by admin on February 7, 2012
Want to take your group on an amazing tour, but don’t have the $$$ for group travel?
USA Student Travel suggests some useful fund raising ideas to help you pay for your educational and celebration tours planned for this year or next year.
1. Sell Classroom Telegrams- Sell cards, carnations, or candy and have the buyer write a special note to go with it. Then deliver the note and item to a selected person to receive. What a great way to make someone feel special AND help raise money!
2. Have a Spaghetti Dinner, Pancake Breakfast or Ice Cream Social- Make a delicious meal or treat, then invite friends, family, and school members with an admission charge to the feast. Provide them with a flyer or small presentation about the trip and memories they are helping to support while they dine!
3. Have a Raffle- Approach sponsors or friends to donate prizes, then sell raffle tickets for a drawing to win the prizes. Make sure to thank the donators by sending a thank you card afterwards!
4. Have a Walk-a-thon- Create an event where people can donate money by pledging an amount per mile a participant walks. Great for fund raising for sports group travel!
Want more fund raising ideas? Visit our USA Student Travel Fund Raising page and read about more great fund raising tips! Then start planning for your next educational tour.
by admin on January 24, 2012
Take students out of the classroom and to one of the most famous cities in the United States!
Travel to New York City for 4-8 days of excitement and education. Tours may include amazing treks to places of history such as Ellis Island, Times Square, Broadway theaters, the Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall, and of course the 9-11 Memorial. Teach students the history of our country and the importance of American patriotism. What a fantastic trip to experience!
Educational Focus: Teach students the history of the gateway by which so many Americans entered this great country at Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Give them the chance to experience culture through theater or music that speaks volumes by visiting Time Square, Broadway theaters, or the Radio City Music Hall. Show your students a history of American patriotism as they witness the 9-11 memorial.
Classroom Questions: What does it mean to become a United States citizen? Where did your ancestors originate from? How do you remember 9-11?
Find out more about this tour and other educational tours by clicking here.
by admin on January 3, 2012
As the 2012-2013 school year fast approaches, 2013 high school seniors are ready to celebrate! But how? And where?
Many theme parks on the east and west coasts (including Disneyland® Resorts, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Orlando, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk) are offering senior class graduates a night to celebrate and to remember their academic achievements. All events offer a safe, alcohol and drug free environment where Grads can celebrate in style. Chaperones are a must, and are given the red carpet treatment. Proper attire is essential for all participants; you’ll want to look your best! Admission is limited and available on a first-come basis.
Senior Class Presidents and Student Council representatives can leave their mark by electing to bring their 2012 senior class to a real graduation celebration. So what are you waiting for? Please contact our Guest Services at 800-949-0650 Ext. 116 or click here for more information.
by admin on November 28, 2011
Did you know… Your students can go to Disneyland® to learn? The Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) is an opportunity to take classroom curriculums to the Disneyland® theme park.
Gain knowledge about topics such as leadership skills, science education, animation or history at Disneyland®. Have a trained Disney Cast Member show your students the connection between fun and education. Spend a few hours at the theme park and experience a guided educational tour to understand how ImaginEARs use select educational topics (such as physical science, animation, etc) to operate and create the theme park and company aspects.
Educational Focus: The Disney Y.E.S. Program brings hands-on learning to explore topics such as physical science (properties of motion and energy & waves), California history, and leadership. All programs cover National and California standards.
Classroom Questions: How can Disney’s Y.E.S. Programs teach your students? Find out more by clicking here. Group and Individual enrollment available through USA Student Travel.
by admin on November 8, 2011
Did you know the new MLK memorial is made of granite? On October 16th 2011, the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Memorial opened to the public. The event had originally been scheduled for August, but was postponed due to Hurricane Irene.
The memorial was made in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr and the movement for Civil Rights. Due to MLK’s leadership and the power of the people, the Civil Rights of 1964 became law.
Present for the dedication of the memorial was MLK’s family and President Obama, who both gave tribute to MLK’s life and contributions to the Civil Rights movement.
Education Focus: Next time you take a tour with USA Student Travel to Washington D.C., bring students to see the MLK memorial. Show how standing up for your rights and taking a leadership role can change the future. Leadership is not just leading, but facing obstacles and pushing forward with solutions.
Classroom Questions: As a leader, what are some obstacles you could face? How would you overcome these obstacles?
by admin on November 1, 2011
Did you know that the first U.S. inauguration actually took place in New York and not Washington D.C.? As the 2013 Presidential Inauguration ceremony nears, students have a great opportunity to witness a historical moment and learn how their nation’s president officially gets sworn into their elected role each term.
The U.S. Presidential Inauguration is an event where the elected president is sworn into office and it originally lasted 5 days before and 5 days after the oath. The actual day of the inauguration has the vice president and president’s oaths, the president’s inaugural address, a parade, and ongoing festivities with luncheons and parties. It has also become a time where American citizens, young and old, can see history emerging and feel pride for their growing nation.
Education Focus: Take students outside of the classroom and put them into the history books by letting them witness the Inaugural ceremony. Teach them the meaning of leadership. Take a tour around Washington D.C. to understand how our Presidential leaders created and changed our country to what it is today. See monuments, historical landmarks, and so much more. Explore leadership and apply workshops that shape their future.
Classroom Question: What does it mean to be a leader? What responsibilities does a leader need to take on to help their followers?
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