SUMMER ADVENTURE TRIPS 2026

These travel experiences are unique to Trackside and offer an incredibly enriching and empowering opportunity for middle and high school students. Think overnight camp meets immersive history and adventure trip on wheels.

Designed specifically for middle school students and up, led by Dr John Priest, long time Social Studies Educator at Middlebrook. Dr Priest is joined by a group of chaperones who include educators, social workers, parents and college students. Trip is limited to a small group to maintain a safer, more enriching experience for all.

These trips have it all: adventure, adversity, lots of laughter, connection, support, excitement and fun. These action-packed trips offer a deeply enriching, one-of-a-kind experience. It may be the most rewarding experience your teen has all summer, with memories to last a lifetime.

TRIPS INCLUDE: Trips are typically 4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nights & include: luxury coach transportation, hotel accomodations, all breakfasts & dinners, a carefully curated group of chaperones, local sightseeing, guided history / educational experiences, all fees for special tours & activities, snacks on the bus.

Our signature travel trips fill up fast!

Trackside Members receive exclusive access to Early Registration.

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the great interest in these trips, we ask that you register for just ONE trip when registration opens.
We will notify all families if additional spots are open on any of the trips 10 days after registration has opened.

Interested in chaperoning or have questions? Please contact john@trackside.org

SUMMER 2026 TRIPS

WASHINGTON DC - 5 days / 4 nights - $1050
TRAVEL: Monday, June 22th - Friday, June 26th
ORIENTATION @TRACKSIDE, Saturday, June 20th 9-11am

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - Springhill Suites, Alexandria

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:
Tours of DC and surrounding towns including places like:
US Capitol, Korean, WWII, Vietnam War Memorials
Lincoln Memorial - Air and Space Museum
Museum of Natural History - Ford's Theater
Ghost Tour - Monument Walk
Baltimore Inner Harbor
King's Dominion Water Park
Immersive Historical Experiences
Great food + shopping, swimming

Registration for MEMBERS Monday, FEB 2nd 8am
Registration for ALL opens Wednesday FEB 4th 8am

BOSTON, MA - 4 days / 3 nights - $925
TRAVEL: Tuesday, July 28th - Friday, July 31st
ORIENTATION @Trackside: Monday July 27

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Springhill Suites Peabody

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:
Lexington and Concord - Quincy Market
USS Constitution/Bunker Hill
Salem MA / Witch Museum
Fenway Park tour - Paul Revere House
Museum of Science - North End
Freedom Trail - Boston College
Newbury Street - Prudential Building
Swan Boats + Duck Tour
Lake Compounce

Registration for MEMBERS Monday, FEB 2nd 8am
Registration for ALL opens Wednesday FEB 4th 8am

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

These trips are comparable (if not slightly lower cost) to a week of sleepaway camp. We recognize that families have different abilities to pay. Trackside dedicates itself to trying to make sure that anyone who wants to go on one of these trips can, regardless of ability to pay.

This year we're hoping to offer a small amount of scholarship funds to a few families. This is completely confidential and does not impact your child’s experience in any way. Please click here to request financial assistance.

*Please note, scholarship funds are limited, we will do our best to accommodate all requests.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES AVAILABLE

Your sponsorship helps keep these trips affordable and offers financial assistance to those in need.

Contact info@trackside.org for more details.