Overview
Head to idyllic Mackinac Island for a music festival that will encourage student performers to grow as musicians. Give your concert band, jazz band, orchestra, or choir an opportunity to learn cooperatively through clinics and performances without a competitive focus. Student performers will never forget this learning experience while they step back in time, surrounded by the Victorian charms of the historic island.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Mackinaw City, MI
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Travel from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island.
Fort Mackinac visit
Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon and learn about the changing technology of the U.S. Army during a rifle firing demonstration. Learn about the changing face of the fort and the people who lived and worked here.
Lunch
Mackinac Island Bike Rental
Enjoy a 2-hour long bike ride around the island.
Dinner
Evening Activity
Day 2
Warm-up begins
Mackinac Music Clinic in 2 days
Mackinac Island Carriage Tour
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Mackinac Island, an authentic Victorian setting where transportation is limited to horse and buggy, bicycle, or your own two feet.
Lunch
Explore Historic Mackinac Island
Explore downtown Mackinac Island, home to one of National Geographic’s Top 10 State Parks in America.
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry
Travel back to Mackinaw City from Mackinac Island.
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
Transportation to & from your destination
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
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.