Spotlight on STEM Experience in California 

Written By Natalie Levy
group of students participating in a workshop at theSan Francisco Academy of Sciences from Jenny dropbox student syllabus tour Libertas Travel

One of the most popular subject areas teachers ask us about at Libertas Travel is STEM. For an incredible variety of immersive educational experiences in the area of science and technology, the USA is a destination like no other.  

Designing your group’s STEM itinerary to the USA can feel overwhelming, with so many options across such a large country. We recommend California is a natural starting point. San Francisco serves not only as an air travel gateway to North America, but as an incredible STEM destination with activities including: 

  • The prolific California Academy of Sciences, where students can feel the ground shake in the earthquake simulator, explore the Living Roof and see thousands of animal specimens on display. 

 

  • The award-winning Exploratorium offers countless interactive exhibits to challenge how we view the world. 

 

  • On an excursion to Silicon Valley, students can tour the Computer History Museum and the Intel Museum, to witness how technology has evolved over time. 

 

  • Challenge your students at the Tech Interactive with a hands-on lab class. Students can harness the laws of physics to design their own rollercoaster or test their hand at civil engineering to devise ways of keeping the Bay Area’s waterways clean. 

 

At your request, Libertas Travel can also arrange a coding workshop for your group. All materials are provided, and each session is facilitated by an experienced instructor. A range of workshop themes is available, including game design, prompt engineering, and data analysis. Students will work with AI tools and coding languages such as Python and SQL through practical, real-world applications. 

Libertas Travel works with individual teachers and schools to custom design a tour that suits your needs and requirements. Contact us today to start the planning process. 

Natalie Levy
Business Development Manager

Affected by the travel bug from an early age, Natalie has worked in the tourism industry for over 20 years. She has been able to combine her passion for both travel and education for the last decade, working with teachers to create customised overseas study tours. She also designs and leads syllabus linked professional development tours specifically for teachers across a range of subject areas. 

Natalie is a qualified teacher with degrees both in Business / Tourism / Italian and Education. She is an experienced tour manager, leading groups across Europe since 2005.

Natalie is a strong believer in the value of travel and its ability to open minds and expand horizons. She has travelled extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and North America, but does have a soft spot for Italian history, culture and food.

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