Japan: Students will visit several historical and cultural sites that will help them develop an understanding of the nation of the Rising Sun. While in Japan students will visit some of the world’s most ancient sites, explore Japan’s role during WWII, and gain an understanding of Japan today. Additionally, students will be introduced to Buddhism and Shintoism.

Ecuador and Galapagos Islands:

Students will interact with the unique and diverse life found on the Galapagos Islands while also learning about Ecuador’s historic and rich culture. Language-based experiences and personal practice in a primarily Spanish-speaking country.

Rome, Greece, & Egypt: Students will travel to three of the classical societies that developed and influenced Western Civilization. The trip will include visits to the historic sites of the Roman empire, ancient Greece, and the wonders of Egypt. This trip includes stops at the Roman Coliseum, the Acropolis in Athens, and the Great Pyramids in Giza.

Belize: This trip will provide a service-learning project in which students will build a functional home from the ground up for a family who does not have one. A strong cultural study will be developed during the service project while also giving students a chance to tour parts of the country including the beautiful Caribbean and offshore environment.

Eastern Europe: Students will investigate how the Nazis rose to power and influence to annihilate targeted groups. Stops on this tour include the Warsaw ghetto, Auschwitz, Schindler’s factory, historic Krakow, Prague’s Jewish quarter, Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest & the Berghoff. In Nuremberg, students will visit the Nazi rally grounds and stand in the courtroom where the Nazi Party fell.  

Italian Spiritual Pilgrimage: On this spiritual trip students will visit the locations upon which the Catholic Church built the foundations of the Faith. Students will travel to central and northern Italy including Vatican City. Students will also get to experience Italian culture, from seeing the historic art to tasting the finest cuisine.

South Africa: This travel abroad opportunity will offer students a chance to take a safari, seeing some of the world’s most exotic animals in their natural habitat while also seeing the beauty of South Africa. Additionally, students will research the historic journey of Nelson Mandela and his role in healing South Africa after apartheid.

Western Europe: Students on this trip will have the chance to visit some of the historic sites found in Western Europe. Sites to be announced.

Argentina

Costa Rica

The US Civil War

Students accepted to this program are part of our Argentina student exchange program. Students will spend four weeks of study at Colegio Santa Ethnea, a co-ed secondary school in Bella Vista, Buenos Aires. Students live with a host family while attending classes. This is a completely Spanish speaking immersive experience; therefore, students who take part in the exchange must be taking a Spanish class during the school year in which they apply.

Students will spend 10 days collaborating and conducting research under the direction of University of Costa Rica professors. The Seeds of Change Tropical Rainforest Program allows students to experience hands-on, field-based, methodologies. Students get to take advantage of the immense biodiversity while planning, conducting, and presenting STEM-based projects. The final two days are spent along the coast working on turtle conservation.

This classroom credit program alternates each year from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. Students will travel on bus to seven to nine battlefields (depending on which front is covered), learn from National Park Rangers, and get an understanding of the two different campaigns during the American Civil War. Students have papers, quizzes, and readings to complete during the trip. Trips are eight days long. Parents are welcomed to join the class.

March for Life (Yearly)

Presidential Inauguration

A two-day trip limited to seniors only. Seniors who partake in this trip travel to Washington, D.C. to promote awareness of the life and dignity of the human person. 

This quadrennial trip does not celebrate any political party but rather studies the process by which our Presidents are elected. During this three-day trip students will be present for the Inauguration and visit the historic sites and museums in and around the D.C. area.