Overview
Introduce your students to the unique history and lively culture of St. Louis! Your group can look forward to admiring the iconic Gateway Arch and exploring the St. Louis Zoo and the interactive playground at the City Museum. Your students will also visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis to admire the country’s largest collection of mosaic art and discover the thrilling interactive exhibits at the St. Louis Science Center.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to St. Louis, MO
Lunch
St. Louis Zoo visit
Walk through a 35-foot underwater tunnel for close-ups of sea lions swimming above and aside you at his world-renowned zoo. You'll learn about its conservation work of reintroducing endangered species, such as the Ozark hellbender, back into the wild.
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
St. Louis Science Center visit
Venture through new worlds at this science center with over 700 interactive exhibits, a 4-story OMNIMAX® Theater, and the largest artificial sky in our hemisphere. You'll learn about the many facets of science, as well as technology, engineering, and math along the way.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis visit
Become awestruck everywhere you look inside this stunning basilica. WIth one of the largest mosaic collections in our hemisphere, this cathedral is illuminated by 41 million glass squares. You'll visit a throne used by Pope John Paul II and a collection of the Church's cherished objects.
Lunch
Gateway Arch Riverfront visit
Look up to the 630-foot Gateway Arch and feel the awe-inspiring engineering achievement of the nation's tallest monument. Learn about its famed architect Eero Saarinen and its role as a symbol of westward expansion.
The Museum under the Gateway Arch visit
Go deep underneath the footprint of the iconic Arch to explore this city's 200 years of history. Embark on interactive and immersive experiences within six galleries to learn about the important periods of this nation and St. Louis' past.
Journey to the Top - Arch Tram Rides
This unique tram will take you 630 feet up to the top of the tallest monument in the United States...The Gateway Arch.
Old Courthouse visit
Enter the grand and imposing Old Courthouse with its 192-foot cast-iron dome and feel the weight of the pivotal court cases that were tried here. Discover how the seminal Dred Scott cases spurred the start of the Civil War and the impact of Virginia Minor's case on women's suffragist.
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast and hotel check-out
City Museum visit
Explore the otherworldly, eclectic maze that is this unique museum. You'll walk, run, and climb through this post-industrial wonderland built of reclaimed materials. Slide through caves, swirl on large spinning tops, ride the ferris wheel, and get a view from a vintage plane atop the museum's roof.
Depart for home
Already Included
Transportation to & 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 St. Louis
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.