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“Every day at BridgeEnglish is cool because the teachers are young, and they're the best teachers I've had. They think like I do and I can relate to them. Every Wednesday we played soccer with the director and other students. Soccer is not a popular sport for Americans, but I found people to play with at BridgeEnglish.” |
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| General Info > Activities & Excursions |
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 Guided Excursions |
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In addition to your regular classes, BridgeEnglish organizes a wide range of activities and excursions to enhance your English Immersion experience. These activities are led by an English teacher so you will be able to practice your English outside the classroom, while having fun getting to know Denver and the surrounding area! |
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Denver Zoo
Open year-round, the Denver Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals and is considered one of the top 10 zoos in the country! Visitors are treated to a rare glimpse of such exotic animals as komodo dragons, black rhinos, polar bears, African wild dogs, maned wolves, king cobras, vampire bats, gorillas, and more!
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IMAX Theater
Experience the highest quality movies in the world: explore underground caves, retrace the journey of Lewis and Clark, or fly around the international space station in unbelievably vivid detail. The 43 x 66 foot (13 x 20 meter) curved screen and high-tech sound system make you feel like you are in the movie! |
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Denver Botanic Gardens
Relax in the Japanese gardens, stroll through flower-lined walkways, or climb to the top of the steamy indoor rainforest. One of the top-ranked botanical gardens in the US, the Denver Botanic Gardens offers a tranquil place to unwind as well as get some great pictures of exotic flora! |
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Visit a truly unique concert hall. This is the world's only naturally formed amphitheatre and is famous for its perfect acoustic qualities and picturesque atmosphere. It attracts the biggest names in the music industry! |
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Coors Brewery
Ever wonder how beer is made? This tour takes you through the Coors factory, the largest single site brewery in the world. Beer has been made here for 120 years using pristine snow water melting from the Rocky Mountains. Best of all, you get free samples at the end of the tour! |
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Boulder
Visit this hip university town on the edge of the mountains famous for its ties to the "beat generation" writers such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. Today, Boulder offers plenty of culture in the form of festivals, fairs, cafes, artisan shops, galleries, street performers, and more! |
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Skiing and Snowboarding
No trip to Colorado would be complete without experiencing our world-famous skiing and snowboarding. Because of the dry climate, the snow is soft and powdery, and since the mountains are so big, the runs are wide-open and less crowded. All this is only a little more than an hour's drive from Denver! |
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Snowshoeing
Hike through the Rocky Mountains while floating on a soft layer of snow. Snowshoeing is a unique and fun way to explore Colorado's majestic winter scenery! |
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Whitewater Rafting
What could be more thrilling than crashing through class 4 and 5 rapids with your classmates? This is one of our most popular and exciting trips, one that students can't wait to share with their friends back home. And best of all, no experience is required! |
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Rocky Mountain National Park
This is one of our most popular and unforgettable trips. You will drive along the highest paved highway in the world to reach awe-inspiring vistas and spectacular hiking. Bring the camera because you're likely to see elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and maybe even a mountain lion! It's a real adventure! |
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Black Hawk and Central City
This is a trip to former mining communities that offers a glimpse into Colorado's cowboy past. This excursion visits many historical buildings; including the oldest operating opera house in the U.S. You can also try your luck in one of the area's 31 casinos! |
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Garden of the Gods
Located about 60 miles south of Denver, the Garden of the Gods is a large park that shows off the natural beauty of Colorado. Red rock formations over 500 feet tall, snow-capped mountains, and native flora and fauna make this a trip back in time to how Colorado looked when the first settlers arrived! |
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Air Force Academy
Come experience the legacy of one of the nation's finest military institutions. See the fleet of high-tech aircraft and the architecturally unique chapel. Spanning 18,000 spectacular acres nestled against the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the Academy draws thousands of visitors from around the world each year. |
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Roxborough State Park
A short drive southwest of Denver, Roxborough State Park is a National Natural Landmark. Enjoy a leisurely walk among unique rock formations where you will often come across deer, foxes, and a variety of other wildlife. |
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Royal Gorge Bridge
Walk across the highest suspension bridge in the world and, if you dare, swing from the aerial tram and catch a breathtaking view of the Arkansas River 1,053 feet (about 321 meters) below! The Royal Gorge Bridge is located in Caņon City, a pleasant two-hour drive south of Denver. |
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| Social Activities |
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Like a close family, people at BridgeEnglish like to do things together. We invite our students to join teachers and staff in dozens of activities in order to have fun and practice English in a more relaxed social environment. |
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 Social Hours
are held throughout the year at local bars, restaurants, and cafes, letting you socialize with fellow students and teachers. |
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Potluck Parties
encourage you to sample different foods from around the world as well as share your country's food with fellow classmates. |
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Picnics
at local parks allow you to play sports, have lunch, and just relax with your friends. |
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Holiday Parties
for Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving let you participate in American culture first-hand! |
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Graduation Ceremonies
every Friday provide the opportunity to say goodbye to students who have finished their course and celebrate their achievements! |
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Sample Calendar of Events |
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basketball MAMMOTH = Lacrosse |
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U.S. Hot Rod Monster
Jam at the Pepsi Center
08:00 pm |
Now showing at the Denver Art Museum:
"Tiwanaku: Ancestors of
the Inca," "Japanese
Prints," "No Boundaries,"
"Chinese Art" & more! |
**The Rodeo is in town
all month! Experience
a true "cowboy"
atmosphere at the
National Western
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Go ice skating
any day! |
Now playing at the Imax:
*Mysteries of Egypt *Bugs!
*Coral Reef Adventure |
*All-School:
Downtown Tour
1:00pm - 5:30pm |
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Snowshoeing in Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park
9am - 9pm |
MAMMOTH vs. Arizona at Pepsi Center 7pm |
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NUGGETS vs. Houston
at Pepsi Center 7pm |
Go to Dave & Busters
on Colorado Blvd.
They have billiards,
video and virtual reality
games, bar/dining
golf simulators & more! |
The Denver Center for Performing Arts is now playing:
Peter Pan today through
Jan. 16, and
Always, Patsy Cline |
LA Lakers
at Pepsi Center 7pm |
Visit the Butterfly
Pavilion in Broomfield.
Open every day 9am-5pm
$6. 75. |
*All-School:
Happy Hour
5pm |
NUGGETS vs. Minnesota
at Pepsi Center 8:30pm |
*All-School:
Royal Gorge Bridge
9am - 9pm |
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The U.S. Hot Rod Monster
Jam (racing and truck
jumping) is at the Pepsi Center Saturday
and Sunday only! |
Places to go Shopping:
Cherry Creek
Downtown
Castle Rock outlets
Colorado Mills Mall Park Meadows Mall |
Go to the 16th Street Mall
downtown for shopping,
restaurants and dance
clubs! |
The Denver Center
for Performing Arts is now playing:
A Selfish Sacrifice
Jan uary 20 through
February 26. |
Smuckers Stars on Ice
at the Pepsi Center 7pm
Watch world famous
figure skaters! |
*All-School:
Movie Day!
1pm |
NUGGETS vs. Memphis
at Pepsi Center 8:30pm |
*All-School:
Roxborough
State Park
9am - 4pm |
MAMMOTH vs. Buffalo
at Pepsi Center 7pm |
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Go Skiing in Colorado's
world-famous ski
resorts and experience
soft powder and wide-
open trails. Lessons are
available for first-timers. |
The Museum of Nature
Science and the Denver
Zoo are just up the street
on Colorado Blvd. Go any day! |
The Denver Center
for Performing Arts is now playing:
Jesus Christ Superstar
today through Jan. 30. |
Go to Central City and
Blackhawk to try your luck in the casinos any day! |
The Denver Center
for Performing Arts is now playing:
Oedipus Rex today through
February 26. |
*All-School:
Pizza Party!
12 pm |
Go to the National
Arenacross Series this
weekend for motorcross |
*All-School:
Skiing at Winter Park take the Ski Train!
6:30am - 6:30pm make reservations
early! $110 |
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Go to the Cherry Creek
Shopping District for
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Pray for Snow!! |
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Take the IELTS!
Official IELTS Testing Center |
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(1) 303.785.8888 
