When student travel tours are scheduled for New York City, the
main item on the itinerary is art and culture, with some standard points
of interest, like The Statue of Liberty and Times Square, included.
Here is a descriptive sample itinerary for a New York City student field
trip, which balances art and cultural highlights with visits to
interesting destinations in Manhattan.
Always use a professional
educational travel consultant when planning a trip to New York City.
Certified tour guides must be used in New York City, and motor coach
drivers must be well versed in street layouts and traffic patterns. An
educational travel consultant will select qualified individuals to work
with an educational tour. The goal of educational travel is to deliver
the highest quality learning experience to the group, and to keep the
student travel tour on schedule.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Student
travel tours planned in advance can easily complement classroom
activities. "Modern Teachers" is a MoMA program that allows educators
to customize educational tours of the Museum. Working closely with
materials on MoMA's website, an educator can construct a lesson plan to
coincide with the field trip to MoMA. This exciting tool for educators
is complemented by video lessons on the world's greatest artists. With
advance notice, educational tour groups can visit MoMA with a docent.
Metropolitan Art Museum
At
the Metropolitan Art Museum, an emphasis on the classics benefit the
student travel group, and give them a well rounded approach to art
history. The brand new Greek and Roman galleries offer glimpses into
the world of the ancients with 5,200 pieces from the permanent
collection now available for public viewing. The Cloisters is located at
Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan and recently reopened in 2006. It
represents the world of medieval art and architecture. Other exhibits,
lectures, and special programs are also available to student tour
groups. Have an educational travel professional schedule a guided
student tour for the Met in advance.
A Student Tour of the Empire State Building
Have
a qualified educational tour consultant schedule a group tour of the
Empire State Building in New York City. The Empire State Building was
constructed in 1930, during the beginning of the great depression,
greatly reducing building costs. The 86th Floor Observatory offers a
commanding view of Manhattan and has been the site of filming "Sleepless
in Seattle" and "An Affair to Remember." The building has a unique
history surrounding its construction. The impetus for building the
Empire State Building was a contest between Walter Chrysler (Chrysler
Corporation) and John Jakob Raskob (General Motors) to see who could
build the tallest skyscraper.
Guided Tour of Manhattan
Half-day
student tours of Manhattan usually begin at Central Park, the
northernmost point in Manhattan, and end to Battery Park, the
Southernmost point. The tour covers some major points of interest in
Manhattan such as Central Park, Times Square, Soho, City Hall, Wall
Street, The Statue of Liberty, and much more. In addition to seeing
points of interest, student tour groups will also learn about the
artistic and commercial history of Manhattan on this tour.
Educational Tours: See a Broadway Musical While in New York City
Almost
every student travel group wants to experience at least one Broadway
Musical while in New York City. Tickets for popular shows need to be
procured in advance by a student travel company. "Wicked", "Chicago",
and a "Chorus Line" are popular Broadway musicals appropriate for
student travel groups. Off Broadway productions are also available. Book
student travel group tickets in advance through a qualified educational
travel company to obtain student seating together and receive the best
price per ticket.
An educational field trip to New York City can
offer the student the travel opportunity of a lifetime. This is only
one sample itinerary of a student tour of New York City. There are many
other variations of student travel tours to New York. With clear
objectives in mind and proper planning, a more customized educational
tour of New York City can easily be created.