Meet the Designer Behind Our New Victory in Europe Commemorative Sweater Patch
Date: November 22, 2024 With a strong commitment to honouring Canadian history, Worldstrides Canada is excited to host a special event in May 2025, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the Liberation of the Netherlands. For the event in the Netherlands, over a thousand Canadian students will receive an official commemorative tour…
Read MoreFolklore to Frighten and Fascinate
Halloween is more than just costumes and candy—it’s a time when spooky legends and fascinating folklore from across the world come alive. In every culture, folklore has been used to explain life’s mysteries and the supernatural. This season, why not bring these stirring tales into your classroom? Let students explore stories of monsters, mythical figures,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest Winners!
With the help of our staff judging panel, we are proud to announce the winning submissions of the 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest!
Read MoreThe Recipe for Global Learning: A Teacher’s Fundraising Journey
Date: May 1, 2024 Meet Keith Hoare, a WorldStrides Canada Program Leader and the mastermind behind Thistletown High School’s international trips. As head of the school’s culinary department, Keith helps students learn about hospitality management, culinary arts, and culture through cooking. In 2011, he initiated fundraising opportunities with the school’s 10th grade students to be…
Read MoreFundraising Fundamentals: Essential Tips and Ideas
Embarking on a WorldStrides Canada educational tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure filled with cultural immersion and lifelong learning. But sometimes, the initial financial hurdle can seem daunting. Fear not, educators—you’re not alone! Here at WorldStrides Canada, we want every student to experience the wonder of educational travel. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive…
Read MoreYour Guide to Social Media Success
Inspire student travel in your school for years to come. Wondering how to leverage social media for your upcoming WorldStrides Canada trip? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This handy guide will help you navigate social media platforms by equipping you with the key strategies needed to help promote your trip, boost program participation, and…
Read MoreLove is in the Air: Sending Love to Our Favourite Landmarks
Date: February 12, 2024 Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! We’re here to share our love with our favourite landmarks around the world. Say “Happy Valentine’s Day” through the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, Liberty Bell, and more travel themed puns… what’s not to Louvre? So download these punny little messages to send…
Read MoreBlack History and Hip Hop Culture
Date: January 29, 2024 As hip hop evolves, it remains a dynamic force, responding to contemporary challenges and contributing to the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Incorporating hip hop into education around Black History Month provides an opportunity to explore the cultural richness, resilience, and artistic expressions within the Black community, fostering a deeper…
Read More6 Essential Steps to Taking the Best Travel Photos and Videos
Date: January 16, 2024 The 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest has begun! If you’re preparing to head out on tour and interested in nabbing one of our sixteen Grand Prizes (a $250 Amazon e-gift card) or a Monthly Prize (a $25 e-gift card to Tim Hortons or Amazon), we’ve put together our top…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2024 Photo & Video Contest
Date: January 16, 2024 We want to see your best shots! As you enjoy your WorldStrides Canada tour, make sure to keep an eye out for those truly memorable moments. Then, just upload your very best photos and videos for a chance to win! We’re awarding sixteen Grand Prize Winners with a $250 Amazon e-gift…
Read MoreKeeping Current: Using the News to Engage Your Students
Date: December 12, 2023 In my tenth-grade history class, I was required to memorize the front page of the local Monday newspaper for a quiz on Friday of that week. This was my (otherwise very engaging) history teacher’s attempt to meet the current events educational standard set by our province. At the time, this quiz…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hiking: International Mountain Day
Date: December 11, 2023 International Mountain Day, celebrated annually on December 11, encourages us to get outside and hit the trails! Aside from the benefits of encountering beautiful views, and enjoying all the mountains have to offer, hiking has a lot of health and wellness benefits too! WorldStrides Executive Creative Director, Paul Kidd, shares how…
Read MoreUnlocking the Mysteries of King Tut and Ancient Egypt
Date: October 31, 2023. Shrouded in mystery and rich history, Ancient Egypt, the story of King Tutankhamun, or King Tut for short, and the incredible discoveries in the realm of Egyptology are a fascinating journey back in time to this ancient civilization. King Tut’s story has captured the world’s imagination and significantly advanced our understanding…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2023 WorldStrides Canada Student Photo and Video Contest Winners!
Date: September 6, 2023 We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the much anticipated 2023 WorldStrides Canada Student Photo and Video contest! After weeks of sifting through a myriad of awe-inspiring snapshots from talented shutterbugs across the nation, we finally selected the two best photo and video champions who managed to capture the essence of…
Read MoreHow to Create a DEI-Informed Classroom
Date: August 24, 2023 Take a moment to recall your favourite teacher. What was it that made them so special? Our best teachers were always the ones who made every one of their students feel special. That’s the life-changing power of creating a classroom that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, the Global Education…
Read MoreCelebrating Pride, Being an Ally, and Creating Inclusive Classrooms All Year Round
Date: May 31, 2023 June 1st is the official kickoff to Pride Month—a global celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ people and the powerful strides that have been made for their visibility, recognition and equality. Much like 2SLGBTQI+, the word ‘pride’ began as an acronym that stood for Personal Rights in Defense and Education—the name of an organization…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2023 Student Photo Contest
Date: February 27, 2023 Ready to give us your best shot? Your best travel shot, that is! We’re kicking off our annual WorldStrides Canada Student Photo Contest, and entering is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Just shoot, upload, and win. Follow our social media to see if your submission gets featured as a grand…
Read More#EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day [Classroom Resources]
Date: February 24, 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of unity. Occurring on March 8 each year, the holiday is a celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a call for advocacy and action to accelerate women’s equality. IWD has been around for over a century, with the…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Theatre to Inspire Your Students
Date: February 9, 2023 The word is out! Hamilton is coming to Toronto. Since its premiere on Broadway in 2015, the smash-hit biographical musical has taken the world by storm. Now is your chance to be in the room where it happens. History comes to life in Hamilton, a staged retelling of the American Revolution…
Read MoreA rugger abroad: pasta, pallovale, and Pisa
Date: November 8, 2022 “Getting to go on this tour through Italy turned us from teammates into brothers.” In 2019, superstar WorldStrides intern Andrew Chong and his teammates took part in a multi-city rugby tour that took them across Italy. Now, Andrew has written all about his game-changing experience abroad. In the spring of 2019,…
Read MoreChoose Earth: An Interview with Carbonzero CEO Dan Fraleigh
Date: April 22, 2022 At WorldStrides, we recognize that sustainability starts with us—that’s why we’ve partnered with Carbonzero, a Canadian-based supplier of greenhouse gas measurement and carbon offsetting solutions, to provide our participants with carbon neutral travel experiences. To celebrate the launch of our new Choose Earth initiative, we sat down with Dan Fraleigh, Chief…
Read MoreWhat Music and Travel Have in Common – And How They Both Change Students’ Lives
Date: March 9, 2022 Teaching music is, of course, about inspiring a love of music and an appreciation for a diverse art form. But it is also about helping students to look at things from different perspectives, to think about ideas as they have been constructed through someone else’s ear or someone else’s language. It…
Read MoreIncorporating Pop Culture in Your Classroom
Date: February 23, 2022 We all have different interests, habits, and passions. We all come from different areas, we were born in different decades, and we have drastically different backgrounds. Teachers are educated, hard-working, critical observers, critical thinkers, and yet sometimes we don’t feel confident with popular culture. But in reality, you see and experience…
Read MoreFrom Marching Bands to Big Glam: The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Date: February 9, 2022 Are you looking forward to the Super Bowl LVI halftime show more than the game itself? If so, you’re not alone! Over the decades, this famous (and sometimes infamous) feature of the big game has become a cultural icon of its own. While the halftime show is now known for its…
Read MoreAre you ready for a unique online learning experience?
Date: January 10, 2022 As a student of the world, it is important to better understand your role in it. How do your actions impact travel? Why is it important to be an engaged citizen? When you take part in a travel program, you can start answering those questions. Your lifelong learning journey takes place…
Read More12 Holiday Dishes from Around the World
Date: December 7, 2021 Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into.…
Read MoreHow Hockey Became Canada’s Sport
Date: December 6, 2021 Canada is known around the world as the birthplace of hockey—it’s practically ingrained in our culture, and it’s considered the number one sport in the Great White North today. In fact, according to the International Ice Hockey Federation, there were a total of 607,951 registered ice hockey players in Canada during…
Read MoreStrategies for Minimizing Gender Biases in Your Classroom and on Tour
Date: November 5, 2021 Gender inequality in education that favours male students is well-researched and documented. Studies show that male students tend to garner more attention from educators. This can appear in the form of male students being called on with greater frequency, being recognized more often (for good and bad behaviour) despite female students…
Read MoreFemale Athletes Forge the Future
Date: October 20, 2021 You’ve probably heard that “the future is female,” and this certainly includes sports. At the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, women accounted for 49% of all athletes—making it the first gender-balanced Olympic games in history. Did we mention female athletes continue to outperform males, as well? In fact, in the first…
Read MoreTeachers tips to help music students combat stage fright
Date: May 28, 2021 You’re preparing for your performance, but your students – maybe even you! – are starting to feel the effects of stage fright! Simply put, stage fright is performance anxiety. Those with performance anxiety will often focus on the worst case scenarios, worry about failure, and engage in social comparison – even…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation: It can be more than just a week
Date: May 4, 2021 How education has changed in the past year! The stresses that our schools continue to experience are felt by everyone – students, teachers, school staff, and parents are doing what they can to make the best of things. Teachers, like everyone else, were forced to move into the online space with…
Read MoreEssential Skills to Support Student Growth
Date: April 28, 2021 Wow, this year has been a challenge, hasn’t it? We are all facing unique personal struggles and are also concerned about our students’ well-being and individual learning plans. We want what’s best for our students and may be wracked with guilt when we can’t replicate the long-lost comforts of a traditional…
Read More5 Teachers Tips to Practice Wellness during COVID
Date: April 15, 2021 The flow of the school year brings a range of emotions. You’re excited, but maybe a little anxious, you’re energized, but careful to pace yourself, and you’re eager to work with your students, even if you wouldn’t turn down another day of rest. In the midst of a pandemic and great…
Read MoreReal World Studies: Teaching Sustainable Development
Date: April 5, 2021 The last year of my working life has been dominated by a single project – our new academic program called Real World Studies. It was during one of those months early in 2020 that now all blend together when Kim Warner, Camps Global Marketing Manager, suggested we could send lesson plans…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educational Travel for Young Students
Date: March 3, 2021 As we enter a full year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of when and how student travel will resume is on the minds of educators around the world. Will schools shut down travel clubs indefinitely? Is student travel really that important? Should it be allowed? Do the benefits…
Read MoreGetting Creative with Virtual Icebreakers
Date: February 11, 2021 Creating a positive classroom culture is more important now than ever before as many schools remain in virtual learning. Icebreakers are beneficial for both teachers and students in fostering community, helping everyone get to know each other better, and exposing students to new perspectives. While some of your usual icebreakers might…
Read MoreHow Curiosity, Online Learning, and Travel Go Together
Date: February 2, 2021 What happens when we ask why, how, or where? Curiosity is the desire to know more, and it gives us the ability to expand and strengthen our interests. We can become experts in whatever subject area we want. Our curiosity about everything from how a nation’s economy is impacted by multiple…
Read MoreWhat is a friendly?
Date: January 26, 2021 Chances are good that you know what a friendly is, but what words would you use to define it? A quick roundup of terms and interpretations yields a variety of words and language that paints broad strokes, and that’s ok. It’s an “exhibition.” A “demonstration.” A “preseason game” or “warm-up match.”…
Read MoreStaying SMART: How to set goals for 2021
Date: January 14, 2021 The start of a new year tends to be a time for reflection and pondering resolutions. Some may see the new year as a chance to put 2020 in the past, while others see it as a chance for a fresh start. Setting goals for 2021 may be particularly important as…
Read MoreDistance learning opportunity for high schoolers with wanderlust
Date: January 8, 2021 A new year brings new hope and new opportunities. It’s also time to start thinking about new places to explore when the moment is right. The world is a different place today in so many ways, but our desire to explore and understand it is never dimmed. Now is a perfect…
Read More7 Ways to Enjoy Cold Weather While Social Distancing
As cold weather descends upon the Northern Hemisphere, the need to stay socially distanced is more important than ever. While it’s tempting to head inside for social time, consider some socially distanced cold weather activities to ensure that everyone stays happy, safe, and healthy this winter. Plan a Snowball Fight Distance is required to have…
Read More9 Heavenly Hot Chocolate Recipes From Around the World
There’s no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood in just one sip. While everyone enjoys a good trip down…
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