OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO - "With many of the world's most exotic animals exhibited throughout 110 lushly planted acres, the Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the top zoos in the nation." --www.okczoo.com PENN SQUARE MALL - "Penn Square Mall is Oklahoma City's premiere shopping center because of its excellent mix of specialty shops, comfortable atmosphere, and central location in the heart of Oklahoma City's popular Business and Tourism District." --www.simon.com QUAIL SPRINGS MALL - "Featuring an exciting mix of over 160 great stores and outstanding family fun! Enjoy a whimsical meal sitting in an old 1950's car in our 'Drive-In' themed Food Court!" --www.quailspringsmall.com CELEBRATION STATION - Celebration is a popular place in Oklahoma because it provides young people with a variety of exciting activities. Ride go-carts and bumper boats, play a game of miniature golf, or enjoy time in the arcade/game room. OMNIPLEX AND OMNIDOME - The OmniPlex was designed to be an educational center for children and adults. It contains a large science museum and an IMAX theater. The IMAX is a large dome theater that provides great surround sound and a feeling of actually being a part of the movie. STATE CAPITOL VISIT - You will have the opportunity to meet the Lieutenant Governor and have your picture taken with him/her. A guided tour around the State Capitol building will also give you a better understanding of Oklahoma’s state history. ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA - Enjoy a unique afternoon visiting Indian villages and shops. View artifacts, regalia, paintings, and artifacts of Native Americans. You will also be able to observe Indian dancing, buffalo and exotic animals, and Indian homes. This will give you a true Indian experience as Oklahoma is very well-known for its large number of Indians in the state. FRONTIER CITY - This theme park is set up as an old western, pioneer, town. Frontier City has many rides including water rides and roller coasters. WHITEWATER BAY - This water park is owned by Six Flags. It is a wonderful place for students to cool off during the warm summer months in Oklahoma. SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS - Six Flags Parks are located in many states in the USA. These parks are well-known and loved by many Americans especially for vacation purposes. Enjoy roller coasters, water rides, and shows. ADVENTURE SPORTS PAINTBALL - Enjoy an exciting afternoon of this popular American sport. The paintball field is located outdoors and you will be supplied with the paintball guns, paintballs, and protective wear. NATIONAL COWBOY HALL OF FAME AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM - This 220,000-square foot museum is a nationally recognized place that vividly portrays the life of the cowboys and Indians of North America. LASER TAG - Laser tag is a popular American game for young people. International students usually love this thriller game. You will go through mazes and fog as you chase your opponents. BRAUM’S ICE CREAM FACTORY - Braum’s is a private, family-owned, fast food store that provides business to customers in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Braum’s is known for its ice cream products and milk. You will enjoy a visit to the Braum’s family farm and see how the ice cream is processed. Afterwards, sample the ice cream and visit one of the Braum’s fast food stores. Braum’s also serves hamburgers and French fries. ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE - Experience the innovative thrills of Universal's Islands of Adventure®, the most technologically advanced theme park ever created. You'll take an unforgettable journey through five uniquely themed islands - Marvel Super Hero Island®, Toon Lagoon®, Jurassic Park®, The Lost Continent® and Seuss LandingTM -- where the world's most cutting-edge rides and attractions challenge all your senses. You'll battle villains high above the streets on the first-of-its-kind 3-D thrill ride, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®. Then defy gravity as the Incredible Hulk Coaster® takes you on a high-speed roller coaster rampage. Escape the jaws of a hungry T-Rex on the Jurassic Park River Adventure®. Brave whitewater rapids on Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges®. Take a spin through the mischievous world of The Cat in the HatTM And ride both Dueling Dragons®, the world's first inverted near-miss dueling roller coasters. Live the AdventureTM of a lifetime! DISCOVERY COVE PARK - At Discovery Cove Orlando, swim with dolphins, snorkel with thousands of exotic fish and hand-feed tropical birds. A day-long adventure that will last a lifetime. MGM STUDIOS - Disney-MGM Studios celebrates the fascinating world of show business with thrilling attractions, glamorous shows and backstage tours highlighting your favorites from movies, television, theater, music and animation. EPCOT - Epcot Center is dedicated to the ageless delight of discovery. An exciting and fun place for the whole family, filled with high-tech playthings and countless delights from around the world. FUN SPOT ACTION PARK - Free admission, free parking. 4 multilevel go-kart tracks, 13 rides, pre-school rides and Orlando's largest arcade. MAGIC KINGDOM - The world of make believe comes alive in the Magic Kingdom® Park where new adventures, fantasy, and fun surround you in seven wondrous lands of enchantment with over 40 incredible attractions and shows. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT - "Stories you can’t imagine... people you won’t believe! Our amazing and entertaining Auditorium looks like it fell victim to one of Florida’s infamous sinkholes. Enjoy collections from the bizarre to the sublime rare treasures, unique relics and more!" "Explore over 250 exhibits our 16 galleries and discover that truth is indeed stranger than fiction!" SEA WORLD - "There's no place in the world like SeaWorld Orlando...touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and come face-to-face with polar bears. Challenge Kraken, Orlando's only floorless coaster. And, just try to stay dry when the world famous Shamu comes a splashing! At SeaWorld, it doesn't get any closer than this." WONDERWORKS - "WonderWorks is a hands-on interactive attraction featuring over 100 exhibits, ranging from virtual reality to earthquake and hurricane simulators. Design, then ride your own roller coaster!" DISNEY’S BLIZZARD BEACH WATER PARK - "Blizzard Beach is the world's wildest water wonderland, splashing with exhilarating adventures including some of the longest, tallest and most exhilarating water rides anywhere!" DOWNTOWN DISNEY MARKETPLACE - "A paradise for power shoppers and gourmet grazers where you'll find a LEGO Imagination Center, a Ghirardelli chocolate experience, amazing merchandise in the World of Disney and much more." ORLANDO FASHION SQUARE MALL - "165 specialty shops - Burdines, Dillards, JCPenney, and Sears. Recent additions include Panera Bread, Ann Taylor Loft, and Children's Place." THE FLORIDA MALL - "The largest shopping destination in Orlando, featuring 7 department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and over 260 specialty stores. Spouse and tour group programs, multilingual guest services and more available." FLORIDA AIRBOAT RIDE - Enjoy a nice afternoon viewing animals in their natural habitat. The airboat can reach a speed of 50 mph. You will get a real, natural, central Florida experience. --Info taken from www.orlandoinfo.com/cvb GATEWAY MALL - Large shopping mall. OREGON STATE CAPITOL - The Oregon State Capitol is located in Salem, Oregon. It is a modern, Greek style structure. Students will receive a tour inside and most likely meet the Lieutenant Governor. CAMP PUTT ADVENTURE GOLF - This fun spot has a very nice miniature golf course and an arcade for students to enjoy after playing a game of mini golf. OREGON COUNTRY FAIR - Enjoy entertainment, hand-made crafts, food, educational displays, 50 food booths, and 700 artisans. This fair was established more than 30 years ago. GILBERT CENTER-STRIKE CITY BOWLING - Bowling alley THRILL-VILLE USA, INC. - A family park that has miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, a 275 feet slingshot, 140 feet turbo force that travels 70 MPH, free falling, and much more. OREGON AIR & SPACE MUSEUM - A museum that features aircraft and artifacts that show the history of aviation and space technology. ICE SKATING - Ice skating rink WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP - This will probably be the most adventurous trip for the students. Students will ride on a raft down the McKenzie River, which is a 17 mile journey. You will have a guide with you as you travel over the rough waters. Lunch will be provided by the guide. This is a full day excursion. JETBOAT EXCURSION - While visiting Portland, Oregon, you will have the opportunity to ride on a jetboat that reaches speeds of about 60mph. You will receive a tour and exciting ride. PIONEER PLACE - Large shopping mall in Portland, Oregon. MOVIE THEATER - Self-explanatory TRIANGLE 5 RANCH - Students will enjoy a lovely day as they ride a horse and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Oregon landscape. LANE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Learn the history of the county that you will live in while in Oregon. Lane County was a destination point for emigrants that used the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s. You will enjoy a tour, craft demonstration, and slide presentation. SPLASH! LIVELY PARK SWIM CENTER - This large swimming pool with slides and a wave park will help students relax and enjoy the rest of the day as they soak up some sun and cool off from the summer heat. SEA LION CAVES - This sea cave is the largest in the world! Students will go into the cave and also be able to see the breeding grounds of sea lions and even see many live sea lions. OREGON COAST AQUARIUM - A sea aquarium with a variety of animals (sharks, dolphins, etc.) GEORGE E. OWEN MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN - This large rose garden is located on 9 acres and features 4,500 rose bushes of 400 varieties. This is a great place to get some group pictures. VALLEY RIVER CENTER MALL - Large shopping mall ENCHANTED FOREST THEME PARK - The Enchanted Forest offers an old town atmosphere featuring western and European towns. Rides are limited to a bobsled roller coaster and timber log ride. Other features of this park are a haunted house, and comedy theater. DETROIT TROLLEY TOUR AND IMAX THEATER - You will enjoy your first view of Detroit with a trolley tour downtown after which you will to go to the IMAX theater to watch how the automobile was invented in Detroit. KART 2 KART - Enjoy an afternoon of go - carts and miniature golf. GREENFIELD VILLAGE & HENRY FORD MUSEUM - Walk through 300 years of history on 90 acres of land. This historical village allows visitors to experience parlors, workshops, storefronts, farms, and crafts. Also you will learn the history of the automobile and take a ride on a model of the first automobile. FULL BLAST - This water amusement park offers 100 feet slides, a lazy river, and a sports gym. MOVIE THEATER - Self-explanatory FIELDHOUSE - The fieldhouse is a sport complex that offers a ropes course of 15 to 30 feet high, cliffs to climb, arcade, and laser tag. BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM - This aquarium features stingrays, coral reef fish, electric eels, etc. RIVERFRONT SHOPS - Shopping mall METRO BEACH - Cool off in the afternoon with a dip in the water at the Detroit beach. BOWLING - Self-explanatory BLAKE’S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL - Pick apples, strawberries, and rasperries as you take a ride throughout the orchard on a wagon. Afterwards enjoy the fresh-baked goods such as pies, doughnuts, butters, jams, jellies, and fudge. This is just one of the many cider mills in Michigan. DETROIT ZOO - Self-explanatory GREAT LAKES CROSSING MALL - Shopping mall MICHIGAN’S ADVENTURE THEME AND WATER PARK - This park offers a variety of activities for students. Those who like water parks have the option of going on 60 feet slides, dark slides, and multi-person tube rides. Those that don’t like to get wet can enjoy the traditional, wooden roller coasters, corkscrew roller coasters, go - karts, etc. ICE SKATING - Self - explanatory DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER - Hands-on science exhibits along with an IMAX theater. IMAX is considered the "ultimate film experience" and is the finest motion picture projection in the world. HORSEBACK RIDING - Self-explanatory Program Information     Return to the Short Cultural Programs home page     About ECI's Short Cultural Programs     Classes and Levels     Costs and Deadlines     Schedule and Testing     Accommodations     Admission Process and Requirements     Locations Contact Information 5900 Mosteller Drive, Suite 709 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 The United States of America E-mail: eci@ionet.net Website: www.eciprograms.com 888-446-5437 (Toll-free) 405-810-8314 (Local) 405-810-8714 (Fax)