1. ADVENTURES IN
BEYOND THESE WALLS
Houston Christian provides a variety of travel opportunities for students including missions, educational,
and adventure trips. Through our Beyond These Walls program, students learn firsthand about other
countries and cultures.
June 2014
GLOBE TREK
HC students Globe Trek China 2011
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Explore ancient China over 2 weeks with friends
• Pet a panda!
• Meet Mandarin Mickey Mouse at Disney Hong Kong.
• Trek the Great wall.
• Drift on a bamboo raft down the Yulong River.
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• Learn how to manage logistics, finances, research
and cross-cultural communication from highly
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experienced HC travelers. Globe Trek China is for mature students who
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demonstrate a strong desire to experience
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Estimated Cost $5,000 plus Visas China’s history and culture firsthand. Students
Limited to 8 boys and 8 girls. must be nominated by a faculty member for
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consideration. Contact Dr. Livingston if
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interested.
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TURKEY/GREECE
November 22-December 1, 2013
Experience the beautiful sites and sounds in this amazing part of the world
• Travel to the ancient sites of the seven churches of Revelation. Estimated Cost $3,700 plus Visas
• See the famous cathedral of Holy Wisdom, Topkapi Palace, and Includes transportation, hotel accommodations and
meals (not lunch), travel insurance, tips, tour director
other Istanbul destinations.
and local guides. Contact Jason Shepherd for more
• Stand in the cave where John wrote the book of Revelation.
information.
• Get hands-on with the archaeology of this ancient region.
HC students Globe Trek Turkey 2010
2. G ALAPAGOS
ISLAND EXPLORATION
December 27-January 1, 2014
• Take in the wildlife on Baltra Island —
one of the Galapagos Islands.
• Snorkel around Pinnacle Rock.
• See the one-time salt mining operation on Santiago Island.
• Observe Sea Lions in Santiago and Rabida Island.
• Visit Cerro Dragon and view the land iguanas and giant tortoises. Photos courtesy of scaccomatto on flickr.com
Estimated Cost $3,900
Includes airfare, lodging, meals (no lunch), insurance, tips and
certified guides. For more information, contact Jim Kelley.
Photos courtesy of kavinda.k and mharrsh on flickr.com
LONDON
March 7-15, 2014
• Visit Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Canterbury and
Oxford Colleges.
• Experience the Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey,
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London Museums, and a West End Musical.
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• Shop High Street, Harrod’s and Selfridges.
Estimated Cost $3,044
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Includes air fare and taxes, city transports (Tube pass),
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lodging and meals (not lunch), insurance, entrance to all
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CMY Karen Stuart.
COLORADO
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WILDERNESS
July 19-26, 2014
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CHANGING “fourteener”.
TR IP • Build relationships with Christ and your
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Colorado Wilderness 2012
classmates.
• Assist local people by performing • Tour the U.S. Air Force Academy.
mission work in villages, orphanages, Estimated Cost $1,000
and other places of interest. Includes transportation , lodging, meals, and backpacking
• Serve the Lord through your gear. For more information, contact Tom Wilson.
missionary efforts.
Estimated Cost $2,500
Includes transportation , lodging, and meals.
Room for 20-30 students. For more information,
contact Mike Maddry. Available to students enrolled in the Passport to Lead Program
