• US East Coast Space Adventure

EDVENTURE EXPLAINED

Why did we choose US East Coast Space Adventure?

US East Coast is the birthplace of American history and the cradle of America’s space program. USA today leads the world in space exploration and technology and Kennedy Space Center (nestled on the East Coast) is considered by many as the Mecca for space enthusiasts. East Coast also harbours Washington DC, the seat of power, New York, the financial capital and Orlando, the amusement capital of US. So if you aspire to experience the best of space technology, history and amusement, US East Coast is your learning ground.

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What does this journey offer?

Enter the very backyard of NASA at Cape Canaveral to touch, feel and experience the very objects, ideas and people that made US space exploration possible. In New York, experience the creative energy and ambition that fuels America’s entrepreneurial spirit. Visit Washington DC, the political capital to understand the internal and external struggles that cumulatively shape USA.

Core Lessons/
Inspiration:

  • History of Space Research
  • Ambition & Entrepreneurship
  • Space Technology Impact
  • History of the United States
  • The Business of Entertainment
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THINGS TO DO

US East Coast Space Adventure

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VISIT
  • New York
  • Orlando
  • Washington, DC
  • Niagara Falls
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LEARN
  • The History of Space Exploration
  • Men who made America
  • The Business of Entertainment
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ENJOY
  • Shuttle Launch Experience
  • Universal Studios
  • Disneyland
  • Times Square
  • Cocoa Beach
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BE INSPIRED
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • The Statue of Liberty
  • The 9/11 Memorial
  • Smithsonian Museum
  • Lincoln Memorial

ITINERARY

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DAY 0: FLY FROM HOME COUNTRY TO ORLANDO

DAY 1: ORLANDO

  • Arrival in Orlando and clear immigrations and customs
  • Check-in and overnight in Orlando

DAY 2: ORLANDO

  • Visit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (Be Inspired-Walt Disney)
  • Lunch inside Magic Kingdom
  • Visit a Wal-Mart store (Be Inspired by Sam Walton)
  • Young Authors Program

DAY 3: ORLANDO

  • Visit to Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral (Day 1)
  • Experience the Rocket Garden
  • Take the KSC Explorers’ Tour
  • Visit the Apollo Saturn V Centre
  • Watch an educational film on IMAX 3D
  • Enjoy an evening at Cocoa Beach
  • Young Authors Program

DAY 4: ORLANDO

  • Visit to Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral (Day 2)
  • Shuttle Launch Experience
  • Lunch with an astronaut
  • View Atlantis – NASA’s finest spacecraft, displayed in a multi-billion dollar exhibition space Spend the evening at a Mall

DAY 5: ORLANDO

  • Full day at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure
  • Lunch inside Islands of Adventure (meal credit)

DAY 6: ORLANDO – WASHINGTON, DC

  • Fly from Orlando to Washington, DC
  • Washington, DC City Tour ( includes, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Pentagon, etc.)
  • Hotel check-in and overnight in Washington DC

DAY 7: WASHINGTON, DC – NIAGARA

  • Visit the largest collection of space and aviation collectibles at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
  • Drive to Niagara
  • Hotel check-in and overnight in Niagara

DAY 8: NIAGARA – NEW YORK

  • Spend the morning at Niagara Falls
  • Embark on the Maid of the Mist ferry ride
  • Drive to New York
  • Hotel check-in and overnight in New York

DAY 9: NEW YORK

  • New York City Tour (includes, 9/11 Memorial, Broadway, BrooklynBridge, Times Square, etc.)
  • Make your way up to the Freedom Tower Observatory
  • Visit Madame Tussauds
  • Overnight in New York

DAY 10: NEW YORK – HOME COUNTRY

  • Visit the most iconic symbol of the country, the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island
  • Young Authors Program
  • Fly back to home country

DAY 11/12: ARRIVAL TO HOME COUNTRY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q  Who can attend an EdTerra overseas journey?

    A  

    Any student of your school in the age group of 11-17 years is welcome to join this program provided the child faces no serious medical conditions which may be difficult to address satisfactorily during the journey. Also, any adult who is not a member of the school staff or management is not allowed to join the school group.

  • Q  How do we choose the teachers to accompany our student group?

    A  

    As teachers are the legally appointed guardians of the students for the entire course of the journey, it is advisable that the selected teacher/s are experienced and have the capacity to address issues related to student safety, well-being and behavior. Physical fitness and international travel experience are added advantage as most international programs are fast-paced and hectic.

  • Q  What is the recommended teacher: student ratio?

    A  

    The industry practice is of 1 adult per 10 students (1:10), but some international schools prefer a ratio of 1:7.

  • Q  What guarantee does EdTerra provide for securing a visa?

    A  

    The visiting country’s Embassy/ Consulate has the power to either grant/decline the visa request of any applicant. EdTerra can facilitate the submission of visa application documents or help secure an interview with the Embassy/Consulate; however it cannot be held responsible in any way for the grant or decline of the visa.

  • Q  What about our students’ safety during the journey?

    A  

    Underpinning each EdTerra journey is the concern to address student safety at all levels. Being an ISO 9001: 2008 company, EdTerra complies with globally accepted standards for efficient processes, including rigorous safety standards.

  • Q  How can the parents stay in touch with their children during the journey?

    A  

    The accompanying EdTerra Journey Mentor provides daily updates on the EdTerra Facebook page (like us at edterraindia), along with photographs of the day’s activities for parents to keep a track of the journey progress. Parents are also provided with contact details of the hotels where students will be staying during the journey. Also, the school may permit students to carry their mobiles with international SIM cards.

  • Q  Can some students stay back after the journey to visit their relatives or friends?

    A  

    On account of student safety, EdTerra does not allow any child to stay back after the journey. For every EdTerra journey the rule is simple, you fly out of your home country as a group and you return as a group.

  • Q  Will our school group be merged with any other school group?

    A  

    The costing for an EdTerra journey is done on the minimum group size of 30 full paying participants. If you have 30 more paying participants then your group will not be merged with any other group. In the event that the school is unable to provide the minimum number of paying participants before 60 days of the scheduled departure date of journey, EdTerra Edventures Pvt Ltd reserves the right to merge the school group with another school group. This ensures that two or more smaller groups are able to travel economically. In such a case there is a possibility that the two groups may vary in age. In the event that the minimum number is not achieved through merging groups, EdTerra reserves the right to either postpone or cancel the journey.

  • Q  What kind of food can we expect during our overseas journey?

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    EdTerra provides wholesome and hygienic food during the journey. An ample variety of local cuisine is provided as a part of the travel experience. Effort is made to provide at least one Indian meal each day, preferably dinner.

  • Q  What kind of clothing should the students carry for the journey?

    A  

    Depending on the location and time/season of travel, EdTerra will provide an exhaustive to-pack list, enabling students to pack appropriately for the journey.

  • Q  Will EdTerra facilitate the purchase of foreign currency and international SIM cards?

    A  

    EdTerra does not facilitate the purchase of foreign currency or international SIM cards. The same can be procured directly by the parents from any authorized foreign exchange agency or SIM provider.

GALLERY

US East Coast Space Adventure

From schools, with love

"EdTerra is an education company. The entire US Edventure was a testimony to their commitment... Such an inspirational journey!"

Brother L.D. Lobo
Principal, St. Columbas' School

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