 Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail. St. Mary’s Wilderness is one of the most famous hikes for hot weather. This is a beautiful water hike that requires crossing cold mountain streams with NO bridge :-) The water is only 3 inches (76 mm) deep, but it will be refreshing. You’ll have to walk over slippery rocks and navigate over the stream. Are you up to the challenge?! You’ll need to wear water shoes or old athletic shoes that are okay to get wet. On the way back from the hike, we will stop at a historic church in Staunton, Virginia, and eat a delicious dinner together! Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 9:00 AM Get back to UVA around 7:00 PM Register here If you have any trouble with registration, just email [email protected] and we will be happy to help. Registration cost: $20, which covers gas and dinner after the hike. What to Bring: Water bottle, Lunch in a backpack to eat beside the Falls, Towel – leave it in the van/car in case you want to dry off before the return drive, water shoes or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.  JULY 4 WILL BE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS AT UVA WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THIS AMERICAN HOLIDAY ISI will head to the town of Scottsville (40 minutes south of Charlottesville) where we will get to view a classic, traditional parade right down Main Street. The Independence Day Parade has been celebrated in Scottsville for over 100 years and has become famous as one of the best small town parades in central Virginia. Scottsville Independence Day parade of 1914:  After the parade, we will all gather at the home of a local government official who will host us for a picnic. Our host, Scottsville Town Councillor, Dan Gritsko, will share about how American small town government works--it might surprise you! We'll also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the nation.
After the picnic, we will have some fun picnic-style games including badminton, croquet & water balloons. Please meet at the AFC Parking lot at 7:45AM on July 4 so we can drive together to Scottsville in time for the parade. Please meet us at the AFC and we will give directions out at the AFC parking lot. We will arrive back at UVA around 3:00PM. Here are some items you may want to bring with you:
In order to help plan for this event, email us at [email protected] and let us know if you can come and whether or not you're planning to pay $10 or bring a dish to share. THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY  Easter is one of the most cherished holidays in America, where families come together to celebrate with warmth and tradition. You are cordially invited to share in this special day with a local American family.
Optionally, you can begin your experience by attending a morning church service with your hosts, immersing yourself in the history and symbolism of the holiday. Following the service, join the family for a delightful Easter dinner, where traditional dishes are shared around the table. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about American Easter customs and to share stories of your own cultural traditions from your home country. Don’t miss this unique chance to create lasting memories and to connect with new friends in a spirit of joy and community. What: Easter Experience with an American Family When: Sunday, April 20. Time can be arranged between you and your host family Where: In the home of a local family or a reserved meal at a special Charlottesville restaurant  Crabtree Falls is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall in the Eastern United States. It features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. Crabtree Falls is arguably the most beautiful set of waterfalls in Virginia. We will hike for about one and a half hours up to the top of the waterfall. At the top, we'll enjoy a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and eat our bagged lunches. Then we'll hike for about one hour coming back down. Meet at the Aquatic Fitness Center Parking Lot at 9:00AM. We'll drive together to Crabtree Falls (drive takes about one hour), and then we'll be back in Charlottesville by about 5:30PM. If you have a car and would be willing to drive, please bring it. That will be helpful. We'll have directions available there at the AFC. What to bring:
$5 in cash to give to your driver for gas & parking Bring your own lunch Bring your own water Hiking boots or athletic shoes Check the weather. If it is cool, bring a jacket --it's always colder in the mountains  Get ready for a night of food, friends, and fun! Come share a dish from your home culture and taste amazing flavors from around the world. It’s the perfect chance to meet new people, try new foods, and have a great time.
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