for miles. Students will see the Forbidden City, take a dragon boat ride, participate in tai chi, be a part of a tea ceremony, visit the Terracotta army dig site and more. The lead chaperone is Mr. Todd Hinzman; there are spots available on the trip. This trip is open to middle school and high school students and it lasts for 12 days. If students are interested, they should talk to their teachers or e-mail Mr. Hinzman at [email protected]