Press Releases

WorldStrides Announces Re-alignment of Higher Education Division

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—WorldStrides has announced a re-alignment of its higher education division, with departments now focused separately on study abroad and faculty-led travel programs. WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs, led by Senior Vice President and General Manager Michael Smith, will focus on faculty-led and short-term programs. The group will include team members from WorldStrides... Keep reading

Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Partners with WorldStrides Excel for International Soccer Tours

Glen Burnie, Maryland — August 16, 2017 — WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider is pleased to announce the 15th year of its partnership with Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) to deliver international soccer tours for their players. What started years ago as a single tour to Scotland has grown... Keep reading

Howard County Girls Lacrosse Club Chooses WorldStrides Excel for International Lacrosse Tours

Howard County, Maryland — June 30, 2017 — WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider, has announced its partnership with Howard County Girls Lacrosse Club to deliver international lacrosse tours for their players. Howard County Girls Lacrosse Club (HOCO) is a unique club lacrosse program for girls in... Keep reading

Soccer Association of Montgomery Partners with WorldStrides Excel for International Soccer Tours

Boyds, Maryland —WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider, has announced it is partnering with Soccer Association of Montgomery (SAM) to deliver international soccer tours for their players. The Soccer Association of Montgomery was established in 2005 to offer the local soccer community of Montgomery County, Maryland the combination... Keep reading

Honors Performance Series Brings Top Middle School Musicians to Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK CITY—The Honors Performance Series will be hosting its annual 2017 Honors Junior Performance at the world-famous Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 25 at 8:30 p.m. Talented middle school musicians from around the world will gather in New York from June 22-26 to learn from master conductors, network with their peers, and experience... Keep reading

North Carolina Football Club Youth Partners with WorldStrides Excel for International Soccer Tours

Raleigh, North Carolina — June 15, 2017 — WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider, is pleased to announce it is partnering with North Carolina Football Club Youth (NCFC Youth) to deliver international soccer tours for their players. NCFC Youth is the product of a collaboration... Keep reading

South Texas Youth Soccer Association Partners with WorldStrides Excel for International Soccer Tours

Manor, Texas —  WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider, announced it is partnering with South Texas Youth Soccer Association to deliver international soccer tours for their Olympic Development Program (ODP) players and member organizations. The South Texas Youth Soccer Association is an affiliate of the... Keep reading

Local Middle-Schooler Surprised with Round-Trip Airfare to National Spanish Spelling Bee

CHESTERFIELD, Va.—WorldStrides, the nation’s largest accredited travel organization, surprised Salem Church Middle School student, Jayli Jimenez Garcia with airfare to represent her school at the National Spanish Spelling Bee in San Antonio, Texas. The event will take place July 13-16, 2017. Jimenez Garcia grabbed the top spot in her school.... Keep reading

Partnership Aims to Empower More Teachers to “Rock” Music Education

New York, NY – May 4, 2017 –  WorldStrides OnStage, the performing division of the nation’s largest and most trusted educational travel organization, is proud to announce a partnership with Little Kids Rock, a non-profit empowering music educators to teach popular music like rock, pop, and hip-hop in schools. WorldStrides plans... Keep reading

WorldStrides OnStage Partners with the Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade

Louisville, KY – April 2017 – High school marching bands from across the country will have the opportunity to march in the exciting parade that kicks off Kentucky Derby weekend, thanks to a partnership between the Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade and WorldStrides OnStage. The Thursday parade, an... Keep reading