Helpful Resources

Getting Started & Travel Resources

New here? Start below. Find guides, FAQs and the support you need to take the first step.

Trip Leaders

Plan your first trip confidently

First-Time Trip Leader Planning Guide

Get grounded quickly with a clear, practical guide designed for first-time trip planners. Build confidence early and understand what to expect before diving into details.

Your trip planning roadmap

Timeline of Steps

Follow a clear planning roadmap that outlines each step along the way. Know what happens when, so nothing feels rushed or overlooked.

Explore where your group can go

Destinations

Junior Tours offers trips to U.S. historical cities along the East Coast, as well as destinations in Canada and Europe. Explore our most popular options and see what makes each trip a great fit for student groups.

What’s included in your trip

Tour Package Inclusions

Junior Tours handles the details with thoughtfully designed packages that simplify planning and eliminate guesswork.  Rest assured we do it all, so there are no last-minute surprises.

What trip leaders ask most

FAQs

Find clear, straightforward answers to the questions teachers and parents ask most often. This section helps clarify details, ease concerns, and keep planning moving smoothly.

Learn from theatre professionals

Junior Tours Signature Workshops

Explore hands-on workshops led by industry professionals and working artists. These sessions are designed to inspire students while offering meaningful, real-world learning experiences

Track registrations while we handle payments

Payment Portal

Keep payments organized and stress-free with secure tools built for schools and families. Manage balances, deadlines, and payments with clarity and ease.

Helpful forms and trip resources

Forms & Links 

Quick access to commonly used forms and helpful travel resources:

Safety comes first, always

Safety

Your Tour Escort stays with your group throughout the trip, while overnight security and our 24/7 team provide additional support. Every partner we work with is carefully selected with student safety in mind.

Rewards for leading the way

J-Trip

Earn points for leading trips and completing simple milestones, then redeem them for gift cards, tech, and more whenever you’re ready.

HELP LAUNCH & GROW YOUR TRIP

Build & Promote Your Trip

Get the tools and support to introduce your trip, build interest, and reach more families. From custom flyers and parent meeting presentations to registration materials and practical ways to grow your group, we help make launching your trip easier.

What teachers are saying

Google Reviews

Read recent reviews from the teachers, trip leaders, and students who have traveled with us.

Parents

Support for students who need it

Scholarships

Discover how the SYTA Road Scholarship helps students overcome financial barriers to participate in life-changing educational travel

Simple tools to help cover trip costs

Fundraising

Discover how personalized crowdfunding and group fundraisers can make trips more affordable for families. These simple, transparent tools help parents support their children without added stress.

Added peace of mind for travel

Trip Protection

To protect your investment, Junior Tours recommends each parent purchase Trip Protection. The Enhanced Policy guarantees a minimum 75% refund for all cancellations.

What happens when plans change

Cancellation Policy

Familiarize yourself with Junior Tours’ Standard Cancellation Policy, which outlines important deadlines and refund terms related to your trip. This helps ensure clarity and peace of mind throughout the planning process.