Why Wonders of Washington?
Wonders of Washington (WOW) is a unique combination of Washington DC educational tours with a housing location designed for student and youth travelers. A variety of two-to-six night tours are designed especially for youth in grades 6-12. Tours highlight the top historical, political and cultural attractions in DC, with educational workshops to create a one-of-a kind educational tour experience! WOW tours feature flexible itineraries to meet the goals of your trip, while making extensive use of DC's many free attractions. Licensed tour guides provide in depth commentary on the sights and form personal relationships with your students and chaperones.
There are many reasons to choose WOW:
It's Easy!
A dedicated tour planner works with you one-on-one regarding the details of your tour itinerary. You will arrive in Washington DC knowing that you are in good hands. This allows you to focus on organizing your youth and conducting the fundraising. Check out how to plan your trip.
It's Educational!
Combine sightseeing tours of DC's top locations with evening workshops and you have an unbeatable learning combination. WOW connects with many state standards for education in civics and history and is approved by the NASSP. WOW is learning by doing and seeing! Check out our sample itineraries.
It's Safe!
Your home away from home is just outside the city's borders at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, the premier lodging location in the Washington, DC, area for students and young people. We have 24 hour security making sure our guests are comfortable and safe. Our upscale suburban location gives you an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Check out the National 4-H Youth Conference Center.
Expert Guides!
Your tour guide is a recent college graduate and is a licensed DC tour guide. He/she will help direct your group to where they need to be, give historical and cultural information about all of the sites you visit, and serve as a role model for your students. Guides will be your go-to person for anything you need during your Wonders of Washington tour.