Connecticut School Day Trip #1 Destination!

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 90 miles from New York City and Philadelphia 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.

We offer overnight accommodations in private cabins for schools that want to enjoy more of what Pocono Valley has to offer.

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.

Connecticut School Day Trip Facts

School day trips improve test performance. According to recent research by Emilyn Ruble Whitesell, middle school students who take part in Urban Advantage scientific field excursions do better on the state science test. Field trips and hands-on learning help retain knowledge. Just think about what you learned in school, and what you learned on field trips are still some of the most distinct notions.

Field visits are also significant because they allow students to interact with curriculum in new ways. Students who struggle with traditional learning might feel knowledgeable and confident when concepts are presented in various mediums and modalities. They can better access material when they learn holistically. Their return to school might act as a touchpoint for a whole unit.

Some of our students’ worlds are tiny, but their communities are a great resource for expanding them. There are individuals and places that children may access that cannot be recreated online or in the classroom. In a way that other media cannot, this multimodal learning experience can bring one-dimensional lessons to life. It’s our obligation as teachers to help them.

Pocono Valley provides an organized and well-maintained environment with a variety of ready-made games and adventures to pick from. As a result, your school day trip will be more structured and professional, and you will have less work to do.

Working with Students in Groups

There is a significant difference between having an adult retreat and a children’s retreat. They’re all in because one group willingly joined up and paid their hard-earned money to be there. The other may or may not be interested in attending, and does not always possess the emotional maturity to make sound decisions. Organizing a safe, engaging, and meaningful retreat for a big group of children or teenagers presents unique obstacles, and you’ll need a retreat center with Pocono Valley’s considerable experience in these types of retreats.

There’s Something for Everyone

There are certain to be a few children with dietary restrictions or food allergies in a large group of children. If you’re planning and preparing all of the food for your retreat on your own, it’s more difficult than you think to have dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, wheat-free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives. Pocono Valley, on the other hand, features a fully staffed dining hall with cooks who, with advance notice, can accommodate any dietary preferences.

Top School Day Trip Benefits:

Here are some of the top benefits of having a school retreat:

1. Practice communication – School retreats provide chances for students to participate in conversations, meet new people, settle problems, and get to know their school community before the academic year begins. Some school retreats even offer opportunity for students to give lectures, perform, and work on their daily journal writing.
2. Deepen faith — Many religion-based private school retreats incorporate chapel, prayer, mediation, solitary time in nature, and rest to build a focus on purpose and meaning.
3. Rest and rejuvenation – Teenagers, like everyone else, require time to rest and revitalize before tackling the demands of the academic year. A retreat provides an opportunity for people to contemplate, set personal objectives, reduce stress, and find a sense of serenity. With the rise in anxiety and depression among teenagers, it is becoming increasingly important to give opportunities for unwinding and learning stress-reduction techniques, such as retreats.
4. Learn about cooperation and leadership – Most retreats provide opportunities for students to work in groups and develop leadership abilities. Students may be asked to organize a project or lead an activity, such as a sport or physical exercise. Receiving this type of leadership training in middle or high school can help students prepare for college while also teaching them real-world management skills.
5. Try new things and create new interests – Retreats usually provide plenty of possibilities to try new things and develop new hobbies.

Pocono Valley: #1 Day Trip Location for Connecticut Schools

100 minutes from Connecticut, Pocono Valley is the #1 day trip location for Connecticut Schools.

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.