WorldStrides Educational Student Travel Programs - Washington DC, New York, Florida, Costa Rica Destinations

How will science and technology change the future? What can the delicate balance of an ecosystem teach us about our relationship with the Earth? WorldStrides science programs bring classroom learning to life for both middle and high school students. From interacting with an astronaut and analyzing the effects of g-forces, to undersea exploration and geology, there is something for everyone. Click on any of the programs listed below to learn more about each destination, view sample itineraries, read student testimonials, and access hyperlinks to the sites visited.

Integrated Science

New High School Program!

Dive In: Life in the Field ~ The diverse range of ecosystems on Florida’s Gulf Coast provides the perfect environment for high school students to study biology, chemistry, and physics. Students live the life of a field scientist as they swim with dolphins, snorkel with manatees, kayak through mangroves, hike through the Everglades, and snorkel in the Florida Keys.

Habitat:H20 ~ Florida’s Gulf Coast offers students unique opportunities for science exploration such as swimming with manatees in their natural environment, exploring a barrier island, and visiting a shark research laboratory.

Splash into Science ~ Students have the experience of a lifetime in the Florida Keys and the Everglades as they swim with the dolphins, snorkel in a coral reef, and explore one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Please contact an Educational Travel Specialist for assistance to determine the most appropriate program for your group.

Science in Motion ~ In Orlando, Florida, students unravel the mysteries of physics and space, as well as the careful balance of ecosystems, from a barrier island adventure to an undersea exploration.

Earth & Life Science

Wild Science ~ In Costa Rica , one of the best places in the world to study science and biodiversity, students actively observe, measure, and handle Costa Rican wildlife and learn how various organisms adapt to this country’s 12 different ecosystems.

Swim with the Dolphins ~ Bottle-nose dolphins: share their world, and offer an experience to students that they will never forget. The importance of diligent ocean conservation comes to life when students come face-to-face with these playful cetaceans, and learn how humans must play an active role in maintaining a fragile ecosystem.