Student Travel
Each year, WMA offers exciting opportunities for students to travel around the country and around the world to enhance their classroom studies. Students can explore both the differences and interconnectedness of peoples and economies from around the world and around the nation.
Travel is seen as an opportunity for WMA students to gain first-hand experience with the people, institutions and challenges of the modern world.
Travel 2026-2027
Italy, Kenya, Peru, England! Our travel destinations are now official. Itineraries, pricing and exact dates will be shared when finalized. Registration will open after the start of school. Stay tuned!
Financial assistance note:
In order to make student travel opportunities more accessible to all, WMA is able to provide limited support for some students. Partial travel awards will be determined by current financial aid status and provided one time during a student’s time at the Academy.
Students currently on academic or conduct status are not eligible for awards. Older students will be given priority.
March 2027
Italy
This 11-day educational journey through Italy immerses students in the rich history, art, culture and cuisine that have shaped Western civilization.
Beginning in Rome, participants will explore iconic landmarks including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel while engaging in unique hands-on experiences such as a mosaic workshop and gladiator school. The journey continues south to the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii before traveling to the stunning Amalfi Coast, with extended stays in Sorrento and Naples.
Along the way, students will visit the ancient Greek temples of Paestum, enjoy a pizza-making class and mozzarella factory tour, experience an evening of traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by live opera and discover picturesque coastal towns and breathtaking Mediterranean landscapes.
Blending immersive cultural experiences with historical exploration, this itinerary offers an unforgettable opportunity to deepen students' understanding of Italy's enduring influence on art, architecture, history and daily life.
Dates: March 8 - 18
Cost: TBD
Itinerary: TBA
Faculty Leaders: Mrs. Earls, Mrs. Schmid
Peru
Students will be exposed to the rich culture and history of Peru while learning about the Inca Empire through adventures and excursions. Students will gain first-hand experience through adventure and cultural immersion while helping local communities, taking cooking classes and hiking the Inca Trail.
Key Itinerary activities:
- Hike the Inca Trail
- Visit Machu Picchu
- Hike Huayna Picchu
- ATV to two archaeological sites
- Visit an animal sanctuary
- Hike to the Humantay Lagoon
- Cooking class in Cusco
- Spend time with a local community and prepare a traditional lunch.
Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Itinerary: TBA
Faculty Leader: Mr. Shea '08
June 2027
Kenya
The 12-day itinerary begins with arrival in Mombasa, a transfer to Camp Tsavo and an introduction to the Itinyi and Kale communities, setting the stage for cultural immersion and service work. Our students will engage in hands-on, service-learning projects at two primary schools, complemented by daily or student-led group discussions and interactive lectures.
The experience expands beyond the classroom with a safari in Tsavo East National Park and cultural visits with the Tumaini Women’s Group and Maasai tribe. Additional exploration includes a visit to Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary and a trek through the scenic Marungu Hills, blending conservation awareness with adventure. The journey concludes with travel to Camp Muhaka, where participants focus on marine conservation efforts and visit a Marine Education Centre near Mombasa to deepen their environmental impact.
Dates: May 31 - June 13
Cost: TBD
Itinerary: TBA
Faculty Leaders: Mr. Wells, Mr. Held
England & Scotland
Four students will be sponsored by our Hubbard Fund for British Cultural Travel program, which instills an appreciation for the history and culture of England and to understand through firsthand experience the connectedness of our two nations.
The group spends time visiting historical sites in London and surrounding areas. Students who have never traveled outside their home country are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those in good academic standing who have demonstrated responsible citizenship.
Interested students must submit a two-page application essay regarding why they would like to go and why they would be a good ambassador of WMA. The essay should be submitted to Mr. Bloomfield. Deadline is Dec. 1. If accepted, students are expected to write a brief essay about their experience and share at least three photos from the trip.
Dates: TBD
Cost: $500
Itinerary: TBA
Faculty Leader: Mr. Bloomfield
It truly was the experience of a lifetime ... Our train ride through the Alps was incredible, and I couldn’t believe we were still on Earth; it felt like we were on Pandora from Avatar.
- Jack H. '23
Student Travel: 'Oh, the places we've been'
Amazon?
Cambodia?
India?
Namibia?
New Zealand?
Peru?
South Africa?
Check out photo galleries from recent trips.