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BRO UGHT TO YO U BY ACA D EMIC TRAV EL A BROA D
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Rebecca’s™ New York
December 26-31, 2021
For more information about this trip call 1.855.395.6100
or visit www.americangirlvacations.com/trips/new-york
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Rebecca’s™ New York
R
ebecca is a girl who is confident, charismatic, and courageous. She grew up in the early
20th century, but her independent spirit, desire for progress, and imperative to help others
are timeless. During six days in New York, immerse your girl in Rebecca’s world: from her family’s
Jewish traditions, culture, and experiences living in the Lower East Side to her dreams of becoming an
actress and experiencing the world of stage and film.
You and your girl will also get a chance to enjoy fun winter activities, meet new friends, go to the
ballet, and more! Step back in time with American Girl Vacations™ where Rebecca’s story and your
child’s come together.
Brought to you by Academic Travel Abroad
For more information about this trip call 1.855.395.6100
or visit www.americangirlvacations.com/trips/new-york
© 2021 American Girl. American Girl and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from American Girl, LLC.
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Highlights
• Experience one of New York’s most exciting treats with your girl: George Balanchine’s
The Nutcracker with music by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky
• Indulge in wintry treats and some traditional foods from Rebecca’s culture with your family
• Explore the Museum of the Moving Image during a private after-hours party with your child
• Get an in-depth look at Rebecca’s Jewish heritage with your family on the Lower East Side
with visits to the Tenement Museum, Henry Street Settlement and Bialystoker Synagogue
• Learn about mitzvah, a good deed that is a core principle of the Jewish religion,
as the girls participate in a special sewing class
Brought to you by Academic Travel Abroad
For more information about this trip call 1.855.395.6100
or visit www.americangirlvacations.com/trips/new-york
© 2021 American Girl. American Girl and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from American Girl, LLC.
Rebecca’s™ New York Itinerary Day 1 | Welcome to New York | Dec. 26, 2021 Arrive in New York with your girl and her favorite American Girl® doll and check in to your centrally located Manhattan hotel. Gather this evening to meet your fellow American Girl® Vacations travelers for dinner. Included meal: Dinner Learning Opportunities: Make new friends: Ice breaker activities and games Day 2 | The Rubins’ New York | Dec. 27, 2021 Spend the day on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, which was a vibrant multicultural community that was home to generations of Jewish families and the gateway for many arriving in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. At the Tenement Museum, your girl will have the opportunity to learn about the immigrant experience in the early 1900s much like Rebecca’s family would have had. Enjoy lunch at the iconic Katz’s Delicatessen. On a private tour of Henry Street Settlement, hear about the history and advocacy of Lillian Wald, the founder of Henry Street. Like Wald, Rebecca was an advocate for children, labor, and immigrant rights, especially after she saw the harsh factory conditions firsthand. Discuss how Henry Street serves its community today. Tour the beautiful Bialystoker Synagogue, reminiscent of the one Rebecca and her family attended. Before heading back uptown, learn about the importance of pickles and bialys as your family stops briefly at The Pickle Guys and Kossar’s bakery. The rest of the evening is yours to explore. Included Meals: Lunch Learning Opportunities: Immigration, child labor laws, Jewish advocacy
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Day 3 | Winter Wonderland | Dec. 28, 2021
Winter in New York is a magical time. Spend the morning at
one of Manhattan’s iconic ice rinks as you and your girl twirl
(or stumble—it is all ok!) around the ice rink, then warm up
with hot cocoa.
After some free time, stroll to the American Girl Place™ New York
in Rockefeller Center. The girls will have the chance to participate
in a private painting class followed by a special shopping
experience complete with a dedicated shopper just for your
group. Each girl will get a $50 gift card to spend as she wishes.
Continue to Serendipity III to indulge in warm comfort food
and signature Frrrozen Hot Chocolate.
Included Meals: Dinner
Learning Opportunities: Crafting, ice skating
Day 4 | Scarves and Slippers | Dec. 29, 2021
Sewing was a skill that Rebecca and her sisters worked hard
to master as it was important for girls to sew their marriage
“trousseau.” Rebecca believed deeply in the Jewish principles of
mitzvah—a moral obligation to help others-- and realized that
she could sell her beautiful work and use the profits to help
secure passage for her cousin’s family to come to America
from Russia.
Today, the girls will have a chance to do something similar. At
The New York Sewing Center, participate in a private sewing
workshop. But this will not be an ordinary class. The scarves
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created in today’s class will be donated to a local homeless shelter.
Rebecca was fierce in her beliefs about child labor and immigrant
rights. As you have lunch as a group, the girls will be encouraged
to think about and discuss causes they feel passionately about.
This evening is a chance for you and your girl to dress up and
experience one of New York’s most exciting holiday treats,
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker with music by Russian
composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. In addition to Rebecca’s love for
anything on the stage, the story depicts a young girl who braves
danger and travels to far off lands—something that would remind
Rebecca of her cousin Ana’s journey from Russia to America.
Included Meals: Lunch
Learning Opportunities: Sewing, advocacy, mitzvah, ballet
Day 5 | Center Stage | Dec. 30, 2021
After your family’s night out on the town, spend the morning
visiting museums, shopping, exploring or just relaxing. One of the
thrills of Rebecca’s life was when she got to play a role in a film in
which her cousin Max starred. In Rebecca’s time, films did not yet
have dialogue, so everything had to be communicated with gesture
and emotion.
This afternoon, gather at a Broadway acting studio for private
acting class taught by a professional actor which will focus on
pantomime (acting without words). Then board a coach for a short
ride to Queens for a private after-hours experience at the Museum
of the Moving Image. Go “behind the screen” on an exclusive
tour with a museum educator to see how movies were made in
Rebecca’s time. Your child will have a chance to see equipment
from the silent film era.
Brought to you by Academic Travel Abroad
For more information about this trip call 1.855.395.6100
or visit www.americangirlvacations.com/trips/new-york
© 2021 American Girl. American Girl and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from American Girl, LLC.
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Enjoy a farewell dinner and screening of Charlie
Chaplin’s The Immigrant onsite. Then the girls can put
their acting skills to the test as they each create an
8-second silent film of their own which will be video
captured and turned into a flipbook to take home!
Included Meals: Dinner
Learning Opportunities: Acting, History of film
Day 6 | A Fond Farewell | Dec. 31, 2021
Before you depart from your unforgettable week,
take one last opportunity to meet up with your girl
and her new friends for breakfast and share your
favorite moments from your time together.
Included Meal: Breakfast
Brought to you by Academic Travel Abroad
For more information about this trip call 1.855.395.6100
or visit www.americangirlvacations.com/trips/new-york
© 2021 American Girl. American Girl and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from American Girl, LLC.
What’s Included
• All accommodations and meals as outlined in the itinerary
• All sightseeing, including entrance fees, as specified in the itinerary
• Comprehensive educational program by professional on-site host
• American Girl® travel bundle including branded products to surprise and delight before departure
and in destination
• Ground transportation throughout the program
• Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers, wait staff in restaurants during group meals, housekeeping
at group hotel
• The assistance of an ATA tour manager for the duration of the program
• The assistance of an ATA professional travel team to assist with pre-trip questions, travel
arrangements, including flights, extra hotel nights and other services
• Comprehensive pre-departure mailings and materials with information about the destination and
what to expect on tour, including a suggested reading list
• Emergency evacuation insurance
• Fully vetted program that meets COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Departure
December 26-31, 2021
Price Per Person
$4,595 quad occupancy
$4,795 triple occupancy
$4,995 double occupancy
Deposit $500
Accommodations
The Kimpton Muse Hotel is a family-friendly,
four-star boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown
Manhattan. The hotel features spacious rooms
inspired by the city, luxury bedding and bath
amenities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an
impressively short commute to some of the city’s
best attractions. 6 days/5 nights
Travel You Can Trust
American Girl has partnered with Academic Travel Abroad (ATA) to bring you American Girl Vacations.
ATA is an educational travel provider founded on the principle that travel and learning go hand in
hand. With 70 years of experience and an expansive network of experts worldwide, ATA curates
travel experiences for intellectually curious adults and students that delve beneath the surface,
access the authentic, and shun the touristic.
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