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HANCOCK, MICHIGAN

Finnish-America’s Copper Country and the Sibelius Academy Music Festival

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Program #20651RJ
6 Days | 5 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
See our Small Group programs.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Hidden in the scenic Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a flourishing Finnish-American community. Immerse yourself in the Finnish-American influence of the area through hands-on workshops, presentations and demonstrations, a field trip to an authentic Finnish homestead, a mineral museum, an excursion up the Keweenaw Peninsula, and the spectacular performances of musicians from the world-renowned Sibelius Music Academy of Helsinki, Finland.


Highlights

• Attend the finale concert of the Sibelius Academy Music Festival featuring both classical and folk music.
• Learn about the Sibelius musicians’ musical journeys and hear a teaser number or two during a “Meet the Musicians” night.
• Pluck a tune on the kantele, whip up a delightful Finnish treat, and learn some basic Finnish folk dancing steps.
• Use your new-found dance talents at an evening folk dance or attend an additional classical Sibelius concert.

Activity Notes

Walking a few blocks; optional hiking on uneven terrain. Many steps on campus; not all buildings have elevators.

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5 nights of accommodations
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
4 Expert-led lectures
4 Field trips
4 Hands-on experiences
2 Performances

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4.9
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