„… In summary, with the extra funds provided by the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation, we were able to plan and execute an excursion to Berlin for four teenage boys, five teenage girls and two chaperones with a blend of activities that resulted in an unforgettable and extremely successful trip. … to point out exemplary three of the historic and meaningful spots during our nine-day visit: In conjunction with a visit at the Berlin Senate Department for Education, “Lernort Keibelstraße” gave the kids an opportunity to interact and have a discussion about life in the current city of Berlin, as well as gaining insight into the ways of life during the Cold War. The tour of a modern type of prison, with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a “feel” of a prison, will not likely be forgotten. … The East Side Gallery gave the kids an opportunity to not only view the Berlin Wall, but they asked many questions about what life was like in both East and West Germany. … and the visit of the Reichstag gave a lecture about the workings within the current German Parliament which demonstrated the similarities as well as differences between the workings of the German democracy and the more familiar concept of the American democratic system. …”