Florida STEM Experience School Trips
Florida Film and STEM Academy, FFSA Student Travel
At Florida Film and STEM Academy, we are committed to creating responsible, inclusive, and sustainable travel and learning experiences. We're are more than a travel company—we're an education company. Our programs are built by educators to deliver immersive, hands-on experiences that truly engage students.We believe education and exploration should go hand in hand with environmental and social responsibility. That's why every FFSA program is built to inspire young people to engage with global issues, embrace sustainable practices, and become thoughtful, informed travelers. From reducing our ecological footprint to partnering with communities and conservation efforts, we aim to model and teach the values of sustainability, safety, and shared responsibility.
Our promise is simple: to provide transformative experiences that educate, empower, and contribute positively to the future of both people and the planet.
Our staff are fully background checked, professionally trained, and highly qualified in their fields. With a strong commitment to safety, inclusion, and educational excellence, every team member brings expertise, enthusiasm, and care to each student experience.
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 trips
FFSA's signature STEM field study programs include:
Theme Park Engineering: Students explore the science of thrill rides, learning the physics of acceleration, G-forces, and structural design while testing their own coaster concepts.
Space & Innovation: At Kennedy Space Center and beyond, students dive into topics like rocketry, life on Mars, and the future of space exploration—then pitch their own space colony designs.
Game Design & Coding: Our 'Behind the Screen' program introduces students to the tools and techniques used in the gaming industry, from storyboarding and coding to music and environmental design.
Environmental Science: Through hands-on field studies and immersive workshops, students investigate ecosystems, conservation strategies, and sustainability challenges, applying scientific thinking to real-world environmental issues.
Theme Park Engineering: Students explore the science of thrill rides, learning the physics of acceleration, G-forces, and structural design while testing their own coaster concepts.
Space & Innovation: At Kennedy Space Center and beyond, students dive into topics like rocketry, life on Mars, and the future of space exploration—then pitch their own space colony designs.
Game Design & Coding: Our 'Behind the Screen' program introduces students to the tools and techniques used in the gaming industry, from storyboarding and coding to music and environmental design.
Environmental Science: Through hands-on field studies and immersive workshops, students investigate ecosystems, conservation strategies, and sustainability challenges, applying scientific thinking to real-world environmental issues.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Science
Our Science programs spark curiosity through hands-on exploration and real-world discovery. Covering a wide range of disciplines-from physics and chemistry to biology, environmental science, and space science-students engage in experiments, field studies, and interactive challenges that bring scientific concepts to life. Whether analyzing ecosystems, experimenting with chemical reactions, or exploring the forces behind roller coasters and rockets, our programs are designed to make science exciting, accessible, and deeply relevant.
Computing
Our Coding, AI, Robotics and Computer Science programs empower students to become digital creators and problem-solvers. Through interactive, project-based workshops, students explore coding fundamentals, game design, artificial intelligence, and data-driven thinking. From building their first app or game to experimenting with machine learning tools, participants gain real-world tech skills while developing logical reasoning, creativity, and digital confidence. Whether they're beginners or ready to level up, our programs make complex concepts accessible, exciting, and relevant.
Engineering
Our Engineering programs immerse students in the exciting world of innovation, structures, and systems. Through interactive challenges and real-world scenarios, students explore mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineering concepts. From designing roller coasters to building sustainable infrastructure models, each session combines creativity with critical problem-solving. Aligned with real industry applications, our programs help students understand how engineering impacts daily life-and empower them to think like future engineers.
What size groups do we cater for?
5-500
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Our programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to students of all abilities.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We welcome students with Special Educational Needs and work closely with group leaders to ensure every participant has a supported, meaningful experience.
Anything else?
At Florida Film and STEM Academy, we are committed to creating responsible, inclusive, and sustainable travel and learning experiences. We believe education and exploration should go hand in hand with environmental and social responsibility. That's why every FFSA program is built to inspire young people to engage with global issues, embrace sustainable practices, and become thoughtful, informed travelers. From reducing our ecological footprint to partnering with communities and conservation efforts, we aim to model and teach the values of sustainability, safety, and shared responsibility.
Our promise is simple: to provide transformative experiences that educate, empower, and contribute positively to the future of both people and the planet.
Our staff are fully background checked, professionally trained, and highly qualified in their fields. With a strong commitment to safety, inclusion, and educational excellence, every team member brings expertise, enthusiasm, and care to each student experience.
Our promise is simple: to provide transformative experiences that educate, empower, and contribute positively to the future of both people and the planet.
Our staff are fully background checked, professionally trained, and highly qualified in their fields. With a strong commitment to safety, inclusion, and educational excellence, every team member brings expertise, enthusiasm, and care to each student experience.
Who are Florida Film and STEM Academy, FFSA Student Travel?
Florida Film and STEM Academy has grown from a small creative arts school into one of Central Florida's premier institutions for immersive, experience-driven STEAM education. With over 15 years of excellence, we now serve thousands of students annually through a dynamic combination of on-campus programs, statewide field studies, and international learning adventures via our global travel division, FFA Student Travel.
Our approach is rooted in innovation, curiosity, and academic depth. We design high-impact programs that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in ways that are fun, hands-on, and unforgettable. Whether students are building robots, producing films, exploring ecosystems, or coding smart cities, they're gaining real-world skills while engaging with world-class instructors and cutting-edge content.
Led by a passionate team of educators and industry professionals, we're fully licensed and insured and committed to redefining what education looks like—one transformative experience at a time.
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