JHA + WorldStrides: Turn the World into a Classroom
Every school year is filled with milestones captured in your yearbook and photography—bright smiles, collaborative projects, and moments of discovery. But what if moments of discovery could leap off pages into the real world?
Through our strategic partnership with WorldStrides, the nation’s leader in experiential learning, JHA is proud to help educators take education beyond the classroom. Together, we’re transforming lessons into life-changing journeys that students will remember for decades.
Already Ready to Explore?
Fill out the brief contact form to connect with a regional coordinator and start designing a custom travel experience for your students.
The Mission
We are committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning, enabling learners to see beyond the classroom and to discover the world—and themselves—in new ways.
We help our students grow as people by developing independence, problem-solving skills, worldliness, and maturity.
We help our participants grow as citizens by building compassion, initiative, connections, and perspectives that set them up for
future success.
The Values
One Team, Elevated Standards
Act as One Team with integrity, respect, transparency and inclusion.
Doing the Right Thing, Every Time
Do the right thing to deliver exceptional results to every customer.
Learning is the Point
Build education and learning into everything we do.
People and Communities First
Care for our people and communities.
The Story
Education and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Our programs provide opportunities for students of all ages and from all circumstances to explore beyond the classroom and unlock a passion
for lifelong learning.
We are specialists in providing educational travel and experiences for students of all ages across their lifetime learning journey.
The History
It all began in 1964...WorldStrides was founded by Phil Wendel, a social studies teacher who witnessed firsthand the impact of immersive educational travel on his class. We’ve been chasing that electric feeling ever since.
Since then, for over 55 years, WorldStrides has been the organization of choice for millions of students, parents, and teachers looking for experiential educational travel.
The WorldStrides Difference is Apparent
Make The World Your Classroom
Witness history come to life across our premier heritage destinations—including Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston; or hands-on STEM in Florida, the Coastal Carolinas and California; or natural science and conservation experiences in Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Acadia.
Why WorldStrides
Our unparalleled experience in educational travel is seen in our commitment to academic rigor, our relationships with teachers, and in road-tested infrastructure that protects the health and safety of our travelers. Each itinerary is academically grounded and thoughtfully designed around students’ interests and learning styles.
Educational Excellence
We’re accredited, like your school. As an accredited institution, our immersive approach elevates learning, ignites growth, and sparks new passions in students. Held to the same academic standards as schools across the world, we can award academic credit to students and teachers.
Heath and Safety
Our dedicated team of health and safety experts take care of every last detail so you can dive headfirst into the experience alongside your students. World Assist, Doctors on Call and a Staffed Global Network all provide medical care and assistance around the clock, 24/7, during your program.
Teacher Benefits
As a Program Leader, you travel for free with your students, earn exciting rewards, access exclusive events, and earn CEU credit. You earn Rewards Points for every student that travels; then, you decide how to redeem those points: • Teacher Conferences • Student Scholarships • Personal Travel • Educator Credit
Why Educational Travel Matters
Books, photos and media introduce a concept, but standing where history happened or conducting field research makes it unforgettable. Educational travel expands horizons, sparks career paths, and builds deep peer-to-peer bonds that strengthen your entire school community.
How It Works
Planning Made Easy
We know how much care goes into managing school programs. That’s why WorldStrides handles all the heavy lifting, allowing educators to focus entirely on inspiring their students.
Expert Coordination
Our team takes care of every detail, from coordinating group flights to crafting small moments that will make your trip even more special your specific classroom goals.
Peace of Mind
Our health and safety standards are among the best in the industry. Whether you’re going 15 or 15,000 miles away from home, your group has 24/7 support, access to Doctors on Call, and insurance coverage.
Fundraising Support
We have all the tools you’ll need to promote your program at school and with parents, plus strategic scholarship and fundraising support to make your trip accessible to as many students as possible.
Let’s write the next chapters of your students' stories.
Whether you want to inspire future scientists beneath the desert stars or bring history to life along the East Coast, the journy starts here.
Ready to Explore?
Fill out the brief contact form below to connect with a regional coordinator and start designing a custom travel experience for your students.
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FAQs
Once I fill out the contact form, how long does it take to receive a call?
Once the form is filled out, you will receive a call within 72 hours.
Can you tell me more about student accreditation?
All students in grades 6-12 at the time of travel have the opportunity to enroll in online coursework that is carefully paired with their travel program. Most assignments are designed to be completed after travel, since they ask students to incorporate much of what they learned during the field experience. Courses vary in theme, content, and length based on the travel destination.
Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to enroll in courses to earn high school credit at no additional cost.
Tell me a little more about teacher rewards.
Traveling educators (program leaders and chaperones) are eligible to receive professional development points/hours/continuing education units that can be used toward license recertification. The amount of professional development is awarded based on travel program length. Professional development certificates are offered to program leaders and teacher chaperones at no cost.
Based on the length and nature of your program, you’ll typically earn a professional development certificate for up to 35 points/hours or 3.5 CEUs (5 points/hours per day, or 0.5 CEUs per day).
Our Curriculum & Academics team, in conjunction with our university partner, University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extended Studies, offers traveling educators the opportunity to earn graduate credit by participating in our online course.
What Our Customers Say
The students talk about their trips throughout the year, and it’s clear the experiential learning opportunities have enriched their education.
Lori J. Teacher, MIddle School History
Everyone is so thorough and kind, it makes [everything] easy, fun, and stress-free.
Jolene W. Program Leader
It was truly inspiring to see the light bulbs go off in [my students’] minds as they made connections...
Michelle K. Teacher
Our guide went above and beyond to customize the trip for our diverse group.
Lindsay G. Teacher
Gustavo was friendly and kind and an excellent teacher.
Rebecca B. Teacher
