New York City STEM Experience – 3 Days

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Radio City Music Hall

New York City STEM Experience – 3 Days

This trip is the perfect blend of fun and education, offering students a unique opportunity to explore STEM in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will spark a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Please see a sample itinerary below. All itineraries are fully customizable.

Trip Inclusions

Highlights and Inclusions:

  • Round trip transportation
  • 2 nights hotel accommodations at student friendly hotel
  • Breakfast daily
  • 3 lunches
  • 2 dinners
  • Admission to National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
  • Admission to Educator Led Activities or Construction Experiences at MoMath
  • Admission to Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum
  • Admission to Exploring Spacecraft or Designing a Flight on the Intrepid
  • Admission to New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
  • Admission to Workshops and Demonstrations at NYSCI
  • Admission to the Queens Museum
  • Admission to Workshops at the Queens Museum
  • Admission to the American Museum of Natural History
  • Admission to the Hayden Planetarium
  • Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum
  • Admission to Ecosystem Exploration at the South Street Seaport Museum
  • Walking tour of Times Square
  • Private overnight security upon request
  • A-Z Travels Tour Director while on tour
  • Free chaperone spaces based on the number of paying passengers
  • All taxes, fees, and admissions
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Day 1

Day 1: Unveiling Science and Technology in Manhattan

Morning:

Group arrival in the Big Apple. Meet A-Z Travels Tour Director at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath). MoMath offers interactive exhibits delving into mathematical concepts like geometry and algebra, featuring engaging STEM activities.  Choose from activities such as building a dome based on da Vinci’s designs, working in groups to solve challenging 3D puzzles, exploring 3D geometry using museum exhibits, or engaging in a cryptography scavenger hunt!

Afternoon:

Lunch at a nearby restaurant. Venture to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum aboard the historic Intrepid aircraft carrier. Engage in one of two programs aboard the carrier focused on early space missions and aircraft design. Students learn about Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions, Intrepid’s role as a recovery vessel, and can explore the Space Shuttle Pavilion and the exhibition “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon”. They also analyze aircraft design and its impact on flight dynamics using the museum’s collection, enhancing their understanding of aerospace history and engineering principles.

Evening:

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then check into the hotel. Optional evening activity: Attend a captivating STEM-themed show or presentation upon request and availability.

 

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Day 2

Day 2: Innovating Engineering in Queens

Morning:

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a visit to the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, an interactive science and technology center. Engage in workshops and demonstrations focused on engineering principles, including the Design Lab and Science Playground.

Afternoon:

Enjoy lunch at the museum cafeteria or nearby restaurant. Explore the Queens Museum, renowned for its Panorama of the City of New York.  Students design urban community models with teaching artists or design suspension bridges in teams. In either activity, they explore sustainability, transportation, and urban planning, comparing urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Evening:

Arrive in Times Square, the dazzling heart of New York City, where neon lights, giant billboards, and the buzz of the crowd create an electrifying spectacle. It’s the ultimate hub of entertainment, culture, and energy—where every corner reveals something extraordinary.

Delight in dinner at a restaurant in bustling Times Square or Broadway, with free time to experience the vibrant energy and iconic sights.

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Day 3

Day 3: Discovering Technology in the Upper West Side

Morning:

Savor breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a journey to the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side. Explore the Hayden Planetarium and exhibits on astronomy, cosmology, and planetary science at the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Afternoon:

Lunch at a museum cafe or nearby restaurant. Journey to the South Street Seaport Museum and experience the harbor ecosystem aboard the Pioneer, the oldest working boat in New York Harbor, launched in 1885.  On two-hour sails, students haul on ropes to raise sails, study estuary ecology and water quality, and apply math skills to interpret navigational charts.  On three-hour sails, all the activities from the two-hour program are included, plus opportunities to set a trawl net to observe organisms from the harbor bottom and additional intensive sail training.  Once concluded, begin your safe journey home.

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Every student should travel

A-Z Travels is dedicated to help every student on their path to global citizenship by offering a scholarship program.