Southwest Christian School - DC 2026 Adventure

Join us for a 4-day Washington DC adventure where you’ll see history come to life! Walk the hallways of the Capitol, lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns, and explore the amazing exhibits in the Smithsonian Museums as well as The Museum of the Bible. Faith, history, and education come together in Washington, D.C. on this incredible trip!

PROPOSED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival into Washington DC

  • Morning Flight to Washington DC
  • Visit the inspirational Museum of the Bible and learn the narrative, history, and impact of The Bible in a series of specialized exhibits. This includes a virtual reality tour of the lands of the Bible and a special “flight” around the US Capitol. This revolutionary ride highlights the Bible’s presence permanently etched into some of our national monuments and landmarks.
  • Vvisit the Eisenhower Memorial across the street.
  • Visit the historic town of Old Town Alexandria. Walk the beautiful streets and follow in the footsteps of many of our Founding Fathers. Dine at one of the restaurants in this historic space for dinner tonight, with an upgraded menu for the adults!
  • See iconic memorials! Learn about Martin Luther King, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson

Day 2: Reflection and Democracy

  • Reflect at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
  • Spend the remainder of the morning in one of the most visited, 7 story, Smithsonian Museums – the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Enjoy lunch (included) at Sweet Home Cafe.
  • Visit Capitol Hill! After a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, marvel at the interior of the Library of Congress; and take a picture of the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Grab a slice, some wings, and some of the best meatballs at Nighthawk for dinner tonight.
  • Enjoy a Cultural Event tonight

Day 3: Arlington Cemetery, George Washington & Legends

  • Pay your respects at Arlington National Cemetery to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. See the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice while Taps is played to honor the fallen soldiers. A special wreath laying ceremony will be planned for your group!
  • Learn about the tragic events that caused the Holocaust as you visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Debrief and grab a photo at the most recognized monument in DC, the Washington Monument!
  • Visit more amazing memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial
  • Students will finish the evening with at Bowlero where they will eat, bowl, and play in the arcade! Adults will be treated to a nice dinner at a nearby restaurant

Day 4: White House, Ford’s Theater, and Departure

  • Grab your selfie at the White House and learn the stories that helped build the iconic home
  • Explore one of the newest attractions in Washington DC – People’s House, A White House Experience. This interactive, tech forward exhibit will let you feel as if you were standing in the White House!
  • Explore Ford’s Theater and learn about the tragic events that happened in the area.
  • Grab some Souvenirs before having lunch and departing for the aiport
  • Afternoon flights home.

WHAT's INCLUDED

  • Roundtrip airfare from Dallas/Ft Worth
  • Private Tour Guide(s) for the entire trip, per bus
  • Private motor coach throughout trip
  • Admission to included activities
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations, quad occupancy
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners and 4 Lunches, included
  • Walking & City Tours
  • A TripAdventure rep onsite throughout the trip (in the background) to oversee the operation side (confirm restaurants, check-in museums, etc) so your tour directors can be tour directors and focus on your group
  • This is a private trip
  • Driver and Guide gratuities

About YOUR group leader

Lisa Robinson

Hello! My name is Lisa Robinson. I serve SCS as the middle school dean, leadership and Spanish teacher, trip coordinator, and the middle school girls’ soccer coach. I have been teaching middle school and high school leadership, Spanish, personal finance, yearbook, art and Bible the last five years. My husband, Jay, and I have four girls. Jada (14), Riley (12), Hadley (10) and Keira (7). I am very excited to be at SCS and enjoy serving SCS families!

The TripAdventures Difference

  • 100% Customized Tour
    We don’t believe in cookie cutter. Every trip is tailored to what your school wants to experience, and we go out of our way to make your trip something you can’t get elsewhere.
  • Authentic, local experiences
    Not just photo stops and sightseeing. Transformational, authentic experiences. We travel like a local: we’ll take trains, ferries, walking the streets, and eat like a local. You won’t be tourists.
  • Better Quality, Better Price
    Central hotels. We don’t cheat on quality by staying an hour away from the cities, and yet we can offer a better price because we don’t spend any money on marketing. We run on word of mouth based on our quality, which means your money goes to the trip, not to office space and glossy brochures.
  • 20+ Years of Leading Tours
    Our entire team is made up of experienced travel professionals who love what they do, and that shows in the tour.

Important Details, please read

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  • We are committed above all to the health and safety of your student, and will follow all local and national CDC guidelines for travel.

 

Preferred Travel Protection Plan

  • We offer travel insurance as part of travel protection plans from our partner TripAssure.
  • To cover you for the unforeseen, we encourage participants to purchase travel insurance, which may include benefits for trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed connection, travel delay, medical expense/emergency evacuation, baggage and personal effects, baggage delay and more. 
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Base Trip Cost

Starting at $1,899
$199 deposit