Now is the perfect time for family travelers to book an educational trip. The emerging edu-vacation trend allows families to book travel offering kids the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom. Destinations around the country offer educational programming combining fun, learning and, of course, travel.
Check out these destinations for your next edu-vacation.
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Harrison, Nebraska
Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument to learn more about fossils and the Lakota heritage. The park is the world’s leading source of full skeleton species of Miocene mammals. Become a junior ranger at the Visitor Center before exploring the park.
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers a Junior Naturalist program. Here, kids learn about the ecosystems of the Barrier Islands in South Carolina. On-site naturalists lead four different classes: Marsh Discovery, Bugs & Birds, Herpetology for Hatchlings and Maritime Meander.
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San Luis Obispo, California
Visit Marley Family Seaweeds in San Luis Obispo for a hands-on kelp foraging experience. The 90-minute experience allows visitors to search for kelp, which is then used to prepare a ramen dish. Learn more about seaweed through a seaweed foraging class with female-run Kelpful. Guests learn how to identify and sustainably harvest seaweed.
Sarasota, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota partners with local nonprofit marine research organization Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium on a new family package. Guests enjoy a private beach safari, Mote Marine Aquarium tickets and the opportunity to adopt an animal through Mote’s Adopt an Animal Program. The resort’s dining outlets serve Mote Marine Teas, with a portion of proceeds donated to the organization.
South Walton, Florida
Sandcastle Rockstars hosts sandcastle-building lessons and workshops in the 16 beach neighborhoods of South Walton, Florida. Instructors meet participants on the beach and offer tips and tricks for creating amazing sandcastles.
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