Time for Tea: A Tour of Salem Tea Shops
Embark on a walking tour of Salem’s tea and coffee shops, learning about Salem’s rich history in the tea and spice trade along the way. After lunch, head over to Jolie Tea Shop where you’ll learn about the health benefits of tea, do some tastings, and make your own special blend to bring home.
So You Want to be a Doctor?: Massachusetts General Hospital Tour & Simulations
Spend the day at Massachusetts General Hospital and explore the world of emergency medicine. Visit the Ether Dome, learn about the history of one of America’s premier hospitals, and engage in various medical simulations.
Calling Future Politicians: A Day at the Massachusetts State House, Boston
Get a look at the vital place of work for the leadership that guides our state today. Meet with Congressmen and Senators and get a tour of the State House, the oldest building on Beacon Hill.
Transforming Boston: The History and Landscape of the Fens
Learn how Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture, transformed Boston’s polluted waterways and mudflats into the scenic Fens we enjoy today.
A Day in Boston’s Chinatown
Come to Boston to explore the third largest Chinatown in the United States. Students will learn about the history and culture of Chinatown by visiting sites like the Chinatown Gate and a Chinese grocery. Feeling hungry? Next stop will be an authentic Chinese lunch at a dim sum restaurant.
Cutting-edge in Cambridge: Holography Workshop & Google Office Tour
Explore the many scientific, artistic, and technological innovations that originated and continue to evolve in Cambridge. Tour MIT’s gallery and part-take in a workshop on holography. After lunch, head over to Google to get an insider’s tour of their funky offices.
Historic Portsmouth, NH: US Naval Shipyard Tour
Head north for a day of history! Partake in a unique opportunity to tour a US naval shipyard and talk with World War II veterans. Next visit the Portsmouth Athenaeum to view primary source documents relating to slavery, civil rights, and Portsmouth’s fascinating history.
Techie for a Day: Beta Test Software in Boston
Spend the day at the LearnLaunch offices meeting with entrepreneurs, beta testing products in the education technology space, and watching presentations--and then provide honest feedback that will help the businesses better develop their products.
Corner the Market: Stock Market Simulation and the World of Banking
Travel to Bentley University in Waltham to learn about the world of stocks and bonds as you join in a stock market simulation. Speak with bankers to learn about the profession’s highs and lows.
Volunteer & View in Gloucester: Open Hand Food Pantry & Cape Ann Museum
Spend the morning doing service work at the Open Door Food Pantry, including prepping meals, stocking shelves, working in the garden, or serving guests. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the historic Fisherman's Statue and then head up to the Cape Ann Museum to see exhibits on art, culture and Cape Ann’s history.
Concord Hymn: The Old Manse & Walden Pond
Channel your inner-Transcendentalist and see the home where Emerson and Hawthorne lived (near where ‘the shot heard ‘round the world’ was fired to start the American Revolution!). In the afternoon, lounge about the shores of Walden Pond and walk in Thoreau’s footsteps.
Utopian Dream: The Fruitlands Museum
Spend the day touring the Fruitlands utopian village site and learn about the challenges and triumphs of communal living. In the afternoon, tour the Shaker Museum and explore the grounds of this beautiful location.
Art by Design: DeCordova Outdoor Sculpture Park
Ever dream of building your own outdoor sculpture? Head to the DeCordova in Lincoln for inspiration! Roam the spacious grounds, learn about the meaning behind the sculptures, and then etch your own design.
From Page to Stage: Massachusetts Young Playwrights’ Project, Boston
Participate in a variety of workshops with professional actors and then watch as they perform plays written by Pingree students. A great opportunity to learn from the pros!
The Art of Glass: Diablo Glass-Blowing Shop
Spend the day learning about the art of glass-blowing and seeing it firsthand. Students will also have an opportunity to craft their own pieces.
Adventure is out there!: Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary
Head out for a day of adventure and team challenges at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Mass Audubon Society. Gear up with paddles to canoe along the gentle Ipswich River until we arrive at Pine Island for a campfire, picnic lunch, and games. This is a great opportunity to have some fun with friends out in nature, and no experience is necessary!
Slavery and Abolition: Boston’s Museum of African-American History and Black Heritage Trail
Step back in time and visit the houses of worship, homes, schools, and Underground Railroad sites of Boston’s African American community. You will also participate in an Abolitionists’ Debate on “The Politics of Anti-Slavery” in the same African Meeting House on Beacon Hill used by antislavery societies, debate clubs, and women’s groups before the Civil War.
Judge for a Day: Massachusetts’ Supreme Court and Justices
Visit the John Adams Courthouse and get an inside look at how the Massachusetts State Supreme Court functions. You’ll have the opportunity to talk with judges and get their take on the law and famous cases. In the afternoon, explore Boston’s North End and sample the culture of this vibrant community.
Nature Calls: Service and Hiking in the Middlesex Fells Reservation
Do your part and engage in a trail-side service project at the Fells. After lunch, go on a guided hike and nature walk where you learn about the reservation from experienced park rangers.
Etching Escher: M.C. Escher at the Museum of Fine Arts
This trip will combine math and art in a unique way. See Escher’s mind-bending creations at the MFA and then head out to draw your own inspirations!