• New York has become the city it is today through a long and varied history of immigration and acceptance - the best example of the "Melting Pot". It is also home to the UN, making New York the global city where the nations of the world come to meet to try and find ways of living together.

    Subject Focus:
    • KS 3-4: Students can study interdependency, the maintenance of peaceful international relations and globalisation.
    • KS 3-4: Students can see the ‘melting pot' of the US and find out how the US accepts and welcomes immigrants.
    • KS 3-4: How does America deal with a past that is still deeply symbolic in contemporary society?

    Student Outcomes:
    • An understanding of the efforts made by nations for peace.
    • A chance to see how groups of people come to terms with traumatic historical events.
    • Learn about a country's shifting identity and nature of citizenship.
    • Observe racial harmony, diversity and acceptance of others.
     

  • Museum of the City of New York

    The essential introduction to NYC, where you can explore the past, present, and future of New York through groundbreaking exhibitions that offer a behind-the-scenes look at what gives the city its singular character.

  • Sierra Club

    Understanding lobby groups and their influence gives students a deep insight into the informal, as well as the formal processes that result in legislative and executive decisions. The NYC chapter works to protect the community and the planet.

  • National Museum of the American Indian

    In addition to its immigrant identity, the US also has an indigenous identity with which it has sometimes had difficulty coming to terms with. This museum teaches students about American aboriginal history, sparking questions about the nature of citizenship and human rights.

  • Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    The US is a mixture of immigrant populations. This museum lets students see how the character of the population of the US has changed over time and how Americans have learned to live together.

  • Ground Zero

    Students can see the affect of the traumatising terrorist attack of 9/11, seeing the devastation it caused and efforts made by fellow citizens to remember the dead and rebuild their lives.

  • The UN Building

    Students can learn first-hand about the foremost peacekeeping institution and forum for international cooperation; how it came into being and how it works today to meet the challenges of globalisation and threats to peace and security.

Suggested Accommodation

  • The Wolcott Hotel

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: The Wolcott hotel is in the heart of the city with some rooms having a view of the Empire State Building! All rooms have TV with satellite TV channels and en-suite bathrooms. There are conference rooms should you require them and the attractions of New York are on your doorstep!

    Capacity: 200 Rooms

  • The Bedford Hotel

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: Centrally located on 40th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Bedford is in the heart of midtown Manhattan in the quiet Murray Hill area. Located within an easy walk are such attractions as The Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the Theatre District, and all of Fifth Avenue shopping. Rooms for up to 4 students in comfortable suites with en suite bathrooms and TV's.

    Capacity: 135 Rooms

  • The Hotel Pennsylvania

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: One block from the famed Empire State Building and Macy's illustrious flagship store, "the largest store in the world"; the Hotel Pennsylvania is a New York landmark and provides exceptional value for a hotel in this location. Student rooms for up to 4, all with en suite bathrooms and TV's. 24-hour coffee shop and cafe on ground floor.

    Capacity: 1,700 Rooms!

  • The Comfort Inn Chelsea

    Location: New York City

    Facilities: The Comfort Inn® Chelsea is centrally located within walking distance of many popular New York City points of interest, including Penn Station, the Empire State Building, Broadway theatres, Madison Square Gardens and Times Square. There are rooms for between 3 and 5 students all with en suite facilities and TV's and complimentary continental breakfast.

    Capacity: 101 Rooms

  • Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights

    Location: New Jersey, 25 minutes from the centre of NYC

    Facilities: The newly renovated Holiday Inn of Hasbrouck Heights is the ideal hotel for Travelbound groups wanting to experience the excitement of Manhattan with the convenience of New Jersey. This fabulous hotel is located 20 minutes from Downtown Manhattan and near the Paramus shopping mall. 

  • The Westside YMCA

    Location: Manhattan, New York

    Facilities: Located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Centre, the Westside Y offers simple, single and double rooms that welcome nearly 40,000 international and domestic budget travelers each year. Excellent leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools. 

  • Hostelling International NYC

    Location: New York

    Facilities: Situated near Central Park and Columbia University, the hostel is a historic Victorian Gothic-style building on Upper West Sid. The rooms are clean and modern, with separate male/female accommodation of 4-6 beds and shared bathrooms in the hallway. Facilities include a cafe/bar and games room

    Capacity: 624 Beds

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