Kelly Tours 2019-20 Student Catalog

2020 STUDENT TRAVEL GUIDE 

For LEARNING EXPERIENCES 

that do not fit in the classroom! 

www.KELLYTOURS.com • 800.442.6152 

FLA. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST40136

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

6 Steps to Planning A Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 

Kelly Tours General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 

FLORIDA 

ST AUGUSTINE pg.11 

Kennedy Space Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Crystal River Manatees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Jacksonville MOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Florida Mix & Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Spanish “101” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Florida Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Wakulla County Science Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Holyland Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Disney Youth Programs “YES” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

NEW! 

INTRODUCING 

We’re making it easier for you 

to find the trips you want at a 

glance! With our new Key Concept 

icons, you’ll always know what’s 

highlighted on each trip. All of 

our trips can be customized to 

highlight desired key concepts. 

Football Hall of Fame & High Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

CNN Studios & World of Coke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Renaissance Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

Show at the Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

GEORGIA 

HISTORIC SAVANNAH pg. 20 

Historic Savannah Trolley Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Savannah Girl Scout Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Callaway Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Georgia Highlights Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Georgia 4H Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

North Georgia Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

West Georgia Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 

Cumberland Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Train to Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Okefenokee Swamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 

Atlanta Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 

Georgia Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 

HISTORIC CHARLESTON pg.35 

Dock Street Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

Columbia Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

South Carolina State Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Columbia State House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 

Myrtle Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 

ADDITIONAL STATES 

Asheville Art & The Biltmore - NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Charlotte Whitewater Center - NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

Marine Science Adventures - AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Civil Rights Tour - AL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 

Philadelphia - PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Chicago - IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 

Colonial Williamsburg - VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

New Orleans, LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 

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KEY CONCEPTS 

ARTS 

HISTORY 

OUTDOOR 

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SLEEP UNDER A 

ROCKET PROGRAM pg.57 

College Football Hall of Fame Overnight . . . . . . . . . . . 58 

Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Aquarium Sleep with the Sharks . . . 58 

Patriot’s Point Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 

Ark Encounter Sleep on the Ark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 

GEOGRAPHY 

STEM 

BIOLOGY 

PERFORMANCE TOURS 

Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 

Ellis Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 

Dixie Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 

Myrtle Beach & Alabama Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 

WASHINGTON DC pg. 44 

Boston - MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 

Nashville - TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

Great Smoky Mountain Special - TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 

Amusement Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Ark Encounter & Creation Museum - KY . . . . . . . . . . . 53 

DISNEY MAGIC MUSIC DAYS pg. 65 

Orlando Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 

Southern Star Atlanta & 6 Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 

Custom Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 

COLLEGE & SENIOR TOURS 

College Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

Gradventure Universal Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

NEW YORK CITY pg.48 

OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES 

US Space & Rocket Center Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

Atlanta Aquarium Sleep Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

SeaWorld Sleepover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Jacksonville Zoo Safari Sleepover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Atlanta Zoo Nightcrawler Overnights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 

UNIVERSAL GRAD BASH pg.71 

Student Travel Specialists 3

THE 6 SIMPLE 

PLANNING A 

all you have to do is contact us to get started! 

KELLY TOURS 

SAVANNAH 

2788 US Hwy 80 W 

Savannah GA 31408 

(912) 964-2010 

Kelly Tours High School 10 th Grade 

Washington DC 

March 26-28, 2019 Trip#20999 

This exciting four-day trip to Washington DC extends the classroom education allowing 

students the opportunity to see, touch and feel our nation’s Capital. Students will travel by 

modern motor coach, spend 3 nights in first class accommodations, and enjoy the sights of 

the city. Tours of the city will include: the three branches of Government, the Smithsonian 

Natural History and Air and Space Museums, the Great Monuments, Arlington Cemetery 

and more! All meals while in DC couple with evening activities make this inclusive package 

a chance of a lifetime for students. The following information details the trip. 

SCHEDULE 

Day 1 Morning departure from the school and travel to Washington. Snacks and drinks are 

included along the way as well as rest breaks and a stop for lunch. Hotel check-in at our 

Washington DC area hotel upon arrival with time for a refresher. The tours begin with an 

orientation tour including a stop at the Jefferson Memorial and the MLK Memorial. Dinner 

is included at Pentagon City Mall before returning to the hotel. 

Day 2 Breakfast and we have a full day to tour the city: The White House, Capitol Hill (the 

Supreme Court, US Capitol and Library of Congress), the Vietnam Memorial and the WWII 

Memorial. Lunch on your own followed by a visit to the US Holocaust Museum Memorial. 

Next a visit to the National Archives. Dinner included tonight, followed by an Illumination 

Tour, including stops at the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the 

Franklin Roosevelt Monument. 

Day 3 Breakfast and our tours continue. We visit Arlington National Cemetery for the 

“Changing of the Guard” at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a stop at JFK’s gravesite. 

See the flags of the world as you drive down Embassy Row to the National Cathedral, the 

sixth largest Gothic Cathedral in the world that took over 80 years to construct. Lunch on 

your own followed by an afternoon at the Smithsonian: the American History Museum, 

Natural History, Air & Space Museum. Dinner and an evening activity included tonight. 

Day 4 Breakfast and hotel check out this morning. Morning tour of Mount Vernon, the home 

of George Washington. Depart for home. A lunch break will be scheduled (on your own). 

PACKAGE PRICE 

$000.00 per person – based on minimum 40 travelers - quad occupancy 

1 2 3 

Deposit: 

$00.00 per person due Month 0, 2018 - non-refundable 

2nd Payment: $00.00 per person due Month 0, 2018 

3rd Payment: $00.00 per person due Month 0, 2018 

Final Payment: Balance per person due Month 0, 2018 

Includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 0 night lodging as listed, 0 meals as listed, 

programs and activities as listed, evening program as listed, Kelly Tours Tour Director if 

listed, 1:10 chaperone to student ratio, Kelly Tours t-shirt, snack and drink along the way, 

travel arrangements, and all taxes. 

A detailed trip flyer is provided 

for students and parents with 

the trip date, itinerary, payment 

schedule, and instructions 

on how to register for the trip 

online. Posters are also provided 

for the classroom. 

A Kelly Tours Representative 

will visit your school to answer 

parent, chaperone, and teacher 

questions. During a slide show 

with pictures of the motor 

coach and destination, the 

Representative will go over the 

itinerary and payment options. 

Parents can register and pay 

online! All of your trip data will 

be at the tip of your fingers in the 

Teacher’s Lounge at KellyTours. 

com. View the trip roster in real 

time, complete easy rooming 

and bus lists, view payment 

balances, and more. 


STEPS TO 

CLASS TRIP 

800.442.6152 or www.kellytours.com 

4 5 6 

Your Kelly Tours Representative 

will stay in touch throughout 

all stages of the trip to ensure 

special requests are met, 

educational materials are 

provided, and to provide help 

navigating the website. 

The final letter is provided 

three weeks before the trip with 

complementary Kelly Tours 

T-Shirts. This letter details 

departure and return times, 

provides a daily itinerary, and 

a list of what students should 

bring for a wonderful traveling 

experience. 

A Tour Director will accompany 

the group to work with the 

driver, ensure that the group 

stays on schedule, and take care 

of all trip components allowing 

the group leader to focus on 

chaperoning the participating 

students. 


TOUR 

STORE 

Easily manage 

your trip on: 

Phone 

Tablet 

Desktop 

Visit KellyTours.com 

Parents 

Easily create an account to 

sign-up and pay online 

E-mail links to family & 

friends to contribute to a 

student’s tour 

View past trips, current 

trips, & remaining balances 

Teachers 

Teacher overview with: 

Bus assignments 

Room assignments 

Student special needs 

Emergency contact 

information 

Remaining balances 

and more! 


YOUR 

STUDENT 

TRAVEL 

SPECIALISTS 

SERVING THE 

LOWCOUNTRY 

& BEYOND 

SAVANNAH 

David Chason 

MACON 

Stephen Purvis 

BRUNSWICK 

Rob Wilson 

CHARLESTON 

Katie McClure 

JACKSONVILLE 

Phillip Gammons 

david@kellytours.com 

spurvis@kellytours.com 

rob@kellytours.com 

katie@kellytours.com 

phillip@kellytours.com 

(912) 964-2010 

(478) 845-2990 

(912) 264-9808 

(843) 564-1642 

(904) 559-8729 

KELLY TOURS STUDENT TRAVEL We specialize in educational group tours designed to 

complement and enhance classroom education. We’re dedicated to providing high quality tours with personalized 

service at affordable group rates. We provide a variety of programs that includes hands-on learning opportunities 

in the sciences, technology, performing arts, history, and more. We’re happy to help you customize tours to 

provide a truly memorable and fun learning experience. 

GENERAL INFORMATION Requested trip dates are subject to 

availability. All prices in this catalog are based on 40 paid participants. All day 

trips include a morning and afternoon snack, lunch, and a Kelly Tours T-shirt. 

All overnight trips include lodging (quad occupancy/two beds), tours, evening 

activities, admissions, and most meals. All of our motor coaches depart from 

one of our six locations: Savannah, GA, Brunswick, GA, Macon, GA, Charleston, 

SC, and Jacksonville, FL. We are happy to serve groups outside these locations. 

Trip departure and return points are determined by the lead teacher and school. 

Kelly Tours is a member of 

Price may be affected by school location. 

*Kelly Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration Student No. ST40136 Travel Specialists 7

FLORIDA 

Spark your students’ imaginations on one of our enriching tour experiences. 

Whether you’re discovering America’s oldest city, sleeping under a rocket, or 

having fun under the sea, your students will remember the fun they had and 

lessons they learned for years to come. 

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER 

pg. 10 


ST AUGUSTINE 

pg. 11 

WONDERWORKS 

pg. 13 

DISNEY YES 

PROGRAMS 

pg. 16 


KENNEDY SPACE CENTER 

Day Trip Starting at $149 

FLORIDA 

The home of NASA’s space program provides students with tons of educational 

opportunities that are out of this world! Students will view ten-story rockets from all 

eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, walk through a full-size Space Shuttle 

mock-up, see an IMAX space film, and see an actual Gemini program capsule on 

display! Also see awesome NASA facilities, including the massive launch pads, Vehicle 

Assembly Building, and explore the awe-inspiring Apollo/Saturn V Center. 

INCLUDES 

IMAX Movie 

Shuttle Launch Experience 

Exploration time of the complex 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Exploration tower, EFSC Planetarium & 

Orlando area attractions (see pgs 10-16) 


ST AUGUSTINE 


CHOOSE 

the activities 

Narrated City Tour 

Guided tour of Fort Castillo de San Marcos 

Alligator Farm 

Ripley’s Believe it or Not 

Colonial Spanish Quarter 

Fountain of Youth 

Old Florida Museum 

Whetstone Chocolate Tour 

Lighthouse 

KEY CONCEPTS 

CRYSTAL RIVER MANATEES 

2 Day Trip Starting at $319 

INCLUDES 

Swim with the Manatees 

Homosassa Springs 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Orlando area attractions (see pg 10-16), 

Tampa area attractions (see pg 14) 


FLORIDA 

JACKSONVILLE MOSH 


INCLUDES 

One grade specific educational program 

Planetarium show 

Hands-on learning exhibits 

Exploration time 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Additional MOSH programs, Jacksonville 

Zoo & Gardens (see below) 

JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS 


INCLUDES 

Classroom education program 

Free time to explore - 2,000 rare & exotic 

animals; 1,000 different varieties of plants 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Train Ride, Jacksonville MOSH (see above) 


FLORIDA MIX & MATCH 


Each Florida Mix & Match selection offers a unique and memorable learning experience 

that can only be achieved outside of the classroom. Covering everything from outer 

space at the Kennedy Space Center, under the sea at Sea World or the magic of Disney 

and Universal Studios in one of their hands-on learning opportunities. 

CHOOSE 


Orlando Science Center & WonderWorks $329 

Sea World & Kennedy Space Center $359 

Universal Studios & St. Augustine $359 

Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios $429 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Medieval Times, Pirate’s Adventure, Legoland, 

Busch Gardens, TreeTrek, Orlando Eye, Disney 

Parks 


FLORIDA 

SPANISH “101” St Augustine, Tampa & St. Petersburg 


INCLUDES 

St Augustine sightseeing 

Shop along St. George Street 

Ybor City Tour 

Salvador Dali Museum 

Florida Aquarium 

Columbia Restaurant 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Busch Gardens 

FLORIDA KEYS 


INCLUDES 

Key Largo glass bottom boat ride 

Mel Fisher Gold Museum 

Guided tour of Key West sunset at Mallory 

Square 

Airboat ride through the Everglades 

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Orlando area attractions (see pgs 10-16), 

Swim with dolphins program 


WAKULLA COUNTY SCIENCE ADVENTURE 


INCLUDES 

Guided river tour 

Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory 

Aquarium 

Dock & Marsh tour 

Hands-on educational program 

Guided tour of the Historic Capitol & the 

new Capitol 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, 

Challenger Center, Tour of FSU Campus, 

Pebble Hill Plantation 

HOLYLAND EXPERIENCE 


INCLUDES 

Re-creation of the Garden of Eden 

World’s largest Jerusalem model 

Wilderness Tabernacle 

Jerusalem Street Market 

Live performance depicting the history 

of the Bible 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 



FLORIDA 

DISNEY YOUTH PROGRAMS “YES” 


PROGRAMS 

available 

Magic Kingdom & Physics 

EPCOT Global Business & Technology 

Hollywood Studios Entertainment Industry 

Animal Kingdom Animal Care & 

Conservation 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Additional YES Programs, Park Hopper ticket 

Harness the power of Disney storytelling and the magic of Disney parks with Disney’s 

Youth Education Series (Y.E.S). Disney theme parks serve as a learning laboratory 

for your students as they embark on a hands-on educational adventure. Designed to 

reinforce your classroom lessons, students will practice teamwork, critical thinking, 

and problem solving during one-of-a-kind learning moments. 

INCLUDES 

2 Day Trip $459 2 Disney Theme Parks, 1 YES Program, 3 meals 

3 Day Trip $569 3 Disney Theme Parks, 1 YES Program, 5 meals 

FLORIDA SCHOOLS ASK ABOUT IN STATE SPECIALS! 



GEORGIA 

Whether you’re learning about marine life at the Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Center, riding in a 

vintage 1949 train car, or stepping back in time at the Georgia Renaissance Festival, your 

students will have an unforgettable adventure! From Savannah’s Historic District to the 

skyscrapers lining Atlanta’s Peachtree Street, Georgia’s rich and diverse history will come 

to life before their eyes. 

OLD FORT JACKSON 

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GEORGIA 

AQUARIUM 

pg. 29 

ATLANTA ZOO 

pg. 28 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 

HALL OF FAME 

pg. 30 


GEORGIA 

HISTORIC SAVANNAH 


CHOOSE 


Tour of the city (walk, trolley or carriage) 

Dolphin eco cruise 

Old Fort Jackson student militia program 

Massie Heritage Center 

Tybee Island Marine Science Center 

Mighty 8th Air Force Museum 

Tybee Lighthouse Museum 

First African Baptist Church 

Fort Pulaski 

Addlot Interactive Improv Show 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Boasting a wealth of Georgia history, Savannah has the largest National Landmark 

Historic District in the nation. Local guides will lead students through Savannah’s 

Historic squares visiting monuments, homes, schools, churches, and the oldest 

remaining cemetery in Georgia’s First City. Savannah’s proximity to the coast provides 

an ideal setting for science related activities. An eco-cruise through the coastal 

waterways provides an opportunity for viewing local plants and wildlife, including 

dolphins! On the shores of Tybee Island, students can learn about sea turtles and the 

unique ecosystem of the surrounding marshland. There are also plenty of entertaining 

evening activities, including haunted history tours and live performances. 

INCLUDES 

Day Trip $149 3 activities, boxed lunch 

2 Day Trip $329 5 activities, 3 meals, 1 night hotel stay 

3 Day Trip $499 7 activities, 4 meals, 2 nights hotel stay 

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HISTORIC SAVANNAH TROLLEY TOURS 

Starting at $20 Local Schools Only 

Known as a charming Southern escape, art, 

architecture, trendy boutiques, and more than 

275 years of history collide on the cobblestone 

streets of Savannah. You’ll find landmarks 

on every corner in the Historic District, the 

hub of downtown Savannah. From Civil 

War monuments to the First African Baptist 

church, students will learn about Savannah’s 

role in Georgia’s rich history. Trolley tours can 

be customized to match your specific studies. 

KEY CONCEPTS 

SAVANNAH GIRL SCOUT TOURS 


CHOOSE 


Birthplace program 

Orientation tour of the city (trolley, walk or 

carriage) 

Andrew Low House & Juliette Low grave site 

Dolphin eco cruise 


Massie Heritage Center 

Haunted History Tour 

Tybee Island Marine Science Center 

Mighty 8th Air Force Museum 

First African Baptist Church 

Fort Pulaski 

Tybee Lighthouse Museum 

KEY CONCEPTS 


GEORGIA 

JEKYLL ISLAND SEA TURTLE CENTER 


INCLUDES 

Educational program 

Tram tour of the island 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Saint Simons Lighthouse, Ecology program 

CALLAWAY GARDENS 


INCLUDES 

Guided tour of the gardens 

Lakeside Discovery Center 

Day Butterfly Center 

Birds of Prey Show 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

FDR’s Little White House, Little Grand 

Canyon, Columbus Challenger Center 


GEORGIA HIGHLIGHTS TOUR 


Experience all Georgia has to offer on our Georgia Highlights Tour! We’ll take you to 

all of the state’s most popular sites, including the State Capitol, Amicalola Falls, and 

a Planetarium show at the University of North Georgia. Discover the rich and haunted 

history of Savannah, America’s Most Haunted City. Dip your toes in the Atlantic and feel 

the golden sand beneath your feet on Tybee Island before becoming a part of history 

with Old Fort Jackson’s student militia program. Whether you’re panning for gems in 

Dahlonega or discovering the ancient Ocmulgee Indian burial mounds, you’ll enjoy 

exploring all of Georgia’s historic wonders. 

INCLUDES 

Anderson Civil War Prison 

National POW Museum tour 

Roosevelt’s “Little White House” 

Georgia State Capitol 

Georgia Aquarium 

Amicalola Falls 

Panning for gems in Dahlonega 

Okefenokee Swamp 

Ocmulgee Indian Mounds tour 

Savannah Historic District tour 

Tybee Island Attractions 


KEY CONCEPTS 


GEORGIA 

GEORGIA 4H CENTERS 

3 Day Program Starting at $389 

CHOOSE 

the location 

Wahsega, Dahlonega 

Fortson, Hampton 

Rock Eagle, Eatonton 

Burton, Tybee Island 

Camp Jekyll, Jekyll Island 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Rediscover how much fun learning can be at Georgia 4H Centers! Your students will 

have hands-on learning experiences focused on agricultural and environmental issues, 

agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, 

energy conservation, and citizenship. Share in the wonder of an outdoor classroom at 

one of five locations throughout Georgia. Take a kayak tour at the 4H Tidelands Nature 

Center on Jekyll Island or explore the salt marsh at Tybee Island’s Burton 4H Center. 

Head inland to the pine trees of Oconee National Forest where students can have a 

firsthand, unique learning experience while exploring nearly 1,500 acres of forest. 


NORTH GEORGIA TOUR 


INCLUDES 

Panning for gems in Dahlonega 

Hike to Anna Ruby Falls 

Smithgall State Park Ranger leg program 

Bavarian Village of Helen 

Fire & Fur Native American program 

KEY CONCEPTS 

WEST GEORGIA TOUR 


INCLUDES 

FDR’s Little White House 

The Little Grand Canyon 

Andersonville Civil War Prison site 

Callaway Gardens 

Challenger Learning Center Museum 

& Planetarium 

KEY CONCEPTS 


CUMBERLAND ISLAND 


GEORGIA 

INCLUDES 

Ferry ride to the island 

Environmentalist led nature beach walk 

Dungeoness Ruins exploration 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Jekyll Island attractions (see pg 22), 

Saint Simons Lighthouse, Okefenokee 

Swamp (see pg 27) 

TRAIN TO PLAINS 


INCLUDES 

Train ride on the SAM Shortline Railway 

Guided tour of Plains, GA 

Guided tour of Andersonville Civil War 

Prison Camp & POW Museum 

KEY CONCEPTS 


OKEFENOKEE SWAMP 


CHOOSE 

Famous throughout the world for its alligators, cypress trees, and colorful history, 

Okefenokee Swamp is recognized by the United Nations as a “wetland of international 

importance” because of the diversity of the wildlife it supports. Native Americans called an option 

the swamp the “Land of Trembling Earth,” due to the unstable peat deposits that cover 

Waycross Option 

much of the swamp floor and “tremble” when stepped on. Wildlife can be observed 

Train ride 

from several observation areas and platforms including unique species of carnivorous 

Swamp cruise 

plants, rare birds, and alligators. Be sure to have a camera handy! 

Live animal show 

Pioneer Island 

Folkston Option 

Swamp cruise 

Chesser Plantation 

Boardwalk 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Agrirama, Cumberland Island (see pg 26) 


ATLANTA HIGHLIGHTS 


GEORGIA 

Atlanta’s rich history is revealed at every turn through the people and events that 

have grown this city from a railroad line’s terminus to a bustling city with the one of 

the world’s busiest airports. Experience a world of adventure filled with dinosaurs, 

live animals, and hands-on science explorations at the Fernbank Museum. Journey 

to the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at news in the making on 

a tour of CNN Studios. Sample more than 100 different beverages at the World of 

Coca-Cola, visit the pandas at the Atlanta Zoo, or enjoy America’s favorite pastime – 

baseball! Choose your activities to personalize your adventure in Atlanta to make it a 

truly unforgettable experience! 

CHOOSE 


World of Coke 

College Football Hall of Fame 


CNN Studio tour 

BODIES...The Exhibition 

Fernbank Museum 

High Museum of Art 

Show at the Fox Theatre 

The Atlanta Zoo 

Medieval Times Dinner Show 

Braves Baseball Game 

Hard Rock Cafe 

The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama 

KEY CONCEPTS 

INCLUDES 


2 Day Trip $329 5 activities, 3 meals, 1 night hotel stay 

3 Day Trip $459 7 activities, 4 meals, 2 nights hotel stay 


NEW DISCOVERIES, 

DAY 

AND 

NIGHT 

GEORGIA AQUARIUM 


Georgia Aquarium’s engaging instructor-led programs provide 

focused learning opportunities where students can ask questions, 

collaborate and problem solve with the guidance of their Georgia 

Aquarium Educators. Programs are aligned to Georgia Standards 

of Excellence (GSE) and include a grade-specific, downloadable 

Teacher Guide with pre- and post-visit activities. Instructor-led 

programs are 60 minutes in length. At the end of the program, 

groups will have the remainder of their time to enjoy the various 

galleries and presentations at the Aquarium. 

Please contact us for information on the programs offered for 

your grade. 

See page 56 for the Sleep Under the Sea Overnight Program 

KEY CONCEPTS 

INCLUDES 

Instructor led program, boxed lunch, free time to explore the 

aquarium and its exhibits 

Immerse your students in a learning experience they’ll 

never forget. Take a field trip to our incredible 10-million 

gallon playground featuring sea lions, dolphins and 

thousands more aquatic animals, where students learn 

about the aquarium’s conservation efforts and the world’s 

aquatic ecosystems. 

For a different adventure, make sure to book our 

sleepover experience, where students can sleep amongst 

their favorite aquatic animals after hours. 

To book your next group visit to Georgia Aquarium, 

speak with your Kelly Tours Representative today! 


225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 

Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and 

preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. 


GEORGIA 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME & 

HIGH MUSEUM Day Trip Starting at $139 

INCLUDES 

High Museum 

College Football Hall of Fame 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Atlanta area attractions (pg 28) 

CNN STUDIOS & WORLD OF COKE 


INCLUDES 

CNN studios tour 

World of Coke 

KEY CONCEPTS 


RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Contact us for dates 


INCLUDES 

Weapons of War 

Leandro Da Vinci 

6 Wives of Henry VIII 

Food of the Renaissance 

Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits 

Superstitions of the 16th Century 

KEY CONCEPTS 

SHOW AT THE FOX THEATRE 


CHOOSE 

a show 

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - Sept 24-29 

Wicked - October 23 - November 17 

The Nutcracker - December 7-24 

Hello Dolly - February 11-16 

INCLUDES 

Admission to the show, lunch 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Add a show to your overnight Atlanta tour 



Home to a collection of exhilarating educational experiences including Patriot’s Point 

in Historic Charleston and hands-on learning at WonderWorks in Myrtle Beach, South 

Carolina is a must visit destination for education and fun. Students can immerse 

themselves in the rich history of the State House, or even get an inside look at animal 

care at the Riverbanks Zoo. Adventure awaits! Where will it take your group? 

PATRIOT’S POINT 

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AQUARIUM 

pg. 34 

COLUMBIA STATE 

HOUSE 

pg. 36 

WONDERWORKS 

pg. 37 



COLUMBIA RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDENS 


INCLUDES 

Grade specific educational program 

Formal Gardens & Natural Woodlands 

Over 2,000 species to see 

Learn the importance of Wildlife 

Conservation 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Sky High Safari Ropes Challenge Course, 

Feed the Lorikeets 

DOCK STREET SHOWS 


CHOOSE 

a show 

All Shows available at 9:30am or 11:45am 

Nevermore - October 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - December 

Elf The Musical - December 

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - January 

Our Town - February 

Junie B. Jones The Musical - April 

Please call for available show dates 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Charleston area attractions (see pg 34) 


HISTORIC CHARLESTON 


CHOOSE 


Drayton Hall 

Patriot’s Point 

Charleston Tea Plantation 

Tour Old Exchange 

Wild Blue Ropes Course 

South Carolina Aquarium 

Eco Cruise 

Guided Historic District tour 

Narrated Harbor Cruise 

Angel Oak Tree 

Haunted History Tour 

Fort Sumter Cruise 

Hunley Exhibit 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Charleston is filled with educational opportunities especially 

in history, science, and social studies. Founded in the 1600s, 

Charleston has played a significant role in the history of the 

United States. Once used as a prison during the Revolutionary 

War, the Old Exchange Building offers a variety of educational 

programs focused on the American Revolution, colonial 

“Charles Town,” as well as pirate history. Students can explore 

the grounds of Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil 

War were fired. Charleston has a wide array of activities to 

choose from to complement your coursework. 



SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM 


INCLUDES 

Docent led gallery tour 

Boxed lunch 

Grade appropriate program in Natural 

History, Culture or Science & Technology 

Star Lab Planetarium program 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Columbia State House, Columbia Riverbanks 

Zoo & Gardens (see pg 35) 

COLUMBIA STATE HOUSE & MUSEUM OF ART 

FEATURING VAN GOGH Day Trip Starting at $119 

INCLUDES 

Tour of the State House 

Legislative Conference Room portrait 

galleries 

Columbia Museum of Art Featuring the 

Vincent Van Gogh Exhibition open 

October 2019 - January 2020 

KEY CONCEPTS 


MYRTLE BEACH 


CHOOSE 


WonderWorks 

Ripley’s Aquarium 

Medieval Times 

Alligator Adventures 

Broadway at the Beach 

Murrells Inlet Salt Marsh Cruise 

Performance at Carolina Opry 

Performance at Alabama Theater 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Myrtle beach is guaranteed to keep you on your toes with its year round festivals, 

entertaining dinner shows, rich salt marsh ecosystem, and countless amusement 

options. With so many opportunities for education and fun, Myrtle beach is bound to 

have something to perfectly fit your curriculum. 

INCLUDES 


2 Day Trip $329 5 activities, 3 meals, 1 night lodging 


ADDITIONAL 

STATES 

Kelly Tours can help provide your students with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in settings 

beyond the Southeast including Capitol Hill, the Great Smoky Mountains or even the Statue 

of Liberty. Whether your group wants to explore Colonial Williamsburg, or visit the Biltmore 

Estate located in beautiful Asheville, you will find that thrilling adventures are simply a bus 

ride away. 

AUDUBON AQUARIUM 

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NEW YORK 

pg. 48 

WASHINGTON DC 

pg. 44 

COLONIAL 

WILLIAMSBURG 

pg. 46 


NORTH CAROLINA 

ASHEVILLE ART & THE BILTMORE Asheville, NC 


Asheville’s River Arts District is home to more than 200 artists working in 22 historical 

buildings along the French Broad River. Spend time touring working studios, where 

students can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations. With artists working in 

a variety of mediums, there is something to interest everyone. Discover the largest 

privately owned home in America, the Biltmore. Learn how the construction of this 

house impacted the community on a guided tour of the house and grounds. Students 

will have the opportunity to access off limit areas on the estate, view the amazing 

architecture, and absorb the technology that made Biltmore House ahead of its time. 

INCLUDES 

Tour of the Biltmore 

River Arts District of Asheville 

Over 180 working studios & galleries 

Live art demonstrations 

Asheville Art Museum 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Asheville Science Museum 


CHARLOTTE WHITEWATER CENTER Charlotte, NC 


INCLUDES 

Canyon Zip Line 

Rock Wall Climbing 

Rafting 

KEY CONCEPTS 

The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte is dedicated to promoting a healthy 

and active lifestyle. They offer a wide variety of activities for all ages and skill 

levels, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, rope courses, and zip 

lining. Designed to challenge students mentally and physically, their Environmental 

Education and STEM-based classes give students the opportunity to learn through 

active, outdoor experiences. 


ALABAMA 

MARINE SCIENCE ADVENTURES Alabama 


INCLUDES 

2 night stay at Gulf Shores Beach Retreat 

Amazing Marine Environment Lecture 

Field Study Techniques - Endangered 

Species 

Loggerhead Crawl, Nest Demonstrations & 

Beach Walk 

Night Seine River Cruise 

Maritime Forest tour & discussion 

Dune Ecology/Bon Secour 

History of Fort Morgan Tour 

Marsh Ecology & exploration 

Bay & Tidal Pool Seining 

Trip Summary & Video 

Tour of Alligator Alley 

KEY CONCEPTS 

CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR Alabama 


INCLUDES 

King Center in Atlanta 

Rosa Parks Tour in Montgomery 

Selma to Montgomery March 

Alabama Shakespeare Festival 

Tuskeegee Airmen National Historic Site 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Atlanta area attractions (see pg 30) 


® 

Book your Space Camp group 

experience today! 

Enjoy out-of-this-world astronaut training simulations 

in the internationally-renowned Space Camp program. 

Two-day, three-day and six-day overnight programs are available. 

Spend a day or spend the week! 

There’s something here for every group! 

See Space Camp Overnight 

Programs on page 56 

SpaceCampUSA 

Huntsville, AL •spacecamp.com 


WASHINGTON DC 

WASHINGTON DC 


There is no view quite as awe-inspiring as that of the Reflecting Pool from the steps 

of the Lincoln Memorial. Let our nation’s capital act as a living classroom where your 

students can walk in the same halls as our presidential predecessors, while experiencing 

government and politics in action at the White House and Supreme Court. Your group 

will marvel at the treasures in the Smithsonian Institution’s numerous museums, and 

visit Arlington to pay their respects to the men and women who have fallen in service 

of our great nation. 

MOST POPULAR 

OF 2018-19 

INCLUDES 

National Archives 

War Memorials 

Nighttime Monuments Tour 

Arlington National Cemetery 

Embassy Row 

National Cathedral 

Smithsonian Institution 

Holocaust Museum 

Great monuments 

US Capitol 

Views of the White House 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Potomac River Cruise, George Washington’s 

Mount Vernon, Kings Dominion, African 

American History Museum 


PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 


PENNSYLVANIA & ILLINOIS 

INCLUDES 

City tour 

Independence Hall 

Franklin Institute 

The National Constitution Center 

The Liberty Bell 

Valley Forge & Amish Country 

Amish dinner 

KEY CONCEPTS 

CHICAGO Illinois 


INCLUDES 

Shedd Aquarium 

Field Museum 

Navy Pier 

Wrigley Field 

River and Lake Cruise 

Magnificent Mile 

KEY CONCEPTS 


VIRGINIA 

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Williamsburg, Virginia 


INCLUDES 

Historic Williamsburg 

Bruton Parish Church 

House of Burgesses 

Jamestown Settlement 

Yorktown Victory Center 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Busch Gardens, Richmond VA, Monticello, 

Washington DC 

Immerse your students in Colonial Williamsburg, the largest living history museum 

in the world. Take part in daily activities at the James Geddy House, a prosperous 

18th-century household, joining in with family members as they demonstrate games, 

play music, and even do daily chores. Climb aboard re-creations of the three ships 

that brought America’s first permanent English colonists to Jamestown, Virginia. On 

this incredible three-day trip, students will not only learn about the daily lives and 

aspirations of both free and enslaved people, but also of the hardships they overcame. 


LOUISIANA 

NEW ORLEANS Louisiana 


A year-round celebration of life, New Orleans is filled with vibrant Jazz music and a 

festive spirit reflected in everything from the architecture to the food. With so much 

culture, history, and entertainment, your group will discover a unique and captivating 

experience around every corner. Enjoy a beignet (or two!) at Café Du Monde before 

learning about the history and culture of New Orleans and the origin of Mardi Gras. 

Your group can even visit the shark pool at the Audubon Aquarium where visitors are 

allowed to touch a baby shark. 

INCLUDES 

City Tour 

French Quarter 

Jackson Square 

Audubon Aquarium 

National WWII Museum 

Mardi Grad World 

Café Du Monde 

Swamp Cruise 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Orange Beach, Civil Rights Tour (see pg 42) 


NEW YORK 

NEW YORK CITY New York 

5 Day Bus Trip Starting at $1,299 / 4 Day Flying Trip $1,599 

INCLUDES 

City Tour 

Walk through Central Park 

Times Square 

Staten Island Ferry 

Lower Manhattan History Tour 

9/11 Memorial 

Broadway Show 

Today Show Live at Rockefeller Center 

5th Avenue 

St. Patrick’s Cathedral 

Metropolitan Museum of Art 

“Top of the Rock” 

KEY CONCEPTS 

New York City is the perfect destination for your next unforgettable student tour! From 

the bright lights of Times Square to the peacefulness of Central Park, this tour has 

something to offer all groups. Students can enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and the 

city skyline from the Staten Island Ferry, or watch the city lights from Top of the Rock 

at Rockefeller Center. Learn about the history of the World Trade Center at the 9/11 

Memorial and Museum. Take a walk down 5th Avenue, see a show on Broadway, and 

visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral on this trip of a lifetime! 


MASSACHUSETTS 

BOSTON Massachusetts 

4 Day Trip Starting at $1,299 

One of America’s oldest cities, Boston played a key role in the American Revolution. 

Students will learn about the city’s rich history along the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile 

trail that passes 16 of the city’s most historically significant sites. Visit the shops in 

historic Quincy Market, and dine in the cobblestone courtyard outside on Faneuil Hall. 

Explore the historic home of the extraordinary Alcott family, where Louisa May Alcott 

wrote and set Little Women. Climb the monument at Bunker Hill, where the first major 

battle of the Revolutionary War took place, and learn the history of the Charlestown 

neighborhood. With interactive exhibits, reenactments, and authentically restored tea 

ships, you’ll have plenty to do for students of all ages. 

INCLUDES 

Roundtrip airfare 

The Freedom Trail (The Old Capitol, South 

Street Meeting House, Paul Revere’s House) 

Old Ironsides 

Bunker Hill 

Old North Church 

Faneuil Hall 

Quincy Market 

Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park 

Minuteman Park 

Louise May Alcott’s Orchard House 

Skywalk Observatory 

Plymouth Rock & Plantation 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

New York City, John F. Kennedy Presidential 

Library and Museum, Blueman Group Show, 

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 


TENNESSEE 

NASHVILLE Tennessee 


Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of Nashville and 

its people. Take your students on a narrated tour of Music City with views of stars’ 

homes before visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, one of the world’s 

largest museum and research centers dedicated to preserving the evolving history and 

traditions of country music. Students will tour the Belle Meade Plantation, where period 

costumed guides will provide a glimpse of everyday life on the plantation. No trip to 

Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry! 

INCLUDES 

Chattanooga - Ruby Falls 

Narrated tour of Nashville with views of 

Stars homes & Opryland Hotel 

Line dancing class at Wildhorse Saloon 

General Jackson Showboat 

Belle Meade Plantation 

Show at the Grand Ole Opry 

County Music Hall of Fame 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Atlanta area attractions (pg 28), Performance 

Opportunities 


GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPECIAL Tennessee 


INCLUDES 

Cherokee Native American Museum 

Hike along the Appalachian Trail 

Smoky Mountain National Park 

Stampede Dinner Show 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Nashville area attractions (see pg 50), 

Dollywood, Ruby Mine, Ober Gatlinburg 

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee 

in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant 

and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of 

Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park. 

From black bears to salamanders. Old-growth forests to spring wildflowers. Log cabins 

to grist mills. The park offers plenty of opportunities for exploring and discovering both 

the natural and cultural history of these ancient mountains. 


VARIOUS STATES 

AMUSEMENT PARKS 


CHOOSE 

the park 

Carowinds 

Wild Adventures 

Six Flags 

Busch Gardens 

Disney’s Magic Kingdom 

Disney’s EPCOT 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Universal Studios Orlando 

Universal Islands of Adventure 

*Parks host educational dates or provide 

educational programs throughout the 

year. Contact us for more information. 

KEY CONCEPTS 


KENTUCKY 

ARK ENCOUNTER & CREATION MUSEUM Kentucky 


Experience the most authentic reconstruction of Noah’s Ark, built according to the 

dimensions in the Bible. Be transported back in time to meet Noah and his family 

who lived aboard the Ark and cared for the animals. Filled with a host of incredibly 

life-like sculpted animals and exquisite feats of craftsmanship, the Ark Encounter 

will turn the biblical account of Noah’s Ark an explorable classroom. The state-ofthe-art 

Creation Museum brings the pages of the Bible to life with stunning exhibits, 

botanical gardens, and a planetarium where students can discover the stars and 

galaxy from a Biblical perspective. 

INCLUDES 

Journey through Biblical history 

State of the art interactive exhibits 

Petting zoo 

Full size replica of the Ark 

KEY CONCEPTS 


OVERNIGHT 

ADVENTURES 

Specialty overnight programs offer fun and unique ways to extend classroom 

learning for your students. 

ATLANTA AQUARIUM 

pg. 58 


SLEEP UNDER A 

ROCKET PROGRAM 

pg. 56 

SLEEP ON 

THE ARK 

pg. 59 

JACKSONVILLE ZOO 

SAFARI SLEEPOVER 

pg. 57 



US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER CAMP 

Huntsville, Alabama 3 Day Trip Starting at $549 

Visit Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket 

Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for an outof-this-world 

mission! This program offers 

unique, hands-on activities to reinforce STEM 

concepts from the classroom and allows kids 

to train like astronauts. A visit to Space Camp 

includes a close-up view of amazing artifacts 

and lessons on the history of space exploration 

as well as simulator experience, exercises 

in teamwork, space missions, creativity and 

fun! This is an unforgettable opportunity that 

inspires students to dream big, like galaxy big. 

INCLUDES 

Shuttle Launch Simulators 

Mission Control activities 

Shuttle Beginnings Program 

IMAX Movie 

Space Bowl 

On-site lodging 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ATLANTA AQUARIUM SLEEP UNDER THE SEA 

Atlanta, Georgia Starting at $329 

Let the Georgia Aquarium staff take your 

students on an adventure through the deep 

waters of the ocean and its coral reefs. This 

program focuses on the aquatic animals and 

habitats including sharks and whales and 

what students can do to help preserve these 

wonderful resources. Students will wake up 

next to one of the amazing animal habitats, 

before any other guests arrive. Students then 

get a chance to explore the aquarium for the 

day after the program. Get ready to explore the 

Aquarium in a brand new way as our worldclass 

tour guides personalize your behind-thescenes 

experience! 

INCLUDES 

Gallery & behind the scenes tour 

Interactive educational programs 

Animal encounters 


KEY CONCEPTS 


SEAWORLD SLEEPOVER Orlando, Florida 

Starting at $289 

INCLUDES 

Standard based activities 

Admission to the park the next day 

Sleep next to amazing animal venues 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Orlando area attractions (see pgs 10-16), 

Kennedy Space Center (see pg 10) 

JACKSONVILLE ZOO SAFARI SLEEPOVER 

Jacksonville, Florida Starting at $249 

INCLUDES 

Animal encounters 

Behind the scenes tour 

Craft and/or movie 

Stingray feeding 

Zoo admission 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Jacksonville MOSH (see pg 12), Jekyll Island 

area attractions (see pg 22) 

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SLEEP UNDER A 

ROCKET PROGRAM Florida Starting at $329 

INCLUDES 

IMAX Movie 

Shuttle Launch Experience 

Great Rocket Scavenger Hunt 

Sleep Under a Rocket or Shuttle 

Launch Pad Tour 

Exploration time of the complex 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Exploration tower, EFSC Planetarium & 




ATLANTA ZOO NIGHTCRAWLER OVERNIGHTS 

Atlanta, Georgia Starting at $299 

INCLUDES 

Grade & standard specific programs 

Next day zoo admission 

Behind the scenes tour 

Animal encounter 


KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 


COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME OVERNIGHT 

EXPERIENCE Atlanta, Georgia Starting at $299 

INCLUDES 

After hours access to the exhibits 

On-field movie 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 


MYRTLE BEACH RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM SLEEP 

WITH THE SHARKS Myrtle Beach, SC Starting at $299 

INCLUDES 

Dive show 

Scavenger hunt 

Late night educational program 

WonderWorks 

Salt Marsh cruise 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 

Myrtle Beach area attractions (see pg 37), 



PATRIOT’S POINT CAMPING Charleston, SC 

Starting at $299 

INCLUDES 

Camp on board the USS Yorktown 

Explore all of Patriot’s Point exhibits 

Eat in the crew’s Mess Hall 

South Carolina Aquarium 

Charleston Harbor Cruise 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ADD ON 


ARK ENCOUNTER SLEEP ON THE ARK 

Williamstown, KY 3 Day Tour Starting at $399 

INCLUDES 

Explore all decks after closing 

Entertaining & educational programs 

Scavenger hunt 

Private Zoo tour 

Creation Museum 

KEY CONCEPTS 


PERFORMANCE 

TOURS 

Chorus and band leaders will be delighted with these options to show off their 

group’s skills during a performance or competition on one of these exciting trips. 

We have combined some very popular performance tours with our travel and VIP 

accommodation packages to make sending your group better and easier than 

ever! 


ORLANDO MUSIC 

FESTIVAL 

pg. 66 

ITALY 

pg. 62 

ST. PATRICK’S 

DAY PARADE 

pg. 63 



ITALY passport required 

10 Day Trip Starting at $1,999 

As the homeland of Clementi, Rossini, Verdi, Vivaldi, amongst countless other celebrated 

composers and musicians, Italy is the premier destination for your performance group. 

Students will have the experience of a lifetime discovering the rich history of Italy 

as told through the intricacies of its culture and architecture. Tour the magnificent 

Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, which stands as a shrine to Italian Opera. This stunning 

opera house is the oldest in Europe, and one of the most famous in the world. View a 

priceless collection of original masterpieces, statues, chalices, and precious gemstones 

at the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro. Groups will also get to perform at 

the Cathedral of St. Agapito in Palestrina, a Roman Catholic Cathedral dedicated to 

martyr Saint Agapitus. This educational opportunity is the ultimate adventure in music 

appreciation for aspiring musicians. 

INCLUDES 

Tour of Naples 

Tour of Rome 

Tour of Palestrina 

San Carlo Theatre in Naples 

Santa Chiara Cloister 

San Domenico Maggiore - cell of St Thomas 

Aquinas 

San Severo Chapel 

San Gennaro Treasure Museum 

Aracoeli Church for Presepe 

National Archeological Museum in 

Palestrina 

House of Palestrina 

Singing Mass at Cathedral of St Agapito 

Singing Te Deum Mass with “Cappella 

Musicale dell’ Oratorio” 

KEY CONCEPTS 


SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Savannah, GA 


For over 190 years Savannah has celebrated St. 

Patrick’s Day with a parade and over time it has 

become one of the hottest in the nation. Students 

will perform in the parade for thousands of 

spectators for what’s become the third largest 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world! 

ADD ON 

Savannah area attractions (pg 20) 

KEY CONCEPTS 

ELLIS SQUARE Savannah, GA 


Set up in the heart of Savannah’s historic 

district for a performance opportunity of a 

lifetime. Add your performance to a multiday 

tour and combine with local attractions 

or make it the sole purpose of your day trip. 

Either way, it will be the highlight! 

INCLUDES 

Perform in Ellis Square 

Savannah area attractions 

River Street shopping 

ADD ON 

Savannah area attractions (pg 20) 

KEY CONCEPTS 



DIXIE CLASSIC Various Locations 


Formed in 1983, the Dixie Classic Festivals 

are a professional education organization for 

high school and middle school instrumental 

and vocal performance groups. These events 

are designed to foster musical growth 

and provide an unmatched educational 

performance opportunity. There are no 

eligibility requirements for participation. 

Awards are presented in a non-competitive 

atmosphere where evaluations are based 

on a national rating standard of Superior, 

Excellent, and Good. 

CHOOSE 

the location & date 

Atlanta - March 27-28, April 17-18 

Chicago - March 27-28, April 3-4 

April 17-18 

Richmond - April 3-4, April 17-18 

Washington DC - April 3-4, April 17-18 

Williamsburg - April 3-4, April 17-18 

KEY CONCEPTS 

MYRTLE BEACH & ALABAMA THEATRE SC 

Day Trip Starting at $159 / 2 Day Trip Starting at $329 

INCLUDES 

2 master class dance programs 

Live performance on the Carolina Opry State 

during pre-show 

Carolina Opry Show 

Alabama Theatre Behind the Scenes tour 

KEY CONCEPTS 


DISNEY’S MAGIC MUSIC DAYS Orlando, FL 


INCLUDES 

Workshops 

Performance inside a park 

Admission to 3 Disney Parks: Choose from 

The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood 

Studios and Animal Kingdom 

KEY CONCEPTS 

Disney Magic Music Days is a unique educational program designed for students of 

the arts. It gives instrumental, vocal, theater and dance ensembles an opportunity 

to showcase their talents in a professional setting and study their craft in a positive, 

lively environment. The program is available year-round to performing groups from 

schools, dance studios and other organizations around the globe. Workshops are 

taught by professionals in their respective fields: actors, choreographers, comedians, 

dancers, composers, singers, arrangers, musicians and conductors. Many are 

nationally recognized artists, working in Hollywood and performing arts venues 

throughout the country. 



ORLANDO MUSIC FESTIVAL Orlando, FL 


This Music Festival is held in Orlando, Florida on Fridays and Saturdays from March 

through early June. Concert performances take place in state-of-the-art performing arts 

centers at several local Orlando high schools located in close proximity to Universal 

Orlando Resort. Festival weekends conclude with an exciting Awards Ceremony at 

Universal Orlando Resort. 

Workshops are held in Orlando, Florida all year around and offer an educational trip 

without the stress of competition! Your ensemble will experience a fast-paced, focused 

workshop where they learn to play or sing together at new levels beyond the constraints 

of a typical classroom. 

INCLUDES 

Adjudication & professional CD recording 

Festival T-shirt 

Awards celebration 

2 Day Universal Studios & Islands of 

Adventure admission 

KEY CONCEPTS 


SOUTHERN STAR ATLANTA & 6 FLAGS Atlanta, GA 


INCLUDES 

Adjudication by outstanding educators 

Professional CD recording 

Festival T-shirt 

Awards celebration 

One day ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia 

KEY CONCEPTS 

CUSTOM OPPORTUNITIES 

Price determined based on destination 

Many attractions listed throughout the 

catalog offer the opportunity for your group 

to perform. We can customize your tour 

to include one or more performances and 

combine with other local attractions. 

KEY CONCEPTS 


COLLEGE & 

SENIOR TOURS 

Celebrate your students’ educational achievements with a trip they’ll never forget! 


GRAD BASH 

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 

pg. 71 

COLLEGE TOURS 

pg. 70 

GRADVENTURE 

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 

pg. 71 


COLLEGE & SENIOR TOURS 

COLLEGE TOURS 


Day trips to a local college or a multi-day tour that visits multiple colleges along the 

way are available. All tours are fully customizable and can be combined with other oncampus 

activities or local attractions! 

INCLUDES 

Campus Tour & Admissions Programs 

Views of on campus lodging 

Athletic facilities 

Reserve ASAP as these tours fill up quickly 

*Open to High School groups only 

ADD ON 

Area attractions, On Campus meals, evening 

activities 


GRADBASH UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Orlando, FL 


CHOOSE 

the date 

April 3 

April 17 

April 18 

April 24 

April 25 

Don’t miss the ultimate senior celebration! 

Party all night at Universal Studios and 

Islands of Adventure. Enjoy live concerts 

and DJ’s, dance parties, street entertainment 

and live karaoke! Experience intense thrills 

and extreme excitement on Orlando’s hottest 

thrill rides! 

GRADVENTURE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Orlando, FL 


CHOOSE 

the date 

May 1 

May 8 

May 15 

Eighth grade students are finally ready to take 

it to the next level of high school. Gradventure 

provides a multitude of things for students & 

chaperones to do in a fun & safe environment. 

There are Dance Zones, street entertainment & 

special activities. Plus all the rides at Islands 

of Adventure & Universal Studios. 


Group Discounts Available 

The Student Travel Specialists 

KELLY 

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Savannah GA 31408 

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Jacksonville FL 32209 

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