Often the hardest decision regarding school summer trips is where to go. Many educational experiences are close to home as well as abroad. The student's interests should be the biggest consideration. If he is interested in adventure, learning more about a subject, exploring a different culture, learning another language, or giving service, on-line tools can help him find the best destination for his needs.
While a trip to Disney is the choice of most school-aged children, excursions that educate and inspire reap the most benefits. Hands-on and inspirational activities ignite the student's passions, benefit the student, and are appreciated later on in life. Parents are more apt to invest in their child's education through school summer trips when they feel the trip is worthwhile.
There are many different kinds of school summer trips, domestic and foreign. Schools should look carefully at the cost and determine if it is affordable by most students. With today's high fuel costs, the transportation expenses may outweigh the benefits. Also, keep in mind that schools have to purchase insurance to cover participants, which is included in the cost. Some grants can help defray the cost of school summer trips.
If the expense of summer school trips is prohibitive, one way to get your child involved in educational summer trips is to enroll them in Scouts or Guides. These organizations have qualified leader volunteers who love what they do, are fully insured, and make it a point to educate and inspire. Also, many churches offer summer programs for youth.
