Why Travel is Essential for Students

Tips & Ideas

As a former educator, I always knew my mission extended far beyond the confines of the classroom. I hoped to impart knowledge and shape future leaders, thinkers, and global citizens. In this pursuit, educators have a transformative tool at their disposal that goes...

Step Into History: Sandusky State Theatre Reopens with a Bang!

Destinations

Attention all group travel enthusiasts and culture aficionados! Mark your calendars and pack your bags, because Shores & Islands Ohio is about to unveil one of its most treasured landmarks. The Sandusky State Theatre, the region’s cultural heart since 1928,...

ABCs of the EBG

Articles, Tools & Resources

It’s always good to know where to turn for help when in the beginning stages of planning your next student trip. SYTA’s Educators’ Buyers Guide is a resource full of student-and-youth-friendly travel options—including travel planners, tour operators,...

World Is A Classroom Essay Contest

Scholarships

The World is a Classroom Essay provides middle school and high school students the opportunity to share their personal story of how travel has impacted their lives. Students who write an essay describing what they learned and how they were impacted by travel could...

SYF Road Scholarship Program

Scholarships

The SYTA Youth Foundation (SYF) established the Road Scholarship program to award funds to youth who are unable to afford the cost of student group trips. Based on the belief that travel is essential for a complete education, it is SYF’s goal to make a positive...