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ACTIVITIES!

Our activities is what makes us better than other homestay programs. During orientation you can choose the activities you want to do from our list! Many of our activities are included in the price of your homestay program. They take place in the afternoon after your English lessons have finished. We believe you will learn English faster and better by participating in activities with your teacher and Kayoko, so we usually do the activity with you! We promise you'll have fun with us!

	Overnight Camping Trip Our overnight camping trip is our most popular activity. Enjoy hiking, a warm campfire, clean air, and the smell of pine in the Rocky Mountains. Cook dinner over the campfire. Sleep in a tent or under the stars. This activity is FREE!
	6 Flags Amusement Park An exciting amusement park awaits you in downtown Denver. Heart stopping rollercoasters, water rides, shows, shopping, and cartoon characters converge in this big fun park! Available for the price of admission till September 30th.
	Major League Baseball Watch "The Rockies" play a game at "Coors Field," one of the newest and most beautiful baseball stadiums in America. Watch an afternoon or a night game, depending on the schedule.
	Tour Downtown Denver This tour is essential and we recommend you take it at the beginning of your homestay. William and Kayo will be your guides. See the 16th Street Mall, The Grand Hotel, Larimer Square, visit a cafe, and more!
	Picnic By The Stream Spend an afternoon in the Rocky Mountains on a picnic by a beautiful stream surrounded by orange and red rock. Truly one of the most scenic places you will ever visit in your life time.
	Visit Boulder University The University of Colorado at Boulder is a beautiful campus and the surrounding town is full of interesting cafes, bookstores, and shops with the latest fashions. Boulder is located at the foot of the Rocky Mts. about an hour from Denver.
	Cooking Classes William Perkins is not only an excellent teacher, he is also a great cook! Learn to cook delicious American style meals. Surprise your friends and family with a new and delicious home-cooked American meal.
	Old West Dinner Show (ends 09/30/05) The Flying W Ranch is an old ghost town that has been restored. It is surrounded by red rock mountains and features cowboys in costume, a blacksmith, and Navajo women weaving rugs. After looking over the town, have a wild west Bar-B-Que dinner while being entertained by "The Flying W Wranglers" western band.
	Tour The State Capitol Denver is the capitol of Colorado. Learn about American History and Government on a tour of the Capitol. After the tour, spend the rest of the day in downtown Denver shopping for souvenirs. This tour is free.
	Denver Night Life Enjoy a free dinner with Kayo and William at one of Denver's fine restaurants. After dinner (if you are 21 years old) go drinking and dancing, or visit a jazz, blues, or R&B nightclub.
	Live @ The Pepsi Center Denver offers world class entertainment at its many theaters. See rock stars like Prince, live at The Pepsi Center, or Annie Lennox and Sting who appear on September 22nd. You may also want to hear a symphony or watch a ballet, depending on the season.
	Tour Molly Brown's House The "Unsinkable Molly Brown" was a rich Denver celebrity who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Her house and all its furnishings (now a museum) is an excellent example of Victorian architecture, art, wallpaper, and furniture. See how rich people lived in 1899.
	Enjoy Shopping Denver There are many places to shop in Denver, but there are two shopping places that you must see: First, Park Meadows Mall, a large indoor mall which highlights the Rocky Mts. in its design. The second, Cherry Creek, an array of upscale shops and restaurants.
	Prehistoric Journey Take a journey through time at this historical museum. Explore Earth's history from the beginning, 4.5 billion years ago. See fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and interactive exhibits. This incredible museum also has a Space Odyssey and a Wild Life Exhibit.
	Land Of The Giants These beautiful and strange rock formations are a good place for a picnic or to take interesting photographs. You can enjoy a small hike in the surrounding area and visit one of Colorado's interesting Western towns.
	The Renaissance Faire (July - August) Wander through an authentic 16th century English renaissance village in the mountains. Authentic 16th century foods, arts, crafts, shows, games to play, and many people in 16th century costumes! Highly recommended. (Weekends only)
	Visit Georgetown This 1877 mining town is full of interesting souvenir shops and old victorian homes. You can enjoy a one hour ride on the steam-powered locomotive train through the scenic Rocky Mts. across Devil's Gate Bridge to an old silver mine. This activity is Free!
	Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum Buffalo Bill was a cowboy, a buffalo hunter, and famous for his "Wild West Show." He is buried on top of Lookout Mountain in the Rocky Mts. The museum contains western & Indian artifacts. Enjoy a hike in the pine trees and you may see some wild sheep or elk.
	Black Hawk Gambling High in the Rocky Mts. an abandoned mining town has been transformed into a gambling paradise. If you're 21 years old, have fun visiting this old Western town where you can play roulette, blackjack, and slot machines, in one of the many casinos. We will give you $10.00 in gaming chips to get you started!
	Ocean Journey This world class exhibit is a "must see" on your list of things to do in Denver. This facinating exhibit features a journey into two habitats: The Colorado River Journey and The Indonesian River Journey. You can see live animals, tigers, fish, birds, waterfalls, experience a flash flood, and much more!
	Celebrate Halloween Enjoy our Halloween season with us. We will carve pumpkins, decorate our house, and go to a Halloween party! You can rent a costume or make your own for the costume party which we will attend! We will also visit at least one haunted house and go "Trick or Treating" on Halloween night.
	Autumn Horseback Riding (September & October) Autumn is the most beautiful season in the Rocky Mountains. As the climate gets colder, the aspen trees turn gold in the mountains, and everywhere in Denver the trees change color to red, orange, yellow, and gold. Enjoy horseback riding in the mountains and hiking in this autumn paradise.
	Winter Snow Fun! (Winter Package) Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and a sleigh ride in the snow. Colorado has the best snow in the world--soft, dry, powder. Ski Vail, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Brickenridge. Stay all night in a cabin in the mountains. This activity is only available as part of our winter package.