Education Archives - Educational Destinations

23MayMay 23, 2025

Experience FIRST Robotics Championship with ED

Robotics teams from all over the world gather each year to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championship in Houston, TX. Students qualify depending on their performance in state championships, only learning their eligibility for the world championship about 2-3 weeks before departure. In the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) portion of the event, teams and their robots were sorted into eight divisions, named after famous scientists like Archimedes, Newton and Galileo. The 868 TechHOUNDS from Carmel HS (IN) traveled with...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsEducational Travel, robotics, robotics competition0 Comments

01NovNovember 1, 2024

Taking the Stage – the Impact of NYC Student Theatre Workshops

New York City, renowned as the epicenter of Broadway theatre, offers students a unique opportunity for professional development through workshops in the performing arts. Engaging in NYC student theatre workshops isn't just about learning from the best -- it's stepping into the heartbeat of an industry that thrives on innovation, excellence and boundless creativity that will leave a long-term impact on students' careers. A Glimpse into the NYC Student Workshop Experience NYC student theatre workshops come in various formats, encompassing acting,...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsBroadway, broadway workshop, nyc, student workshop, theatre student, theatre workshop0 Comments

09MayMay 9, 2024

Indoor Adventure Park Delivers Unique Fun

For both the young and young at heart, Fritz’s Adventure trips in Branson, Missouri promise incomparable adventure. The all-weather, indoor/outdoor adventure park and family attraction offers 80,000 square feet of explorable space – all year round. Fittingly named after the courageous eldest son from the novel, The Swiss Family Robinson, Fritz’s Adventure provides countless opportunities to explore, play and achieve. Visitors are empowered to take on challenges, such as overcoming obstacle courses or facing their fears on a...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsAdventure Trips, Class Trip, Education Travel, Educational Student Tours, Fritz's Adventure, Group Travel, Immersion, Leadership0 Comments

01MarMarch 1, 2024

Emerging BC Black History Tour

In October of 2022, a group of passionate residents from Brooklyn Center, Minn., visited New York City for a Black history tour, an immersive learning experience centered around race and equity. The travelers represented Emerging BC, a 40-person cohort created to make Brooklyn Center a more inclusive, supportive and safe place for people of color. The cohort hopes to address systemic disparities that are prevalent in the city. “The experience, particularly in Brooklyn Center, has not been an equitable one for our...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsBlack Heritage, Black History Month, Emerging BC0 Comments

19FebFebruary 19, 2024

Fun President’s Day Activities for Students

President's Day is the perfect opportunity for teachers to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that celebrate our country's heritage. By exploring the history of our nation's leaders, whether through readings, classroom activities or travel to iconic landmarks, teachers can spark curiosity and instill a deeper appreciation for American history among their students. Keep reading for some fun presidential activities. Presidential Trivia Quizzes Try trivia quizzes like this one from the Library of Congress or this one from the Smithsonian...

By Audrey ScroghamEducation, Featured DestinationsActivities, Educational Travel, Field Trip, History, President's Day0 Comments

14FebFebruary 14, 2024

SYTA Scholarships Available

As a member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), Educational Destinations is excited to announce several financial scholarships and offerings related to travel for students and small groups. Check out all of these great opportunities. Road Scholarship The SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship was established to award funds to youth who are unable to afford the cost of student group travel. The application period is open through March 29, 2024. Award announcements will be released the week of...

By Chris FrickEducationScholarships, Student & Youth Travel Association, SYTA0 Comments

30AugAugust 30, 2023

Introducing the Educational Destinations Trip Journalist

Educational Destinations, the leader in student educational group travel, is pleased to announce the ED Student Trip Journalist program. Educational Destinations has long supported the success of students. We also fully support all forms of art expression, writing and other academic endeavors by those students realizing that many additional hidden talents exist in these young leaders. The Trip Journalist should have an interest in journalism, possibly as a future career and is chosen by the group leader. The Trip Journalist is asked...

By Chris FrickCompany News, EducationED Trip Journalist, Trip Journalist0 Comments

23MayMay 23, 2023

Imagination Campus Releases New Workshops

In an effort to increase learning through creativity, Disney Parks has created Imagination Campus. Imagination Campus releases new workshops, performance opportunities and much more. Through a comprehensive collection of workshops across a range of academic subjects and performing arts, Disney is committed to helping students learn how to apply their imaginations to solve many of the challenges they may face throughout their lifetime – in wildly creative ways. They believe that new perspectives, creative thinking, fearless exploration and unfettered wonder can...

By Chris FrickEducation, Featured DestinationsDisney, Disney Ed Trip, Disney Education Trip, Disney Imagination Campus, Education Travel, Imagination Campus0 Comments

06MarMarch 6, 2023

Use Math to Create a Better Future

Put your students math modeling, data analysis and risk management skills to use while gaining a chance to win scholarship funds. The Modeling the Future Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students combining math modeling, data analysis and risk management into one exciting challenge! To compete, students conduct their own research project modeling real-world data to analyze risks and make recommendations to companies, industry groups, governments or organizations. Join the challenge to put your critical thinking, mathematical reasoning and...

By Chris FrickEducationactuarial, mtfchallenge0 Comments

01SepSeptember 1, 2021

Teacher of the Year Embraces French and Guard

From humble beginnings in a small town in Indiana, Brayton Mendenhall has achieved at every level of his performing and teaching career. Being named 2021 Ben Davis HS (IN) Teacher of the Year and a finalist for 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year has given him validation that he is doing the right work. Mendenhall has been teaching French for 10 years, nine of which have been at Ben Davis. Quebec Parliament with Ben Davis...

By Chris FrickEducationBand, Ben Davis HS, Color Guard, Foreign Language Class Trip, French, Marching Band, WGI Sport of the Arts, winter guard, Zionsville Community HS0 Comments