Trip Calendar
Click each link below to find descriptions of upcoming trips.- Robotics Lab: Aug 9, 16
- Rocketry Lab: Aug 30, Sep 6
- Marine Science: Sep 22-25
- Washington DC: Oct 3-7
- Washington DC: Oct 17-21
- Disney World: Nov 16-23
- Wild West: August 2014
- Reports of Past Trips
- Travel FAQs
Disney World, Universal,
& SeaWorld
Trip information is divided into
six
pages in order to help you plan your trip to
Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld. Please read through all of
these pages before registering.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Hotel Information
Disney Educational Programs ← you are here
Universal Educational Tours
Important Things to Know
Registration Form
Disney Educational Programs
All students in your party must register for and attend a program to qualify for our Disney ticket discounts. Please read the information in the Important Notes section to the right before choosing your programs.
Please note: Parents will not be able to attend these programs, or follow along with their children, unless assigned as a chaperone. We are allowed one chaperone for every five students. Disney allows our group exceptions for the How Things Move program, which has a one-to-one ratio, and the Synergy in Science program, which has a one-to-three ratio this year. Chaperones are assigned on a first-registered, first-served basis. If you're not one of the chaperones, your child will be well-chaperoned by other homeschooling parents.
Elementary Students
How Things Move (Grades K-2)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Monday, November 18, 8:15 am.
The children in this 2.5-hour program will investigate the science of motion and the different forms of energy at work on popular Magic Kingdom Park attractions. With their conclusions, students act as designers to develop an attraction concept and model to test the different forms of motion. Each student must have a parent attend with them. Find out more about this program here.
Synergy in Science (Grades K-3)
Held in Epcot on Thursday, November 21, 8:45 am.
Students in this 2.5-hour program will learn how innovators use synergy to drive technological advancements that improve our quality of life. Students will be inspired through attraction experiences that demonstrate synergy and team challenges designed to stretch their imaginations to see what they can combine to generate new systems and tools. Find out more about this program here.
Principles of Animal Behavior (Grades 3-5)
Held in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 am.
During this 3-hour interactive survival adventure, students will trek through the different habitats of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to explore the intriguing world of animals and their unique and amazing behaviors. Throughout the journey, students are encouraged to think and act in new ways about the role conservation plays in their own lives. Find out more about this program here. (Previously titled "Wild by Nature.")
Marine Life Conservation (Grades 3-5)
Held in Epcot on Thursday, November 21, 8:30 am.
In this 3-hour program, students experience the real life complexities of marine conservation. They will play the role of a conservationist to reveal the difficulties facing aquatic wildlife, and be inspired to take an active role in the preservation of marine life and habitats. Find out more about this program here. (Previously titled "Ocean Discoveries.")
Middle School Students
Discovering the American Spirit (Grades 6-8)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Monday, November 18, 7:15 am.
Students in this 3-hour class will journey into Liberty Square to get better acquainted with our country’s great leaders and understand the impact of their influence. They'll also explore Frontierland to learn about sharing our cultural values and traditions from one generation to the next and act as American pioneers to study the Gold Rush and the challenges of settling the western frontier. Find out more about this program here.
Energy and Waves Physics Lab 201 (Grades 6-8)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 am.
In this 3-hour program, students discover light and sound as forms of energy and how to use them in practical application. Young learners will see first-hand how these elements are a vital part of creating world class attractions and how Disney uses these physical properties to entertain and amaze guests from all over the world. (Students love going behind-the-scenes in the Haunted Mansion during this program.) Find out more here.
Everyday Chemistry 201 (Grades 6-8)
Held in Epcot on Friday, November 22, 8:45 am.
In this 3-hour program, students will travel through Futureworld to identify elements of the Periodic Table, study polymers, and see chemical reactions happening all around them. A visit to Mission: Space® will help uncover the relationship between chemistry, space exploration, and technology. This program was developed in conjunction with the Education Division of the American Chemical Society. Find out more here.
Fundamentals of Photo Storytelling (Grades 7-9)
Held in Epcot on Monday, November 18, 8:45 am.
In this 3-hour program, students will learn how to capture images that tell a story, and observe with their creative lens. Throughout Epcot, they'll practice photography techniques that connect people, places, and events. (Students will need a digital camera for this program.) Find out more about here. (Previously titled "Images with Impact.")
Middle School through College
Backstage at La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil (Grades 6 and up)
Held in Downtown Disney on Thursday, November 21, at 8:00 am.
Students in this 2-hour program will go backstage at the Cirque du Soleil theater to uncover the artistry, training, preparation, and support systems required to produce more than 470 shows a year. This tour includes the stage, training facilities, costuming, and props areas, where students will realize the importance of communication, teamwork, practice, and dedication to fulfilling their goals. Find out more about this program here.
(Note: Students and chaperones must attend the group La Nouba performance on Wednesday, November 20, to participate in this program. Students and chaperones who are wheelchair-bound will not be able to access parts of the theater, so their experience will be limited.)
Exploring Careers in the Marine Sciences (Grades 7 and up)
Held in Epcot on Friday, November 22, at 8:30 am.
Students will investigate five career tracks during this 3-hour program and discover how Disney scientists maintain the environment and inhabitants of Disney's nearly 6-million-gallon aquarium. They'll also learn the education and training required for a marine science career, understand the responsibilities of studying and caring for aquatic animals, and how they can play a role in oceanic conservation. Find out more about this program here. (Previously limited to high school students and titled "Making Waves with a Marine Career.")
Exploring Careers in the Zoological Sciences (Grades 10 and up)
Held in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, at 8:30 am.
Students in this 3-hour program will study the various animal science roles, from animal behaviorist to nutritionist, at Animal Kingdom. Throughout this field study, students investigate the different roles of people who care for the animals within the park, learning about their responsibilities and the value of their individual contribution to the operation. Find out more about this program here.
Still interested in going?
Please read the following links for more information:
Universal Educational Programs
Important Things to Know
Registration Form
CONTENTS
Introduction
Hotel Information
Disney Educational Programs ← you are here
Universal Educational Tours
Important Things to Know
Registration Form
Disney Educational Programs
All students in your party must register for and attend a program to qualify for our Disney ticket discounts. Please read the information in the Important Notes section to the right before choosing your programs.
Please note: Parents will not be able to attend these programs, or follow along with their children, unless assigned as a chaperone. We are allowed one chaperone for every five students. Disney allows our group exceptions for the How Things Move program, which has a one-to-one ratio, and the Synergy in Science program, which has a one-to-three ratio this year. Chaperones are assigned on a first-registered, first-served basis. If you're not one of the chaperones, your child will be well-chaperoned by other homeschooling parents.
Elementary Students
How Things Move (Grades K-2)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Monday, November 18, 8:15 am.
The children in this 2.5-hour program will investigate the science of motion and the different forms of energy at work on popular Magic Kingdom Park attractions. With their conclusions, students act as designers to develop an attraction concept and model to test the different forms of motion. Each student must have a parent attend with them. Find out more about this program here.
Synergy in Science (Grades K-3)
Held in Epcot on Thursday, November 21, 8:45 am.
Students in this 2.5-hour program will learn how innovators use synergy to drive technological advancements that improve our quality of life. Students will be inspired through attraction experiences that demonstrate synergy and team challenges designed to stretch their imaginations to see what they can combine to generate new systems and tools. Find out more about this program here.
Principles of Animal Behavior (Grades 3-5)
Held in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 am.
During this 3-hour interactive survival adventure, students will trek through the different habitats of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to explore the intriguing world of animals and their unique and amazing behaviors. Throughout the journey, students are encouraged to think and act in new ways about the role conservation plays in their own lives. Find out more about this program here. (Previously titled "Wild by Nature.")
Marine Life Conservation (Grades 3-5)
Held in Epcot on Thursday, November 21, 8:30 am.
In this 3-hour program, students experience the real life complexities of marine conservation. They will play the role of a conservationist to reveal the difficulties facing aquatic wildlife, and be inspired to take an active role in the preservation of marine life and habitats. Find out more about this program here. (Previously titled "Ocean Discoveries.")
Middle School Students
Discovering the American Spirit (Grades 6-8)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Monday, November 18, 7:15 am.
Students in this 3-hour class will journey into Liberty Square to get better acquainted with our country’s great leaders and understand the impact of their influence. They'll also explore Frontierland to learn about sharing our cultural values and traditions from one generation to the next and act as American pioneers to study the Gold Rush and the challenges of settling the western frontier. Find out more about this program here.
Energy and Waves Physics Lab 201 (Grades 6-8)
Held in Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 am.
In this 3-hour program, students discover light and sound as forms of energy and how to use them in practical application. Young learners will see first-hand how these elements are a vital part of creating world class attractions and how Disney uses these physical properties to entertain and amaze guests from all over the world. (Students love going behind-the-scenes in the Haunted Mansion during this program.) Find out more here.
Everyday Chemistry 201 (Grades 6-8)
Held in Epcot on Friday, November 22, 8:45 am.
In this 3-hour program, students will travel through Futureworld to identify elements of the Periodic Table, study polymers, and see chemical reactions happening all around them. A visit to Mission: Space® will help uncover the relationship between chemistry, space exploration, and technology. This program was developed in conjunction with the Education Division of the American Chemical Society. Find out more here.
Fundamentals of Photo Storytelling (Grades 7-9)
Held in Epcot on Monday, November 18, 8:45 am.
In this 3-hour program, students will learn how to capture images that tell a story, and observe with their creative lens. Throughout Epcot, they'll practice photography techniques that connect people, places, and events. (Students will need a digital camera for this program.) Find out more about here. (Previously titled "Images with Impact.")
Middle School through College
Backstage at La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil (Grades 6 and up)
Held in Downtown Disney on Thursday, November 21, at 8:00 am.
Students in this 2-hour program will go backstage at the Cirque du Soleil theater to uncover the artistry, training, preparation, and support systems required to produce more than 470 shows a year. This tour includes the stage, training facilities, costuming, and props areas, where students will realize the importance of communication, teamwork, practice, and dedication to fulfilling their goals. Find out more about this program here.
(Note: Students and chaperones must attend the group La Nouba performance on Wednesday, November 20, to participate in this program. Students and chaperones who are wheelchair-bound will not be able to access parts of the theater, so their experience will be limited.)
Exploring Careers in the Marine Sciences (Grades 7 and up)
Held in Epcot on Friday, November 22, at 8:30 am.
Students will investigate five career tracks during this 3-hour program and discover how Disney scientists maintain the environment and inhabitants of Disney's nearly 6-million-gallon aquarium. They'll also learn the education and training required for a marine science career, understand the responsibilities of studying and caring for aquatic animals, and how they can play a role in oceanic conservation. Find out more about this program here. (Previously limited to high school students and titled "Making Waves with a Marine Career.")
Exploring Careers in the Zoological Sciences (Grades 10 and up)
Held in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, November 19, at 8:30 am.
Students in this 3-hour program will study the various animal science roles, from animal behaviorist to nutritionist, at Animal Kingdom. Throughout this field study, students investigate the different roles of people who care for the animals within the park, learning about their responsibilities and the value of their individual contribution to the operation. Find out more about this program here.
Still interested in going?
Please read the following links for more information:
Universal Educational Programs
Important Things to Know
Registration Form
Important Notes
•
One educational program is included
in the cost of your group ticket. You may
register for additional programs for an extra
$27 per student, per program.• Note the date and time of the program before registering to make sure it doesn't conflict with other plans you may have (dining reservations, SeaWorld tickets, Universal tours, etc.).
• If you have several children attending different programs on the same day at different parks, make sure you have enough adults to transport them. (Even if the start times differ by 30 minutes or more, it's difficult to get from one park to another in time if one parent is doing the transporting.)
• Many of the programs have new guidelines, or have been updated and/or renamed, so if you've traveled with us before, please read the descriptions and email me if you have any questions about whether your student has already participated in a program.
• Age and grade requirements are specific to our group and are enforced. If you have a student that's one grade above or below the listed guidelines, email me to see if there's any flexibility for that program.
• I may have to cancel a program if we don't have enough students enrolled, so make sure you list a second choice for each student. If your student registers for more than one program, please list them in order of preference (extra program fees will be refunded if we don't reach the minimum for their extra programs).
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