Heritage Academy’s Signature Tours & Retreats
Heritage Academy offers our scholars opportunities and experiences, outside of school hours, that help build character, learn new skills, and provide memories that will last a lifetime. These experiences are packaged into “Tours” and have been part of the Heritage Academy experience for the past 30 years.
Overview of Heritage Tours
Heritage Academy offers a variety of educational tours and trips designed to enhance the academic and personal development of its students. These experiences are an integral part of the school’s commitment to providing a well-rounded education, blending classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Historical and Cultural Trips
Heritage Academy places a strong emphasis on history and civic education. As part of this focus, the school organizes trips to historically significant locations, such as Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia. These tours allow students to explore the foundational sites of American history, providing a tangible connection to the principles and events they study in the classroom.
Value to Students:
- Deepens Understanding: By visiting landmarks like the U.S. Capitol, Independence Hall, and the Smithsonian museums, students gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the nation’s history and government.
- Cultural Enrichment: These trips expose students to diverse cultures and perspectives, broadening their worldview and fostering a sense of civic responsibility.
International Study Tours
Heritage Academy also offers international study tours that allow students to explore global cultures, languages, and histories. Destinations might include European countries like Italy, France, and Greece, where students can visit iconic sites such as the Colosseum, the Louvre, and the Parthenon.
Value to Students:
- Global Perspective: These tours provide students with a firsthand experience of world history and culture, helping them to become more globally aware and culturally sensitive.
- Language and Art Immersion: For students studying languages or the arts, these trips offer an immersive experience that can enhance their language skills and appreciation of global art and architecture.
Science and Nature Expeditions
For students interested in the sciences, Heritage Academy organizes trips to locations that offer rich natural environments, such as national parks, wildlife reserves, and science museums. These expeditions might include visits to places like the Grand Canyon, Kartchner Caverns, Observatories and more.
Value to Students:
- Hands-On Learning: These trips provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in natural sciences, ecology, and astronomy, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
- Environmental Stewardship: By experiencing the beauty and complexity of natural ecosystems, students develop a greater appreciation for environmental conservation and sustainability.
Leadership and Service Trips
Heritage Academy also emphasizes leadership and service, offering trips that focus on community service and leadership development. These trips might involve service projects in local communities or leadership workshops at national conferences.
Value to Students:
- Leadership Skills: These experiences help students develop essential leadership skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Community Impact: Service trips encourage students to give back to their communities, fostering a sense of empathy, social responsibility, and civic engagement.
Conclusion
The tours and trips offered by Heritage Academy are more than just travel experiences; they are carefully crafted educational opportunities that align with the school’s mission to develop well-rounded, informed, and responsible citizens. By participating in these excursions, students gain valuable insights and skills that complement their academic studies and contribute to their personal growth. These experiences create lasting memories and prepare students to be active, engaged members of their communities and the world.
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS YEARS’ TOURS
Independence Study Tour
“Independence Study Tour” to Williamsburg, Monticello, Washington D. C., Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, and much more
Monday, October 8 – Saturday, October 13, 2018 – (6 days / 5 nights)
Click the link below to read about the DC Philly Tour
2020 Arts Retreat
January 8 – 11, 2020.
The Fine Arts Winter Retreat is designed to provide an educational retreat away from the normal school environment. Students will participate in daily intense workshops to learn new repertoire and perform for each other before returning home. Friendships are built, teams are formed, and students work hard to improve and/or learn new skills! They will also have time for other recreational activities. We love to work with and get to know these students better and prepare them for a great semester. Info for: Tonto Rim Camp
Click HERE for a flyer with all the information and camp rules. Click HERE for the medical form. Click HERE for a sample itinerary.
2020 Jr. History Tour
Hawaii Music & Dance Tour – 2019
Heritage Academy Music & Dance Hawaii Tour for 9th – 12th Graders
Spring Break 2019
Price per student is $1579 Click the flyer link below to download and read information on our 2019 Hawaii tour.
CLICK HERE for Field trip presentation slides
Southern California Science Tour
Heritage Academy Southern California Science Tour for 9th and 10th Graders in San Diego
Monday October 9th through October 12th
Sign-ups close at 44 students
Click the flyer link below to download and read information on our 2018 Southern California Science Tour.
Dance Company Tour
One of the purposes in creating a dance company at Heritage Academy is to provide an opportunity for the top dancers to travel together and experience dance outside of class. This tour is the largest effort for outside experience in dance. This year our tour will take us to California, specifically Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Anaheim. Dance Tour info HERE