Overseas Trips
The purpose of this page is to give parents and students an idea of the types of trips offered to WHS students, the general cost of those trips, the timing of the applications and trips themselves. Some of these trips may have already happened or the application deadline has passed but we feel the information is still useful to parents and students as they think about their time at WHS.
Sponsored by Various Departments and Clubs
Fitness & Health Department
Trip to Costa Rica March 2020
March 4 - 8 2020
Cost $2,985
Travel Company - Grand Classroom
Deposit Deadline 10/31/19
Informational meeting - Tuesday November 19th 2019 - Faculty Dining Room 7-8pm
Your student has the opportunity to take a fun and educational trip to the Costa Rica with his/her classmates next year. This trip highlights the high activity, fitness and outdoor education experiences of our Physical Education curriculum along with the health and mindfulness practices that are so important to high schoolers at that point in the school year.
Trip fee includes all transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, sightseeing and evening activities as well as medical insurance. Price is based on 15 full paying travelers. Please register as soon as you can.
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Click here for a flyer with more information.
World Challenge ICELAND Summer 2020
Iceland - July 2020
Cost - $3,995
Application deadline October 17, 2019
Information meeting Weds October 2, Faculty Dining Room
The Summer 2020 World Challenge trip will be a 12-day expedition to Iceland. World Challenge is a unique student-led program where students are immersed in a community and culture different than their own. On expedition students trek, explore, and perform conservation service. They also manage the budget and arrange travel and accommodations. By taking charge, students develop key life and leadership skills.
Families can apply online at: https://www.myworldchallenge.com/bookingcode/ Booking code: BA4UE2AV. Applications are due by October 17
There will be a parent/student information session will be Wednesday October 2 at 5 PM in the Faculty Dining Room at WHS. For more information and to RSVP please contact Dr. Robert Cohen (cohenr@wellesleyps.org)
Art Department
Trip to France and Spain - April 15 - 26, 2020
Cost ~$3,800 + extras (depending on # traveling)
Travel Company - Hart Travel Partners
Application deadline - Spaces still available
apply by Friday May 13 after that only as spaces are available up to September 27th
Travel to France (Paris, Dordogne) and Spain (Santander, Madrid) to see iconic sites, world famous art museums and prehistoric artifacts and cave art. To learn more see the detailed itinerary here or watch this exciting iMovie promotion made by the Art Department!
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Freshman can apply. They should be enrolled in an art class this or next semester. However, if they took an art class in 8th grade, they can apply.
Science Department
Families host a swiss student September 20th - October 5th 2019
Travel to Switzerland April 14th/15th - 25th, 2020
This trip is fully subscribed. Information for planning and reference only. Parent information for daily itinerary can be found here.
Information on this trip and the link to the application form can be found here. NO language requirements! Students are responsible for airfare and spending money. The Swiss partner school will cover in-country travel costs, admission fees, etc.
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Social Studies Department
Social Studies Department trips are every other year. Application deadline passed (September 26, 2018).
Foreign Languages Department
Tour northern Spain and explore famous historic sites, discover the rich heritage of Spanish culture as well as grow in their ability to use Spanish to communicate with others. Students will return home with a whole new worldview after using their Spanish on this tour. For more information see Mr. Carrasquillo's letter.
Trip to Spain - April 16-27, 2020
Travle Company - Explorica
Cost $4,071
Limited to students studying Spanish
Information Meeting Date - May 29, 2019 7pm (must attend)
Key Club
Trip to Houston - June 22 - 29, 2019
Cost $2,045 + Airfare
Travel Company - Rustic Pathways
Trip has passed - for parent reference and planning purposes only.