10 Top Reasons to Choose Earth Explore
#1 We're top rated by parents and students alike
At Earth Explore we strive to be the best, not the biggest. That's why we're proud that for each of the past 15 years, well over 90 percent of our families have said they would recommend us to friends, or travel with us again. That's a record of achievement that can't be beaten.
#2 The mission-based Earth Explore Foundation 
While there are lots of options when deciding on a summer experience for your son or daughter, there really is a big difference among them. Earth Explore is one of the few student travel programs overseen by a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not for profit educational organization, the Earth Explore Foundation. As a mission-based educational program, Earth Explore has access to the best activities, and world-renowned partners. And, we are responsible to parents and students. First and always.
#3 Real-world Learning, with thrills
If you're looking for a dynamic combination of real-world learning, and thrilling outdoor adventure, you've come to the right place. No other youth program gives your student the hands-on opportunities and access that we do. Our programs give students valuable real world experiences, by allowing them to learn about nature and world cultures with experts. And always in a safe and supportive group environment. They get a great springboard for all of their future studies, and a big advantage heading into college.
#4 Academic Credit to go with the thrills
Earth Explore is one of the few youth travel organizations that can offer students full academic credit, both at the 
high school, and college levels. As an accredited, not for profit educational organization, our access is unmatched. We're able to work with the finest field partners, and create the most balanced and complete science and adventure learning curriculum in the nation. Our credit opportunities also mean that Earth Explore students have an academic "leg up" approaching their college years.
#5 Safety, First and Foremost
Earth Explore's safety record is unmatched, and is something of which we're quite proud. We have never had a serious injury on any of our programs. This is because we keep students well-supervised, carefully choose our activities, only appoint leaders that parents and students know, and always work with the finest field partners.
#6 Outstanding Supervision
Another Earth Explore strength. Our teachers are not randomly assigned to students, but are 
classroom educators that parents already know, from the schools that our students attend. Our adult to student ratio is the best in student travel. We assign one teacher to 6-8 students on average, include one or two full time travel managers, and our groups are joined by highly experienced outdoor educators for all program activities. That means when the students are actively exploring with Earth Explore, there is on average one adult for every 4 or 5 students. These ratios are the best in the travel field, which averages 1 teacher to every 10 to 12 students.
#7 Top Value
When you compare Earth Explore programs to any other, we come out tops in educational value. We invite you to compare the quality and number of meals served, the accommodations used and rooming arrangements for students, who the leaders are, and how the groups travel. Also consider the type of activities scheduled, and with whom. We're proud that parents and teachers rate our value highly every year, and we're A rated by the Better Business Bureau. 
#8 Growth in Confidence
Earth Explore programs provide students with a solid springboard for all that they want to achieve. By working and exploring with their peers, our participants build leadership skills, discover how to foster teamwork, gain new confidence in themselves, and learn how to handle responsibility. They are ready for even bigger challenges ahead, like tackling college and navigating a complex world. But don't take our word for it. Check out our parent comments to hear directly from parents of students who have participated in an Earth Explore adventure.
#9 The World's Best Partners
No educational travel organization does it all by themselves. And our status as a federally recognized, 501 (c)(3) educational organization means we can pull in the best resources for our students. We're proud to work with some of the world's finest partner organizations like the University of Hawaii, the University of Alaska, Cal State Monterey Bay, and premier outdoor educators like the Tetons Science School, Alaska Geographic, Denali Educational Foundation, Costa Rica Expeditions, the Yellowstone Association and Yosemite National Institute.
#10 Exclusive, Once-in-a-Lifetime Activities
Earth Explore students take part in exclusive science and cultural activities not available to anyone else. They have been designed with our partners to our adventure learning specifications. You can rest assured that your student is receiving a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience from which she will learn, and use as a platform for future success.
#11 It's Just Plain Fun
Sorry, but we had to add one more. All of the above are good reasons participate in an Earth Explore Adventure, but let's face it, if it's not fun, why go? Our students and teachers alike feel their travel experiences are once-in-a-lifetime, laugh out loud, unforgettable.....8 days of pure fun, learning and adventure. And that also is a very good reason to choose an Earth Explore educational program.
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