Selecting a destination for your next class trip
A class trip to Washington, DC or New York City does more for students than simply bringing your curriculum to life. It also creates the chance for students to form strong bonds with their peers, step out of their comfort zone, and give them the opportunity to see new and exciting places.
Gettysburg and Washington, DC
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This event offers student groups a rare chance to gain insight into one of the Civil War’s most crucial events. Due to the close proximity of both historic sites, class trips to Washington D.C. can also include a tour of Gettysburg. Both excursions offer various opportunities for interactive learning.
During 2013, special events part of the Gettysburg festivities are expected to occur for most of the year. On November 19, 2013, there will be an official ceremony that includes the U.S Marine Corp band, and guest keynote speaker.
The road from Gettysburg to Washington D.C. is full of American history. Once you arrive in DC, your group will see iconic monuments and buildings and a multitude of educational attractions. In a few square miles you and your students can visit the Capitol, a dozen world-class museums and numerous monuments and memorials.
New York City
If a tour of New York City is what you have in mind – your students will not be disappointed. There are so many things to see and do here that many people live their lives within the city and can never see it all. From the first moment your students arrive in Times Square and experience the rush of the city around them, they’ll know that New York is like no other. From there, you can design your NYC tour to supplement your curriculum.
Whether you want to introduce language and culture, theater, a literary, art, or culinary tour, there are so many “flavors” of NYC that you can introduce to your students.
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