| Course Center 7/7/02 - 7/21/02 Vallergas Super Market (meeting place) 1525 Imola Ave. Napa |
Napa,CA WELCOMES Group ATP62 |
Program Coordinator Teresa McPherson 1135 Pinewood Drive, Napa, CA 94558 Tel 1: (707)258-1378 Tel 2: (707)479-5125 Email: brucemcpherson@telocity.c |
Napa is an interesting place, and it is the diverse group of people that live and work here that make it such a great place to explore. Ranchers, growers, entrepreneurs, writers, poets, artists and more, all call Napa their home. They are all drawn to the valley by its natural beauty and rural way of life.
Napa has obtained worldwide recognition as a premier wine-producing region. Napa has been growing premier wine grapes for over one hundred years. Due to its large wine growing activity, Napa Valley enjoys a rich and varied cultural calendar. Wine and food related events, ethnic festivals and international sporting events are just a sample of some of the activities going on in Napa. Almost every weekend there are musical performances with something for everyone to enjoy. These range from chamber music in limestone caves to country western, rock and roll and rap on the green.
Napa is full of many parks and recreational facilities, where people can enjoy the outdoors or play their favorite sports. There is a mall and several shopping areas located throughout Napa. Here, you can find that special souvenir for your friends and families.
Napa’s families have enjoyed hosting EF students for several years. They are eager to meet their new visitors! So come see for yourself all that Napa has to offer!
Population: 71,412
Nearest Major Town/City: San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Carmel
Climate: Temperatures in the summer average around 25 degrees Celsius. The San Francisco Bay provides a cool breeze throughout the year creating a comfortable climate. The humidity is moderate throughout the year.
Suggested Items to Bring: Most Americans are very casual in their attire. Bring shorts, jeans, t-shirts, a sweater and light weight jacket for cool evenings, a bathing suit, one or two nice outfits for special occasions and comfortable walking shoes. You should bring some sunscreen and don’t forget your camera.
Laws: You must be 18 to buy cigarettes and there are many restrictions on the public places in which you are allowed to smoke. Many prohibit smoking inside completely. You must be 21 to purchase or be served alcohol.
Optional Activities: These are offered for an additional cost to each student with the total being approximately $450.00. Some of the trips which might be offered to you are: a weekend trop to Los Angeles, Six Flags Marine World, Disneyland, Alcatraz Prison, Raging Waters, and the sites of San Francisco. You will receive more specific information on your detailed itinerary.
Check out:
http://www.allaboutnapavalley.com/
http://www.napavalley.com/nvcvb.html