Overview
Dive into our nation’s history with an educational trip to two of America’s most iconic cities. Start your adventure in Boston, where students will climb aboard the Mayflower II replica ship, visit key sites of the American Revolution, and get a preview of university life in Cambridge. From there, venture to New York City to take in the view from atop the Empire State Building and take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
Itinerary
Day 1
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast and hotel check-out
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Little Italy visit
Experience the old-world charm of Little Italy, home to America’s first pizzeria, timeless Italian eateries, and the celebrated San Gennaro festival. Explore colorful shops, landmarks, and the iconic Audrey Hepburn mural while taking in the neighborhood’s rich history and culture.
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Dinner
Depart for home
Already Included
Transportation to and from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldStrides Course Leader - a dynamic destination expert who brings learning to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Field Research Guide (Discovery Journal)
Scenes from Boston and New York
Health & Safety
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.