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Junior National Young Leaders Program for Elementary and Middle School Students
Families interested in experiencing Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, or Washington, DC while their child is at an Envision by WorldStrides program have the opportunity to enroll in our Family Program.

This program is only available for select sessions and allows attendees to meet and make friends with other families from across the country while discovering what Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, or Washington, DC has to offer. Attendees will be shown their respective city by an experienced guide and will visit the most popular and well-known attractions. They will also attend one of their student’s key program highlights, such as a presentation from one of our keynote speakers.
Summer High School Aerospace and Aviation Program Students

Washington, DC

The Washington, DC Family Program is limited to families with students attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference, NYLF Pathways to STEM, and NYLF Explore STEM, and is only available on the following dates:

  • June 17–21, 2024
  • June 24–28, 2024
  • July 1–5, 2024
  • July 8–12, 2024
  • July 15–19, 2024
  • July 22–26, 2024
  • July 29–August 2, 2024

Sample Family Program Highlights*

Tour Guide
A trained Washington, DC guide will lead your exploration through the wonders of the nation’s capital.

Iconic Sights
The Lincoln Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, are just a few of the historical landmarks you'll see as you dive into the city.

Museums
You will enjoy tours of select Smithsonian Institute museums as well as access to reserved tickets at popular destinations such as the National Archives and Library of Congress.

Summer High School Aerospace and Aviation Program Students

New York, NY

The New York City Family Program is limited to families with students attending the NYLF Pathways to STEM, NYLF Pathways to STEM Alumni, and NYLF Explore STEM, and is only available on the following dates:

  • June 17–21, 2024
  • June 24–28, 2024

Sample Family Program Highlights*

Tour Guide
A trained New York City guide will lead your exploration through the sights and sounds of The Big Apple.

Iconic Sights
Take a ferry to see the famous Statue of Liberty, visit One World Tower, experience the bustle of Times Square, and witness the incredible height of the Empire State Building. Discover Rockefeller Plaza and Top of the Rock, browse great reads in the New York Public Library, or spend the afternoon on a stroll through Central Park.

Museums
Remember the fallen at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, explore the wonders of the Natural History Museum, and gain a new perspective at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Summer High School Aerospace and Aviation Program Students

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Family Program is limited to families with students attending the National Young Leaders Program, NYLF Pathways to STEM, NYLF Pathways to STEM Alumni, and NYLF Explore STEM, and is only available on the following dates:

  • June 17–21, 2024
  • June 24–28, 2024

Sample Family Program Highlights*

Tour Guide
A trained Los Angeles guide will lead your exploration through the wonders of The City of Angels

Iconic Sights
Hike up to the iconic Griffith Observatory, stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, check out the La Brea Tar Pits, and soak up the sun while walking the Santa Monica Pier. Then venture to Universal Studios or take the Warner Brothers Studio Tour.

Museums
Appreciate stunning architecture and gardens at the Getty Museum, or walk through the history of Grammy winners at the Grammy Museum.

Summer High School Aerospace and Aviation Program Students

Boston, MA

The Boston Family Program is limited to families with students attending the Junior National Young Leaders Alumni Conference, NYLF Pathways to STEM, and NYLF Explore STEM and is only available on the following dates:

  • July 1–5, 2024
  • July 8–12, 2024
  • July 15–19, 2024

Sample Family Program Highlights*

Tour Guide
A trained Boston guide will lead your exploration through the wonders of this historic city.

Iconic Sights
Explore relics from some of the most historic moments in U.S. history at the USS Constitution and Mayflower II and take a walk down the Freedom Trail to visit Paul Revere's House and the monument to Bunker Hill.

Museums
Get lost in the stacks of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and take a trip back in time on your tour through the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, including a recreation of a 17th Century English Village and of the original 1636 town mill.



*Please note that these sample activities are provided as examples of the overall quality and scope of the Family Program. The 2024 specific schedules, locations, and details may vary and will be made available online prior to the start of the program.

Family Program FAQs

  • What is included in the cost?

    The per participant cost of the Family Program is:

    Washington, DC $1,095
    New York, NY $1,545
    Los Angeles, CA $1,595
    Boston, MA $1,295

    The cost includes site visits and transportation during provided guided events and Celebratory Farewell Dinner. Housing and transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included. The Family Program is not covered under Tuition & Travel Protection Plan.

  • Do I need to make my own housing arrangements?

    Although housing is not provided, we designate a Family Program hotel where all pick up and drop offs will occur. A Family Program room block with discounted rates for participants will be available. Additional information will be shared in your student's MyEnvisionExperience.com page. Family participants will need to transport themselves to and from the designated hotel if they elect to not reside onsite.

  • Will I be able to spend time with my student?

    This program is separate from your student’s program and you’ll be spending time with other families of participants and not the students themselves. Many of the sites visited during the Family Program will be similar to the student's program. Past participating family members have found meal and evening time as appropriate times to meet with their student.

  • Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?

    Yes. The program cost does not include transportation to and from your home and the program location. We recommend that you make any necessary travel arrangements only AFTER you receive confirmation that you are officially signed up.

  • Can children attend?

    Yes. Other children may attend, but if a minor is attending the Family Program, they must attend with a parent or guardian.

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