People to People Ambassador Programs
World Leadership Forum Program Itinerary

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Forum Dates
Spring 2008:  March 3 - 9  |  March 10 - 16  |  March 17 - 23  |  March 24 - 30  |  March 31 - April 6  |  April 7 - 13  |  April 14 - 20

MONDAY, DAY 1 - Welcome to America’s Capital

• Proceed through registration and join your fellow student leaders for welcome activities while your family attends orientation
• Meet in your room and get to know your roommates
• Participate in your first leadership group meeting and learn more about your facilitator, your group, and the program’s activities
• Find out more about the history of People to People and get to know the staff who will be guiding you through the program
• Relax with your roommates before bed checks and lights out

TUESDAY, DAY 2 - Understanding the U.S. Government

• Enjoy breakfast with your leadership group at the hotel
• Board the motor coach and meet your driver and delegation manager for the week
• Explore the Capitol and learn more about the branches of government
• Share lunch with fellow student leaders in the District before making your way to the Supreme Court, Library of Congress and other sites on “the Hill”
• See how and where much of the hard work is done at your district’s congressional office
• Sample international cuisine and hear from accomplished speakers in the field of international diplomacy at the embassy dinner
• Share your thoughts on the day’s events with your peers during your leadership meeting

WEDNESDAY, DAY 3 - Building a New Nation

• Board the motor coach for the Jamestown Settlement. This is a long drive, so you can sleep, listen to music or watch a movie on this scenic drive through Virginia.
• Learn about the people of 17th-century Virginia: Powhatan Indians and European and African immigrants
• Explore the Powhatan way of life in a re-created village featuring reed-covered houses
• Enter the triangular wooden palisade of James Fort with wattle-and-daub structures topped with thatched roofs
• Climb aboard the Godspeed at Jamestown Settlement’s pier and learn more about the four-and-a-half-month voyage settlers endured while sailing from England
• Journey to Colonial Williamsburg and meet the people, see the places and experience the life of 18th century colonists in the birthplace of the American Revolution
• Discover the quaint shops of the town with a little free time
• End the day with a leadership meeting

THURSDAY, DAY 4 - The Civil and Cold Wars

• Travel north through the open and scenic fields of Pennsylvania to Gettysburg Military Park where the Battle of Gettysburg served as a turning point in the Civil War
• Go onto the battlefield and explore the rock formations of Devil’s Den or take in the view at Little Round Top where General Warren mounted a desperate struggle for the Union
• Enjoy lunch in one of the many historical locations in the area before visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center
• Take the shuttle to the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the home of People to People founder. The Eisenhower Farm served the President as a weekend retreat and meeting place for world leaders.
• Enjoy a guided exploration of the house and farm
• Eat dinner prior to returning to the hotel for your evening leadership meeting

FRIDAY, DAY 5 - Remembering the Past, Building the Future

• Hear from a speaker with a background in Congressional service
• Board your motor coach for Arlington National Cemetery. Once there you will walk among thousands of fallen soldiers honored by their country for their service.
• Make your way up to John F. Kennedy’s gravesite to observe the Eternal Flame
• View the wooden cross marking the grave of Robert Kennedy
• Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and understand the impact each soldier’s life has made on this country.
• Visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where you will experience the exhibit: Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story. “Daniel,” age 10, is a composite of the Jewish children who experienced the war.
• Take some time to reflect on the morning’s events while your group departs for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
• From there you will explore another Smithsonian museum on the National Mall – The National Museum of the American Indian.
• Lay a commemorative wreath at the World War II Memorial before making your way to dinner
• Experience the magic of Washington, D.C., as you witness the “Monuments at Night”
• Soak in the history as you stand in the spot where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I have a dream …” speech at the Lincoln Memorial
• Watch the cool night air settle around the feet of the soldiers as depicted in the Korean War Veterans Memorial
• Participate in your nightly leadership meeting upon arrival at the hotel

SATURDAY, DAY 6 - Exploring Washington, DC

• Enjoy one last breakfast with your leadership group before boarding your motor coach for the International Spy Museum
• Assume your cover – an alternate identity – and make your way through the three extensive floors of the museum. Learn about spy equipment, secret messages, disguises, and much more at this hands-on museum.
• Visit more monuments and memorials before having lunch at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
• Board your motor coach for one last excursion – a casual dinner and dance cruise on the Potomac
• Return to your hotel for a chance to pack and have your final leadership meeting before saying good-night

SUNDAY, DAY 7 - Farewell

Awake early for your family’s arrival or transport via private shuttle to the airport. Breakfast will be provided.

September 8-14 session only

A native of Belfast, Ireland, raised in Provo, Utah, Covey brings tremendous authenticity to his message that students from anywhere, from any walk of life, can face tough challenges, resist peer pressure, create friendships, be self-confident, and achieve personal success by forming a few simple habits. Sean Covey, Author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, will give a personal presentation on the 7 Habits during the September 8-14 session only.

Student Leaders will:

• Hear firsthand the tools and techniques proven to lead to personal success
• Put the words into action: participate in a breakout session on leadership to learn how to apply techniques to their own lives
• Receive a copy of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
• Enjoy a question and answer session with the author

This itinerary is subject to change. We do everything possible to ensure activities described in the itinerary are available during the program. Substitutions may be necessary due to construction, security, movement of dignitaries within the area (causing streets to be blocked off) or individual buildings limiting or denying access without prior notice.