Travel Study in the U.S.

Let’s go on an adventure

Get credits that count when you participate in CLC’s travel programs.

Your instructors direct your field study in the United States. Courses in art, biology, geology, history and humanities make places like Door County or the Rocky Mountains your classroom.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for these programs you must:

  • be a registered CLC student
  • be at least 18 years old before the departure date of your program

Door County Watercolor

June 3–7, 2026
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

Be inspired and paint en plein air (in fresh air) along the waterfront in beautiful Egg Harbor. Beginning and advanced painters / watercolorists will receive individual instruction and learn from daily demonstrations. Class begins Wednesday afternoon, June 3. A critique session is scheduled for June 13 via Zoom. This is a 2-credit course. Register for one of the following classes:

  • Art 128 - 990 Watercolor I or
  • Art 220 - 990 Watercolor II

Contact the instructor if you have questions about lodging, if you plan to arrive early or extend your stay, or if you're interested in carpooling.

Information sessions via Zoom

  • 10 a.m. - April 11
  • 10 a.m. - May 2

Zoom link will be sent to interested students. To attend an info session, contact Bob Lossmann.

Cana Lighthouse in Door County

Cost: $350* 

* Cost estimate for in-district students

Cost includes:

Cost excludes:

  • Food
  • Lodging for 4 nights (double occupancy: $150 per night / $75 per person plus 13% tax; single room: $150 per night plus 13% tax)
  • Driving to and from Egg Harbor

Tentative painting itinerary*

Wednesday, June 3 – Check in. Demonstration on the grounds of the hotel. Evening get-together and potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass. Grills and refrigeration are available.

Thursday, June 4 – Painting at Cana Island Lighthouse or Ridges Sanctuary. Evening get-together/demonstration and cookout.

Friday, June 5 – Painting at Cave Point State Park. Painting in the afternoon (optional) at Whitefish Dunes. Dinner on your own.

Saturday, June 6 – Painting at Peninsula State Park lighthouse.

Sunday, June 7 – Check out. Painting at Whitefish Dunes until noon.

*This itinerary is tentative and may be adjusted depending on the weather. Bring your camera.


How to apply

Complete and submit the course application (PDF) by May 11, 2026.


Program or travel questions?