Discover Road Scholar's Premier Grandparent-Grandchild Adventures: STEM, Nature, Culture, and Culinary Delights
Sharing knowledge with your grandchildren is a profound way to enrich their lives and strengthen family bonds. Road Scholar's grandparent-grandchild programs deliver educational experiences through immersive adventures that blend fun and learning seamlessly. These trips create memories that outshine any school essay on summer vacations—whether winter, spring, or summer breaks.
Road Scholar offers purpose-built journeys tailored for grandparents and grandchildren of all ages, matching diverse interests. Unsure of preferences? Bring a catalog to family gatherings for engaging discussions. With over 50 new offerings, including timely STEM programs alongside proven favorites, now is the perfect time to explore. Below are standout recommendations to inspire your next trip.
STEM Adventures
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields are booming—growing nearly twice as fast as other occupations, per the U.S. Department of Commerce. Early exposure gives children a competitive edge while ensuring enjoyment for all.
Embark on a six-day aviation and space exploration at the Kansas Cosmosphere, featuring Cessna 172 flight lessons, astronaut simulator training, and model rocket launches. For cosmic wonders, a five-day journey to NASA Goddard, University of Maryland Observatory, and the National Air and Space Museum offers unparalleled insights.
For gaming enthusiasts, the six-day STEM Chicago Robotics and Game Design program teaches game creation, robot building, and coding, with hotel-based experiments extending the fun.
Outdoor Education
Ralph Waldo Emerson championed nature's influence on the mind. Modern studies affirm its benefits for confidence, creativity, and problem-solving.
The six-day Grand Canyon River Rafting & Railroads includes a challenge course, Colorado River rafting to ancient cave art, and a historic train ride with interactive elements.
Explore South Dakota's Custer State Park wildlife, Mount Rushmore via chairlift and alpine slide, gold panning, Badlands hikes, and Native American cultural experiences.
For hiking lovers, a six-day Yosemite adventure features five-mile walks, biking, waterfalls, sequoias, and introductory climbing and rappelling for all ages.
Western Civilization
European trips transport families through history, from medieval to modern eras.
A nine-day London adventure covers 2,000 years of history—plagues, palaces, Shakespeare—plus a Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts workshop with West End actors.
The nine-day Paris journey for teens includes language immersion, iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, plus visits to Monet's Giverny and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, ending with a Montmartre portrait.
In Berlin's nine-day program, delve into street art, museums, graffiti, and hip-hop, with German lessons and Berlin Wall history on its 50th anniversary.
Culinary Exploration
Grandparents evoke cherished food traditions. These trips combine culinary arts with adventure.
The six-day Hudson Valley Culinary Curiosities features farm visits, CIA chef workshops, and grandparent-grandchild cooking sessions.
Santa Fe's six-day program covers New Mexican cuisine, Pueblo feasts, Rio Grande rafting, and the immersive House of Eternal Return.
Switzerland's nine-day Chocolate, Cheese & Trains debates national treasures amid chocolate factories, Alpine cheesemaking, wildlife parks, scenic trains, and mountaintop views.
Natural History
Natural history captivates young minds, as seen at the Smithsonian. These trips ignite that passion.
Costa Rica's nine-day From Monkeys to Macaws showcases wildlife, volcanoes, and zip-lining.
Yucatan's nine-day adventure blends Maya sites like Chichen Itza with cenote swims and whale shark encounters.
Tanzania's safari spots the Big Five, village visits, and a school day for kids.
Ready to Explore?
Road Scholar offers nearly 200 educational trips for grandparents and grandchildren of all ages. Explore the full collection of grandparent programs and family adventures—parents welcome too!
