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  "Scheduling a student tour is always a bit challenging, but my educational travel consultant made the job easier. Our student tour group had a great time visiting the Washington D.C. area. The itinerary tied in well with our curriculum on the Civil War. The tour of Washington D.C. is one that our student travelers will never forget." - Sally B (History and Government teacher - Texas)  
     
  "Getting a high school musical tour together is no easy endeavor. But with the assistance of Educational Travel Consultants' staff, we were able to schedule a wonderful educational experience of Washington D.C. alongside a public performance for the high school band. The staff has years of experience with performance tours, so setup and breakdown was easy. This educational tour company is first rate." - Jack O'Harah (Music Teacher - New York City)  
     
  "Our student tour to Orlando Florida was amazing and we have your educational tour company to thank for it. The student group loved our Disney Magic Music Days performance. I would highly recommend your student group travel services to anyone. - M. Powell (North Port, AL)  
     
  "We were impressed with the student travel staff and the level of our experience in visiting Washington D.C." - B. Fatula (Derby, KS)  
     
  "Our student tour guide was fabulous on this trip. He conveyed his excellent knowledge of Washington D.C. and its history to our student tour group. He also had an excellent rapport with students and adult sponsors. - G. Appleby (Ewing, NE)  
     
  "Thank you for being so flexible on our student group trip to New York City. Our New York City tours are always well planned and executed. That's why we keep coming back to educational travel consultants year after year. We love to work with the student travel experts you have on staff. - C. Settle (Princeton, KY)  
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A Junior High Class Trip to Washington D.C. and Williamsburg VA
This past spring, a junior high school from Texas traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia and Washington D.C. on a class trip that was organized around the theme of American history. This was the first time that 8th grade teacher Bobbi Goodson led a school group on a trip. She had many interesting observations about the trip and the process of bringing nearly 50 people across the U.S. for a learning experience they will never forget.
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Eco Tours of Florida: A Contemporary Class Trip Idea For Science Students
Class trips to Washington D.C.a>, New York City, and Orlando, Florida often focus on the study of government, history, culture and art. But what about the science student, who is engaged in studying the environment and biology? Hands on interaction with the natural world can be a joyful learning experience. Eco tours of Florida are a great way to engage this type of student in some active learning about these subjects.
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JROTC Class Trip to Washington D.C. Matched Curriculum Requirements and Pleased Students
Recently, I had the opportunity to organize a student trip to Washington D.C. for a JROTC class from Morhead High School in North Carolina. During the process of creating an itinerary, I learned a great deal about the Junior ROTC program and how a trip to our nation�s capitol could further extend the learning experience for this type of group.
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Components of a Successful Student Trip to Washington D.C. from a Teacher�s Perspective
Over the past 25 years I have worked with many K-12 teachers to organize student trips to Washington D.C. This spring I received a thank you letter from Shawn Tierney, a teacher at Santa Rita High School in Tucson, Arizona, detailing specific aspects of a trip to Washington D.C. that made it a �resounding success.�
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Take Student Travel Groups on a Science Trip to Washington D.C.
Student travel group leaders and teachers often take school groups to Washington D.C. on history and government tours. Our nation�s capitol has a rich history, and the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government are centrally located there. This makes the trip to Washington D.C. perfect for the study of history and government.
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What�s New in Orlando at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida?
Walt Disney World in Orlando is an exciting place for class trips. One of the world�s most beloved theme parks continually improves its offerings to keep exhibits, rides, and youth programs fresh and interesting. Student travel group leaders planning trips to Orlando, FL need to keep abreast of Walt Disney World�s new attractions and programming so they can add some of these activities to their itinerary.
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Enumclaw High School Band and Orchestra Produce a CD/DVD to Raise Funds for a Student Trip to Orlando, Florida
Many high school bands, orchestras, and choirs have to raise money in the fall and spring so they may travel and perform in cities across the U.S. such as Orlando, FL, Washington D.C., and New York City. This year, I was particularly impressed by a story one Band and Orchestra Director, Lynda Alley, of Enumclaw High School in Washington, told me about her successful fundraising efforts. By recording and selling a fall concert CD/DVD, the school group was able to raise $15,000.
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Booking Large Student Groups on Airlines
Sometimes it is not always crystal clear to student travel organizers such as teachers, school board members, and parents � what function or role an excellent student travel company can fulfill when taking a group to a destination. There are many roles that student travel consultants play in planning and executing a trip. In this blog, I will focus on one important aspect of student travel planning that takes up a great deal of time and even requires a financial commitment early on. Booking large student groups on major airlines to high traffic destinations is not an easy assignment. It takes an experienced student travel consultant to pre-plan this aspect of a trip.
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Teachers and Tour Escorts: A Working Relationship Can Produce Fun and Educational Student Trips
When planning and executing student trips to Washington D.C., New York City, Orlando, FL or other U.S. destinations one of the primary components for a smooth and fun trip is good communication between a tour escort (also known as a tour director) and the teacher who is sponsoring the class trip.
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