STEM Trip to Florida School Trips

Sweet Chariot

This STEM tour to Orlando includes visits to the NASA Kennedy Space Center, The Orlando Science Center and Universal Studios Theme Park. At the Kennedy Space Center, you will be able to dine with an astronaut as well as participating in a full day of their astronaut training experience. The Orlando Science Center has many fascinating interactive exhibits. No visit to Orlando would be complete without visiting Universal Studios and you will have the chance to participate in one of their STEM programs.

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Example Itineraries for our 2026 trips

Day 1

Arrive in Orlando and transfer toy your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2

After breakfast, transfer to the Kennedy Space Center where you will have a full day exploring the center learning about NASA and space exploration and dine with an astronaut.

Transfer back to your hotel for dinner.

Day 3

After breakfast, transfer to Orlando Science Center.

In the afternoon, transfer to Cocoa Beach where you can enjoy the sun, sea and sand before heading back to your hotel for dinner.

Day 4

Today after breakfast you will transfer to the Kennedy Space Center, where you will participate in their Astronaut Training Experience.

Transfer back to your hotel for dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Universal Studios for a chance to explore the park before participating in a STEM program.

Transfer back to your hotel for dinner.

Day 6

After breakfast, transfer to a local beach where you can spend the morning relaxing.

Transfer to Orlando International Airport for your return flight back to the UK. Arrive in the UK and disperse home.

Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?

Cultural

A school trip to Florida offers a fantastic blend of educational opportunities and exciting experiences, making it a memorable and enriching journey for students. Beyond the purely academic, Florida offers fun and engaging activities that enhance learning, with trips to the Theme Parks a must for all!

Maths

Click to read full text Florida might not be the first place that comes to mind for a dedicated school maths trip, but there are certainly ways to weave mathematical concepts into a visit there, making it a unique and engaging experience. Places like Disney World and Universal Studios are brimming with mathematical applications. Students could explore the design and operation of rollercoasters involve complex physics and engineering principles that can be analyzed mathematically (e.g., speed, acceleration, angles, forces). The layout of the parks, the design of the attractions, and even the parade routes involve geometric concepts.Studying wait times, crowd flow, and ride capacities can introduce statistical concepts. Florida offers a rich and exciting backdrop to explore mathematical concepts in real-world, engaging contexts.

Science

A science tour to Florida offers a unique and engaging educational experience due to the state's diverse range of scientific attractions and natural wonders. Kennedy Space Center is arguably Florida's most iconic science attraction. Students can get up close with rockets, learn about space travel, meet astronauts, and even experience simulated launches. It brings the fields of physics, engineering, and astronomy to life. This trip can combine STEM learning with visits to theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios, where the technology and engineering behind the attractions can be explored.

Engineering

The Kennedy Space Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn about space travel, rocketry, and the history of space exploration. Students can see real rockets, meet astronauts, and even experience simulated launches, bringing physics, engineering, and astronomy to life. Theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios offer STEM learning opportunities through the physics and engineering behind rides and attractions.

What size groups do we cater for?

15+ Group Size

Who are Sweet Chariot?

With over 25 years’ experience in school group tours, Sweet Chariot organise a wide range of bespoke tours and trips to suit every need. Our tours are tailor-made to match your school’s exact requirements and curriculum, creating an educationally engaging experience. We are also a member of The School Travel Forum.