Global Routes: New Orleans
Global Routes creates meaningful travel experiences that help high school students explore new places, connect with local communities, and learn beyond the classroom. In their New Orleans program, you’ll explore historic sites, experience the city’s famous music and food, learn about the Civil Rights Movement, and take part in community activities. Through hands-on experiences, cultural exploration, and leadership workshops, you’ll build friendships, discover new perspectives, and grow your confidence and independence.
Location
New Orleans, Louisana
Length
8 days
Dates
July or early August. Specific dates to be announced!
Participants
All Summer Searchers, including from other states!
Travel
Summer Search will provide transportation - REAL ID (or passport) is required!
Housing
Bunk rooms in a group cabin
Bathrooms
Shared bathrooms
Phone Access
You will have your phone when traveling to and from the program. You will not have your phone in New Orleans
Explore New Orleans’ famous music, food, art, and vibrant neighborhoods
Visit HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) like Xavier, Tulane, and Dillard Universities to learn about college life
Learn about the history and legacy of slavery and the Civil Rights Movement by visiting historic sites like Whitney Plantation and the TEP Center
Connect with local communities through volunteering, cultural activities, and community partnerships
Build leadership skills, make new friends, and reflect on your experiences through group activities and workshops
Connect to a new community outside of the USA, gaining new perspectives by learning about history, culture, and others' experiences
Get an expanded outlook on the world and the role you want to play in it
Develop skills in teamwork, adaptability and problem solving as you build meaningful connections with fellow participants and local community members
Grow your confidence and independence by stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things
Develop leadership skills through group activities, workshops, and community engagement
Am interested in history, social justice, and want to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of the past on communities today
Feel ready to step outside my comfort zone by trying new activities and meeting new people
Am ready to learn about complex topics, such as colonization, slavery, and disaster relief
Want to explore somewhere new but still stay in the United States
Am comfortable traveling by plane
Have or am able to get a government-issued ID for travel, like a REAL ID
This program requires a domestic flight
Summer Search requires that you have an unexpired, government-issued ID, like a REAL ID (or passport)
Summer Search can support your ID fees, even if you do not end up placed on this program, so you should apply for your ID now!
Need help? Check our how-to guide here
