Programme
| Mon 16/09 | Day 1: Arrival |
| Everyone will register for the event and receive their information package at Montessori College Nijmegen (Kwakkenbergweg 27, 6523 MJ Nijmegen) after they arrived in Nijmegen. | |
Guest can choose between: a) Guided tour of the school b) Go directly to host family (or hotel for the coaches) Students will have a meal at their host family. Coaches can have a lunchbox / meal at school (if needed, please register for these options) | |
| Optional: N.E.C. – De Graafschap (20.00h) | |
| Tue 17/09 | Day 2: Sports day |
| 10.00 – 10.30h | Word of welcome & warming up all together |
| 10.30 – 12.00h | Morning tournament: Field Hockey |
| 12.00 – 13.00h | Lunch time |
| 13.00 – 14.30h | Afternoon tournament: Football |
| 15.00 – 16.00h | Speeddate event / get to know each other |
| Dinner at hostfamilies | |
| 17.30 – 18.30h | Dinner at Bikkels (NEC Stadium De Goffert) |
| 18.45 – 21.30h | Opening Ceremony at NEC Stadium De Goffert Word of welcome by mayor of Nijmegen: Hubert Bruls and Berni Drop (NMV & Montessori College) Cultural evening / exchange of cultural things and dances |
| Wed 18/09 | Day 3: Cultural day |
| 08.00 – 10.00h | Two Buses leave at Montessori College Nijmegen for Amsterdam |
| 10.00 – 12.15h | Participants can choose between two museums: Bus 1) Nemo museum Bus 2) Van Gogh museum |
| 12.30 – 12.35h | Assemble at the Dam (central square) |
| 12.35 – 13.00h | Spare time in Amsterdam |
| 13.45 – 19.15h | This is Holland – get a virtual tour of The Netherlands A’Dam Lookout Dinner at a pancake boat |
| 19.15 – 21.00h | Two buses leave for Nijmegen and will go back to Montessori College Nijmegen |
| Thu 19/09 | Day 4: Connecting day |
| 10.00 – 12.00h | Demonstration by Koen van Roekel (Professional Korfball player) Morning tournament: Korfball |
| 12.00 – 13.00h | Lunch time |
| 13.00 – 14.00h | Workshop afternoon: first round * 1. cycling for starters 2. climbing 3. kickboxing 4. bossabal (2 hours) 5. gymnastics (by Mara Totarsolej professional gymnast) 6. mountainbiking (2 hours) 7. dance 8. sport mix |
| 14.15 – 15.15h | Workshop afternoon: second round * 1. climbing 2. archery attack 3. bossabal (2 hours) 4. gymnastics (by Mara Totarsolej professional gymnast) 5. mountainbiking (2 hours) 6. dance 7. sport mix |
| Pupils have dinner at their host families | |
| 15.30 – 17.30h | Network meeting at school. All teachers are invited to share experiences. |
| Educators can share education from their schools. Please tell in advance if you would like to present something. | |
| Fri 20/09 | Day 5: Celebration Day |
| 10.00 – 12.00h | Starts at Kelkensbos square in Nijmegen. Bicycles can be parked there as well. Tour of Nijmegen |
| 12.00 – 13.00h | Lunch at Kronenburgpark in Nijmegen |
| 13.00 – 13.30h | Go to Goffertpark by bike |
| 13.30 – 16.00h | At Goffertpark: an afternoon full of games making a memory together |
| Pupils have dinner at their host families | |
| 17.30 – 18.30h | Dinner for coaches at Montessori College Nijmegen |
| 20.00 – 23.00h | Closing ceremony and party time (with a DJ) at Montessori College Nijmegen |
| Sat 21/09 | Day 6: Farewell day |
| Foreign guests will go back home and will leave the host families |
* On Thursday you can choose between several workshops. We try to let everyone participate in their favourite workshops. Have a look at all the options.
- Cycling for starters:
In the Netherlands one of the most used vehicles is the bike. In the workshop cycling for starters you will learn the basics how to ride a bike and several traffic rules. - Climbing:
During this workshop you will be climbing the wall at the Montessori College. You will be secured through a climbing belt and receive instructions by the climbing instructor to improve your climbing skills. - Kickboxing:
In the workshop kickboxing you will be learning different punch- and kick techniques on a pad. In a safe setting you will be learning and practicing with the others during this workshop. - Bossaball (2 hours):
This mixed sport (gymnastics, volleyball and soccer) is a trend sport and being played all over the world. During the workshop you will learn how to play Bossaball and several (tactical) movements. - Gymnastics:
In the gymnastics workshop you will learn some basic gymnastic movements such as a front and/or back flip, handstand, cartwheel and jumps on the Air Track. - Mountain biking (2 hours):
During this workshop of 2 hours (it takes both workshop rounds) you will learn some basics how to drive on a mountain bike and receive some tips and tricks. During this workshop you will be driving through different terrains by mountain bike. - Archery attack:
The combat archery sport game play is a combination of three other main sports which include, Dodgeball, Paintball, and Archery. Participants form teams and shoot at opponents with large foam tip arrows using a bow. - Dance:
You will dance together during this workshop. ID Dance instructors will give this workshop that will be very entertaining. - Sport mix:
During this workshops you will play in two teams. The number of players and the games played will change constantly.
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.
Michael Jordan