“I am always asked if I am tired of leading trips and going to Washington, D.C. The answer is an emphatic ‘No!’ Every year is a new experience with a new class of students who are eager to have Washington, D.C., as their classroom.”
– Janis, Teacher

Your Stories: Inspiring Student Travel

Dress Shoes Required
A few students get the opportunity of a lifetime due to the kindness of others.
Discover D.C.
Bill, Teacher
A Trip of Firsts
Group of Texas students are shocked to see snow and the president up close at the inauguration.
Discover D.C.
Brian, WorldStrides Course Leader
From Participant to Leader
Childhood WorldStrides trip inspires a lifelong commitment to education.
Discover D.C.
Brian, past WorldStrides program participant, Teacher
Cortney's Story
New student shares her heritage, and connects with her peers at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Discover D.C.
Mike, Teacher
Chance Encounter
Teacher runs into former student who credits D.C. trip for her passion for government.
Discover D.C.
Marylyn, Teacher
Valuable Lessons Beyond Science
Teacher witnesses the personal growth and maturity of her students on a Florida program.
Dive In: Life in the Field
Bill, Former Teacher, Current WorldStrides On-site Coordinator
Harrowing Account of History
Students are forever changed after meeting a holocaust survivor at the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Discover D.C.
Mike, Teacher
"Someday I'm Going to Play Carnegie Hall!"
A young violinist is inspired by her visit to the famed concert hall.
Make New York Yours
Steve, Teacher
Student Experts
Teacher enjoys seeing parents’ expressions when students recount their trip.
Discover D.C.
Janis, Teacher
When American History is Also Family History
Teacher is touched when a student finds her uncle’s name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Discover D.C.
Steve, Teacher
History Springs to Life on the Battlefield
Class experiences the drama of battle firsthand by re-enacting a battle at Gettysburg.
Discover D.C.
Steve, Teacher
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Featured Review

“[Our son] learned a tremendous amount of information, not only about our nation's capitol, but much about our nation's history. WorldStrides was really easy to work with and the entire process was very seamless. I wish I could have gone! ”

- BustereeJ