GEMQUEST/UN Field Trip

A One Day Field Trip to the United Nations

School Year 2003-2004

Sample Itinerary


Students in UN Security Council

Cost: $20 per student (transportation not included)

(One teacher free with 15 students)

Includes: Pre-trip materials, all customized program scheduling, UN Tour and GEMQUEST chaperone.

10:00 AM Arrive at United Nations, NY

10:30 AM Briefing:

Peace and Security in a Changed World: Mr. Kevin Kennedy, Principal Officer

Office of UN Secretary-General: Conference Room A

11:45 AM Lunch in UN Staff Dining Room

(Great atmosphere and very inexpensive - not included in cost)

Tour of the United Nations (cost included in student price)

2:15 PM Briefing:

Human Rights in a Changed World: Shala Mokgethi, Chief

Human Rights & Development

UN/DPI Conference Room B

3:30 PM Exhibit and Briefing

The Rights of Children: UNICEF House

5:00 PM Leave for Home