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Be ready to explore one of the most famous cities in the entire world with the ultimate hands-on STEM activities in New York City! Learn about clean energy in the New York Academy of Science. Explore the American Museum of Natural History and the fantastic Spyscape espionage museum to learn about real-life spies. Take a walk in the 840-acres of the so well-known Central Park and even enjoy dinner in the middle of Times Square.
- Travel to New York City: Meet your WorldStrides representative, participate and begin your once-in-alifetime experience!
- Lunch:
- National Geographic Encounter: Students will engage with an immersive underwater experience that transports them across the Pacific Ocean. They will learn about marine biology and ecosystems, and ocean conservation. Groundbreaking technology makes this adventure a visual and aural spectacle.
- Dinner in Times Square:
- Hotel check-in:
- Breakfast:
- Robotics Workshop at Launch Math and Science Center: Utilizing a programmable Hummingbird Duo Microcontroller as the brain, students use various motors, sensors, LEDs, wheels, and body parts to build their designs. They then bring their creations to life by using Snap!, Python, or Java to code their Hummingbird Duos so that their robots do whatever they desire.
- Lunch:
- New York Academy of Science Wind Turbine Workshop: Students will learn about clean energy options by designing and experimenting with wind turbines to determine how to maximize power output, and learning how to use a digital multimeter to measure power output.
- Dinner:
- Broadway Show: Enjoy the excitement and pageantry of a Broadway show and pose for a group photo in Times Square. No matter which show you end up seeing, it's sure to be a once-in-alifetime experience.
- Return to hotel:
- Breakfast:
- Brooklyn Bridge: Walk across this iconic New York City bridge while taking in breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Consider the engineering and mechanical feats required to build this structure in the late 19th century.
- 9/11 Memorial: Reflect as you visit the twin pools paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Created as a living part of the city, this memorial is a green space meant for remembrance and memory.
- One World: Ride an elevator up 102 stories in only 47 seconds! You’ll be awed by the spectacular 360-degree view of the city.
- Wall Street: Walk through America’s financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchance, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Federal Hall.
- Lunch:
- SPYSCAPE: Engross yourself in this espionage museum and learn what it takes to be a spy. Your adventure through various galleries teaches you about real-life spies, the tools they use, and even what spy roles you would be best suited for.
- Dinner and return to hotel:
- Breakfast:
- Hotel check-out:
- Central Park: Enjoy this 840-acre oasis in the midst of the busy city, which features the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn.
- Intrepid Air and Space: Visit the renowned museum aboard an aircraft carrier docked in New York City. Explore the ship and its many artifacts and interactive exhibits including the space shuttle Enterprise and a decommissioned submarine. Learn about history and STEM fields all in one location!
- Lunch:
- Transfer to airport. Depart New York City for home.:
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