School Trips with Joshua Expeditions (Grades PreK-12)
What is Joshua Expeditions?
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| - Joshua Expeditions is a Christian organization that provides guided tours of historical landmarks.
- Students and their families travel to the locations, then join in on multi-day tours with certified tour guides, Enlightium staff and faculty, and other Enlightium families.
- Currently enrolled students and their families (one or more parents/legal guardians) are eligible to register.
- Participation is optional but highly encouraged.
- The trip may have age or grade-level restrictions.
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What do Families Pay For?
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| - Enlightium provides a link to register and make payments directly to Joshua Expeditions.
- Pricing for participating in a school trip with Joshua Expeditions is separate from tuition. Discounts are available depending on how many participants sign up for a tour.
- Optional cancellation insurance is available.
- Joshua Expeditions provides on-site transportation, food, and lodging.
- Families pay for travel to and from the location.
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Discounted College Courses for Students Who Participate in a Joshua Expedition Trip
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| - In partnership with Oklahoma Christian University (OCU), Joshua Expeditions offers a Dual Credit Program to Enlightium students in grades 11-12, as well as students in grade 10 with a letter of recommendation from an administrator.
- During or after participating in a Joshua Expeditions trip, students can take a 3-hour college course through OCU for $245; additional costs (such as textbook costs) may apply.
- Courses are offered at various times throughout the year. You can view current courses here. Note that some courses are only available with specific school trips.
- Note that participating in most, but not all, Joshua Expeditions trips gives students an opportunity to take a college course through OCU.
- Email Joshua Expedition’s Mr. Forsythe at sforsythe@travelje.org for more information.
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Upcoming Trip to Phoenix, Arizona
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| - Enlightium team member present:
- Teneisha Cook, Association Director of Student Life
- Registration dates: February 21 - August 7, 2024.
- Early registration: February 21 - March 31, 2024: each participant receives a limited edition Enlightium Academy in Phoenix t-shirt.
- Standard registration: April 1 - August 7, 2024.
- No late registration will be available.
- Event dates: November 7 - 8, 2024.
- Learn more and sign up.
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Upcoming Trip to Washinton DC
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| - Available only for students in grades 9-12.
- Enlightium team members present:
- Thomas Lambert, Headmaster
- Michael Brooks, Director of Communications and Social Media
- Registration dates: February 13 - September 30, 2024.
- Early registration: February 13 - March 31, 2024: each participant receives a limited edition Enlightium Academy in Washington DC t-shirt.
- Standard registration: April 1 - September 30, 2024.
- No late registration will be available.
- Event dates: Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28, 2025.
- Learn more and sign up.
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