Who handles the STEM/STEAM Expedition booking and travel arrangements?
WCV Travel is the official travel company of the STEM/STEAM Expeditions. WCV Travel has been one of Walt Disney World's® "Top 5 Student Travel Planners" for the past decade.
Where will my students be housed?
The Walt Disney World® itinerary includes Disney hotel accommodations. The Universal Orlando Resort® itinerary includes Universal hotel accommodations.
What is the purpose of the STEM Jobs pre and post Expedition career resources?
The STEM Jobs print resources are designed to engage students in a self-discovery process that introduces career options that fit their interests and talents and plan their course work in moving them toward their career goals.
What is included in the STEM/STEAM Expedition tuition?
Hotel accommodations, most meals, all bus transportation upon arrival, all curriculum and instruction, 24-hour supervision, all entry fees, all tips/gratuities, etc. are included in the overall student tuition. Should a school choose WCV Travel's transportation package, round-trip airfare and transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport are also included.
What are my responsibilities as a STEM/STEAM Expedition chaperone?
WCV Travel coordinates all travel, lodging, meals as defined, security, and site visits. All activities and sessions will be facilitated by educators, engineers, designers, scientists, producers, and writers....freeing you to fully share the experience along with your students!
What will the average number of students be in most sessions?
The average number of students in each breakout session will be 25-30 participants.
Does WCV Travel's Professional Liability Insurance cover your school group?
Yes! WCV Travel Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omission) company policy covers all participating school groups.
What is the difference between the "2" STEM/STEAM Expedition 4-day itineraries?
One itinerary is based at the Walt Disney World Resort®, and the other itinerary is based at the Universal Orlando Resort®. Day 1 or 4 involves behind-the-scenes activities and sessions in each of the respective parks.
Each of the resorts offer specialized education programs that are defined in the two itineraries. Based on what you teach and the interests of your students, you can choose the itinerary that best suits your student group.
Days 2 & 3 on both itineraries are the exact same.
Does the itinerary in each of the 2 Expeditions flow as outlined?
Not necessarily. Activities and sessions will be adjusted accordingly in order to maintain the facilitator/student ratio in order to maintain the quality of each presentation.
Is there a difference in cost between the 2 itineraries?
No! Both itineraries are priced the same.