Educational Travel Overview
The educational travel opportunities at Moeller are a true manifestation of our REALearning philosophy. Students actively live their learning, with the world as their classroom.
Educational travel fosters personal growth by exposing individuals to new environments, challenges, and perspectives - in a supportive and structured context to better nurture lifelong skills qualities like curiosity, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity. Our purpose-driven trips cultivate meaningful relationships through shared experiences and collaborative learning, promoting teamwork, empathy, and effective communication skills And, these opportunities embody experiential learning, allowing students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts, while making lifelong memories.
We offer trips ranging from a few nights up to five weeks, with a variety of focuses, destinations, and experiences - so there is something for everyone Students are encouraged to take advantage of the variety of programs we offer. In most cases, academic credit is possible, and financial aid may also be available.
Moeller’s domestic and international trips combine travel with structured learning experiences to enhance knowledge and cultural understanding.
Immersion Programs
Immersion travel focuses on integration and engagement with a local community to better understand cultural experiences and beliefs Students live in and work with locals. We offer shortterm group-based immersion programs with Moeller staff, and longer term exchange programs where students travel and live more independently
Service Trips
Growing from the Marianist charism, Moeller service trips involve actively participation in community service projects or religious missions, aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Educational Tourism
MOELLER EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
Proposed educational travel programs for MoeTerm 2026 through Spring 2027. *
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM
College Tour
Literature and Culture in Costa Rica
Silicon Valley Innovation
IMMERSION PROGRAMS
El Salvador Immersion
Ireland Exchange
Marianist Immersion in Hawaii
Navajoland Encounter
Zaragoza Exchange
SERVICE TRIPS
Give Kids the World
Glenmary Missionaries
Guatemala Service Immersion
Nazareth Farm
St. Vincent de Paul OTR Urban Plunge
Tanzania Service Immersion
2026
The LA Launchpad: College and Career Exploration in SoCal
Trip Overview
This 4-day college tour is Moeller’s ticket to the intersection of innovation and entertainment in Southern California Students will dive into higher education with tours of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and Chapman University The itinerary provides behind-the-scenes access to two of the region's biggest industries: Hollywood, via the Warner Bros Studio Backlot Tour, and space science, with a potential tour of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) This tour provides unique experiences to combine STEM and entertainment - and the college insights that can help to inform careers in those industries
Travel Highlights
Guided tours and meetings with staff at UCLA, California Institute of Technology, and Chapman University.
Jet Propulsion Lab
Warner Bros. Studio tour and Disney Imagineer educational workshop
The Details
Current Sophomore and Junior Moeller students
Travel dates: January 4-7, 2027
Program fee: $3000
airfare, local transportation via motor coach, hotel accommodations, meals, and admission to activities and attractions
Out of pocket expenses for personal spending and souvenirs
Applications will follow MoeTerm travel application timelines (spring 2026)
Los Angeles, California
El Salvador Immersion
Trip Overview
We work in cooperation with Christians for Peace in El Salvador (CRISPAZ ) CRISPAZ has been operating “encounter programs” since 1984 CRISPAZ is a Christian faith-based organization dedicated to mutual accompaniment with the church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador This program will offer a unique understanding of the reality of life in El Salvador, the role of the United States in Latin America, and a time for reflection on the responsibilities of the Christian in relationship with the poor
Travel Highlights
The Details
Current Moeller students
Parents of current Moeller students Who?
2026 Dates
End of October 2025 - Info Session
Application deadline: November 2025
Travel dates: Early June 2026, exact dates TBD
This trip is also anticipated for June 2027
Anticipated Costs
Student Feedback
“I feel overwhelmed with all of the sights I have seen, all of the people I have met, and all the emotions running through me This experience was one in a lifetime. I feel that through CRISPAZ I have learned to look at people through different eyes!”
-- past program participant
El Salvador
Give Kids the World Service Trip
Kissimmee, Florida
Trip Overview
Earn 35 gold service hours while making a difference at a magical 89-acre resort in Kissimmee, Florida, providing cost-free Make-A-Wish vacations for children with critical illnesses and their families
Students will work 1-2 shifts daily (7:30 a m – 12:00 p m or 5:00 p m – 10:30 p m ) in fun roles like hosting games, serving ice cream, running rides, delivering cookies, taking photos, or leading STEM activities in the “WonderLab” With more than 50 volunteer positions, there’s something for everyone! During downtime, relax at the hotel pool or visit nearby theme parks for two afternoons and evenings Reflect on your experience through journaling and discussions, growing as Men of Moeller in the Marianist tradition of service This is more than volunteering it’s a life-changing adventure
Travel Highlights
Volunteers directly contribute to bringing happiness, hope, and inspiration to families who need it most.
Experiencing the resilience and spirit of the children and families provides volunteers with a profound reminder of life's joys and fosters a deep sense of gratitude.
Contact:
The Details
Travel dates: January 3-8, 2027
Program fee: $3275 round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, bus transportation, a tour facilitator, and all meals
Students will be responsible for spending money, snacks and souvenirs
Applications will follow MoeTerm travel application timelines (spring 2026)
Glenmary Mission
The Details Trip Overview
Located in Joppa Mountain, outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, Glenmary Mission is an organization that works to be the hands and feet of Christ for people experiencing poverty in Appalachia
Students will have the opportunity to run a day camp for kids who live near the mission and who work as farmers during the day In the evenings, there will be prayer, reflection, and visiting local families
While service is the foundation of the program, it also strives to develop community and to deepen faith through the context of shared experiences It aims to broaden volunteers’ understanding of the causes of poverty, oppression and injustice and how their life choices can impact these issues
Learn about the rich culture and traditions present in the Appalachian region Travel Highlights
Encounter local immigrant families and work with kids at a day camp
Who?
Moeller students 14 and older interested in serving a rural community
Dates
Travel dates: Early June 2026
Trip duration: One week
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: $650
Additional out-of-pocket expenses for meals and snacks on the way to and from the destination
All meals and materials at the site included in overall cost
Apply in the fall!
Students can apply starting in October for the 2026 Program
Rutledge, Tennessee
Guatemala Service Immersion
Antigua, Guatemala
Trip Overview
We will spend a week in Antigua, Guatemala The main goal of our time there is to build a home for a family in need We partner with a wonderful organization, ImagininGuatemala, whose mission is Guatemalans helping Guatemalans live better lives through providing housing, food and water support, educational resources, and health services to those in need While the work we do is important, you also have an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of Guatemala We will have experiences of living with hostfamilies, taking in the sights, hiking a volcano, learning about the history and culture of Antigua, and enjoying the local food offerings
Travel Highlights
Hike a volcano and zipline through the rainforest Build a home for a family in need
The Details
Application deadline: November 2025
Anticipated travel dates: July 5-12, 2026
Program fee: Approx $3500 Most meals and transportation included Final cost dependent on flight costs Out of pocket expenses for some meals, personal spending and souvenirs Anticipated Costs
Ireland Exchange
Loughlinstown, Ireland
Trip Overview
A true exchange program, Moeller students host Irish high school students for three weeks, then later themselves spend three weeks in at St Laurence College in Loughlinstown, Ireland
The Details
Who?
Immerse in the daily life of a student and his family
Students in the class of 2027 and 2028
While in Ireland, students immersive themselves in local life Students will will attend St Laurence during the school week, live with host families, and integrate into Spanish culture At the same time, students stay on track with Moeller courses, for a well-rounded academic experience
Travel Highlights
Dates
Irish students to be hosted at Moeller from Jan 7-28, 2026
Moeller students will travel to Ireland from March 13-April 2, 2026
Anticipated Costs
Live as a European for three weeks, and reciprocally host an Irish student
Participants are responsible for flights, travel insurance, and an administrative fee of approximately $1900
Host families provide room and board
Participant families will support Irish exchange student when hosting
Academic Credit
Student Feedback
“I really grew and matured during my time in Europe as I realized that I can take care of myself away from home, I can function using my Spanish, I can take care of my school-work independently, and I can make friends even if we come from different parts of the world.”
--Exchange Student
Dave Campbell
Cultural Connections in Costa Rica
Trip Overview
This unforgettable tour explores one of Central America’s most spectacular and bio-diverse areas You’ll visit Arenal Volcano and hike through Monteverde Cloudforest – home to 400 species of birds, 100 kinds of mammals, and over 500 types of butterflies Our Costa Rican guides will teach you about this amazing landscape and wildlife
While exploring, you’ll also spend time learning more about and interacting with local Costa Rican culture through literary and sociological lens
Travel Highlights
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Arenal Volcano National Park
The Details
Current Junior and Senior Moeller students
2027 Dates
Travel dates: January 3-10, 2027
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: $4300
Most meals and transportation included
Final cost dependent on flight costs
Out of pocket expenses for some meals, personal spending and souvenirs
Applications will follow MoeTerm travel application timelines (spring 2026)
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Marianist Immersion in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Trip Overview
“This unique experience provides students with the opportunity to complete a Marianist LIFE pilgrimage to Honolulu Participants will meet, pray with, and learn from their Marianist brothers at St Louis HS in Honolulu Learning outcomes would include immersion in Hawaiian/Polynesian culture, experience with and prayer through the Liturgy of the Hours (Lauds, Vespers, Compline), and exposure to the pace and realities of pilgrimage, even when not done over long distances walked
The Details
Travel dates: January 3-10, 2027
Travel
Experience the rhythmic prayer life of the Marianists, including Lauds, daily mass, and Vespers
Connect with local high schoolers
of pocket expenses for some meals, personal spending and souvenirs
Applications will follow MoeTerm travel application timelines (spring 2026)
Navajoland Encounter
Trip Overview
Students will learn about Indigenous America by travelling to the first and largest of the Reservations in the US. They will travel in and around the Navajo Nation to see historical and cultural sites, as well as the topography and ecology of the land. They will also volunteer with some of the agencies who address some of the challenges of “Rez Life.”
Travel Highlights
Hiking down into Canyon De Chelly
Sleeping under the stars in Chaco
Canyon
Meeting local artisans and supporting residents through volunteerism
Student Feedback
“This trip really changed the way I understood our country's relationship with our first peoples.” -- past program participant
The Details
Current Moeller students Who?
2026 Dates
Application deadline: January 2026
Travel dates: May 31 - June 5, 2026
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: Approx $1200
All meals and transportation included Final cost dependent on flight costs
Out of pocket expenses for personal spending and souvenirs
Arizona | New Mexico
Nazareth Farm
Trip Overview
Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through a serviceretreat experience The organization is devoted to living out the Gospel message through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer, and service
Students will serve alongside Farm neighbors to address substandard housing by providing home repair Together, they will celebrate the richness of Appalachia and experience God by building relationships
Travel Highlights
Community building through action, reflection, and prayer
Hands-on service and education in construction and sustainability
The Details
Moeller students 16 years and older (or rising juniors) interested in serving the community Who?
Dates
Travel dates: Exact week TBD, and will be confirmed in late Oct ‘25 Applications in early November
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: $650
Additional out-of-pocket expenses for meals and snacks on the way to and from the destination
All meals and materials at the site included in overall cost
Current Sophomores and Juniors can apply in November for the 2026 Program
West Virginia
Silicon Valley Innovation Immersion
Trip Overview
Our students will explore some of the world’s most iconic centers of technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity The trip includes visits leading innovative academic institutions; unique tech firms to see design, engineering and augmented reality in action; and opportunities to see corporate innovation and collaborative workspaces Plus, there will be hands-on fun at Burger Bots and Pier 15’s Exploratorium, where science, engineering, and problem-solving come to life Through these experiences, students will develop a deeper understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology trends, and the skills needed to become future leaders in a rapidly changing world
Travel Highlights
Meta AR Showroom, Apple Park, Microsoft, Google and Burger Bots
Stanford, the Computer History Museum and Intel Museum
San Francisco highlights including the the Exploratorium and Alcatraz
The Details
2027 Dates Current Junior and Senior Moeller students
Travel dates: January 4-8, 2027
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: $3850
Most meals and transportation included
Out of pocket expenses for some meals, personal spending and souvenirs
Applications will follow MoeTerm travel application timelines (spring 2026)
San Francisco, California
Summer 2026
St. Vincent de Paul Urban Plunge
West End, Cincinnati
The Details
Trip Overview
The experience is defined by issues of urban poverty and homelessness. Students will work with people and non-profits in the West End and Over-the-Rhine, who are kind and hospitable. Despite its proximity to home, students will be expected to fully immerse themselves.
Travel Highlights
Get to know Cincinnati neighborhoods in a new, empathetic way
Work with various community organizations to deepen understanding of root causes of social issues in our city
Moeller students interested in meeting and serving neighbors, exploring the root causes of poverty and growing spiritually through service and friendship
Dates Who?
Travel dates: June 22-27, 2026, six days total
Anticipated Costs
Program fee: $430
All meals and materials at the site included in overall cost
Current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors can apply in October for the 2026 Program
Nick Hosmer (NHosmer@moeller.org)
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
Tanzania Service Immersion
Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Trip Overview
Located in East Africa, Tanzania is known for its natural beauty, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park Tanzania is one of the safest countries in Africa; the Tanzanians are known for their kindness and hospitality; and English is commonly spoken language These factors make Tanzania an attractive tourist destination. Unfortunately, Tanzania’s gorgeous landscapes are in stark contrast with the poverty and suffering the Tanzanians experience daily Many of these people live in rural areas which are disconnected from urban centers, financial opportunities, and adequate infrastructure Despite adverse conditions, these people remain hopeful, welcome you without questions, and continue to be faith filled Christians You’ll get to know the wonderful Tanzanian people through multiple service opportunities. Experiencing the contrast to of life in Tanzania to that of your own will truly reframe your perspective
Travel Highlights
Experience the beauty of one of the oldest cultures in the world
Service projects include drilling a water well, hosting a soccer camp, and volunteering at a shelter for homeless children
Enjoy a day hike on Kilimanjaro and amazing wildlife on 1–2 days of safari
Student Feedback
“I had an amazing experience volunteering and traveling in Tanzania in 2024 Getting to know the people and seeing the sights truly inspired me Moeller students can learn so much in Tanzania Hopefully, this trip will renew their commitment to service or instill a spirit of giving ”Connor Vaughan ‘27
The Details
All current Moeller students
Dates
Application deadline: November 15, 2025
Deposit Due: Nov 15, 2025
Balance Due: Feb 1, 2026
Travel dates: Projected May 26-June 6, 2026
Might be shifted by a day on either end based on flight prices and availability
Anticipated Costs
Costs
Program fee: $5400 or less, depending on final flight cost Group Flight included
Anticipated out of pocket expenses: $400-500 travel vaccines, malaria meds, international health insurance, souvenirs
MoeTerm + Spring 2026 - 2027
Zaragoza Exchange
Zaragoza, Spain
Trip Overview
A true exchange program, Moeller students spend five weeks in Zaragoza Spain, in January through February, and later host a Spanish student in Cincinnati for five weeks in August through October This program builds on the long-term relationship with Marianist sister school Santa Maria de Pillar in Zaragoza
The Details
Who?
Immerse in the daily life of a student and his family
Rising sophomore and junior Moeller students enrolled in Spanish
Dates
While in Spain, students immersive themselves in local life Students will attend Santa Maria de Pillar during the school week, live with host families, and integrate into Spanish culture At the same time, students stay on track with Moeller courses, for a well-rounded academic experience
Travel
Highlights
Travel dates: Students travel to Spain from early Jan to mid Feb
Spanish students are hosted in early fall Spring 2026 cohort already selected Spring 2027 cohort selected in May 2026
Anticipated Costs
Program fee and travel costs: Approx $1900 for time in Spain, plus flights
Live as a European for five weeks, and reciprocally host a Spanish student
Additional out-of-pocket expenses for personal spending and souvenirs
Participant families will support Spanish exchange student when hosting
Academic Credit
Student Feedback
“I really grew and matured during my time in Spain as I realized that I can take care of myself away from home, I can function using my Spanish, I can take care of my school-work independently, and I can make friends even if we come from different parts of the world.” --Zaragoza Exchange Student
Moeller credit included
Freshman and Sophomore Spanish students can apply in May for the 2027 Program
Mr. Dave Campbell (DCampbell@moeller.org)
Graduated Senior Alumni Trip
Italy | Various other European countries
Alumni Trip Overview
The Graduated Senior Class trip is held every year in mid-June after graduation, and is open to any graduated senior. This educational travel experience provides a number of amazing opportunities for learning more about the world. The trip is a balance of educational and active experiences varying from attending the Papal audience, the Sistine Chapel and Colosseum in Rome to hiking the Amalfi Coast and rafting in Tuscany.
Over 2000 students have participated in the senior alumni trip over the last thirty years. It is an amazing way to end four great years with some of their classmates. It also introduces them to the many learning opportunities of global travel. As a result of this trip, many students are motivated to participate in college study abroad programs.
Travel Highlights
Rome, Papal Audience, St. Peters, Coliseum
The Details
Who?
Graduated Moeller students from the May preceeding the June’s trip
Dates
Travel dates: Trip is held in June annually, after graduation and sports have concluded Applications open the first day of junior year
Trip usually fills up in one or two weeks
Anticipated Costs
Program fee including insurance, flight, hotels, tours: $6000
Additional out-of-pocket expenses for personal spending and souvenirs
Academic Credit
Monthly payment plan over almost two full years
Apply Early
No academic credit available
Applications open on the first day of a student’s junior year