Winterim 2011

Another March, another Upper School Winterim.  With the anticipation of spring comes the excitement of the Upper School Winterim experience.  This year students from the Upper School explored personal interests through a week long experience that varied from work as an intern in New York City to travels abroad to the study of elephant conservation in Thailand.  The adventures saw many Heathwood students travel around the world to Rome, Barcelona, Costa Rica, Cozumel, and London. The college exploration trip offered students a chance to learn about college first hand by visiting Vanderbilt University, University of The South - Sewanee, Belmont University, University of Alabama, and Emory University.  Another group of students explored American History visiting historic sites throughout Virginia. Other students found internship opportunities working with doctors, senators, artists, writers, TV productionists and many other professionals.  By week’s end there were many great learning experiences and many friendships built along the way.  Please take a few minutes to explore the Winterim experiences below.

	Exploring Austria and Switzerland We journeyed through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as we experienced the enchanting Alpine cultures of Switzerland and Austria. Read more...
	Cultural Immersion in Barcelona, Spain A seaport on the Mediterranean and host of the 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. Read more...
	Costa Rica High Adventure We explored a banana plantation, zipline through the jungle (including the popular Tarzan SWING), rappel down waterfalls, raft spectacular rivers (Pacuare River), and learn to cook the local dish. Read more...
	SCUBA Diving in Cozumel, Mexico Upon arrival in Cozumel, divers hit the beach for a shore dive. Relative to the incredible reef dives in the clear waters off the coast of Cozumel, the trip included an opportunity to participate in a marine research project involving lion fish. Read more...
	A London, England Theatre Experience Students traveled to London to experience its history, culture, and rich tradition of theatre. Read more...
	Rome: The Eternal City Few places in Europe are as steeped in ancient history as southern Italy – we barely had time to scratch the surface of the ancient sites in the Eternal City. Read more...
	Thailand Elephant Care and Wild Release Program Eight members of the Heathwood Hall community- Anne Weston, 5 students, and 2 parents- travelled during Winterim to a remote area in Chiang Mai Province of Northern Thailand, famous for its elephant keeping tribal traditions. Read more...
	A History Tour of Williamsburg, Virginia Students explored America's past starting with the first English settlement at Jamestown, continuing with a stroll through historic Williamsburg, and ending with fascinating exhibits at the various Smithsonian Museums in our nation's capital. Read more...
	Service with and for the American Red Cross This unique experience offered students the opportunity to spend five days learning about the services provided by the American Red Cross. Read more...
	Mind, Strength, and Heart: Making the Connection We Enjoyed an adventurous week of health, wellness, and renewal for all parts of your life. The purpose of the week was to participate in activities that are good for your mind, body, and spirit. Read more...
	SCUBA Certification Instructors from the Columbia SCUBA, lead students through the process of becoming certified as Open Water Divers. Read more...