Planning student travel doesn’t mean choosing between education and excitement. In Virginia Beach, students can experience both in one unforgettable destination. And those with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will find a world of hands-on discoveries.
At the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, for example, more than 800,000 gallons of aquatic habitats, interactive exhibits and educational programming introduce visitors to marine biology, ecology and coastal conservation. They can even continue the discovery aboard a dolphin-watching excursion to learn about one of the East Coast’s largest populations of bottlenose dolphins.
Further environmental exploration awaits at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, one of the world’s most environmentally sustainable buildings, where students can participate in oyster reef studies, paddling programs and watershed education. Nearby, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and First Landing State Park offer guided programs covering habitats, wildlife, ecosystems and environmental stewardship, while the Owl Creek Landing observation tower features the first spiral tower with the longest steel slide in America as well as 38 surrounding acres of scenic forest to explore.
Virginia Beach proves that the best classroom doesn’t always have four walls. It can include beaches, forests, waterways and unforgettable experiences that students will talk about long after they return home.
For more information about planning the perfect student itinerary, go to the Visit Virginia Beach Group Travel page or email Jim Coggin.
This article is sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
Image courtesy of Visit Virginia Beach.
