The WorldStrides Family

WorldStrides DiscoverNow! Programs – Offer a breadth of curriculum-based history, science, and arts programs to destinations across the United States and abroad for elementary, middle, and high school students:

• East Coast History – Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; Williamsburg, VA; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Charlottesville, VA; Gettsyburg, PA
• California State History – Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA
• Science – Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Key Largo, FL; Miami, FL; San José, Costa Rica; Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
• Leadership – Washington, D.C., and New York, NY
• Arts and Culture – London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Florence, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; Beijing, China; Xi'an, China; Shanghai, China; Hangzou, China; Hong Kong
• Career Exploration – Field Studies Center programs give students the opportunity to explore careers and meet with experienced professionals in bustling New York City. Seven unique programs are offered:
  • Backstage on Broadway
  • Music in New York
  • Dance in New York
  • Art in New York
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Sports Marketing
  • Finance and Marketing
• Christian Heritage – These programs focus on the spiritual foundation of our nation and the role Christianity has played in its history. Students travel to historic East Coast destinations like Washington, D.C., and Williamsburg, VA.

WorldStrides Heritage Performance Programs –
Provide exceptional performance opportunities for orchestras, choral groups, concert bands, marching bands, and cheer and dance groups. Talented students perform in renowned venues, packed bowl games, and festive parades in exciting cities.

Orchestra, concert band, and choir groups choose from performance opportunities at more than 100 festivals in 24 U.S. destinations.

• Anaheim Heritage Music Festival, Anaheim, CA
• Chicago Heritage Music Festival, Chicago, IL
• Orlando Heritage Music Festival, Orlando, FL
• Festival at Carnegie Hall, New York City
• Festival of Gold (location varies)

Marching band, cheer, and dance groups can perform at seven college bowl games and two parades, including:

• BCS National Championship Game 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Discover Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida
• AllState Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Valero Alamo Bowl, San Antonio, Texas
• Progressive Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Florida
• Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl, San Diego, California
• Champs Sports Bowl, Orlando, Florida
• AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tennessee
• McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago, Illinois
• Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis, Indiana

WorldStrides Capstone Programs –
Specialize in providing international programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Students from universities all over the United States gain a global perspective of business, medicine, law, and other disciplines by visiting and studying in developing and emerging economies. The five most popular destinations are:

• China
• India
• United Arab Emirates
• Brazil
• Chile

Casterbridge Tours International Programs –
Create customized educational study tours to Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America for middle school, high school, and undergraduate university students. From studying Michelangelo's masterpieces in Florence, to performing in Notre Dame in Paris, or exploring the expansive Serengeti in Kenya, Casterbridge offers culturally enriching and educational tours that your students will never forget. Travel groups can focus on one of many academic themes:

• Art
• History
• Literature
• Language
• Music
• Science