Travel on a science-based school trip to Hawaii with your students for real-life hands on learning. Our Discover Hawaii educational travel program includes a hike through the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, an exploration of the Volcanoes National Park, a snorkel cruise, a visit to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and an authentic Hawaiian Lu’au, and much more. Experience experiential learning in Hawaii with your classmates.
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Travel to Kona, Hawaii and receive a traditional flower lei when you arrive!
Orientation
Meet your WorldStrides Course Leader and get an overview of some of the key concepts you’ll cover throughout the program.
Dinner
Enjoy a pizza dinner at the hotel!
Return to Hotel
Day 2 :
Volcanoes, Lava, Craters, and More!
Breakfast
Start your day by learning how Madam Pele, the volcano goddess, formed the Hawaiian Archipelago
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Black sand beaches get their color from volcanic lava contacting the ocean – as the lava cools rapidly, it shatters into small basalt fragments giving the beach its black color.
As you walk along the beach, keep watch for the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles basking in the sun
Volcanoes National Park
Located in the middle of a giant tropical hapu’u fern forest.
Steam Vents
Continue your exploration by visiting the Steam Vents, where ground water makes its way down to the hot volcanic rocks and returns up to the surface as steam.
LunchKīlauea Visitor’s Center
Discuss tectonic plates, the Ring of Fire, and how Hawaii was formed through a “hot spot” in the Pacific Plate.
Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
Developed to showcase the connection between traditions of Hawaiian culture and groundbreaking astronomical research conducted at the summit of Mauna Kea. Enjoy the exhibition and planetarium.
Dinner
Rainbow Falls
Enjoy a picture stop at Rainbow Falls. These falls are 80 feet tall and 100 feet wide and are set against a lush tropical rainforest backdrop.
Return to Hotel
Day 3 :
Explore National Park and Historic Kona
BreakfastKaloko-Honokahau National Historic Park
Walk along the beach to observe how the white coral sand contrasts against the black lava.
Service Project
Students learn about invasive species and Hawaiian aquaculture while participating in a service project.
LunchKona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
On this hiking tour, learn how tropical cloud forests benefit the ecosystem, and the story of its development on the slopes of Hualalai. You’ll get up close with amazing ferns, palms, flowers, and hundreds of exotic and native species of birds.
Historic Kona Town Scavenger Hunt
Explore Ali’i Drive’s historical sites, including Ahu'ena Heiau, which was once King Kamehameha’s place of worship and Hulihe'e Palace - used by royalty as a vacation home but is now a museum with many ancient Hawaiian artifacts. Be sure to see Mokuaikaua Church, the site of the first Christian church built in Hawaii.
Dinner at local restaurantReturn to hotel
Day 4 :
Snorkel , Place of Refuge, Luau
BreakfastSnorkel cruise and lunch
Board a catamaran for a snorkel cruise and lunch. Students will snorkel in the brilliant blue waters and see vibrant coral, tropical fish, and on occasion, spinner dolphins and humpback whales.
Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau National Park
Explore this ancient place of refuge, still considered a sacred site. In ancient Hawaii, punishment for breaking the law was often death. Learn how the pu'uhonua served as a sanctuary for defeated warriors and law-breakers.
Lu’au Dinner & Polynesian Show
Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian Lu’au and authentic Polynesian show. Participate in a hula dance, and discuss the local legends and the cultural connections the Hawaiian people have to the land.
Day 5 :
Honolulu and Pearl Harbor
Breakfast and Hotel Check-outVisit Pearl Harbor
Hop on a short flight to Honolulu, where you’ll visit Pearl Harbor and the U.S.S Arizona. Learn about the U.S.’s entry to WWII and the sacrifices made on “The Day of Infamy”.
Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a picnic-style lunch with a view of the famous war ship, the U.S.S. Missouri.
Walking Tour on the U.S.S. Missouri
Take a walking tour on the surrender deck where General MacArthur signed the treaty to end WWII in Tokyo Bay.
Hotel Check-inJapanese-Style Dinner
Experience Hawaii’s cultural melting pot first-hand during a Japanese-style dinner.
Day 6 :
Aloha, Hawaii
Breakfast and Hotel Check-out Diamond Head
Climb the 99 stairs to the top of Diamond Head, a well-known landmark of the Honolulu Volcanic Series. This 763 foot volcanic tuff cone summit boasts an exhilarating 360-degree panoramic view!
By Phone: Some programs may be eligible for phone registration. Visit our Contact Us page to find the phone number!
By Mail: If you received a trip letter distributed by your program leader, complete the registration form and fax the front and back with your credit card information to the number or address provided in your letter.
Some WorldStrides programs offer incentives for early registration, so please refer to the information provided to you by your program leader for complete details.
When registering, you'll need to use the Trip ID assigned to your program. Each ID is unique and can also be found on the registration information provided to you by the educator leading this program.
*Note: Some groups may have special registration procedures. Please check with your program leader if you cannot find a Trip ID associated with your trip.
Can students earn academic credit from their travel programs?
Yes! We love when students get credit for learning. This helps them get a step ahead, whether its for a college application or for a future career.
All middle programs include the opportunity to earn free high school credit. Our Perspectives programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn three free college preparatory credits. Most of our higher education programs include credit from the academic institution of record.
Our online courses make it easy to earn credit at a student's own pace. WorldStrides offers coursework that has been carefully designed to combine the field experience with online assignments that demonstrate achievement of learning objectives. Acceptance of credit is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. Click here for more information.
Or, you can contact our Curriculum & Academics Team at discovery@worldstrides.org
What's included in the cost of a domestic or high school international program?
Every program is customized and what's included may vary from trip to trip. A typical program includes transportation (air or motor coach), hotel accommodations, meals, a daily guide (Course Leader or Tour Director), sightseeing activities, and immersive educational content. All programs also include all of our safety provisions and support.
The registration letter provided by the teacher leading your program has all the inclusion details for your specific program.
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