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New York City 5-day Arts Trip
Garth Webb Secondary School | Michelle Pontefract
Thank you for the opportunity to plan your trip
Immerse your high school students in the vibrant energy of the Big Apple as they explore iconic landmarks, engage in interactive workshops, and experience the rich cultural tapestry of this world-renowned city. From the dazzling lights of Times Square to the historical depths of Ellis Island, each day promises a unique blend of exploration, learning, and entertainment.
Activities & Attractions
- Participate in a Broadway Workshop with Broadway professionals
- Walk through Highline Park.
- Self-guided tour of the Museum of Modern Art
- Take in a Broadway Show: TOMMY
- Enjoy an Evolve led walking tour of Wall Street and other Lower Manhattan
- Visit the Museum of Moving Image on a self-guided tour
- Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust
- Evolve led walking tour of Central Park.
- Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
- Statue of Liberty and ellis Island Tour
Trip Details
Accommodations
- 4 nights’ accommodation in suburban New Jersey
- Quad accommodation for students
- Double accommodation for staff
Meals
- 4 breakfasts are included in tour cost
- 4 group dinners included in tour cost
- Lunches and additional meals are not included in tour cost
Transportation
- Coach Bus Transportation
- Subway transportation as needed, led by your Evolve Tours director
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director
- Security Guard at Hotel from 10pm-6am
Exclusives
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- $56 – Manulife Youth All Inclusive policy: medical, baggage, cancellation and trip interruption coverage for every student
Package Price is based on
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
Itinerary
Day 1:
Depart for NYC
5:00 AM Meet at Garth Webb Secondary School
5:30 AM Depart to NYC, rest stops for stretching and bathroom en route. Bring packed personal snacks and water.
2:30 PM Arrive at our hotel and check in. Bus Driver off Duty on arrival.
4:00 PM Board the bus and head to the Highline Park. Enjoy a stroll across this converted train line and see the Lower West Side below your feet.
6:00 PM Enjoy Dinner as group
8:00 PM Evening activity such as a concert or other event.
9:30 PM Return to Hotel
Day 2:
NYC Activities
7:30 AM Breakfast at Hotel.
9:15 AM Depart by coach bus.
10:00 AM Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum of Modern Art and take in the art and ambiance of one of the most powerful museums in the world.
1:00 PM Depart and walk to Rockefeller Center.
1:30 PM Arrive at Rockefeller Center for lunch and explore Times Square.
2:30 PM Depart by Subway
3:00 PM Participate in a Broadway workshop: Choose from a variety of options of high quality workshops led by Broadway professionals.
4:30 PM Load bus and depart by Bus
5:00 PM Dinner on own
7:00 PM Take in a Broadway Show
9:30 PM Return to hotel by coach bus.
Day 3:
NYC Activities
7:30 AM Breakfast at Hotel
10:00 AM Head out on Liberty Island Ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
12:00 PM Arrive at Battery Park, named for the artillery batteries that were positioned there to protect the settlement in its early years, and have some time by the Manhattan harbourfront
12:30 PM Enjoy an Evolve led walking tour of Wall Street and other Lower Manhattan highlights such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and DUMBO.
1:00 PM Shopping, lunch and leisure time in the neighborhood of SoHo and along Canal Street.
2:30 PM Meet Coach Bus and depart by Bus
3:30 PM Visit the Museum of Moving Image on a self-guided tour, a media museum located in Astoria, NYC.
5:00 PM Depart by Bus
6:15 PM Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust
10:00 PM Bus pick up and return to the hotel.
Day 4:
NYC Activities
7:00 AM Breakfast at Hotel
7:45 AM Depart by coach bus.
9:00 AM Evolve led walking tour of Central Park. Discover Strawberry Fields, Bethesda fountain and more at this ultra-famous, cultural city greenspa
12:00 PM Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Permanent Collection Galleries. Search for the works ranging from medieval armor and European paintings to the major artistic movements of the 20th century.
6:30 PM Dinner as group
7:30 PM Depart by coach bus.
8:00 PM Meet at the Top of the Rock and go up 70 floors for an incredible panoramic view of the city.
9:30PM Bus pick up and return to hotel.
Day 5:
Return to Hotel
7:00 AM Breakfast at Hotel
9:00 AM Bus pickup. Say goodbye to your Evolve guide after an incredible trip in New York City together.
Depart on a bus ride back to Canada. Rest stops en route.
5:00 PM Approximate time of arrival at Garth Webb Secondary School
