WorldStrides hosted 72 teachers from the Irvine area on April 24-25, 2009.  The HistoryQuest weekend started Friday evening aboard John Wayne’s yacht, The Wild Goose, for a dinner cruise filled with fun and entertainment.  Teachers enjoyed the history behind the boat and were able to meet the captain and even take turns at the wheel! After the dinner cruise, guests stayed in deluxe accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, compliments of WorldStrides. 

Saturday morning, teachers were treated to a full breakfast at the hotel.  Following breakfast, Fred O’Connor, Executive Vice President of WorldStrides, introduced teachers to the educational travel opportunities available when traveling with WorldStrides.  Guests also met a teacher who currently travels with WorldStrides and heard about her students’ life-changing experiences.  Then, Martha Washington stopped by for a visit and entertained the audience with stories of her life as America’s original First Lady.  HistoryQuest concluded with excitement as teachers won prizes from a raffle drawing!

Program Details:

Friday Evening, April 24, 2009 Teacher Appreciation Evening Arrive at the Hyatt Regency Irvine (4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.). Relax aboard a luxurious Hornblower yacht complete with dinner, entertainment, and an open bar with beer and wine. Stay overnight in deluxe accommodations   Saturday, April 25, 2009 A Day of Interactive Learning Begin your morning with a full breakfast! Learn about the accredited history programs WorldStrides offers you and your students. Enjoy a dynamic visit from famous First Lady Martha Washington! Win incredible prizes at our closing raffle! The program will conclude by 1:00 p.m.

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