Michigan Programs

Greater Grand Rapids, with a population of over 300,000, has often been called "the biggest little town in the world." In spite of the fact that Grand Rapids is big and growing all the time, it has maintained a small town flavor that helps visitors feel at "home." This flavor has been greatly enhanced by its rich Holland Dutch and Polish heritage.

Located just 40 miles east of Lake Michigan and only 3 hours from Detroit or Chicago and having an international airport, Grand Rapids is accessible and close to a great variety of activities. The winter sports include downhill and cross-country skiing, snow boarding, ice skating, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. If you prefer to be entertained inside, there are several theaters with excellent stage productions, a public museum with a planetarium, an art museum, and the Gerald R. Ford museum.

While in Grand Rapids, a visitor can tour the world headquarters for AmWay. Other industry in Grand Rapids would include furniture manufacturers and automobile-related factories. No visit to any city is complete until the malls have been "checked out." Grand Rapids has several!

Program Size	10 students
Program Type	Home stay
Accommodations	Singles, Couples, Families
Suggested cash for optional personal expenses
Program Dates	December 18, 2006 to January 2, 2007
Airport	Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR)
Train Depot	Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR)
Bus Depot	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Driving Directions	On request
Local Attractions	Skiing, snow boarding, ice skating, art museum, planetarium, Gerald F Ford museum, Am Way headquarters