Travel is awesome.  Exploring new places, meeting new friends, trying new things – it’s such a rush!  But as you indulge your wanderlust, remember that your adventure is someone else’s everyday life.  Practice responsible tourism and respect your home away from home! 1. Do Your Homework As part of your trip preparations, do your homework.  […]

Clear your calendars this November for a truly inspiring patriotic performance experience! Marine Captain Kirk Troen, Chief Warrant Officer Mike Smith, and the Animado Events team have joined forces to introduce   What is ‘Hearts and Hopes of Heroes’? Hearts and Hopes of Heroes is a heart-warming youth tribute honoring all veterans. Young people from […]

Every teacher or band director dreams of taking students to Europe for the ultimate learning experience.  But often the budget just won’t support an adventure abroad.  For those educational explorers with wanderlust in their hearts, here’s some FANTASTIC NEWS… If you’re planning student group travel (or any kind of travel), it might be cheaper to […]

If you’re planning a class trip to Anaheim, you’re in for a treat.  In addition to being home to the “happiest place on earth,” there are a ton of top-notch things to do here.  Check out these 15 awesome Anaheim attractions for teens. 1. Adventure City This little park packs a big punch with 17 […]

You’re finally planning trips again.  You’re excited to leave the 4 walls of your classroom behind and have an epic learning adventure with your students.  You know exactly where you’re going, what you’ll be doing, and why it’s so AWESOME! You confidently post the sign-up sheet, convinced that you’ll be turning students away by the […]

Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for outdoor fun in the sun.  Student groups find adventure around every corner – and in some hidden places, too!  Here are ten of our favorite Myrtle Beach must-dos for student groups! 1. Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya Castle This beautiful stretch of pristine beach and wide-open space […]

Plan a fiesta with the fishes that’s worthy of your best Insta caption. SeaWorld Orlando introduces Gradtastic – an 8th-grade grad party that’s fintastic!  Gradtastic at SeaWorld Orlando May 17, 2024 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM What is Gradtastic? Gradtastic is your chance to party like a VIP at SeaWorld Orlando.  The park is yours for […]

Traveling with students is always an adventure but traveling to a big city can pose some added challenges.  To reduce the risks, we’re sharing 10 big city safety tips for student groups! 1. Travel Lightly Chances are good that you’ll be doing lots of walking so travel lightly.  Take ONLY what you’ll need for the […]

If you’re planning a student trip to NYC, you’re sure to have a few standard favorites on the itinerary: Broadway Times Square Empire State Building Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty You may even be planning stops at some fresh new venues like Little Island or Hudson Yards. What’s the Big Buzz Around Little […]

Teaching Sustainability Through Travel Today’s students are so much more in tune with the environment than I ever was.  I’m still figuring out those blue bins… and I get an eye roll from my daughter when I’m confused by which items to compost, reuse, or recycle! I recently went to a baby shower during which […]

Helpful Tips for Trip Planners and Parents It is estimated that there are roughly 256,000 students with ASD in America’s high schools.  In many cases, these students require extra support or accommodations to help them maximize their educational experience – and that includes travel.  But traveling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) students can be daunting, […]

Student travel is a fantastic way to give students a taste of the world around them.  But it usually comes with a hefty price tag- especially now!  However, there are some really smart ways to save when you plan a class trip.  And they just might help give every student a chance to experience travel! […]