FIELDTRIP250 EDUCATOR CONTEST

WIN $25,000 FOR YOUR NEXT FIELD TRIP TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’s 250TH BIRTHDAY

America is turning 250, so it’s the perfect time to make history with your students. Whether you lead a middle school history class, a high school marching band, or scout group, the Semi-quincentennial is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to explore our nation’s heritage with your student group. Orange Sky Travel wants to help make it happen.

THE AWARDS

GRAND PRIZE (1 Winner): $25,000 travel credit towards any eligible FieldTrip250 package (see destinations).

PARTICIPATION GRANTS (25 Winners): $1,000 travel credit to support field trip costs for runner-up groups.

CONTEST DETAILS

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Full-time K-12 Educators, Performing Arts directors, Scout Leaders, and College/University Student Group Leaders in the United States.

CONTEST PERIOD: January 15, 2026 – April 30, 2026.

TRAVEL WINDOW: Must travel during the 2026-27 Academic Year (July 2026 thru July 2027)

GROUP REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 days/1 night with at least 25 paying travelers

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST

1. APPLY ONLINE: Visit FieldTrip250.com to apply.

2. SHARE YOUR “Why 250”: Choose a destination and submit a short, written statement or a 60-second video (preferred) answering the following question:

What is the one landmark or experience in this city that will leave your students changed forever?

ELIGIBLE DESTINATIONS

Founding Cities: Washington DC • New York City • Boston • Philadelphia • Williamsburg

American Culture: Atlanta • Nashville • Pigeon Forge • Orlando (Space Coast)

National Parks: Yosemite • Grand Canyon • Rocky Mountain • Yellowstone

Military History: Gettysburg • Charleston • Beaufort, SC • Savannah