AN EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

If you represent a school, organization, or group and are looking to provide your students with a unique and enriching educational field trip, we can help!

Designed to cultivate student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Our 3, 4 and 5-day explorations engage middle and high school students in a range of exciting interactive field activities and experiences… complemented by professional guidance to help students process their future post-secondary institutional and career paths.

FACILITATED BY:
  • Educators

  • Engineers

  • Innovators

  • Researchers

  • Scientists

  • Technicians

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The itinerary was incredible. A perfect mix of education and fun and it was extremely well thought out and executed.

DIANNE S, Parent

The entire trip was great. The way it was organized, the activities and tours were an amazing opportunity for the kids.

GIANINE H, Parent

My daughter enjoyed everything and it was her first time showing such enthusiasm for her future. I was jealous that I could not go!

APRIL K, Parent

EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS

UPCOMING EXPLORATIONS
Educational Affiliates
  • Close-up view of the Kennedy Space Center launch pads and briefing on NASA’s planned mission to Mars and how space research is contributing to food production, national security, weather forecasting, energy production, and GPS navigation.

  • An out-of-this-world interactive journey to the galaxies on Disney’s new billion-dollar Star Wars attraction demonstrating the creative and design engineering skills of the Disney Imagineers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

  • A demonstration by analysts at the home arena of the NBA’s Orlando Magic on how Data Analytics is used to improve player performances and promote arena-based sporting events…introducing students to exciting STEM & STEAM careers in sports without having to be star athletes!

  • An interactive tour and demonstration of New College of Florida’s research labs for Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Marine Biology, and Oceanography…ranked in top 50 by Princeton Review’s “Colleges That Create Futures.”

  • Participation in a hands-on session and demonstrations at Mote Marine Laboratory’s Gulf of Mexico world-class oceanic, medical, and environmental research projects…plus an introduction to how technology is used in sea turtle and shark tracking.

  • Embarking on a Virtual & Augmented Reality flight mission with headsets, following a flight plan while navigating through a set of obstacles using advanced simulation technology at the Orlando Science Center.

  • Ongoing interaction with engineers, scientists, environmentalists, innovators, technicians, analysts, computer scientists, game designers, and others talking about their careers from an insider’s perspective.

  • A behind-the-scenes tour and briefing on future food crops and growing techniques, including Hydroponics, Virtual Growing, Genetic Engineering, and Aquaculture at Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (Epcot).

  • A close-up view and hands-on introduction to Florida Polytechnic University’s labs and degree concentrations in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Machine Intelligence, Robotics, Game Development, Data Analytics, and Engineering. FL Poly is Florida’s newest university, located in the heart of the state’s high-tech corridor, home to 11,580+ high-tech businesses.

  • An overall experience that broadens a student’s perspective of attending a liberal arts vs. a technical institution. Students will also learn the option of pursuing an undergraduate degree in liberal arts, and then a specific graduate degree at a technical institution.

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OUR EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATES
& RESOURCE CENTERS

We’re proud to be partnered with some of the finest and most innovative educational institutions.

UPCOMING EXPLORATIONS

FEB 21 – 25

MAR 27 – 31

MAY 1 – 5

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Exploration Resource Packet Downloads

3-Day Exploration Resources
4-Day Exploration Resources
5-Day Exploration Resources