Since 1999, Christian Discoveries has been a
division of WorldStrides, the nation’s leading educational
student travel company, with over 35 years of experience operating
various programs to the historic East Coast. There are many benefits
to being a part of the WorldStrides family:
Accreditation -
WorldStrides is currently the only student education travel company
in the country to be accredited. The Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges accredited WorldStrides' programs in the same manner
the organization accredits a school. WorldStrides and Christian
Discoveries programs are based on national curriculum standards
and promote higher order thinking. Certified Christian Course Leaders
challenge students to assess and apply what they are learning through
first-hand experience so they take away the most from the program.
To learn more about accreditation, click
here.
Outstanding financial security
and insurance protection – WorldStrides insures the
financial security of all its program participants. In addition
to offering a Full Refund Program to all its participants,
WorldStrides also participates in the United States Tour Operators
Association’s $1 Million Consumer Protection Plan. Under this
plan, WorldStrides has posted $1 million dollars with the USTOA
to guarantee the financial security of our participants.
In addition, WorldStrides carries the most extensive
accident, medical, and dental insurance in the student travel industry.
For details, click here.
Safety – Because
of its size and experience, WorldStrides has the ability and infrastructure
in place to handle whatever emergency may arise. From hiring and
training its own security personnel to dealing with unexpected flight
changes or cancellations, WorldStrides ensures the safety and security
of all its travelers. To learn more about how WorldStrides insures
the safety of all its travelers, click
here.
Travel support –
WorldStrides has fully staffed on-site offices in D.C., New York,
and Williamsburg to insure a smooth and successful trip.
Regional representatives
– WorldStrides has employees throughout the country –
Southern California, Chicago, Florida, and more – who are
available for face-to-face meetings with administrators and conducting
parent meetings.
24-hour support
– Should any emergency arise while on tour or back at home,
a WorldStrides employee can always be reached 24-hours a day.
Improved flights, meals,
and hotels – Because of its size, WorldStrides has
the ability to contract with all of the major airlines, hotel chains,
and meal vendors to insure the highest quality and convenient services
available.
These benefits are available to all Christian
Discoveries groups as a result of our affiliation with WorldStrides.
History of WorldStrides
In 1964 a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago
discovered the incredible educational experience of traveling to
Washington, D.C. with his students. He was so encouraged by the
powerful effects travel had on his students' eagerness and ability
to learn that he left teaching in 1967 to found Lakeland Tours.
His vision to make educational travel easy, fun, and safe for teachers
and students came to fruition as Lakeland Tours grew and became
the industry leader in educational student travel.
From 1998 to 2000, Lakeland Tours joined forces
with other leaders in the educational student travel industry -
American Student Travel, Bowl Games of America, Educational Field
Studies, Christian Discoveries, Heritage Festivals, and Wider Horizons
- to form WorldStrides, a company that provides the highest quality
educational travel programs available in the country.
For more information about
WorldStrides’ mission, guiding principles, professional associations,
and more, visit our website at www.worldstrides.com |
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