"It was wonderful to see how dedicated both the teachers and the students are to the kids' education. The children are great ambassadors for their country."

Mae McCurdy—Syracuse, New York

Travelers with OAT may visit ...

Antun Masle Elementary School
Partner since: 2005
Total donated: $53,000

When Grand Circle Foundation Chair and Vice Chair, Alan and Harriet Lewis, visited Croatia's Antun Masle Elementary School in the spring of 2005, they were enchanted by performances by the school choir and dances by the folkloric group. Since then, Foundation donations have been used to purchase traditional costumes for the students' folklore performances; build and stock a library; and fund various classroom repairs and educational equipment.

Travelers with Grand Circle may visit ...

Anton Tomaz Linhart Elementary School
Kantrida Elementary School
Partner since: 2006
Total donated: $40,000

On Grand Circle's itinerary in Croatia, the Foundation supports the Anton Tomaz Linhart Elementary School and Kantrida Elementary School. At Anton Tomaz, we've helped purchase kitchen and dining room equipment, an oven, tables, and a photocopier. Funds at Kantrida have supported classroom renovation, costumes for traditional folklore performances, and classroom equipment for special needs students.

School in session:

September through June, with periodic closures for Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and national holidays

Gifts to bring if you're visiting:

• Drawing paper
• Pens and Pencils
• Notebooks
• Books in English for early readers
• World maps
• Souvenirs from home (postcards, etc.)