Monthly Archives: April 2016

Virginia Beach Class Trip Ideas for Middle Schoolers

Ah, middle school, that sweet spot of school that holds the perfect mix of education, socialization, and self-characterization. These things are all achieved in various ways throughout the middle school years, one of our favorites being through travel. Students are always eager to get out of the classroom and into different fun learning opportunities, especially when…
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History of Diving Museum

History of Diving Museum Islamorada Diving, especially in the Florida Keys, is an adventure in the underwater abyss, to learn and discover the unexplored and untamed. As humans cannot live underwater, the allure is all the greater to explore its depths and control what is beyond our reach. The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada…
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San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve

San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve Islamorada When you're on a group trip to the Florida Keys, some underwater adventure is bound to take place. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park is the second such park to be established in Florida and surrounds the historic shipwreck of the San Pedro, a 1733 Spanish flotilla. Visitors…
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Atlantic Fun Park

Atlantic Fun Park This is the perfect spot for you and your class to enjoy the very best of Virginia Beach's entertainment world. This small and culture-filled seasonal amusement center will allow you to explore 16 rides, a go-kart track, and a handful of classic Midway Games. While it may not look like much from far…
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Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center [caption id="attachment_40633" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (1)[/caption] The Virginia Aquarium, or more formally the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, is located right off of the Rudee Inlet, in Virginia Beach. This is certainly the perfect spot for excellent marine life diversity. Here at…
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Why Your Senior Trip Should Be to Honolulu

Everyone wants to visit Hawaii at some point in their life and if you're graduating (congratulations), it just may be the perfect time to go for it! In between ventures and looking for an adventure, graduating students are prime candidates for Honolulu senior trips. Read below and see why Hawaii's capital city would be a…
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Top Summer Getaways for Girl Scouts

Travel experiences do very well to bring out the important values of the Girl Scouts program as one that promotes character, outdoor activities, good citizenship, and service to others. Whether you are a new blossoming daisy or a highly seasoned ambassador, travel and vacations are always an incredible opportunity. The Girl Scouts of America are…
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Museum of Monterey

Museum of Monterey Also known as the Monterey History and Maritime Museum, the Museum of Monterey explores the rich history of the Central California city and its unbreakable connection to the Pacific Ocean. Monterey is undoubtedly linked to the sea, through the fishing and canning practices which put the city on the map as the…
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Fort Ord Dunes State Park Once a military training base, Fort Ord Dunes State Park refashioned several miles of the Monterey Bay coastline into a recreational wonderland complete with hiking and biking trails, a beautiful boardwalk, and military-inspired educational exhibits. Fort Ord Dunes State Park was created in 2009 as a way to stay true…
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Best Class Trip Ideas for 6th Graders

A class trip or even a field trip should be more than just educational but explorational. Students of all ages, but especially in the influential and sometimes-difficult middle school years, soak in their surroundings. Take them somewhere to discover new people, places, cultures, and customs. Help them find lifelong passions or rediscover interests as you…
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