Book your Baltimore School Day Trip in the Poconos!

At Pocono Valley, we have a long history of serving schools that are looking for a scenic mountain setting in the Poconos. Pocono Valley is located only 3 hours by bus from Baltimore and is the ultimate setting for a variety of groups. We serve multiple school groups during the school year along with corporate retreats, team building events, retreats, weddings, and more.

For Baltimore area schools that want to experience more at Pocono Valley, we have overnight accommodations in cabins located on our private campus. Each cabin is furnished and comes with a full bathroom.

We offer a multitude of new and exciting activities including Twin Pines Challenge Ropes Course which enables participants to build camaraderie amongst their peers. Enjoy PV’s private 40-acre lake with kayaks and pedal boats as well as swimming in our 2 Olympic size heated pools. All water activities are supervised by certified lifeguards and can be closed at your group’s request.

Poconos as an Event Venue

The Poconos have grown into more than a honeymoon destination, attracting more than 20 million visitors each year who come to ski, golf, shop, hike, kayak on crystal clear lakes, ride rolling rapids, or dog sled through beautiful winter wonderlands.

The Poconos can be a quiet retreat for many travelers, providing a spiritual relief from the rush and bustle of their daily lives. Individuals seeking an enlightened perspective to everyday life frequently attend such retreats, and the focus can be on relaxation, wellness, adventure, stress management, or even romance.

School Retreats Purpose

Teenagers can benefit from school retreats in a variety of ways that lead to personal and spiritual growth. During private school retreats, students discover new ways to reduce stress and achieve a new degree of tranquility. A retreat will not only relieve tension, but it will also provide your kid with the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with other students and a sense of belonging in the school community.

Baltimore School Day Trip Benefits!

Our school group trips are a hit with both kids and instructors. There are many possibilities for pupils to increase their own particular tacit knowledge, which is vital to higher level learning and problem solving skills. Students apply what they learn in class to their daily lives, lasting months or years!

We know that instructors like yourselves moan at the thought of organizing such an opportunity. The emphasis shifts from educational gains to policy, bureaucracy, and prospective costs. We know how hard it is to choose the perfect program, organize parent evenings, acquire school approval, manage pupils in the airport, and plan the trip itself. Trust us when we say that a school group tour is 100% worth the time and effort.

To help you remember why bringing children out of the classroom is a smart idea, here are our top benefits for sending students on a school trip:

Experiential learning occurs

Experiential learning believes that when learning is transferred into a real-life scenario, it becomes more strong in individuals. This reinforces the premise that unique experiences like an overseas school trip may successfully prepare pupils for life. Students at Pocono Valley participate in challenging group activities like traditional sports and exciting activities the Pine Valley Ropes Course.

Students’ viewpoint is broadened

Taking educational excursions and immersing pupils in cultural experiences has been shown to be very beneficial. It’s a perspective that can only be learned. As you are aware, it is difficult to instill a love of languages, cultures, and current events in pupils alone in the classroom.

Student-teacher bonding

Getting to know your pupils better while on the trip is a terrific method to strengthen bonds. This will help you throughout the remainder of the year. Personal connections between students and teachers increase motivation and engagement.

Make lifelong memories

In a new setting, students must work as a team with classmates outside their normal group. They also create lifetime memories with peers, which is undoubtedly a joyful learning experience.

Pocono Valley: #1 Day Trip Location for Baltimore Schools

Pocono Valley is the #1 day trip location for Baltimore Schools, located 178 miles away by bus.

Pocono Valley offers 5 outstanding student packages to choose from! Whether it’s a single day or overnight stay, we have a package for your school trip. Located 90 miles from New York City and Philadelphia, we offer a wide variety of fun and exciting activities geared for students of all ages. We take pride in providing a unique combination of fun and educational experiences.

Pocono Valley’s experienced staff are stationed at each activity to ensure a great time for everyone! Delicious food is served buffet-style in our beautiful dining rooms.

For more of our exciting activities visit our ACTIVITIES page.