Parents, did you know that you can access your WorldStrides account information 24 hours a day? Accessible through MyTrip, MyAccount gives you access to all kinds of information and details about your child’s WorldStrides program. Look to the top right-hand corner of your account homepage to click on MyAccount. The MyAccount section of MyTrip allows you to: Sign up for EZPay, automating your payments and eliminating handling... Read More »

WorldStrides is now recognized by multiple accrediting bodies in regions around the country. This expanded accreditation status attests to our continued improvement of our high-quality educational programs, which follow a structured curriculum that meets state and national standards. We maintain both school accreditation, which verifies the high academic quality and delivery of our programs, and corporate accreditation, which assures our... Read More »

In most cases, former United States presidents are most well-known for having been the Commander in Chief of the United States. However, before they were elected, all of the 43 past presidents held other jobs (many unrelated to politics). Here are a few examples of some interesting presidential occupations: Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer and a Congressman before he ran for President in 1860. President Lyndon Johnson's first... Read More »

Did you know that most grass goes dormant during the hot, dry summer months? Of all the plants in the landscape, grass is the one that can go the longest without water, usually up to six weeks for a healthy lawn. Once you’ve decided to allow the lawn to go dormant, let it happen. An occasional, shallow watering during a drought will zap resources from the roots, energy the plant needs to stay alive. Here are some other ways you... Read More »

10…9…8…7….who doesn’t love space, rockets, and astronauts? Here are a few fun facts about astronauts and what it’s like to journey into space: How do astronauts eat in space? In a low-gravity environment, food and drinks would simply float away if they weren't handled correctly. To combat this problem, food is carefully contained, and drinks are packaged as dehydrated powders. The astronauts... Read More »

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty sways as much as 3 inches in 50 mile-per-hour winds? Here are some other interesting statistics related to Lady Liberty: 354: Steps to the top of the Statue of Liberty 305 feet, 1 inch: Height of the Statue of Liberty from the ground to the tip of the flame 4 feet, 6 inches: Length of Lady Liberty’s nose 879: Shoe size of Lady Liberty, based on the standard... Read More »

WorldStrides unveiled its new, easier-to-navigate website with a clean, modern look, some new features, and a lot of the same capabilities you’ve come to know. At www.worldstrides.org, you can still find information for parents, teachers, and students, online registration, MyTrip, and access to our Making Strides blog, where you can read the latest news update or stories from WorldStrides travelers. Our navigation system has been... Read More »

The United States has more ecosystems and habitat types than any other nation, according to a report from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Here are more facts about ecosystems: About 1.5 to 1.75 million species have been studied well enough worldwide to receive a scientific name. Estimates of the total number of species on the planet vary, but generally range around 14 million. Scientists estimate that the natural... Read More »

Elena Kagan was sworn in as the country’s 112th Supreme Court justice after being confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 63-37 last week. This is the first time three female Supreme Court justices have served at the same time, as Kagan joins Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg for the fall term in October. Want to know more about the Supreme Court? Check out the fun facts below! Youngest justice appointed:... Read More »

When Jennifer Johnston traveled from Washington state to Washington, D.C., with WorldStrides as a sixth grader, she had no idea how much the trip would affect the course of her life. Now a Captain in the United States Army, Jennifer’s first visit to the East Coast was with her classmates on that trip. Exploring the historic sites of Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, VA, and Charlottesville, VA, for the first time made a big impression on... Read More »

Next time you’re on Twitter, be sure to check out WorldStrides! You will find daily fun facts about WorldStrides’ destinations, site updates, historical facts, amazing feats in science, and more! You can also send us messages, interact with other followers, and view a list of some of the sites you may visit on your trip! Here are a few of our most recent tweets: National Geographic is hosting an international... Read More »

WorldStrides’ exclusive Discovery for Credit program provides students the opportunity to extend and deepen the learning beyond the on-trip experience. This supplemental course is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and AdvancED (the parent organization for the North Central Association Commission... Read More »

WorldStrides’ partner, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, is no stranger to lending a helping hand – especially when injured manatees are involved. In fact, Homosassa Springs has been a partner to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release Program for more than 20 years. WorldStrides travelers to Florida may have the exciting experience of visiting one of the manatees... Read More »

In honor of the 10th anniversary of Kohl’s Cares®, a philanthropic program launched by Kohl’s to support children’s health and education, the Menomonee Falls, WI-based retailer will give $500,000 to 20 different schools this fall – that’s $10 million in grant money up for grabs! If you or students at your school are traveling on a WorldStrides program in the future, think about nominating your school for a... Read More »

Residents of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas may have been awoken by a minor earthquake in the early-morning today. While this is the largest earthquake on record for the capital city, there were no reported injuries and no damage was sustained during the quake. Only one WorldStrides group was traveling in Washington, D.C., when the earthquake occurred. Their hotel is located in Alexandria, VA, and WorldStrides employees at... Read More »

WorldStrides is making our website easier for you to use! Be on the lookout for fun new features and a clean new look. You’ll find it easier to search destinations to find the perfect trip for you, while having quick access to our social media profiles and updated navigation! You’ll still find all the capabilities you’re used to, including browsing videos, viewing sample itineraries for our destinations all over the... Read More »

G.W. Collins is a man with many stories to tell. He served in the Vietnam War, was a member of the Army Reserves, and also worked as a police officer for 23 years. Collins retired from the reserves after more than 21 years of service, and then started teaching history about 10 years ago. This year, Collins took his first WorldStrides trip to Washington, D.C., and now he has another fascinating story. While visiting the Vietnam Veterans... Read More »

We’re pleased to announce the ghoulish addition of a new activity for WorldStrides visitors to the city of brotherly love – a ghost tour! Starting near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this walking tour is sure to reveal some unique stories and tales not usually included in a daytime tour. You can bet that you’ll remember the 90 minutes you spent strolling the city by candlelight where “ghostly spirits, haunted... Read More »

Future WorldStrides travelers to Washington, D.C., can look forward to a new site to visit, as the construction plans for a national memorial to honor our 34th president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, continue to progress. In early June, the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, along with the National Park Service, presented a design briefing detailing architectural plans for the new memorial. The briefing included preliminary concepts from renowned... Read More »

WorldStrides is proud of the commitment our partners have to making a difference in students’ lives and in the communities around them. A prime example of this philanthropic spirit is SeaWorld®, which WorldStrides participants visit on our Science in Motion program. Recently, SeaWorld® fulfilled Billie Bobbitt’s lifelong dream of meeting a dolphin. Bobbitt is unable to travel as a result of an inoperable brain tumor,... Read More »

Birthday: April 13, 1743, in Goochland (now Albemarle) County, Virginia First Lady: None. (Jefferson’s wife, Martha Wayles Skelton, known as Patsy, died 19 years before Jefferson was elected president.) College: College of William and Mary Political Party: Democratic-Republican Years in Office: 1801-1809 (Third president of the United States) Nickname: Father of the Declaration of Independence Died: July 4,... Read More »

Did you know the United States Secret Service uses code names for presidents, first ladies, and other prominent persons and locations? The use of such names was originally for security purposes and dates to a time when sensitive electronic communications were not routinely encrypted. Today, the names simply serve for purposes of brevity, clarity, and tradition. The “secret” code names change over time for security purposes, but... Read More »

By all appearances, Zackery was a typical middle school student – a hard-working young boy who was very interested in science. But when his seventh-grade science teacher Midge, then a first-time Program Leader, began planning an educational trip to Florida through WorldStrides in 2007, she quickly learned that Zackery was not like his peers. What set him apart was a special set of circumstances, and a determination that enabled him to... Read More »

EZPay is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling automatic drafts from your checking account. If you’re not already enjoying the benefits of EZPay, here’s what you’re missing: Hassle-free, automatic payments from your checking account ensure that you’re never late and never miss an installment. Convenient email reminders alert you seven days ahead of each automatic payment so that... Read More »

When Chips Norcross led a group of students on a history trip to Washington, D.C., in spring of 2010, his second trip as a Program Leader with WorldStrides, there was no doubt that his students were all having an exceptionally fun, powerful experience. For some of the students, it was their first visit to the nation’s capital. Others had visited the area before, but this trip was a chance to see new sites or revisit some of the sites... Read More »

Ever wonder how the District of Columbia came about, why there are alternate names, or what exactly it’s comprised of? The Rationale: The United States has James Madison to thank for the self-regulating region known as the District of Columbia. Of the founding fathers, it was Madison who suggested the nation needed a capital that would be distinct from the other states. The newly established nation needed to ensure safety and... Read More »

Social media has become a popular means of networking for the current generation. According to a recent article, about 40 percent of students will already have some experience using social media by sixth grade. By high school, that figure jumps to almost 90 percent. To take advantage of the relevancy of social media for students, many teachers are getting creative when integrating social media sites in their classrooms. Here are a few... Read More »

Photographs have the power to tell a story and preserve it for a lifetime, but we all know that taking a high quality photograph requires a unique set of skills. That is why WorldStrides is excited to announce a new Disney ™ Y.E.S. (Youth Education Series) program; Captivating Moments: Images with Impact, which is available as an option to WorldStrides groups traveling to Orlando. This three-hour photography workshop, held at... Read More »

WorldStrides participants traveling to Washington, D.C., have yet another exciting option to add to their itineraries. The National Portrait Gallery recently opened "The Struggle for Justice," an inspiring permanent exhibition profiling our nation's key figures in the fight for civil rights and justice for disenfranchised or marginalized groups. The exhibition features photographs, paintings, sculptures, and portraits... Read More »

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, FL. Students and teachers who have traveled on our Habitat: H2O program are already familiar with Mote. As part of the trip, student travelers spend an afternoon there, exploring the aquarium, feeding the stingrays, and learning more about the mysteries of the underwater world. For the Florida communities that surround Mote, and for everyone who... Read More »

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a planet-eating star in the Milky Way. The observation was made by a new instrument on the Hubble, a Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS). The planet at risk of being eaten by the star has been superheated to nearly 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit by its sun-like star. Tidal forces on the planet, which is called WASP-12b and is 40 percent more massive than Jupiter, have stretched it into a football... Read More »

On June 6, 1944, the D-day invasion of World War II occurred in Europe. More than 150,000 American, British, Canadian, French, and other Allied troops arriving via 5,000 ships and 11,000 planes stormed Normandy's beaches in northwest France that day. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history. The Allied troops fought to break through German dictator Adolf Hitler's occupying forces on the coast and were able to move... Read More »

WorldStrides Course Leader Bentley Boyd has found a unique way to bring history to life and make the subject more fun for students through history-themed comic books! Bentley is the author of Chester Comix, a series of comic books that started as a weekly feature in the Daily Press newspaper in Newport News, VA. When the Standards of Learning tests were implemented, Bentley began to use his comics to cover SOL requirements in Virginia,... Read More »

Did you know that Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States? Learn more about the Sunshine State with the following Florida fun facts: The City of Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks – Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. Cape Canaveral is the launch pad for all of America’s space... Read More »

John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, MA. After Kennedy graduated from Harvard in 1940, he joined the Navy and served in World War II. After returning from the war, Kennedy became a Democratic congressman and advanced to the Senate in 1953. In 1961, he was elected the 35th President of the United States. Read on for more interesting facts about President Kennedy and his tenure in the White House: Kennedy served as... Read More »

In the last month, some parents and teachers have expressed concern about the Gulf Coast oil spill that occurred on April 20 and how that spill may affect WorldStrides travel programs, activities, or student travelers. Since the safety of our students is our top priority, we have been monitoring the situation very closely. Our Operations team in Florida is able to provide up-to-date information from their location in the Florida Gulf Coast... Read More »

Eighth grader Kaylene Bendel is well-versed in the excitement of a WorldStrides travel program. In March, she traveled to Washington, D.C., and New York City on her third WorldStrides trip. In past years, Kaylene has had the opportunity to travel to Florida on a Splash into Science program, as well as spending nine days in Paris and Rome. Highlights of Kaylene’s previous trips include interacting with dolphins named Bella and Tracey in... Read More »

Katie Parson believes in the power of experiential learning. This year, she decided that it was time to act on that belief and give her students an opportunity to learn by doing. Over her school’s spring break, she took 22 students on a WorldStrides Dive In program to Florida. This unique program is specifically designed around high school curriculum, and gives students a hands-on, action-packed adventure of learning about the world... Read More »

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 31 in 2010). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. People observe Memorial Day by: Visiting cemeteries and memorials Participating in the national moment of remembrance, which takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time Flying the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until... Read More »

Astronauts Garrett Reisman and Steve Bowen completed a 7 hour and 25 minute spacewalk at the International Space Station on Monday, May 17. The purpose of the mission was to install a spare antenna, hook up a storage platform, and loosen bolts holding six replacement batteries, which will be replaced on later spacewalks. Monday’s spacewalk was the second for Reisman and the fourth for Bowen. It was the 144th spacewalk for station... Read More »

Coded messages have been used to communicate top-secret wartime information across enemy lines for decades. During WWII, mathematicians, scientists and researchers worked tirelessly to decipher complex enemy codes and intercept messages that contained valuable information and intelligence. Now you have a chance to investigate this rare language, test your code-breaking skills, and enter to win one of three $20 Amazon Gift Cards! Don’t... Read More »

Program Leader Debbie Clark lives in a small, rural county in Tennessee, where she works as the secretary at her local school. For more than 15 years, Debbie has been part of the WorldStrides family, first traveling with her three children on history trips to Washington, D.C., and currently as a Program Leader with students from her school. While this is only Debbie’s third year as a Program Leader, students from her school have... Read More »

If you’ve ever organized a big project or event to fundraise for your WorldStrides trip, you know that having some additional helping hands can be a huge help. Sometimes, extra manpower is all you need to ensure that a project or event goes smoothly. Now, with the help of Kohl’s retail stores around the country, you can call in a team of Kohl’s associates who will volunteer their time to help your school. Kohl’s A-Team... Read More »

In a recent study, scientists found a relationship between nap-time dreams and improved memory among people who are learning a new skill. It is proposed that some dreams may be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In the study, 99 college students spent an hour in front of a computer, learning how to get through a visual maze. The maze was challenging, and each time the study participants began the maze, they started in... Read More »

Did you know that Virginia and Kentucky were once a single entity? Until 1776, Kentucky was a part of the commonwealth of Virginia, existing as an unorganized county in the western part of Virginia. Because of a provision in the 1776 Constitution of Virginia, the possibility of Kentucky County emerging as an independent entity became real. By 1784, Kentucky County residents began advocating for statehood, with or without the support and... Read More »

WorldStrides loves to post videos, give status updates, and tweet just as much as you do. Check out our Facebook page for fun photos, videos, and monthly contests. Our Facebook page is a great place to interact with current and former travelers and make new friends. Never taken a trip with us before? That’s OK, too! Our discussion boards are the perfect place to learn more about the ins-and-outs of our programs and interact with some of... Read More »

WorldStrides participants traveling to the Orlando area on one of our science programs may have an opportunity to view an amazing new IMAX film at the Kennedy Space Center. Hubble 3D tells the story of the greatest telescope ever built using breathtaking imagery of the outer reaches of our galaxy. The movie also chronicles the complex spacewalks necessary to service Hubble using footage taken with an IMAX 3D camera. These images, taken by... Read More »

Many students who visit Colonial Williamsburg on a WorldStrides program want to bring home an authentic souvenir to remember their trip. For some, a replica musket, like the ones used in the Civil and Revolutionary Wars, is the perfect toy to remind them of their experience. However, WorldStrides reminds you that airline security agents and bus personnel will confiscate muskets and other replica firearms, even though they are toys. When... Read More »

A recent discovery has shed light on the grip of the gecko, a lizard that dwells in warm climates. If you put a gecko on a slippery, level surface, it may slide around…but what happens if you tilt that surface a bit? A surprising new discovery has found that a small tilt will allow the gecko to stick on, since a gecko’s grip is controlled by gravity. The pads on a gecko's toes have thousands of hair-like grippers called... Read More »

A UN World Heritage site is a place of great significance for the world. These sites can be natural or man-made, but each site is chosen for its cultural, natural, and universal importance to humanity. Here are some new sites, recently chosen by the UNESCO committee (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization): The Wadden Sea (Germany and the Netherlands) Mount Wutai (China) The Dolomite Mountain... Read More »

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and it is an excellent opportunity to recognize and thank the teachers who have made a difference. At WorldStrides, we are proud to work with thousands of talented teachers each year. Our travel programs would not exist without the support and enthusiasm that our teachers provide. On behalf of all students, current and past, WorldStrides thanks teachers for enriching lives through memorable... Read More »

Follow three easy steps to enter to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards in WorldStrides’ new Facebook contest! Step 1. Follow us on Facebook. Step 2: Crack the codes and solve the answers to the questions listed on the Crack the Code tab at www.facebook.com/WorldStrides Step 3: Email your answers, name, and email address to update@worldstrides.org to be entered into the drawing. Only the first one hundred... Read More »

Arbor Day was founded in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The customary observance of the holiday is to plant a tree. On the first Arbor Day, April 10, 1872, an estimated one million trees were planted. Here are a few ideas of how you can celebrate Arbor Day: Organize a beautification project in a public area. Get people into action. Ask a civic or service group to promote a paper drive to gather paper to... Read More »

The emergence of social media sites has completely transformed the way we keep in touch with the world, enabling us to update our friends and family on everything from major life changes to passing observations. What we decide to share is up to us, but who we end up sharing it with is not entirely in our control. For WorldStrides parent Dwion Gates, Facebook shared his message with more people than he could have imagined – sending his... Read More »

It requires a dedicated and passionate teacher to take 75 eighth grade students across the country to explore our nation’s foundations. Becki Shuler has been teaching for 14 years and has spearheaded her school’s Christian Discoveries trip with WorldStrides for 11 of those years. Becki, who has been interested in educational travel since she was a student herself, actually visited Washington, D.C., for the first time with a group... Read More »

Fred Yerzy is a first-time Program Leader from California whose unique WorldStrides program – focused on both science and history – just returned from Florida. He believes that teaching both subjects “adds flavor and balance to the trip, and will keep students engaged the whole time.” We were fortunate to catch up with Fred about his trip just before their departure earlier this month. Why do you believe that... Read More »

Check out these fun facts about sound! The scientific study of sound waves is known as acoustics. Sound comes from vibrations. These vibrations create sound waves which move through mediums such as air and water before reaching our ears. Our ears vibrate in a similar way to the original source of the vibration, allowing us to hear many different sounds. The speed of sound is around 767 miles per hour. When... Read More »

George Washington, first president of the United States, has an outstanding library fine from a book he never returned in 1789. At today's prices, adjusted for inflation, he would face a late fine of over $300,000! Although the New York Society library is not actively pursuing the fine from Washington’s family, they do hope to be able to recover the missing books, volume 12 of a 14-volume collection of debates from the English... Read More »

WorldStrides is a proud sponsor of the Dogwood Youth Duathlon. The race will be held near WorldStrides’ headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia, on May 2 at the Forest Lakes Swim Club. The primary objective for this race is to introduce youth to friendly competition, enjoying exercise, good sportsmanship, and personal fitness. Participants in the race will be broken down into two age groups ranging from seven to 14 years old. The... Read More »

Many WorldStrides travelers endeavor to raise money to pay for their trips through various kinds of fundraising: car washes, raffles, bake sales, yard work, and many others. Every bit helps and every bit matters. For every WorldStrides student selling cookie dough in Texas, there’s one shoveling snow in Minnesota, or another selling oranges in Florida, and every student is working towards the same goal – a trip they’ll never... Read More »

The space shuttle Discovery launched on Monday, April 5, to deliver spare parts and science experiments to the International Space Station. Discovery, with its crew of seven astronauts, is carrying supplies and science equipment for the International Space Station's laboratories. The 13-day mission includes three planned spacewalks, replacing an ammonia tank, and retrieving a Japanese experiment from the station's... Read More »

In celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday on April 13, check out a few fun facts about him below: Jefferson had two grizzly bears given to him by Lewis and Clark, which he kept on the White House lawn. Jefferson replaced the presidential bow with a regular handshake. Jefferson is credited with introducing a lot of popular foods to the United States, including: French fries, waffles, ice cream, and... Read More »

WorldStrides is pleased to announce a joint partnership with the non-profit educational organization Facing History and Ourselves. For more than 40 years, our Washington, D.C., travel programs have educated travelers about responsible citizenship in a democratic society. WorldStrides has inspired millions of students to take action to impact their communities positively. We are excited to enhance our Washington, D.C., program experience by... Read More »

This winter, 22 WorldStrides employees had an exciting opportunity to leave the office and cold weather behind and head to Florida to experience one of our most popular programs – Splash into Science! In order to familiarize employees with our educational programs and generate excitement in the work we do, WorldStrides offers employee trips to different locations each year. WorldStrides team member Ellen Alford traveled from our... Read More »

On April 9, 1865, the Civil War came to an end after four years of fighting and approximately 630,000 deaths. General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, at the home of Wilmer and Virginia McLean in the town of Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The meeting lasted less than two hours. The surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia allowed the Federal Government... Read More »

For nearly 30 years, India and Bangladesh have argued over control of New Moore Island, also known as South Talpatti Island, a tiny rock island in the Bay of Bengal (see map). Recently, however, the dispute ended as increasing water levels have completely submerged the island. Scientists at the School of Oceanographic Studies at the Jabalpur University in Calcutta have noted an alarming increase in the rate at which sea levels have risen... Read More »

Tirimbina Rainforest Center is a popular educational, scientific, and ecotourism destination for many WorldStrides groups visiting Costa Rica on our Eco-Adventures program. Tirimbina is located in the Sarapiquí region, known for its banana plantations, lush green forests, and world-class hiking and white water rafting. While visiting Tirimbina, WorldStrides participants have the opportunity to get a glimpse of what it is like to be a... Read More »

Many WorldStrides groups visiting the historic East Coast elect to include additional day trips on their itineraries. One popular destination is Lancaster County, PA, home to the Amish Experience, the country’s most comprehensive exploration into the storied tradition of Amish life and culture. The Amish have lived in America since the early 18th century, populating farming communities not only in Pennsylvania, but also in Indiana and... Read More »

The National Zoo is inviting you to vote on the name its new giant Pacific octopus! “This particular octopus is very active and not at all camera-shy,” said Alan Peters, curator of invertebrates at the National Zoo. “Naming an octopus is always a tough decision, but each of these names is unique and has a specific meaning.” Polls will remain open until noon on Wednesday, April 7. The winning name will be... Read More »

Chuck Nelson, a Program Leader from California, believes in the power of educational travel. Each year, he takes his students on a hands-on science adventure because he finds that it brings the real world into the classroom. His passion for travel and the environment has been translated to three of his students, and their experiences were recently featured in an article written by Chuck in the National Science Teachers Association’s... Read More »

Nicolai Kreger isn’t your average Program Leader. As a parent volunteer she is excited to take students to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and New York City, a learning experience usually reserved for teachers. Why do you believe that educational travel is so important? I believe that educational travel gives students the opportunity to learn life skills that will benefit them in their future years. Our society has... Read More »

Looking for a unique way to raise money for your WorldStrides program? Many WorldStrides groups have fundraising success by hosting benefit concerts and shows. The students take part in organizing every aspect of the event, from finding performers to advertising. Here are a few ideas for how students can apply this idea in your school: Host a school-wide evening talent show. Invite parents, students, and the community to the... Read More »

Recently, residents in Florida have seen a phenomenon that most travelers on a WorldStrides science program to Florida will never experience. After record cold in South Florida this winter, news agencies as far away as the United Kingdom are reporting the raining of “kamikaze” iguanas. That’s right – reptiles seemingly ending it all with a long descent from the sky. We’ll need a little science to help us... Read More »

Record-breaking weather dumped more than 56 inches of snow on Washington, D.C., this winter, creating the largest snow accumulations ever documented in the area. Several WorldStrides groups were visiting the capital in early February when back-to-back storms brought multiple feet of snow, closing schools and government offices across the metropolitan area. However, WorldStrides’ Tour Central office remained fully staffed 24 hours a day,... Read More »

WorldStrides is proud to introduce our new Focus on China program! Having led travel programs to China for over 30 years through WorldStrides’ University Division, we are pleased to extend this unique opportunity to high school travelers. Focus on China is an unforgettable experience for students, blending education, adventure, and fun! Some of the trip highlights include: Hike remote sections of the Great... Read More »

Welcome to Making Strides, the new blog from WorldStrides! We developed this blog to continue building the strong connections we have with our students, teachers, and parents, and to bring you even more up-to-date information regarding our educational travel programs. The Making Strides blog will share stories that are pertinent to our travelers and the world of educational student travel. Read about some of our featured... Read More »