Welcome to our travel club

Your World Is Bigger Than Your Neighborhood. Let's Explore It!

The Learning To Live Travel Club is a youth development program designed to introduce students to the world beyond their everyday environment through travel, cultural exploration, hands-on learning, and career discovery.

It's a community where young people come together to learn, explore, connect, and prepare for real-world experiences.

Our monthly sessions combine travel education, cultural discovery, personal development, and career exploration.

Students will have opportunities to research destinations, participate in interactive activities, build travel itineraries, explore new career paths, meet industry professionals, and prepare for potential domestic and international travel experiences.

Whether a student dreams of traveling the world, pursuing a career in hospitality, starting a business, or simply trying something new, the LTL Travel Club provides exposure, resources, and encouragement to help them discover what's possible.

Through monthly virtual and in-person experiences, students will:

🌎 Explore exciting destinations and different cultures
✈️ Learn how to plan and prepare for travel
💼 Discover careers in travel, tourism, and hospitality
🤝 Connect with industry professionals and other young explorers
💰 Build real-world skills in budgeting, fundraising, and planning
🧳 Get opportunities to apply for local and international travel experiences

Explore Careers in Hospitality & Tourism

Discover an Industry That Can Take You Around the World

Some careers can give you opportunities to travel, meet people from around the world, work in incredible destinations, and experience things you never imagined.

As part of the Learning To Live Travel Club, students will be introduced to career pathways in the global travel and hospitality industry.

Each month, we'll dedicate time to exploring careers, learning from professionals, and discovering the skills and education needed to enter the industry.

Students will explore careers in areas such as:

Airlines, aviation, and airport operations
Hotels, resorts, and guest services
Cruise lines and maritime tourism
Event planning and entertainment
Travel advising and destination management
Culinary arts and food and beverage
Tourism marketing and entrepreneurship
Adventure tourism and cultural experiences

Student Expectations

Being part of the Travel Club is an opportunity, but it also comes with responsibility.

We ask participating students to:

Show Up & Participate: Attend monthly sessions consistently, participate in activities, and communicate if unable to attend.

Stay Curious: Come with an open mind, ask questions, and be willing to learn about unfamiliar places, people, cultures, and careers.

Take Ownership: Complete assigned activities, participate in group projects, and contribute to travel planning and research.

Show Respect: Treat fellow students, volunteers, guest speakers, and community partners with kindness and respect.

Be Accountable: Follow program guidelines, demonstrate responsible behavior, and communicate with program leaders when support is needed.

Students applying for travel experiences may be required to meet additional attendance, preparation, fundraising, and participation requirements.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Built for the next generation of travel leaders:

High school students and young adults up to age 25 ready to explore what's next
Want to learn new skills and meet new people
Interested in travel, hospitality, or events
Excited for something different and bold

Important Club Information

Meeting Schedule

📅 When: First Saturday of every month

🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Eastern Time (ET)

💻 Location: Virtual, unless otherwise announced

💰 Membership Cost: FREE!

In-Person Tours & Activities

Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to participate in in-person experiences, including industry tours, cultural activities, and local excursions. Families will receive advance notice of these activities, and transportation options will be discussed for students who may need assistance.

Travel Opportunities & Expenses

Joining the Travel Club is completely FREE! However, optional domestic and international trips may have associated travel expenses. Students and parents will receive information about trip costs, payment deadlines, fundraising opportunities, and available financial assistance before making a commitment.

Our goal is to make exploration, learning, and new opportunities accessible to as many students as possible!

Space is limited!

Questions or concerns? Contact Bianca: bwillis@learningtolivemovement.com

Help Us Open the World to More Students

For Donors, Sponsors & Industry Partners

Every young person deserves opportunities to see beyond their immediate surroundings and discover what the world has to offer.

Through the Learning To Live Travel Club, we're creating opportunities for students to gain exposure, develop valuable life skills, explore career possibilities, and experience places they may have never imagined visiting.

Your support can help us provide:

Educational workshops and learning resources
Local excursions and cultural experiences
Hospitality and tourism career exploration activities
Passport assistance and travel scholarships
Transportation and access to industry experiences
Mentorship, professional connections, and career readiness opportunities

We also welcome hospitality and tourism industry partners interested in hosting students for tours, providing guest speakers, sharing career resources, offering mentorship, or supporting future travel experiences.

Together, we can introduce young people to new places, new people, and new possibilities.