LONDON GREENWICH
KAPLAN TEENS SOCIAL SCHEDULE
0 2 J U LY– 2 2 J U LY
S U N D A Y, 0 2 / 7
WEEK
1
Arrivals
Sightseeing in London
Arrivals
Tropical BBQ party
S U N D A Y, 0 9 / 7
WEEK
2
M O N D A Y, 0 3 / 7
Explore London
OPTIONAL:
Thorpe Park (£40),
London Dungeon (£15),
Astronomy Centre at the
Royal Observatory (free)
M O N D A Y, 1 0 / 7
Tower of London
Cowboys and
cowgirls BBQ party
T U E S D A Y, 0 4 / 7
W E D N E S D A Y, 0 5 / 7
Shopping on Oxford
Street
Sports challenge
West End musical
(£50) or movie night
Time with hosts
Leicester Square
Time with hosts
T U E S D A Y, 1 1 / 7
W E D N E S D A Y, 1 2 / 7
Harry Potter walking
tour
Sports challenge
West End musical
(£50) or movie night
Time with hosts
Piccadilly Circus
Time with hosts
T H U R S D A Y, 0 6 / 7
F R I D A Y, 0 7 / 6
British Museum or
Tate Modern
Camden Market
Casino night
Time with hosts
Disco night
T H U R S D A Y, 1 3 / 7
F R I D A Y, 1 4 / 7
Natural History
Museum or the V&A
Westfield Shopping
Center
Dress to impress
boat party
Farewell evening:
karaoke and
Kaplan awards
Time with hosts
Orientation
Time with hosts
S U N D A Y, 1 6 / 7
WEEK
3
Explore London
OPTIONAL:
Oxford (£40), London
Aquarium (£20)
M O N D A Y, 1 7 / 7
T U E S D A Y, 1 8 / 7
Madame Tussauds
River cruise and
Borough Market
International BBQ party
Sports challenge
Walk along the
Southbank
Time with hosts
Orientation
Time with hosts
KEY:
W E D N E S D A Y, 1 9 / 7
DAY
EVENING
West End musical
(£50) or movie night
Time with hosts
T H U R S D A Y, 2 0 / 7
F R I D A Y, 2 1 / 7
Science Museum or
the National Gallery
RESIDENCE
Covent Garden
Farewell evening:
talent show and
Kaplan awards
Time with hosts
Heroes and villains
boat party
S A T U R D A Y, 0 8 / 7
Oxford
Chill-out night
Time with hosts
S A T U R D A Y, 1 5 / 7
Brighton
Chill-out night
Time with hosts
S A T U R D A Y, 2 2 / 7
Cambridge
Chill-out night
Time with hosts
HOMESTAY
K A P L A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L . CO M
LONDON GREENWICH
KAPLAN TEENS SOCIAL SCHEDULE
2 3 J U LY– 1 2 A U G U S T
S U N D A Y, 2 3 / 7
WEEK
4
Explore London
OPTIONAL:
Salisbury & Stonehenge
(£40), National Maritime
Museum (free)
M O N D A Y, 2 4 / 7
Sightseeing in London
Tropical BBQ party
T U E S D A Y, 2 5 / 7
W E D N E S D A Y, 2 6 / 7
Shopping on Oxford
Street
T H U R S D A Y, 2 7 / 7
Sports challenge
British Museum or
Tate Modern
West End musical (£50)
or movie night
Leicester Square
Time with hosts
F R I D A Y, 2 8 / 7
Camden Market
Casino night
Time with hosts
Bond-themed boat
party
S A T U R D A Y, 2 9 / 7
Oxford
Chill-out night
Time with hosts
Orientation
Time with hosts
S U N D A Y, 3 0 / 7
WEEK
5
Explore London
OPTIONAL:
Thorpe Park (£40),
London Dungeon (£15),
Astronomy Centre at the
Royal Observatory (free)
M O N D A Y, 3 1 / 7
Tower of London
Cowboys and
Cowgirls BBQ party
T U E S D A Y, 0 1 / 8
W E D N E S D A Y, 0 2 / 8
Harry Potter walking
tour
T H U R S D A Y, 0 3 / 8
Sports challenge
Natural History
Museum or the V&A
West End musical
(£50) or movie night
Time with hosts
Piccadilly Circus
Time with hosts
F R I D A Y, 0 4 / 8
Westfield Shopping
Center
Wildlife disco
Farewell evening:
karaoke and Kaplan
awards
Time with hosts
Orientation
Time with hosts
S U N D A Y, 0 6 / 8
WEEK
6
Explore London
OPTIONAL:
Oxford (£40),
London Aquarium (£20)
M O N D A Y, 0 7 / 8
Madame Tussauds
International BBQ party
T U E S D A Y, 0 8 / 8
River cruise and
Borough Market
DAY
T H U R S D A Y, 1 0 / 8
Sports challenge
Walk along the
Southbank
Time with hosts
Orientation
Time with hosts
KEY:
W E D N E S D A Y, 0 9 / 8
EVENING
West End musical
(£50) or movie night
Time with hosts
RESIDENCE
F R I D A Y, 1 1 / 8
Science Museum or
the National Gallery
Covent Garden
Farewell evening:
karaoke and Kaplan
awards
Time with hosts
Heroes and villains
disco
S A T U R D A Y, 0 5 / 8
Brighton
Chill-out night
Time with hosts
S A T U R D A Y, 1 2 / 8
Departures
Departures
HOMESTAY
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LONDON GREENWICH
KAPLAN TEENS SOCIAL SCHEDULE
This is our planned program for 2017. It may be subject to change due to circumstances
beyond our control. Kaplan can accept no responsibility for any changes that it cannot control.
ACTIVITY PROGRAM
A comprehensive program of
activities and excursions are offered
as part of the course. Additional
full-day and half-day excursions can
also be purchased as optional extras.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
A S T R O N O M Y C E N T E R AT
T H E R OYA L O BS E R VAT O R Y
Learn more about how the universe
was formed and how astronomers
explore outer space with a trip to
the Astronomy Center at the Royal
Obervatory. And be sure to play
around with the interactive exhibits
while you’re there!
BOROUGH MARKET
If you’re looking for something
amazing to eat, then Borough Market
is the place to be! As one of the largest
and oldest food markets in London
(over 1,000 years old!) you’ll be sure to
find something you’ll never forget.
BRIGHTON
This full-day visit includes a walking
tour of the cosmopolitan city of
Brighton, from the beach to the Royal
Pavilion and the quaint cobbled
streets known as the Lanes. There
is also time to explore the famous
Victorian Pier.
BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum houses a vast
collection of world art and artifacts.
This tour allows two hours of
exploration into the depths of human
history.
CAMBRIDGE
The beautiful university city of
Cambridge is rich in architecture and
heritage. The tour starts by taking a
walk past the world famous University
buildings such as Kings College,
then exploring the college backs on
the river Cam by punt, followed by a
wander of the quaint cobbled streets
lined with cafés and shops.
CAMDEN MARKET
Also known as the creative heart
of London, Camden market is filled
with amazing, one-of-a-kind shops
and stalls.
COVENT GARDEN
Covent Garden is famous for
its shops, street performers,
restaurants, and theaters, and is
visited by more than 30 million
tourists each year.
LONDON DUNGEON
Learn about the darker side of
London with a visit to the London
Dungeon. You’ll find out fascinating
and unsettling facts about some of
London’s most gruesome history.
HARRY POTTER
WALKING TOUR
Come along on a guided tour of the
famous filming destinations for the
Harry Potter movies. Visit the entrance
to the Ministry of Magic, pass by the
Leaky Cauldron, and even cross the
Death Eaters’ bridge.
MADAME TUSSAUDS
Visit the world famous museum of
wax figures and have your picture
taken with Prince William, David
Beckham, or even Captain Jack
Sparrow.
LEICESTER SQUARE
Right in the heart of London, Leicester
Square is one of London’s most
famous spots. You’ll be surrounded
by restaurants, theaters, shops, and
so much more in this buzzing and
busy section of London.
LONDON AQUARIUM
Right outside the London Eye, the
London Aquarium hosts about one
million visitors each year, and his
home to one of Europe’s largest
collections of global marine life.
Come and see over 500 species of
ocean dwellers.
N AT I O N A L M A R I T I M E
MUSEUM
Spend some time in the world’s
largest maritime museum, only
minutes away from the school. Learn
more about human exploration and
naval heritage.
OXFORD
Spend the day in Oxford, one of
Britain’s most academic and ancient
cities. Explore the stunning grounds of
Oxford University and see some of the
sites where Harry Potter was filmed.
N AT I O N A L G A L L E R Y
Located in Trafalgar Square, the
National Gallery houses a collection
of over 2,300 paintings dating from
the mid-13th century. Wander the
many rooms and see some of this
astonishing art up close.
OXFORD STREET
Oxford Street is famous for its
shopping, with over 300 shops and
big department stores you can shop
till you drop!
N AT U R A L H I S T O R Y M U S E U M
Explore the Natural History
Museum’s world-class collections
of exhibitions and collections from
the natural world, past and present.
P I C C A D I L LY C I R C U S
Connecting London’s popular
shopping district with the West
End, Piccadilly Circus is one of the
busiest and most fascinating places
in London. Come see the famous
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain right
in the middle of it all.
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LONDON GREENWICH
KAPLAN TEENS SOCIAL SCHEDULE
This is our planned program for 2017. It may be subject to change due to circumstances
beyond our control. Kaplan can accept no responsibility for any changes that it cannot control.
RIVER CRUISE
This cruise on the Thames takes you
past many famous sights including the
London Eye, the houses of Parliament,
and the Tower of London.
SALISBURY & STONEHENGE
Salisbury is home to one of the UK’s
most stunning cathedrals. See the
world-famous Stonehenge and learn
all about its unusual and puzzling
history.
SCIENCE MUSEUM
The Science Museum is world
renowned for its historic collections,
awe-inspiring galleries, and
inspirational exhibitions. The 2-hour
tour also includes a visit to the
Launchpad with over 50 interactive
exhibits, plus electrifying shows
and lively demos.
SOUTHBANK
Take a walk along the Southbank,
the entertainment and commercial
district of central London. You’ll be
sure to catch some of the best views of
London’s famous landmarks, and hear
some street musicians along the way!
SIGHTSEEING IN LONDON
Experience all the famous landmarks
in London with one of our experienced
Kaplan guides. Your tour may include
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey.
TALENT SHOW
Show us what you’ve got with
Kaplan’s talent competition.
Whether you’re a singer, a dancer,
an artist, or have a hidden talent
you are ready to display, we are
excited to see what you can do!
TAT E M O D E R N
If you’re looking to explore a bit of
modern art, than the Tate Modern
is the place to be. With fascinating
traveling exhibits and some
recognizable works of art, there is so
much to see.
THORPE PARK
Spend the afternoon at the nation’s
thrill capital, with over 30 extreme
rides & attractions including SAW –
The Ride, the world’s most terrifying
rollercoaster!
TOWER OF LONDON
Come see the crown jewels and
learn more about London’s dark
past. Located on the north bank
of the River Thames, the Tower of
London is a historic castle and
home to the iconic beefeaters.
V&A
Housed in a beautiful building in west
London, the Victoria & Albert Museum
is the world’s largest museum of
decorative arts and design.
WEST END MUSICAL
London is famous for it’s West End
theater district, so why not catch an
award-winning show while you’re
out here?
WESTFIELD SHOPPING
CENTER
Westfield Stratford City is the
largest urban shopping and leisure
destination in Europe, offering
plenty of high street favourites as
well as the latest catwalk fashions.
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