Overview
Put your dance team in the national spotlight at the DirectTV Holiday Bowl in San Diego, California! Apply today for a chance to perform in front of thousands of fans during the Holiday Bowl Halftime Show and the nationally televised Big Bay Balloon Parade. Applications are now open for December 2025 through January 2026!
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to San Diego, CA
Hotel check-in
Director's Welcome Reception
Meet the event staff, get to know your colleagues, and walk through stadium and halftime performance logistics.
First Rehearsal
Day 2
Big Bay Balloon Parade
Steal the show as you perform in the nationally televised Big Bay Balloon Parade!
Holiday Bowl Kickoff
Step out onto the field and feel the excitement as you perform at the Holiday Bowl Halftime Show.
Day 3
Breakfast
Master Class
See San Diego
Your free time is yours to explore San Diego. Check out Old Town or Belmont Park – there’s so much cool stuff to do here!
Day 4
SeaWorld® San Diego visit
Spend your day exploring SeaWorld with your included park pass. Complete your evening with a private dinner & dance party at SeaWorld!
See San Diego
Your free time is yours to explore San Diego. Check out Old Town or Belmont Park – there’s so much cool stuff to do here!
Depart for home
Already Included
Hotel accommodations
Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy
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
Performance in a college bowl game halftime show or national parade event
Exclusive awards ceremony
Scenes from Recent San Diego & Holiday Bowl Programs
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
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.