{"id":4803,"date":"2025-02-14T14:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T20:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/?page_id=4803"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T21:10:24","slug":"excursions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/programs\/summer-language-and-culture-program\/excursions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Authentic learning often happens by experiencing a host-country&#8217;s culture. You will have organized cultural excursions and opportunities to experience American culture in your evenings and weekend free time. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organized cultural excursions and experiences will include some of these or similar experiences below. The number and type of excursions included will depend on whether you are enrolled in the general language and culture program or the PLUS program.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Day trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chicago<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation, entry ticket to one attraction, and Pizza dinner)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Day trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Madison<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the state Capital (includes transportation and Capitol building tour)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlet\/pleasant-prairie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outlet Mall Shopping Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outdoor movie night (includes snacks and drinks)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer Lawn Games<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bradford Beach &amp; Beach Volleyball<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooking Class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Milwaukee Brewer\u2019s Baseball Game<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edelweissboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Harbor Boat Tour<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old World Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhartlake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lake Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation to local inland lake, drinks, and lunch)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Art Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Public Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanecologycenter.org\/branches\/riverside-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Urban Ecology Center Experience<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/us\/en\/museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Harley Davidson Motorcycle Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/events\/city-of-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethnic Festivals<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/union\/craft-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crafting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2024\/05\/24\/free-outdoor-music-concerts-in-the-milwaukee-area-for-summer-2024\/73630822007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outdoor Music<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicthirdward.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3rd Ward Historical Neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Volunteer Experience<\/strong> (possible opportunities include &#8211; local food pantry, environmental cleanup, animal shelter, elder care, or children\u2019s library)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>American Family Connection<\/strong> (with participant partner): lunch, dinner and\/or an activity with a vetted American family&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-evenings-amp-free-time-nbsp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evenings &amp; Free-Time&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the organized cultural excursions, you can enjoy the festivals, restaurants, shops, museums, and natural beauty in Milwaukee during your free time. Possible opportunities include:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/county.milwaukee.gov\/EN\/Parks\/Experience\/Milwaukee-Wild-Side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milwaukee public parks and natural locations<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/events\/city-of-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer festivals<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/things-to-do\/nightlife\/beer-brewery\/brewery-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brewery Tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/food-drink\/drinks\/beer\/beer-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beer Gardens<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/things-to-do\/shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopping and Markets<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many other wonderful things to see and do<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authentic learning often happens by experiencing a host-country&#8217;s culture. 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