# Educational Excursion A spin on science and culture offers youths a more engaging way to learn. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 30, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/educational-entertainment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Educational Excursion trend? **Educational Excursion:** Adding an interactive spin to education, parents are turning to excursions that promote both learning and physical engagement to enhance allure among kids. Offering children the chance to explore cultures and social enterprises through methods of exploration and adventure, these excursions combine educational endeavors with a need to influence youths on a more engaging, age-appropriate level. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 30, 2013 to Jun 24, 2014 - Published: Jun 30, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Educational Excursion trend ### Interactive Education Parents are exploring more ways to enhance their children's education through interactive and engaging experiences that incorporate adventure, culture and exploration. ### Family-Based Social Enterprises Family-oriented social enterprises are offering unique travel and volunteer opportunities that foster social justice, community building, and family bonding in the process. ### Multi-Sensory Learning Environments The inclusion of tactile, auditory, and visual stimuli in learning environments is becoming more of a norm for educators looking to create immersive spaces that support diverse learning styles. ## What the Educational Excursion trend means for industry ### For Education There is an opportunity for education-focused business professionals to develop new and innovative solutions that incorporate themes of adventure, exploration, and multi-sensory learning experiences. ### For Travel and Tourism Family-focused travel and tourism companies can leverage opportunities in the social enterprise and family volunteer sectors to offer unique and impactful family travel solutions. ### For Entertainment and Leisure Entertainment and leisure professionals can look to create engaging, multi-sensory environments that immerse visitors and promote learning and exploration through play. ## Trend signals for Educational Excursion Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 33%, activity 29%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 33% - Activity: 29% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Educational Excursion trend 4 featured examples from Sep 30, 2013 to Jun 24, 2014. - [Oceanic Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-cruise-kids): Camp Ocean is a Carnival Cruise Kids Voyage That Takes Place on the Seas (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The cruise industry can benefit from reimagining onboard kids' programs to attract more families and enhance their overall vacation experience. - [Family-Based Service Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-volunteer-trip): A Me to We Family Volunteer Trip is Life Changing for Everyone (Category: World) Implication: The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of family volunteer trips by offering specialized packages and services tailored to families seeking impactful travel e… - [Kid-Friendly Parisian Excursions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-excursions): The Cultural Excursions Program is Creative and Distinct (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The travel and tourism industry can tap into the trend of customized cultural workshops and interactive outdoor activities to offer unique experiences for families. - [Multi-Sensory Child Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-garden): Alton Towers' Something Special Sensory Garden is Educational and Fun (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Integrating educational and sensory elements into theme park attractions to engage and entertain children. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)