Parish Abroad

Parish Abroad

Parish Abroad is an educational program designed to enhance global competency in Parish students through intentional and impactful travel, equipping them with the skills for critical, ethical, and global thinking.

Destinations for 2027

Rome and The Bay of Naples

Sorrento (3 days), Rome (3 days)

  • Dates:  March 12-19, 2027
  • Who? Recommended for students (age 8+) and their parent(s) or guardian(s)
  • Trip Leader:  Amanda Kimura (Middle School Latin Teacher)
  • Experiences: Capri Funicular, Villa Jovis, Mozzarella Farm Tasting, Pompeii Tour, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Colosseum and Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Pizza Making Lesson

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The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland

Amsterdam (3 days), Rhine (1 day), Heidelberg (2 days), Lake Lucerne (2 days)

  • Dates: March 12-21, 2027
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Trip Leader: Beka Johnson (Upper School Art Teacher)
  • Experiences: Amsterdam Bike Tour and Canal Boat Ride, Rhine River Cruise, Heidelberg Castle and Tour, Heidelberg University, Rhine Falls

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Discovering London

  • Dates: May 31-June 7, 2027
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Trip Leader: Erika Hardy (Parish Lab Learning Specialist)
  • Experiences: London Science Museum, London Tour, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, West End Theater Workshop and Performance, Thorpe Park Science of Roller Coasters Workshop, The Faraday Museum, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Zoo Conservation Workshop

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Iceland

Hvolsvollur Area (2 days), Reykjavik (2 days)

  • Dates: June 1-6, 2027
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Trip Leaders: Durgha Shanmugan (Upper School Science Teacher) and John Milam (Middle School STEM Teacher)
  • Experiences: Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa, Reykjanes Peninsula Tour, Hellisheidi Power Station, Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike, Interactive Lava Centre, Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse, Geysir Geothermal Area, Gullfoss Waterfall, Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery, Þingvellir National Park, Langjökull Glacier and Ice Cave Off-Road Vehicle

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Sámara Beach, Costa Rica

  • Dates: June 20-27, 2027
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Trip Leader: Nadia Yousfi-Roy (Upper School Spanish Teacher), Erik Camarillo (Upper School Science Teacher)
  • Experiences: Surf Lessons, Kayaking Excursion, Dance Lessons, Cooking Lessons, Nature Walk, Canopy Tour, Spanish Language Study Classes, Home Stay Accomodations

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If you have questions, please contact Dr. Ann Morgan, Director of The Academy.

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