Featured Destinations Archives - Educational Destinations

18FebFebruary 18, 2025

Fritz’s Student Adventure Trips

For both the young and young at heart, Fritz’s student adventure trips in The Colony, Texas, promise incomparable adventure. The all-weather, indoor/outdoor adventure park and family attraction offers 100,000 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...

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18FebFebruary 18, 2025

City Museum Student Trips

City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Museum is not your typical museum. Built inside the old International Shoe Company, this one-of-a-kind attraction is an artist-designed playground filled with slides, tunnels, climbing structures and...

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12NovNovember 12, 2024

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY make for a thrilling, immersive adventure perfect for all types of students. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at wind tunnel technology. With STEM lessons aligned to your state standards, flexible packages and scheduling for your organization, iFLY is a unique field trip destination. As educators look for innovative ways to inspire students and make STEM subjects engaging, field trips have evolved from mere excursions to powerful educational tools. One standout experience that provides both fun and...

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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

06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Museum of Science & Industry Educational STEM Trips

Museum of Science & Industry educational STEM trips provide an unparalleled opportunity for students to immerse themselves in hands-on learning experiences that bring science, technology, engineering and math to life. Located in Chicago, this world-renowned museum offers a vast array of interactive exhibits and engaging programs designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding in STEM fields. From exploring the intricacies of genetics in the YOU! The Experience exhibit to understanding the principles of physics in the Science...

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06SepSeptember 6, 2024

Exclusive Graduation Celebrations at Universal Studios, Disneyland

What better way to commemorate high school achievements than an exclusive graduation celebration at your class’s favorite theme park? Universal Studios and Disneyland offer exclusive graduation celebrations that students will remember forever.

Grad Nite at Disneyland Resorts

Give your graduating class one final night of magic and unforgettable memories at Disneyland Resort Grad Nite. Designed specifically for high school seniors, Disneyland Resort Grad Night offers exclusive, after-hours access to favorite rides and attractions, dance parties, DJs and more. This event...

By Audrey ScroghamFeatured Destinationscelebration, disneyland, grad bash, grad nite, graduation, high school, universal studios0 Comments

14AugAugust 14, 2024

Frost Science Museum Offers Student STEM Trips

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Science Museum, also known as Frost Science, is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for both students and teachers. From inspiring STEM field trips that encourage interest in science, technology, mathematics and engineering to unique teacher professional development and volunteering opportunities, Frost Science Museum is a resource for inquiry-based learning. River of Grass – The wet, wild and mysterious River of Grass takes young explorers inside one of the most precious ecosystems on...

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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...

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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