Overview
Take your students on a journey through Boston's vibrant tech scene. Students will participate in a robotics and coding workshop hosted by MIT PhD graduates, where they’ll learn to build and fly a helicopter with their classmates. They'll also get a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park, uncovering the STEM connections between the iconic ballpark and America’s favorite pastime.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Boston, MA
Lunch
Boston Duck Boat Tours experience
Climb aboard am amphibious, WWII-style vehicle for a unique tour of Boston's iconic districts and scenic Charles River, Explore the city's top landmarks as your guide shares captivating stories rich in history, humor, and local charm.
Dinner and hotel check-in
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Breakfast
Fenway Park STEM tour
Discover how science, technology, engineering, and math bring baseball to life on a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park. Explore the Green Monster, study ballpark design and data tracking, and learn how innovation keeps America’s oldest ballpark running strong.
Lunch
Museum of Science visit
Discover interactive exhibits on space exploration, engineering, human biology, and natural history. Participate in scavenger hunts, see life-size dinosaur models and rare fossils, and explore technological advancements impacting our world today.
New England Aquarium visit
Explore marine life from around the world through the Giant Ocean Tank, touch pools, and interactive exhibits. Observe sea turtles, sharks, penguins, and sea lions as animal care specialists share insights on species, habitats, and the aquarium’s conservation efforts.
Dinner
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market visit
Visit a historic Boston marketplace filled with international food stalls, shops, and world-famous street performers. Explore this vibrant hub and its 18th-century roots as a gathering space for Revolutionary speeches and America’s first town meeting.
Day 3
Breakfast
Whale watching
Set sail on an unforgettable whale watching adventure to Stellwagen Bank, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, and seabirds. Learn from a New England Aquarium naturalist as they share fascinating facts and answer questions about the wonders of marine life.
Lunch
MIT Campus Tour
Explore the prestigious MIT campus on a student-led tour and uncover its legacy of innovation. Learn how this historic university has fueled industrial growth and shaped breakthroughs that continue to influence science and technology worldwide.
Dinner
Boda Borg visit
Experience “questing” in a real-world gaming environment. Tackle mental and physical challenges to progress through your Quest at this escape room like destination.
Day 4
Breakfast and hotel check-out
Drone Workshop
Students get a drone, but no controller! They’ll learn engineering by building their own RC controller for a quadrotor. Working in teams, they’ll wire a complete circuit, learn to read and interpret circuit diagrams, and participate in the autonomous airshow to showcase their custom flight.
Lunch
Depart for home
Dinner
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
Field Research Guide (Discovery Journal)
Scenes from Recent Boston & Tech Programs
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.