STEM school trips to New York

The grid pattern streets and tall skyscrapers in Manhattan offer an exciting destination for students to unravel mathematical problems on a school trip to New York. Explore the history of money at the Federal Bank and descend fifty feet below Manhattan to see what 7,000 tonnes of gold actually looks like.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES


Day 1
  • Depart the UK and travel to New York
  • Evening meal at local restaurant
  • Times Square

Day 2
  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
  • Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

Day 3
  • Financial District Walking Tour
  • National Museum of Mathematics

Day 4
  • Top of the Rock
  • Depart New York
  • Overnight flight to UK

Day 5
  • Arrive back in UK

Features

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Gallivant

Located in the heart of Times Square, the Gallivant Hotel puts you right in the centre of New York's main attractions.The Rockefeller Centre, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Central Park are all within a 15-minute walk.

  • 24-hour reception
  • Breakfast included
  • En suite rooms

Ramada by Wyndham Times Square West

This centrally-located boutique hotel offers excellent quality for its price, featuring excellent amenities to add to your group's enjoyment. Its business centre gives your group space to reflect upon a day's adventures, while an exercise room allows teachers some time to refresh each morning.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • In-room safe
  • Lounge
  • Free coffee

Row NYC

Situated in New York’s Theater District, Row NYC offers a front row view of Times Square and is perfectly situated for excursions in this area. Rooms benefit from cable TVs, blackout curtains and a safe, offering a comfortable, secure stay.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cafe/lounge
  • Fitness centre
  • Souvenir/convenience shop

Hotel Gallivant

Located in the heart of Times Square, the Gallivant Hotel puts you right in the centre of New York's main attractions.The Rockefeller Centre, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Central Park are all within a 15-minute walk.

  • 24-hour reception
  • Breakfast included
  • En suite rooms

Ramada by Wyndham Times Square West

This centrally-located boutique hotel offers excellent quality for its price, featuring excellent amenities to add to your group's enjoyment. Its business centre gives your group space to reflect upon a day's adventures, while an exercise room allows teachers some time to refresh each morning.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • In-room safe
  • Lounge
  • Free coffee

Row NYC

Situated in New York’s Theater District, Row NYC offers a front row view of Times Square and is perfectly situated for excursions in this area. Rooms benefit from cable TVs, blackout curtains and a safe, offering a comfortable, secure stay.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cafe/lounge
  • Fitness centre
  • Souvenir/convenience shop

Excursions

Central Park

One of the world’s most recognised green spaces, Central Park brings scenes from the silver screen to life with its tree-lined walkways guiding visitors through fields, European-style gardens and a lake – among other glorious features. Do as New Yorkers do and lounge on Sheep Meadow (the perfect spot for a lunch break) or head to Central Park Zoo to prompt unforgettable experiences in nature for your students.

The Highline

Once a dingy freight line, the 2.33-kilometre High Line is a shining example of urban renewal and an icon of American contemporary landscape architecture, stemming north from the city’s Meatpacking District. As one of the city’s best-loved green spaces, students will relish the opportunity to relax in the park, where they can take in fantastic views across Manhattan’s urban landscape and the Hudson River while enjoying public art installations and food from independent vendors.

Times Square

The place where bright lights, shopping, and shows collide, Times Square is a bustling amalgamation of the New York seen on screens, providing an unforgettable experience for your students. Spot yellow taxi cabs, soaring skyscrapers and street entertainment in this thriving heart of the Theater District, which draws around 50 million visitors each year.

Empire State Building

Enjoy the spectacular views of the Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observation Deck with this fantastic excursion, which is one of our favourites here at Equity. Inside, school groups can also explore the landmark’s brand new galleries, which are complete with interactive exhibitions around the building’s construction and engineering.

National Museum of Mathematics

The only museum of Mathematics in the United States, MoMath provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and perception of mathematics through fascinating exhibits. Allow the wonders of mathematics to be revealed through the museum’s different programs, where groups can discover how mathematics affects and applies to every aspect of life.

Financial District

Experience the fast-paced energy of Lower Manhattan with this scenic walking tour, where you and your students will tour the famous Financial District – home to the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. A great opportunity to teach students will learn about the billion-dollar institutions that influence today’s global economy, and the financial crises of days gone by.

Statue of Liberty Cruise & Ellis Island visit

Discover the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum via ferry on this excursion, where your students can enjoy magnificent close-up views of the Statue of Liberty. We can’t wait to show you the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States, as well as a different perspective to Mid and Lower Manhattan from the water.

9/11 Memorial Museum

Located inside the 9/11 Memorial Gardens, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the horrific terrorist attacks at the Twin Towers in 2001, which killed almost 3,000 people. Students can contemplate the museum’s collection of more than 40,000 images, 14,000 artifacts, 3,500 audio recordings and more than 500 hours of video – each surrounding the deadliest terror attack in human history.

Top of the Rock

Climb to the top of the Rockefeller Center and get ready to take in dramatic panoramic views of New York City from 850 feet above street level. During your visit, students can learn about the legacy of John D. Rockefeller, as well as one of the most architecturally important sites of the 20th century, while taking in the spectacular view from 70 floors up.

Madame Tussauds New York

Combine the glitter and glamour of the world’s most famous faces with an interactive and educational experience at Madame Tussauds. Located in Times Square, this activity is always a hit among student groups, who we’ve seen excited to pose alongside their favourite celebrities. Enhance your students’ experience by adding a Behind the Scenes, Business & Marketing or The French Revolution seminar to your itinerary.

New York Hall of Science

The building occupied by the New York Hall of Science can be spotted a mile off thanks to its intriguing exterior, which is reflective of what’s inside. Within the museum, students can interact with exhibits which are sure to fascinate, from operating a Mars Rover to comparing the natural modes of connection to the Internet in Connections: The Nature of Networks.

Madison Square Garden

Self-titled as the “World’s Most Famous Arena”, Madison Square Garden is the oldest major sports centre in New York, having been built in 1968. Since then, MSG has been a hub for the city’s professional ice hockey and basketball matches, and is the home of two of New York’s most famous teams: the New York Rangers (hockey) and the New York Knicks (basketball). The energy is palpable at either team’s matches, providing an unforgettable experience for any student.

Edge Viewing Platform & Vessel

Give your students an experience to remember as they look out across one of the world’s most famous skylines from Edge – an observation deck rising more than 1,000 feet over the streets below. The highest viewing platform in the Western Hemisphere, Edge provides a full panoramic view of the city, which makes for an postcard-perfect photo opportunity for your entire school group.

Museum of the Moving Image - Self Guided Tour

Featuring more than 130,000 artifacts relating to film, television and video, the Museum of the Moving Image is a brilliant excursion for budding filmmakers and artists, as well as students seeking some light-hearted entertainment. Students can explore the development of cameras from analogue to digital over the last 200 years, play vintage arcade games, and interact with artistic displays that show the science behind the art.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A fun-filled adventure for all ages awaits at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – a museum for your students to explore the incredible mysteries of our world. Here, school groups will be treated to thrilling interactive exhibitions where they can uncover rare artifacts and immerse themselves in the unexpected, while learning about all the things in the world around us that make us go “hmm…”.

Intrepid Museum

The former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid provides the locale of this fascinating American military and maritime museum, where your school group can learn about the warship’s history during the Second World War. Head to the Intrepid’s flight deck to view an entire squadron of fighter planes, where students will enjoy an experience on the museum’s flight simulators.

Hershey's Chocolate World

On a Hershey's Sweet Educational tour, your group will first be divided in half to allow more focused learning opportunities about one of North America's most popular chocolatiers. While one half is toured around by a guide, the other half of your group will be guided to make their own Hershey's chocolate products, or shop Hershey’s merchandise. They'll then swap over, so each student has equal time to explore the wonderful world of Hershey's.

Cooper Hewitt Museum

An offshoot of Washington DC’s Smithsonian Institution, the Cooper Hewitt Museum is the only museum in the whole of the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design, and a must-see for art students. More than 210,000 pieces are displayed here, depicting 3,000 years of design aesthetic and creativity across a range of media, from ancient textiles and paper craft to modern design and cutting-edge technologies.

NBC Studio Tour

Home to several iconic United States TV shows (Saturday Night Life, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon) whose popularity has made it across the pond, the NBC Studio Tour will be a well-received stop on your New York trip. Here, students will be taken behind-the-scenes to the television studios, where they can even star in or produce their own talk-show segment.

RiseNY

Part museum, part thrilling aerial tour of the New York skyline, this one-of-a-kind interactive experience gives student groups an immersive view into the city that never sleeps. At RiseNY, students can expect a three-part journey that covers New York’s most famous sites, its global impact, and its incredible history, through captivating film, galleries, and a soaring rise that suspends you 30ft in the air!

Little Island

Located on the Hudson River between the Whitney Museum and the High Line, Little Island is a striking example of urban redevelopment on the former Pier 54, and offers a site of respite for students amid the bustle of Manhattan. This little oasis is packed with flora to enjoy, while the river-facing amphitheatre is perfectly placed for reflecting on a packed day during sunset.

Restaurant Experience

Embark on a culinary adventure in the cultural melting pot of New York City. From iconic establishments like Hard Rock Café and Ellen's Stardust Diner to the flavours of Little Italy, our restaurant recommendations provide educational and cultural benefits for students, ensuring a delectable experience in the Big Apple.

Sports Fixtures

Experience the thrill of live sports in the heart of New York City. From iconic venues like Madison Square Garden to the energetic atmospheres of Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, our sports excursions offer unforgettable opportunities to witness basketball, hockey, and baseball, while fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation of the city.

Central Park

One of the world’s most recognised green spaces, Central Park brings scenes from the silver screen to life with its tree-lined walkways guiding visitors through fields, European-style gardens and a lake – among other glorious features. Do as New Yorkers do and lounge on Sheep Meadow (the perfect spot for a lunch break) or head to Central Park Zoo to prompt unforgettable experiences in nature for your students.

The Highline

Once a dingy freight line, the 2.33-kilometre High Line is a shining example of urban renewal and an icon of American contemporary landscape architecture, stemming north from the city’s Meatpacking District. As one of the city’s best-loved green spaces, students will relish the opportunity to relax in the park, where they can take in fantastic views across Manhattan’s urban landscape and the Hudson River while enjoying public art installations and food from independent vendors.

Times Square

The place where bright lights, shopping, and shows collide, Times Square is a bustling amalgamation of the New York seen on screens, providing an unforgettable experience for your students. Spot yellow taxi cabs, soaring skyscrapers and street entertainment in this thriving heart of the Theater District, which draws around 50 million visitors each year.

Empire State Building

Enjoy the spectacular views of the Empire State Building's 86th Floor Observation Deck with this fantastic excursion, which is one of our favourites here at Equity. Inside, school groups can also explore the landmark’s brand new galleries, which are complete with interactive exhibitions around the building’s construction and engineering.

National Museum of Mathematics

The only museum of Mathematics in the United States, MoMath provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and perception of mathematics through fascinating exhibits. Allow the wonders of mathematics to be revealed through the museum’s different programs, where groups can discover how mathematics affects and applies to every aspect of life.

Financial District

Experience the fast-paced energy of Lower Manhattan with this scenic walking tour, where you and your students will tour the famous Financial District – home to the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. A great opportunity to teach students will learn about the billion-dollar institutions that influence today’s global economy, and the financial crises of days gone by.

Statue of Liberty Cruise & Ellis Island visit

Discover the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum via ferry on this excursion, where your students can enjoy magnificent close-up views of the Statue of Liberty. We can’t wait to show you the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States, as well as a different perspective to Mid and Lower Manhattan from the water.

9/11 Memorial Museum

Located inside the 9/11 Memorial Gardens, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the horrific terrorist attacks at the Twin Towers in 2001, which killed almost 3,000 people. Students can contemplate the museum’s collection of more than 40,000 images, 14,000 artifacts, 3,500 audio recordings and more than 500 hours of video – each surrounding the deadliest terror attack in human history.

Top of the Rock

Climb to the top of the Rockefeller Center and get ready to take in dramatic panoramic views of New York City from 850 feet above street level. During your visit, students can learn about the legacy of John D. Rockefeller, as well as one of the most architecturally important sites of the 20th century, while taking in the spectacular view from 70 floors up.

Madame Tussauds New York

Combine the glitter and glamour of the world’s most famous faces with an interactive and educational experience at Madame Tussauds. Located in Times Square, this activity is always a hit among student groups, who we’ve seen excited to pose alongside their favourite celebrities. Enhance your students’ experience by adding a Behind the Scenes, Business & Marketing or The French Revolution seminar to your itinerary.

New York Hall of Science

The building occupied by the New York Hall of Science can be spotted a mile off thanks to its intriguing exterior, which is reflective of what’s inside. Within the museum, students can interact with exhibits which are sure to fascinate, from operating a Mars Rover to comparing the natural modes of connection to the Internet in Connections: The Nature of Networks.

Madison Square Garden

Self-titled as the “World’s Most Famous Arena”, Madison Square Garden is the oldest major sports centre in New York, having been built in 1968. Since then, MSG has been a hub for the city’s professional ice hockey and basketball matches, and is the home of two of New York’s most famous teams: the New York Rangers (hockey) and the New York Knicks (basketball). The energy is palpable at either team’s matches, providing an unforgettable experience for any student.

Edge Viewing Platform & Vessel

Give your students an experience to remember as they look out across one of the world’s most famous skylines from Edge – an observation deck rising more than 1,000 feet over the streets below. The highest viewing platform in the Western Hemisphere, Edge provides a full panoramic view of the city, which makes for an postcard-perfect photo opportunity for your entire school group.

Museum of the Moving Image - Self Guided Tour

Featuring more than 130,000 artifacts relating to film, television and video, the Museum of the Moving Image is a brilliant excursion for budding filmmakers and artists, as well as students seeking some light-hearted entertainment. Students can explore the development of cameras from analogue to digital over the last 200 years, play vintage arcade games, and interact with artistic displays that show the science behind the art.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

A fun-filled adventure for all ages awaits at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – a museum for your students to explore the incredible mysteries of our world. Here, school groups will be treated to thrilling interactive exhibitions where they can uncover rare artifacts and immerse themselves in the unexpected, while learning about all the things in the world around us that make us go “hmm…”.

Intrepid Museum

The former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid provides the locale of this fascinating American military and maritime museum, where your school group can learn about the warship’s history during the Second World War. Head to the Intrepid’s flight deck to view an entire squadron of fighter planes, where students will enjoy an experience on the museum’s flight simulators.

Hershey's Chocolate World

On a Hershey's Sweet Educational tour, your group will first be divided in half to allow more focused learning opportunities about one of North America's most popular chocolatiers. While one half is toured around by a guide, the other half of your group will be guided to make their own Hershey's chocolate products, or shop Hershey’s merchandise. They'll then swap over, so each student has equal time to explore the wonderful world of Hershey's.

Cooper Hewitt Museum

An offshoot of Washington DC’s Smithsonian Institution, the Cooper Hewitt Museum is the only museum in the whole of the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design, and a must-see for art students. More than 210,000 pieces are displayed here, depicting 3,000 years of design aesthetic and creativity across a range of media, from ancient textiles and paper craft to modern design and cutting-edge technologies.

NBC Studio Tour

Home to several iconic United States TV shows (Saturday Night Life, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon) whose popularity has made it across the pond, the NBC Studio Tour will be a well-received stop on your New York trip. Here, students will be taken behind-the-scenes to the television studios, where they can even star in or produce their own talk-show segment.

RiseNY

Part museum, part thrilling aerial tour of the New York skyline, this one-of-a-kind interactive experience gives student groups an immersive view into the city that never sleeps. At RiseNY, students can expect a three-part journey that covers New York’s most famous sites, its global impact, and its incredible history, through captivating film, galleries, and a soaring rise that suspends you 30ft in the air!

Little Island

Located on the Hudson River between the Whitney Museum and the High Line, Little Island is a striking example of urban redevelopment on the former Pier 54, and offers a site of respite for students amid the bustle of Manhattan. This little oasis is packed with flora to enjoy, while the river-facing amphitheatre is perfectly placed for reflecting on a packed day during sunset.

Restaurant Experience

Embark on a culinary adventure in the cultural melting pot of New York City. From iconic establishments like Hard Rock Café and Ellen's Stardust Diner to the flavours of Little Italy, our restaurant recommendations provide educational and cultural benefits for students, ensuring a delectable experience in the Big Apple.

Sports Fixtures

Experience the thrill of live sports in the heart of New York City. From iconic venues like Madison Square Garden to the energetic atmospheres of Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, our sports excursions offer unforgettable opportunities to witness basketball, hockey, and baseball, while fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation of the city.

Trip details

All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:

  • Return travel by air (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
  • All security charges, airport and local taxes
  • 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air
  • Half-board accommodation
  • Excursions
  • Overseas travel
  • 24-hour emergency service support
  • All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
  • Lunches 
  • ESTAs / Visas. Electronic VISA Waivers (ESTAs) are compulsory for all British passport holders travelling to the USA. Travellers with non-British passports may require a full VISA for travel
  • Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices. Meals are provided on flights
  • Tipping. Tipping is customary in North America and is not included in our packages
  • Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
  • Tourist tax 
  • Damage deposit

Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.

Travel by: Air

Nearest airport: Newark (EWR) / John F. Kennedy (JFK) / LaGuardia (LGA)

Transfer time from airport: 1 hrs 30mins

Best times to travel: February, April, May, October

Suggested tour length: 5 days, 3 nights