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Educational journeys for students

More than 400,000 students travel with us each year, and you can join them!

50 states Schools from every state in the U.S.travel with us

10,000 Teachers who lead tripswith us each year

400,000 Students who travel with us annually

7 million Total students we’ve taken on trips since our founding

Travel takes your passion for learning and inspires your students to feel it, tooTeachers tell us over and over again: our trips to Chicago and Springfield give their students the chance to actively engage with the history they’ve only read about in class – like the moment they sit in the same one room schoolhouse that Abraham Lincoln once did back in the 1800’s.

They get inspired and have fun. And most important, they come home newly motivated about the subjects you teach.

Not only does travel get your kids to love learning, it also builds their confidence. It stretches what they think is possible. It deepens friendships and builds new ones. They’ll carry these experiences with them forever, and they’ll always remember you as the teacher who made it possible.

Founded by a teacher, WorldStrides has 50 years of experience in delivering that special trip At WorldStrides, student travel isn’t just a business – it’s a real mission. We see it as a means of enriching students’ lives by opening their minds to the world around them and broadening their perspectives as the global citizens of tomorrow. Superior educational value is one of the strengths you get from working with WorldStrides.

Our impeccable service and safety record is another! We place a top priority on both, and we have proven safeguards and processes in place to take great care of you and keep your group safe and secure. It’s simple – when you travel with us, you become part of our WorldStrides family!

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We support your students with financial assistanceWe believe every student should get the opportunity for travel to change their lives. That’s why we offer two of the best financial assistance programs in the industry, ready to help those students in need.

Trust us to get you from ‘dream’ to ‘reality’

Getting off the ground’s as easy as 1-2-3. Really. The secret to making your trip the best experience ever begins with our time-tested Recipe for Success. It’s a truly simple, 3-step plan you can follow to get your students psyched, your parents informed, and your group ready to go. Trust us – we’ll be there to help you every step of the way to make this a success!

We handle all the details, so you can enjoy the adventure We’re pros at supporting every phase of your trip, and when it comes to the logistics, we actively manage every detail for you, from end-to-end! From our seasoned bus drivers, flight team, and trained Course Leaders (they’re like a tour guide plus an educational catalyst), we consult with you to meet your goals and put together a flawless trip. We even give parents an online payment option, so you won’t need to collect any payments yourself.

The Gift of EducationThis popular program puts students in the driver’s seat of paying for their trip (with no work on your part). And 100% of the money raised goes directly toward their trip, too.

We provide e-cards, letters, and shareable Facebook links students can use to get donations from family and friends. These tools have helped thousands of kids raise literally tens of millions of dollars!

FLAG financial assistanceThrough FLAG (“Future Leaders of American Government”), nearly $2 million in financial assistance is given out to thousands of families each year. Applications are easy and confidential, and families with adjusted gross incomes of up to $85,000 may qualify. One quick call to our Customer Service team can tell families how much assistance may be available for their trip.

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When it comes to safety and support – relax, we’ve got your back!WorldStrides offers you 50 years of experience in taking students, teachers, and friends throughout the U.S. and across the world. Because safety is such a top priority for us, we use a number of tested and proven security protocols on each and every trip. For example, check out our Tour Central feature – 24/7 availability and coverage while you travel!

On the support side of things, we’ve got you covered, too. In fact, from the day you invite the students on your trip to the moment you return home, we have a sizeable team working on your behalf behind the scenes to ensure you and your students are having a wonderful – and truly carefree – travel experience on every level.

Safety and securityAs teachers and parents, we know how important safety is. That’s why we treat our travelers like they’re part of our own families. Here are a few of the key safety measures we provide:

— Tour Central our support office, available to assist traveling groups 24 hours a day

— Night chaperones to monitor hotel hallways overnight

— On-site coordinators who assist your group at the hotel

— Motor coach drivers with years of experience driving and working with student groups

— Student name tags imprinted with our Tour Central toll-free phone number

— Doctors on Call Program, an exclusive partnership with The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine, granting us access to doctors for phone consultations and treatment recommendations to our travelers

TOUR CENTRAL NIGHT ON-SITE MOTOR COACH STUDENT DOCTORS ON CALL CHAPERONES COORDINATORS DRIVERS NAME TAGS PROGRAM

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Your students discover the power of real-life learningOur brand of travel is far more than sightseeing, and it’s what truly sets us apart. We build educational moments right into the sights and sounds of the places we take you. For example, your students will play the same games that kids used to play on the streets of New Salem Village. Or, they’ll climb to the top of the Willis Tower and see firsthand the history behind Chicago’s amazing architecture – these encounters open students’ minds and change their outlook on learning itself!

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When you put together a life-changing experience for your students, you deserve a real pat on the back! It means you’ve gone above and beyond the classroom to do something important, creative, and lasting to promote your students’ love of learning. Our teachers are viewed as leaders in their communities, and we’re proud to be their partners. As a thank you for your efforts, we give you a number of rewards for traveling with us:

We reward our teachers for being the special leaders they are

You travel free!Travel with your students for free when you sign up a minimum number of full-paying trip participants.

Earn additional free tripsYou can also get free trips for your spouse, friend, or fellow teacher when you hit our threshold of additional full-paying trip participants.

Get stipends, scholarships, and more…When you follow our proven Recipe for Success, we thank you with additional rewards, in whatever form works best for you — like gift cards for school supplies or student scholarships.

Get professional development points for travelOur accredited status as a school means you can receive up to 15 points/hours of professional development credit.

Free high school credit for the takingBy completing online coursework after their trip, students can receive free high school credit. This type of credential distinguishes them from their peers and gives them a competitive edge on college applications.

Learning Through Exploration and Active ParticipationLEAP is our trademarked approach to turning travel into an educational adventure. Through interactive experiences, students can actively discover what you’ve exposed them to in the classroom.

Self-discovery and personal growthTravel delivers great social learning opportunities, too! Students interact with each other in a fun, new context that deepens friendships and opens the door to new ones. The discoveries and sharing also boost confidence and build maturity.

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Chicago 3-day/2-night sample itinerary

Springfield 2-day/1-night sample itinerary

*Programs include transportation, accommodations, admission to all locations listed, and some meals.

DAY ONE

– Arrive in Chicago

– Water Tower

– Walk the Magnificent Mile

– Navy Pier

– Lincoln Park Zoo

– Willis Tower

DAY TWO

– Museum of Science & Industry with IMAX

– Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

– The Shedd Aquarium

– Buckingham Fountain

– Millennium Park

DAY THREE

– Art Institute of Chicago

– Field Museum of Natural History

DAY ONE

– Arrive in Springfield

– Oak Ridge Cemetery

– Veterans Memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery

– Old State Capitol Tour

– New Salem Village

– Lincoln’s Home & Neighborhood

DAY TWO

– Illinois State Capitol

– Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

– Illinois State Museum

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Experiences define who we are. And redefine what is possible. We’re dedicated to delivering educational travel experiences that fuel dreams for students of all ages. Our journeys immerse them in knowledge, culture, and undeniable inspiration. We hope you’ll join our family of global learners – and stay with us for years to come.

Jim Hall I Chief Executive Officer

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