Settle into the hotel and get familiar with the beautiful city of Helsinki.

Orientation at 3 PM.

If you arrive early and want to book  your own edventrue use the link below:  Be back at the hotel by 3PM

https://www.viator.com/Helsinki/d803-ttd?pid=P00008694&uid=U00009140&mcid=58086

PD from 8am - 4 PM

• Activity # 1: 
• Workshop: Finnish education system and National Core Curriculum in Action. In this session, you will gain an understanding and insights into the Finnish education system and National Core Curriculum. You will study some of the key elements of the curriculum and its skill-based approach to gain an understanding of the reforms that the system is going through to better meet the demands of the 21st century.
• Activity # 2:  
• A visit to Suomenlinna, fortress island on the coast of Helsinki

choose your own adventure using this link: PD ends at 4PMhttps://www.viator.com/Helsinki/d803-ttd?pid=P00008694&uid=U00009140&mcid=58086

PD from 8am - 4PM

• Activity #1:  
•  Phenomenon based learning 
• Activity # 2
• Workshop: Teaching communication and collaboration skills.  In this workshop, you will gain tools and strategies for building a respective and responsive learning environment through rigorous teaching of collaboration and communication skills for your students.
• Conversations with Finnish Teachers

Or choose your own adventure using this link:  PD ends at 4PM https://www.viator.com/Helsinki/d803-ttd?pid=P00008694&uid=U00009140&mcid=58086

Morning Workshop with Petteri!

Afternoon

Train to Tampere

Overnight in Tampere

Finnish Nature Experience

Let the fun begin!

Team building and making new friends is so important! In this hands-on activity you will first build a fire without matches as a team. Fire making in a traditional way using only a fire steel is not an easy task and requires a lot of teamwork and strategicAfter the delicious dinner it is time to participate in Nature Bingo in pairs or in small teams. Enjoy the silence and do some observations! Before heading back we will do some Forest Mind activities.

In a nutshell, what to expect?

• A safe, guided evening spent with your old and new colleagues outdoors
• You will learn about the Finnish flora and fauna – have you ever tried Nature Bingo?
• A delicious dinner cooked on open fire
• Glimpse of Finnish culture and way of living close to the nature
• Relaxed mind

Together with our partner Seventen Tours we are happy to offer a one-of-a-kind chance Finnish Nature Experience to explore Finnish forest, nature and try open fire cooking.

Greetings from Patrick, our Finnish Nature Experience host:

“Hi! I am Patrick from Seventen Tours which specializes in tailor made nature tours throughout Finland. Having a background in cooking makes a nice combination for nature tours. I have recently acquired the Forest Mind guiding knowledge which adds a nice extra element of relaxation to the tours.”

We will have a group itinerary you can choose from, or you can choose to do your own thing.

We will have a group itinerary you can choose from, or you can choose to do your own thing!

• We'll see the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St. Olaf.
• The old town consists of two parts, the Lower town, and the Upper town. After a walk in the Lower town, we will head to the Upper town, going up along Short Leg Street, we will know why people say that Tallinn is the town that limps. And what was the reason for the discord between the two towns?
• Finally, we are in the Upper town - the town of noble knights, landlords, and soldiers. There we will see two cathedrals, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevski and the Lutheran Cathedral of St. Mary.
• Next to the cathedrals, we'll find the castle which hosts the Parliament of Estonia and one of the towers of the castle named Tall Herman. We will enjoy the view of the city from one of the viewing platforms of the Upper town.
• After seeing the Upper town we'll go back to the Lower town along Short Leg Street and come to the Town hall square.

Optional Activity

Estonian Craft Beer Tasting in Tallinn (2 hours) Spend a while hours in an Estonian pub and cafe in Tallinn tasting locally made craft beer and learning about the history of beer making in this Baltic capital. Hear about how beer has evolved in Tallinn and about the craft beer revolution taking place. And then sample the beer, as the guide speaks of the drink's, particularly Estonian characteristics. This is a great way to learn about Estonian culture and quench your thirst at the same time. 

Or choose your own edventures using the link below: Afternoon https://www.viator.com/Tallinn/d4147-ttd?pid=P00008694&uid=U00009140&mcid=58086

• Overnight in Tallinn

We will catch the 7:30 PM Ferry back to Helsinki.
Optional Side Trips at additional costs

1.  Walk on the Edge Attraction Ticket: Walk Along the Edge of Tallinn TV Tower (10:30 AM - @1 hour) Soaring to a height of 574 feet (175 metres), the Tallinn TV Tower offers unrivalled views over the surrounding landscape—but heading up to the 22nd floor to soak up the scenery isn’t for the faint-hearted! With this Walk On The Edge ticket, head up to dizzying heights with your safety harness attached for an unforgettable sightseeing experience in Tallinn.

• Enjoy unrivalled views from the 22nd floor of the Tallinn TV Tower
• Climb to a dizzying 574 feet (175 metres)
• Safety equipment including a harness is included with your ticket
• Uninterrupted views over the Estonian countryside below

2. Tallinn Bike Tour, Market Visit and Food Tasting - Discover the historic monuments of Tallinn and get a taste of Estonian cuisine on this half-day bike tour. Cycle around the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, explore Tallinn neighborhoods such as Kalamaja and Volta, and stop at artisan shops, restaurants, and street stalls to sample a variety of local specialties. 4-hour bike and food tasting tour of Tallinn Explore the atmospheric Old Town of Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage site Cycle around the Volta district, Kalamaja neighborhoods, and Seaplain harbor Sample a variety of Estonian foods at local restaurants, bakeries, and street stalls Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Tallinn or those short on time Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

Or book your own excursions using this link:  Be back at the boat by 6:30PM, https://www.viator.com/Tallinn/d4147-ttd?pid=P00008694&uid=U00009140&mcid=58086

Overnight in Helsinki

Build your own adventure to explore Helsinki

 Day at the Spa, Sauna, Lake, and dinner at Petteri's home. Featuring a traditional Finnish Meal. 

Time to head back home, or maybe extend your trip!