Take your students on an educational trip to Washington, D.C. Stand in the footsteps of national heroes at the Capitol. Lay a wreath to understand the true meaning of sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery. Lose yourself among the amazing exhibits of the Smithsonian Museums. On a school trip to Washington, D.C. students' learning comes to life as they connect with the lessons being taught everyday in the classroom.
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Washington, D.C.
4 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Lincoln Memorial
George Washington's Mount Vernon
National Zoo
The White House
The United States Capitol
Embassy Row
Arlington National Cemetery
Take a look inside our Washington, D.C. travel programs!
Meet your WorldStrides Course
Leader and prepare for an action-packed adventure.
LunchArlington National Cemetery
Pay your respects to the
hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who
sacrificed their lives.
Iwo Jima Memorial
Think about the inscription, “Uncommon
valor was a common virtue,” while you explore this tribute to
the U.S. Marines who died while serving our country.
DinnerPentagon Memorial
Visit the memorial honoring the 184
victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon.
Hotel check-in
Day 2 :
Follow in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers.
BreakfastAlexandria
Walk the beautiful streets and follow in the
footsteps of many of our Founding Fathers.
Mount Vernon
Explore George Washington’s estate, the
mansion he shared with Martha, and an education center that
showcases our first president as a farmer and businessman.
LunchSmithsonian Institution
Discover some of the museums
making up the Smithsonian Institution, such as the Natural
History Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the
National Gallery of Art, and the American History Museum.
DinnerJefferson Memorial
Read some of Jefferson’s famous writings
and gain a new respect for the foresight he had while writing
the Declaration of Independence.
FDR Memorial
Learn how Franklin D. Roosevelt reached out
to the American people during the Great Depression.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Experience D.C.’s
newest memorial dedicated to the famous civil rights activist.
Day 3 :
Continue to explore our nation's capital!
BreakfastFord’s Theatre and Petersen House
(by appointment) Follow
the mystery of Lincoln’s assassination from Ford’s Theatre to the
nearby house where he died.
White House
(picture stop) Take a picture standing in front of
the most recognizable symbol of the presidency.
National Archives
See the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and
Declaration of Independence, and understand how they
impact our lives today and ensure our basic freedoms.
LunchCapitol Hill
Walk the underground tunnels where lawmakers
meet, explore the Visitor Center (by appointment), take in the
miles of books at the Library of Congress, and sit on the steps
of the highest court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court.
DinnerLincoln Memorial
Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr., stood
when he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Scan more than 58,000 names
inscribed on the Wall, representing the men and women who
were killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Walk among 19 statues,
each depicting a soldier in realistic garb, as they marched
through Korea’s rough terrain during the Korean War.
Day 4 :
Reflect and examine.
Breakfast and hotel check-outWashington Monument
(picture stop) Snap some photos in
front of the world’s tallest stone monument.
World War II Memorial
Deepen your appreciation for the 16
million who served and 400,000 who lost their lives in battle
while fighting to protect our rights and freedoms.
Holocaust Museum
Experience the Holocaust through the
eyes of a child in “Daniel’s Story” at this living memorial to the
victims of Nazi Germany.
LunchEmbassy Row
Ride through this impressive street that is lined
with more than 100 foreign embassies.
National Zoo
Come face-to-face with more than 3,500 exotic
animals, including two giant pandas on loan from China.
Dinner and depart Washington, D.C., for home.
Please note: Travel time from different parts of the country
may modify these itineraries. Other available historic
destinations include New York City, Boston, Charlottesville,
Philadelphia, and Gettysburg.
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.
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.
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
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