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Customized Middle School Tours
Casterbridge is the perfect option for group tours for middle schools interested in a truly educational travel experience where material taught in the classroom comes vividly to life.
We encourage teachers from our middle schools to incorporate their curriculum into their touring program, and our knowledgeable staff are eager to assist in making sure that all the goals of your group are met.
Some of the most popular themes for our group tours for middle schools include “Arthurian England,” “Adventure in Costa Rica,” “Discovering the Emerald Isle,” “the Golden Age of Spain,” and our many diverse language programs.
Educational Tours and Visits
Middle schools that travel with Casterbridge expect a fun experience that makes education and learning the center of their tour.
We include visits to museums, historic houses, important battlefields, and other locations on our group tours for middles schools that bring courses taught in the classroom alive. We make sure that information is presented in an accessible and relevant manner that keeps students interested.
Our group tours for middle schools especially benefit from our experienced guides, who understand how much time should be spent in a given location and how to maximize the learning potential for this age group.
Whatever destination and subject matter you choose, you can be assured that Casterbridge will create a complimentary travel component for your curriculum.
Cultural Experiences
Many of our cultural experiences are specifically designed for group tours for middle schools, keeping in mind what this age group will find entertaining, and ensuring the maximum impact on their cultural understanding.
Some examples of activities that are typically enjoyed on our group tours for middle schools are:
- Cooking classes
- Visits to local schools
- Historic or literary banquets
- Local crafts workshops
- Native dance classes
- Visits to local markets
- Supervised shopping
These activities are specifically geared towards middle schools and are often the most memorable aspect of a trip.
Please see our Cross-Cultural Connections for more ideas on activities to incorporate into your tour, or contact your regional coordinator.
Recreational Activities
Recreational activities are important for all age groups, but middle schools particularly profit from a physical break in the day.
This may take the form of a coastal walk or the ascent of a tower, but we can also arrange more in-depth activities, such as bike tours, sports, or even a luge ride.
Our group tours for middle schools allow students to take a break from traditional education and to participate in the local culture. We find that the students come back more focused and prepared for additional learning.
Free Time
We have yet to encounter a group that did not wish to do some shopping while abroad, so we include periods of free time on all our group tours for middle schools.
We also see this time as a way for the students to explore the local culture and perhaps try some of the local cuisine. With middle schools, however, safety can be an important concern, and our guides are very sensitive to this. Free time on our group tours for middle schools is a bit shorter and more structured than for older groups, and often takes place during lunch and in the evening.
We prefer not to provide large blocks of free time, as this takes away from the educational and cultural benefits of the tour and can lead to discipline issues. However, we are always flexible if a group prefers more free time in any location.
Register to plan a Casterbridge educational tour, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your educational travel program today!
