JYK Homestay 2008
1st Day : Scavenger HuntWe asked questions to people in downtown Monterey.We got a map of the city.We walked to and from campus. We had lunch.We talked with our host families.
Otter GroupMaries Class
We Learned New WordsMarvelous=wonderful; really great (ex: It is marvelous of him to volunteer his time.)
Lobos Group:Brians Class
Top of the World
Day 2We learned about pollution. We sang Top of the World.We painted the storm drains.We picked up garbage on the beach.
Ocean Conservation Visitor: Maris SidensteckerSave the Whales Organization
We Painted Storm Drains
We helped the oceans today.
Day 3:
We practiced our song and learned Some new expressions.We met the mayor of Monterey.We visited Colton Hall. We visited the Cooper-Molera Adobe.We saw a rooster and a sheep.We ate ice cream.
Our visit with the mayorof Monterey
I scream,you scream, we all scream for ice cream
We made dialogues for our skits.We sang our song.We are always on the go.We went to the beach.We played beach volleyball.We swam in the ocean.
Day 4
We love the beach!
Volleyball & ice creamyeah
Fun on the beach
Day 5We sang our song.We typed our scripts on the computer. We went hiking at Point Lobos.We learned about the history of Point Lobos.We saw a harbor seal, otter, a snake a blue heron, and squirrels.
Point LobosThe Docents taught us a lot about the history of Point Lobos.
On the weekend:
We went to the aquarium.We went to the amusement park in Santa Cruz. We went to Raging Waters. We went to Big Sur to the river.We went to the Turkish festival. We went to a familys house.
Day 6We practiced our skits.We went to Del Monte Shopping Center.We bought clothes, Starbucks and ice cream.
At Starbucks
Day 7 We practiced our skits.We went to Cannery Row and Fishermans Wharf.We learned about the history of Cannery Row.We also learned about John Steinbeck, who is a writer. He wrote many novels and short stories.
Cannery Row
Fishermans Wharf
Day 8We went to Monterey High School.We talked to the high school students.We went to Bay View Elementary School. We sang our song for the children.We taught origami to the children.
Monterey High School
We talked to studentsWe compared the differences between our schools.
Bay View Elementary YMCA ProgramWe helped students to make origami cranes.
Day 9We practiced our skits and our song.We went to the Farmers Market at MPC.We bought flowers, sweets, like caramel apples, and brownies.
Farmers Market MPC
Day 10: Farewell Party We prepared for the Farewell Party.We are giving our presentations today.
Presentations
Farewell!!!We will have to say good-bye to our teachers and our host families.
We will miss Monterey!!!! Thank you everybody!!!
Bye!!
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