meaningful travel for students 14-18
Each Global Routes program is designed by a team of experiential education experts, honed from our 50+ years of crafting meaningful travel experiences for students and groups!
High School Summer Programs
Although each program is uniquely curated to focus on the unique traditions, culture, history, and community of each destination, every Global Routes experience includes opportunities to dive deep and explore…
Custom Programs
For schools and groups, we offer customized programs to align with the goals, objectives, and curriculum of travelers. Through our team of travel experts, educators, and destination partners, we craft experiences that make lessons come alive.
Gap Year
Through our sister organization, Carpe Diem Education, we offer structured international gap year experiences for students 18 – 22! Each of these gap programs aligns with our Global Routes values and focuses on small-group meaningful cultural immersion.
why Global Routes?
The Experience
During Global Routes programs, we see boundaries and perceived differences between students and communities drift away. They’re replaced by common ground, universal goodwill, and insights that students will take with them into the rest of their lives.
Since 1967, we’ve been designing experiential education programs that are about true exchange and positive impact. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.
We believe that a grounded, fun, and community-driven experience is not only the best way to travel, but the ideal way to help future leaders shape their own ideals, perspectives, and sense of self. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.
Costa Rica
Hawai’i
Leaders-in-Action Costa Rica
How to enroll
Make this summer better
Start your journey with Global Routes by either clicking “Enroll” or completing our simple Interest Form. From there, you’ll be directed to a page to complete your student interview and chat directly with our team!
The Application Process
1. Click “Enroll Now” and begin your enrollment process, or complete our Interest Form
If you’re ready to sign up for the most meaningful, impactful, and fun summer out there, go ahead and click “Enroll” to start the process. You’ll be asked to complete a CampMinder registration to access the enrollment documents.
Need a little more guidance about which program is for you? Want to chat with our team prior to enrollment? Awesome! Fill out our easy Interest Form to get started. From there, you’ll be directed to a calendar to schedule your interview.
2. Student Interview
Group dynamics and enthusiasm for learning are crucial for transformational travel, so we meet with every student prior to formal acceptance. Don’t worry! Interviews with our staff are informal chats to get to know you, ensure we’re setting you up for success, and to answer any questions you may have.
3. Acceptance & Tuition Payment
Woohoo! You’ve received word from our staff that you’re in. Next, you’ll follow the directions from our interviewer to complete registration and tuition payment.