Summer Travel Opportunities

Students of the Independent Education Program are invited to attend various travel opportunities over the summer each year. These travel opportunities provide an educationally rich to engage with peers and learn more about the world around them.

Shakespeare Festival Trip

The English department is excited for the 2nd Annual Summer Shakespeare trip.

  • When: July 14-16, 2026

  • Who: IEProgram students ages 14+. Priority given to English students.

  • Where: Cedar City, Utah

  • Estimated cost - approximately $400/student.

  • Limited spots available for chaperones who have 12 passenger vans and can help drive.

  • Plays: Hamlet (tragedy), Frankenstein (drama), See How They Run (comedy)

Registration for Summer Shakespeare will open Monday, January 26, 2026. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register. English students will be given first priority.

Washington DC Trip

The Constitution Studies Program is excited to announce the first ever IEProgram student trip to Washington DC!

The trip will include visiting monuments, museums, and the National Archives. We will be attending a lecture at the Supreme Court, and more! We're also planning a day trip up to Philadelphia to see Independence Hall and other historically important sites.

  • What: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes trip to the nation's capitol with students who are passionate about American government, history, and civics!

  • Who: Any IEProgram student age 14+ at the time of the trip; one parent per student may also register for the trip if they wish to come along (not required). Parents pay the same trip fee as students do.

  • When: June 9-13, 2026

  • Cost: $875 per student, plus cost of airfare (not more than $600)

What does the cost cover?: The fee covers food, lodging, transportation, a t-shirt, and all of the amazing activities we will be doing for the duration of the trip. If you want to buy souvenirs, however, you will need to bring some pocket money.

Registration for the DC trip will open Monday, December 8. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register. Constitution students will be given first priority.

Guatemala Humanitarian Trip

The IEProgram is going to Panajachel, Guatemala to work with Cultiva International for a summer humanitarian educational experience. Come join us for this amazing adventure and wonderful learning experience. Growth happens when we are exposed to things that are outside of our comfort zone. This trip will definitely give you that opportunity.

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The trip will be led by Sam Martineau. 

On this trip we will:

  • Learn how to do effective humanitarian work- we will work with Cultiva International to learn how to serve and help others in a sustainable way working side by side with the local Mayan community and experience real connection.

  • Use our opportunity to work in Guatemala to learn about complex issues like poverty, barriers to economic growth and opportunity, humanitarian work and its impacts, unintended consequences, etc.

  • Develop leadership skills- We will spend some time doing personal development and learning leadership skills that will help prepare you for future success and growth.

  • Learn about and connect with a different culture- We will take time to get to know and come to understand the communities in which we work. We will have the opportunity to visit some of the villages around Lake Atitlan and learn about their culture. This is a great way to see how others live and gain a new perspective and appreciation for the many modern conveniences we enjoy in the U.S.

  • Have fun adventures- We will be able to enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery of Guatemala by going zip lining through a nature reserve and spend some time on and in the beautiful lake.

And so much more...

The next Guatemala trip is planned for Summer of 2027