On our Service Learning trips, students team up with established nonprofits and local volunteers on community-driven projects. Through hands-on work focused on sustainability education, students learn collaboration and problem-solving skills while making meaningful contributions.
What to expect on a Service Learning trip
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Communities in action
On your Service Learning trip, students get to know communities during meals, cultural activities, and work at their project sites that prioritizes sustainability education. They’ll gain a new appreciation for the variety of customs and cultures present within their own country.
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Meaningful service
Working side by side with community members, your students will gain insight into the challenges they face and contribute to long-term community initiatives.
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New perspectives
Between your 24/7 Tour Director and locals you meet throughout your Service Learning trip, students will experience unique perspectives and create personal connections that resonate long after returning home.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Para La Naturaleza
On our Service Learning trip in Puerto Rico, students get a hands-on look into conservation and sustainability education thanks to our partnership with Para La Naturaleza. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the island’s ecosystems. Through managing 30,000 acres of conservation land, they provide students the opportunity to work with seedlings in a tree nursery, plant native trees outdoors, and prepare and maintain reforestation areas. After volunteer hours wrap up, Para La Naturaleza environmental interpreters facilitate reflections with students to help them further understand the impact of their service.
Browse by collection
Find tours that are perfect for your subject, your students, and your students’ interests.
STEM Tours
Show your students the importance of STEM through hands-on experiences and collaboration with experts in the field.
Social Studies & America History Tours
Investigate the most important elements of society by walking the streets where history happened and where today’s culture is created.
Cultural Perspectives Tours
These class trips expand students’ understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of cultures to broaden their outlook on the world.
Performing Arts Tours
Tap into your students’ imaginations and encourage creative expression through class trips that promote storytelling and dance.
Tales from our tours
Hands-on in Puerto Rico
Our Puerto Rico travel guide outlines everything you need to know about this beautiful island before you go.
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A parent’s voice on safety
Are EF tours safe? Just ask Lindsay J., a parent of a student traveler from Oklahoma.
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On-tour money management
Learn how going cashless on tour with Till Financial teaches students about financial independence.
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Before you go: Puerto Rico
Why Puerto Rico? Why a Service Learning tour? We could talk about this all day, but let's start here.
3 minute readHow it works
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Building your team
It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.
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Choosing the perfect trip
We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect Service Learning trip for the needs of your group, every time.
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