WHAT WE DO

We create and execute world class Experiential and Educational Expeditions for students and their teachers.

We do not do tourism; by empowering and engaging students in local cultures and communities, we go much beyond.

At E&E, we provide life long learning experiences that bring out the best in kids. Our unique approach and the careful help of our Experiential Educators will provide ownership of the experience by each participant. Students don’t merely follow; they participate and lead.

Learning may be ephemeral. But Experiential Education endures and it should leave an impression on a student, like footprints in the sand that can never be washed away.

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

Travel with more than guides. Our Experiential Educators will create a bond and a trusting environment between them, the students, and the locals. They encourage expanding each student’s comfort zone.

We believe the educators you travel with really do matter!

WE FOSTER
EXPEDITION MENTALITY

Expedition Mentality: a seriousness of purpose, a willingness to understand and become part of a community and  to help and work with others, and ability to expect and manage the unexpected.  

Expedition mentality is a key ingredient to a rich and successful experience and it encourages support and respect for others, the ability to display resilience under stress, and a willingness to expand one ‘s comfort zone.

We excel at motivating and empowering our adventurers to be prepared and engaged. By instilling an Expedition Mindset, students truly own their experience.  

WE FOSTER
EXPEDITION MENTALITY

Expedition Mentality: a seriousness of purpose, a willingness to understand and become part of a community and  to help and work with others, and ability to expect and manage the unexpected.  

Expedition mentality is a key ingredient to a rich and successful experience and it encourages support and respect for others, the ability to display resilience under stress, and a willingness to expand one ‘s comfort zone.

We excel at motivating and empowering our adventurers to be prepared and engaged. By instilling an Expedition Mindset, students truly own their experience.  

WE ARE INTENTIONAL

Itineraries are intentionally balanced and woven, Furthermore, our experiential educators are constantly connecting elements, activities, people, places. Students are then challenged to pick up the “bread crumbs” and make meaningful connections. 

 Through our Story Approach, guides purposely present information in context, through local or alternative points of view. We provide context and meaning, empowering students to connect all of the diverse elements they will experience and relate them to their own experiences.  

Students can better connect the dots and own the story. 

WE ARE INTENTIONAL

Itineraries are intentionally balanced and woven, Furthermore, our experiential educators are constantly connecting elements, activities, people, places. Students are then challenged to pick up the “bread crumbs” and make meaningful connections. 

 Through our Story Approach, guides purposely present information in context, through local or alternative points of view. We provide context and meaning, empowering students to connect all of the diverse elements they will experience and relate them to their own experiences.  

Students can better connect the dots and own the story. 

ADOPTING THE CULTURE

Experiencing new customs and meeting locals eager to engage young people in their remarkable stories helps to make a place come to life. It allows the sensible traveler to adopt and even become part of this culture, bringing it back and changing one’s vision of the world.

Through E&E, you will meet local visionaries. Whether by crafting artisan guitars or advocating for the environment, these local visionaries are not only inspired and interested, but inspiring and Interesting.

Engaging with and understanding locals leads to a meaningful experience, which in turns provides personal growth as a human being.

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!

We are dedicated to creating a culture of safety in all aspects of our trip. The safety of students and teachers, as well as our staff and employees, is paramount. Risk Management does not stand by itself – it is deeply embedded into our Expedition Mentality and into every aspect of the expedition, from the careful planning and creation of the location specific safety protocols and continuing with ownership of a safety culture by each individual and participant. 

Safety is paramount, planning and careful preparation is key 

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

TESTIMONIALS

Sam and his company are exceptional educators and Expedition planners. Every detail of the Expedition is intensely researched and methodically organized based on the goals and objectives of the teachers. Sam and I met throughout the planning process, and he ensured my vision for the students was met. He also added ideas and concepts to enhance the overall experience. His love for history and passion to see students engaged in the surrounding environment are very evident. Our Expedition contained connections for the students to be involved in the critical local traditions. From the Menin Gate to Belleau Wood, Sam made sure we engaged with history rather than learn about the events. To any teacher or student who wants to truly understand the impact of World War I on the Western Front, you need to take this Expedition. You will learn about the history of the Great War and the impact years of fighting continues to have on the present.

Max Kelly

Upper School History Teacher and Dean,
The Episcopal Academy

Max Kelly

Through our partnership with Sam for our Expedition to Morocco, we were able to provide one of the most engaging global experiences for our students. Sam is wildly energetic, very knowledgeable, and made it a priority every day to engage with our students. He is also very organized and careful, keeping good guardrails on all of our experiences while opening up opportunities that we couldn’t have had without his local connections & cultural understanding. We worked together before the Expedition on the itinerary, and he came with lots of great ideas while being open to feedback and our goals. When we said we wanted to engage in a local service project, he not only made it happen but also invited local students so that our students would have the opportunity to connect with them. Some of our students said that it was the highlight of our Expedition.

Kelly Castañeda

Dean of Curriculum
Sonoma Academy

Kelly Castañeda

Sam’s expertise and attention to detail makes the dream of immersive student travel a reality for our students.

As we work to plan our trips, we are provided with clear itineraries that have student safety at the forefront. Experiencing new cultures with students is an incredible way to deepen their learning and broaden their perspectives.

Personally, the expeditions that I have traveled on have been some of the best professional development opportunities of my life

Brandon Snyder

Upper School Science Teacher
Valley School of Ligonier

Brandon Snyder

Traveling with middle schoolers to Spain with Sam was the best decision my school made for my students. These experiences opened my students’ eyes and made them more open-minded, reflective, and caring, and helped encourage them to take healthy risks. Sam and his great team of teachers organized a safe and well-balanced Expedition for this age group. The whole experience was terrific, and the hospitality and safety of the entire Expedition was outstanding. When they visit us, our former students still talk about how it truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For them, living with home-stay families made a huge difference. They were able to experience authentic Spanish culture, and the host families treated them like family.
Planning an Expedition for middle school students is stressful, but Sam took the stress away and helped create an excellent travel experience. I greatly appreciated the communication through the planning process. Thank you, Sam, for fantastic travel experiences.

Nuria Perez Olid

Princeton Montessori School
Middle School Teacher

Nuria

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All Rights Reserved.