August 6-9, 2012

Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

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Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes lies in the foothills along the Pacific Ocean, approximately 30 miles southwest of Los Angeles. This upscale community has one of the highest per capita incomes in California.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is situated atop Hawthorne Blvd. The high school offers a panoramic view of the city of Los Angeles and the San Gabriel mountains to the north and the beach communities to the west. Classrooms are modernized with air conditioning and current technology. Internet access is available in each room and a computer lab is accessible for participants. All courses offered are held in classrooms located near the center of the campus.

Accommodations

A list of hotels available in the area with daily rates provided below. Rates may vary; please contact hotel for current update prior to registration.

Courtyard by Marriott

  • $119/night by July 29 if you mention our program
  • 2633 West Sepulveda Blvd
    Torrance, CA
    (310) 533-8000

Doubletree Torrance Hotel

  • $179/night
  • 21333 Hawthorne Blvd
    Torrance, CA
    (310) 540-0500
  • Teachers from the state of California can qualify for a reduced rate upon request.

Torrance Marriott

  • $200/night
  • 3635 Fashion Way
    Torrance, CA
    (310) 316-3636

Palos Verdes Inn

  • $100-$120/night
  • 1700 S. Pacific Coast Hwy
    Redondo Beach, CA
    (310) 316-4211

Homestead Studio Suites

  • $69-$89/night
  • 3995 Carson Street
    Torrance, CA
    (310) 543-0048

Best Western

  • $99/night
  • 1850 South Pacific Coast Highway
    Redondo Beach, CA
    (310) 540-3700

Optional trips

Dinner at Babouch Moroccan Restaurant

  • Tuesday evening
  • Cost: $45 per person: Includes meal, beverage, tax, gratuity, and transportation
  • Time: Tuesday evening, time TBA
  • Transportation: Vans will escort participants to and from hotels
  • Reservations: Seating is limited; reservations must be made prior to the workshop and secured by payment; no refunds may be granted.
  • More Info: Established in 1978, this marvelous restaurant is magnificently reproduced from twelve centuries of Arabic art. Moroccan music and dance followed the same path as the art, with progress and refinement, as well as fidelity to the authenticity of Moroccan folklore. In the presence of such magnificence and majesty, Moroccan cuisine is presented in a fashion that enhances its surroundings. It is in the true Moroccan tradition that we take great honor and pleasure in sharing this experience with you.

Gondola tour through the canals of Naples, CA

  • Wednesday evening
  • Cost: $45 per person: Includes beverage, boat cruise, tax, gratuity, and transportation
  • Time: Wednesday evening (cruise at 7:00PM)
  • Transportation: Vans will escort participants to and from hotels
  • Reservations: Seating is limited; reservations must be made prior to the workshop and secured by payment; no refunds may be granted.
  • More Info: The Gondola Getaway established in 1982 brings old world charm and a thousand year old tradition to Long Beach. Authentic Venetian gondolas gently cruise the enchanting canals and waterways of Naples Island near the resort area of Belmont Shore in Long Beach. Each cruise is approximately one hour. An ice bucket and wine glasses are provided. Southern California AP* will provide beverages for each group. Reservations are limited to the first 50 individuals who enroll.