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So you want to take your students on an amazing adventure to help them learn about nature, history, science, or the college experience? Congratulations! That drive to do more for your students is already the first step towards planning a faculty-led school field trip. The next step is to create your field trip proposal. It’s important to plan your proposal with care. You certainly don’t want to spend time and energy researching and planning a field trip that your administrators will strike down right away. You must take time and care to craft a great proposal so you know the limits you’re working with and can plan a memorable trip within those boundaries. In this blog, we’ll cover the key steps and a template for writing your school trip proposal so you have the best chance of getting your boss’s approval.

Charlottesville, VA, is an ideal spot to bring your high school class. It’s a treasure trove of our nation’s history! Since its founding in 1762, Charlottesville has become a center for culture and education. There are three presidential homes within easy reach. For older students, one of the main attractions will be a visit to the University of Virginia.

Boston is known for being at the heart of American history during the Revolutionary War, but its fascinating history doesn’t stop there. Here are some Post-Independence fun facts for you to think about:

While museums play an important role in educating students, it’s all too easy to experience “museum fatigue.” That’s part of what makes Boston such a great destination for class trips. After sitting through a long day of travel, all you want to do is stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. So instead of running from museum to museum, why not enjoy some time under the sun?

If it’s options you want for your class trip, look no further than the Northeast. In the same region, you have Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Colonial Virginia available for exploration. Scattered throughout the east coast, these destinations are some of our nation’s finest universities, greatest museums, and most historic spots from our country’s early history. While many of these places would make a great location for a class trip, why not combine two or three together? GL Travel can help you by planning an all-inclusive trip tailored to what you’re after. So let’s find out what each of these places has to offer:

Washington, D.C. has long been recognized as one of our nation’s foremost cities. With monumental architecture sprinkled throughout the city, its purpose is to impress visitors with its grandeur. D.C. is also the focus for some of the most important events in American History. 

New York City - just the thought of taking a class to visit the Big Apple can seem daunting. With so much going on, how can you decide what to visit? Where are the best family-friendly places to take students? How can you maneuver a group of teenagers through all of those people?

Do you feel like your students could benefit from the skills and knowledge learned through travel?  Have you noticed that getting out of the classroom and experiencing something new energizes you and your students? If you believe in the educational benefits of student travel, then you are in the right place. 

Remember what it felt like to be a young child in a toy store? Maybe it was a Toys R’ Us (RIP) or a local toy store in your community. The possibilities seemed endless. What toy would you buy with your allowance money? How did you decide on what to buy? What would you catalog in your mind to write on your next birthday or holiday gift list?