Field Trips

Field trips are a must, especially for low-income youth, if we are going to provide much needed exposure to the world beyond their schools and neighborhoods. But not all field trips are created equal. A trip to Six Flags will certainly be fun (a key factor in engagement), but the trip becomes enriching if young people are encouraged  to plan the logistics themselves: reading brochures and maps ahead of time, finding out about the history of the area, calculating mileage and the best travel route, preparing a budget for the outing.