• Hospitality and Tourism in Orlando

      Open to ALL Ontario High School Students!

      Beat the deep freeze of winter and enjoy the warm Florida sun as you enjoy being a tourist in the number one tourist destination in North America. Enter into Orlando’s world-renowned hospitality and tourism industry as you go behind the scenes at some of the best hotels and restaurants the city has to offer. Learn what it takes to handle the heat as you take part in cooking classes and learn the ropes of Southern hospitality. Visit the University of Central Florida to learn from experts at the largest facility ever built for hospitality management education.

      Enjoy a relaxing afternoon along the sunny beach shores and stop by Dunedin to watch the Toronto Blue Jays at their spring training home. Then hold on tight as you jump on board the Hogwarts Express and experience life through the eyes of your favourite character at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Continue exploring Disney Studios, the home of Mickey Mouse, and Universal Studios, the place where countless action-packed movies come to life.

      Trip Highlights

      • Cooking Class
      • Hotel Property Tour
      • Universal Studios
      • Wizarding World of Harry Potter
      • University of Central Florida
      • Cruise Ship Tour
      • Blue Jays Spring Training and Game

    • Courses

      *Credit granted by District School Board of Niagara

      • Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 11, College Preparation (TFJ3C)
        Prerequisite: None
      • Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 12, College Preparation (TFJ4C)
        Prerequisite: Grade 11 Hospitality and Tourism in Orlando (TFJ3C)

    • Mandatory Program Dates

      *Credit granted by District School Board of Niagara

      February 9, 2019: Online Access
      Students will receive an e-mail providing them with information on how to access the online learning platform and begin working on their pre-trip assignments. The pre-trip assignments are due during the first pre-trip class.

      February 23, 2019: Orientation & First Class
      Parents and students are required to attend the morning program orientation.  Only students are required to attend the afternoon introductory class. They will submit the  pre-trip assignments, participate in all activities and complete all course tasks and will be introduced to additional pre-trip assignments due before departure.

      March 2, 2019: Pre-Trip Online Class
      Students are required to individually complete and submit pre-trip assignments prior to departure.  Teachers will be available to answer any questions during designated hours.

      March 9 to March 16, 2019: Travel Days
      Students are required to complete assignments as they visit sites and participate in the activities during the travel days.  Students are also required to collect information for their summative assignment throughout the trip. The summative assignments are due during the post-trip online class.

      March 30, 2019: Post-Trip Online Class
      Students are required to complete and submit their summative assignment online. Teachers will be available to answer any questions during designated hours.

    • Program Fees

      Program Cost: $2490.00 (Quad Occupancy: four students to a room; two students to a bed).

      Deluxe medical and cancellation insurance (mandatory) add $165.00.

      Registration Deadline – February 1st 2019

      Please note: It is EduTravel and school board policy that all students travelling on extended trips have both cancellation and medical insurance in place. A specialized student insurance protection plan will be automatically added to the cost of the program fee upon registration. Please know there is an option to opt out of the insurance policy by completing and returning the “Insurance Opt-Out Form” along with proof of valid insurance coverage from another source. 

      Visa Students may be required to pay an additional fee. Please contact the EduTravel office for more information.

      Fees Include:

      • Airfare and land transportation
      • Accommodations
      • Daily breakfast and dinner
      • All admissions to both course specific sights and recreational group activities
      • Course materials
      • All applicable taxes
      • All gratuities

      Fees Do Not Include:

      • Cancellation and Medical Insurance
      • Lunches
      • Discretionary spending money
    Program Details (Click below)

    All Ontario Students

    *Credit granted by District School Board of Niagara – Open to All Ontario Students

    Registration Deadline – February 1st 2019

    Orientation & First Class: Saturday, February 23, 2019
    Time: 10 am to 3:30 pm
    Location: Grimsby Secondary School; 5 Boulton Ave, Grimsby, ON L3M 1H6
    Pre-Trip Online Class:  Saturday, March 2, 2019
    Travel Dates:  Saturday, March 9 to Saturday, March 16, 2019
    Post-Trip Online Class: Saturday, March 30, 2019

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