6th Grade Washington, DC, Trip

After spending two years studying American history, sixth grade students will journey to the nation’s capital. They will experience hands-on learning from the bounty of its museums, monuments, governmental and historical buildings, documents, and statuary. Their studies have taken them from the signing of the Declaration of Independence through various wars, presidents, and Supreme Court decisions. Sixth graders will walk their history timeline while taking in the National Mall and exploring buildings the leaders of this country have used to govern and build our nation. They will visit the Smithsonian Museums, Capitol building, and many other national treasures. This trip of a lifetime with classmates will bring to life the history of the government of our great nation.

Trip Information

  • Dates: April 22–25, 2024
  • Trip Leaders: 6th Grade Teaching Team
  • Travel Company: American Christian Tours (ACT)
  • Cost: $1,754.00 (pricing for adults is $25 more than students). There will be an additional billing by Geneva during the spring semester (approx $35) to cover the student’s trip sweatshirt, snacks for the entirety of the trip, and picture IDs for the students to have while traveling.
  • Financial Aid: ACTS partners with the SYTA Youth Foundation to award scholarships. Please see the “Road Scholarship FAQs” for detailed information. For fall 2023, the application period is from September 18–November 10, 2023. Awards will be announced on December 4, 2023.
  • Informational Meeting: Will be scheduled for the fall

Cost Includes:
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
3 nights in hotels such as Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express (quad occupancy AKA 4 people per room)
Round trip airfare (not including baggage fees)
Deluxe motorcoach throughout the program
All admissions, fees, and gratuities
Comprehensive liability insurance
Financial protection plan
Professional panoramic group photo
Trained Christian program leader with group throughout the program

Attractions Included in the Program:
Arlington National Cemetery
Smithsonian Museums
National Archives
United States Supreme Court (photo stop)
United States Capitol
Washington Monument (photo stop)
White House Tour (if available)
Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House
Museum of the Bible
Holocaust Museum
Evening Memorial Tours
Possible Pentagon Tour


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