Social program 2010

SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2010

Since we would like to present you with Czech culture, history and way of life, we have prepared for you voluntary social and sightseeing activities. The activities include weekend trips to some major Czech cities and small social activities during the week; the latter are now listed in the section SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. In order to take part in any event (applies for both weekend trips and social activities), you have to sign up and pay the respective fee at the Welcoming Evening.

We have not set the final prices for weekend trips and social activities, yet. However, we know for sure that we accept payments in CZK only. So make sure you have enough CZK to cover your desired trips before the Welcoming Evening.

1st Jul. & 1st Aug. - Welcoming Evening

This is short meeting where you will get useful information about further events. You will hear a short introduction speech delivered by an official representative of our Faculty. Here, you will also sign up for weekend trips and pay the respective fees for transportation, accommodation and alimentation. If you are willing to take part in any of the trips, your presence is compulsory. However even if you don't want to travel to places listed below, it is strongly recommended not to miss the meeting, since you will be provided with other valuable informations regarding your staying in Olomouc. By the time you will certainly get hungry, that's why you will also get a free dinner!

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

Ropes Courses

A ropes course is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity. It consists of high poles connected by ropes combined with various obstacles. The ropes course is 100% safe, for the participants are constantly secured. Official website

Rafting Trip

Rafting recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. Rivers in Moravia (especially the river Morava) are calm and safe. Make sure you choose your co-travelers well!

Paintball

Paintball is a sport in which players eliminate opponents by hitting them with pellets containing paint, usually propelled from a CO2 or compressed-gas powered paintball gun. Make sure you take shoes which can be washed! The rest of your clothes as well as your skin is safe under protective coat and pants.

Biking trip

There are plenty of wonderful scenic cycling tracks around Olomouc. The Moravian flat land is perfect even for absolute beginners. Our proposed trip would take you through the nature reserve up the Morava river to the town of Litovel. The route includes swimming in Poděbrady lake, a lunch in old watermill and visit to the Litovel brewery. Those more skilled can visit more places on their own, e.g. Bouzov castle, Javoricko caves etc.

WEEKEND TRIPS:

3rd to 4th Jul. & 6th to 7th Aug. - Sightseeing in Olomouc & International Evening Party

This event includes dinner with subsequent party at local club and sightseeing in Olomouc with a tour guide, followed by the lunch at local restaurant famous of typical Moravian food. This event is shared with incomings from other cities who will join us at the dinner. Anyone interested has to subscribe at Welcoming Evening and pay the fee.

Schedule:	Sat 3rd Jul / Fri 6th Aug: 19:00 - 21:00 Dinner at "Liquid" club 21:00 - 24:00 International Party (the same place) (free admission after 9pm) Sun 4th Jul / Sat 7th Aug: 9:30 - 12:00 Sightseeing in Olomouc 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch at "Hanácká restaurace" 15:00 - 16:00 Visit to the Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum
Duration:	1 evening and 1 full day
Fee:	500 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: dinner, free drink, lunch, admission to the Olomouc Archdiocesan Museum)

9th to 11th Jul & 13th to 15th Aug - Trip to South Moravia & sightseeing in Brno

You'll visit some famous places of Moravia, including Brno, the second biggest city in the Czech Republic. You'll see most of its beauties and along with incoming students from Brno spend a nice evening in the typical Moravian wine cellar. Anyone interested has to subscribe at Welcoming Evening and pay the fee.

Schedule:	Fri 9th Jul / Fri 13th Aug: ##:## Departure from Olomouc ##:## Arrival in Brno ##:## Sightseeing in Brno ##:## Dinner ##:## Party in a local club ("Metro" or "Livingstone") Sat 10th Jul / Sat 14th Aug: ##:## Departure from Brno ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Lednice ##:## - ##:## Mikulov - Evening in the wine cellar Sun 11th Jul / Sun 15th Aug: ##:## Sightseeing in Mikulov ##:## Arrival in Olomouc
Duration:	3 days (2 nights)
Fee:	2600 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: transportation, accomodation, alimentation, admission fees)

23rd to 25th Jul & 20th to 22nd Aug - Trip to Prague

This is three-day trip to our capital. You will visit the most famous sites in Prague, including: the Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and many more. This event is shared with incomings other cities. Anyone interested has to subscribe at Welcoming Evening and pay the fee.

Schedule:	Fri 23rd Jul / Fri 20th Aug: ##:## Departure from Olomouc ##:## Arrival in Prague ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Prague ##:## Dinner Sat 24th Jul / Fri 21st Aug: ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing - Prague Castle ##:## - ##:## Free afternoon ##:## Dinner Sun 25th Jul / Sun 22nd Aug: ##:## - ##:## Sightseeing in Prague ##:## - ##:## Lunch ##:## Departure from Prague ##:## Arrival in Olomouc
Duration:	3 days (2 nights)
Fee:	2650 CZK (we accept CZK only, includes following expenses: transportation, accommodation, admission fees, dinner)