| Class trips are usually focused around educational | | | | jousting matches, and medieval decor make this type |
| experiences. There is a different sort of trip that still | | | | of dinner a memorable event. |
| has a learning purpose behind it: the senior class trip. | | | | New York City: The Big Apple Delights High School |
| The senior trip focuses on fun, togetherness, and | | | | Seniors |
| creating memories that will last. After the trip and | | | | A sightseeing tour of Manhattan is a great way to |
| graduation, many seniors are off to college, the military, | | | | begin a senior class trip to New York City. For those |
| or beginning careers. For many high school seniors the | | | | who want to include a theme park visit, Six Flags |
| class trip is one last chance to be together with their | | | | Great Adventure and Wild Safari in New Jersey is |
| peer group for an adventure, and to celebrate the time | | | | close, and is a popular choice. Seniors may also want |
| they spent in high school. | | | | to attend a Broadway show while visiting New York |
| When planning a senior class trip with any school, I | | | | City. High School Musical is coming to Broadway and |
| always keep these objectives in mind. Together with | | | | for obvious reasons it is a good choice for this age |
| class trip planners I strive to incorporate plenty of fun | | | | group. Another idea for evening entertainment is a |
| and memorable things to do which appeal to the high | | | | theme dinner at Planet Hollywood. Dining among |
| school senior. This article will outline three major | | | | snapshots and film clips of Bruce Willis and Sylvester |
| destination cities: Washington D.C., New York City, and | | | | Stallone and other Hollywood greats is a thrilling way |
| Atlanta, and suggest senior class trip itineraries that | | | | for high school seniors to spend the evening. |
| work well with this particular age group. | | | | Atlanta: A Marvelous City for Fun in the Senior Year |
| Washington D.C.: A Favorite Destination for Class Trips | | | | Sometimes overshadowed by larger metropolitan |
| When planning a senior class trip to Washington D.C. I | | | | areas such as New York City and Washington D.C., |
| still include the major destinations in D.C. such as a trip | | | | Atlanta, Georgia is an excellent choice for any senior |
| to the White House and Capitol and an illuminated tour | | | | class trip. Atlanta has a great deal to offer high school |
| of Washington D.C. To add excitement and fun, I | | | | seniors. The theme park nearby, Six Flags Over |
| usually suggest a trip to Six Flags America in Maryland, | | | | Georgia has Batman: The Ride a rollercoaster that |
| a short bus ride from Washington D.C. Evening | | | | recreates Gotham City and Batman's underground |
| activities may include a dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe, | | | | dwelling. There is also a Medieval Times dinner theater |
| as most seniors enjoy music and the ambiance at the | | | | near Atlanta for evening entertainment and dining. |
| Hard Rock. Another evening activity that is sure to | | | | Students interested in Civil Rights and black history |
| please high school seniors is a Potomac River dinner | | | | may want to take the Martin Luther King tour. Another |
| and dance cruise. This is a delightful way to spend an | | | | exciting activity for senior class trips to Atlanta is a visit |
| evening in the springtime, when most class trips occur, | | | | to the ESPN Zone. Students can eat supper here and |
| and it also adds romance to the trip. Another evening | | | | play virtual basketball, skiing, racecar driving, or select |
| outing that is popular among high school seniors is a trip | | | | from other activities. |
| to a Medieval Times dinner theater. Period costuming, | | | | |