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May 27 – June 2, 2025
Experience an exhilarating journey through New York City, blending sports, culture, and social justice. Explore museums and iconic sites that highlight historical and contemporary issues. Engage in interactive activities and community programming, and even attend a major league sports game or two! Discover the impact of sports on society and enjoy a range of dynamic experiences.
Travel from LAX to the bustling metropolis of New York City.
Start your journey at the Jackie Robinson Museum in Lower Manhattan, where you’ll delve into the impact of Jackie Robinson on race relations and sports in America. Take a reflective walk along the Manhattan West End Greenway and visit the 9/11 Memorial, connecting historical events to the themes of leadership and resilience. In the evening, experience the energy of an MLB game* at either Yankee Stadium or Citi Field, observing how sports continue to serve as a platform for unity and competition.
*Schedule dependent
Travel to Ellis Island to explore the history of immigration and New York’s role in shaping the American experience. Continue to the Yogi Berra Museum in New Jersey, where you’ll engage in an immersive educational experience focused on the history of gender equity in sports. Conclude the day by attending a sporting event.
Take your pick from batting cages to rock climbing to playing fields at Chelsea Piers for a morning of hands-on sports fun. In the afternoon, head to Flushing to tour the US National Tennis Complex, home to the US Open and a key site in Billie Jean King’s fight for gender equality and equal pay. Reflect on how sports have been used to challenge and change societal norms, particularly in the realm of gender equity.
Explore the intersection of sports, community, and sustainability with a local organization. Participate in hands-on community programming, highlighting how sports can be a force for positive social change.
Meet with a global nonprofit that uses sports as a tool for social change. Participate in one of their local programs in New York, gaining insights into how sports initiatives can drive global progress in fairness, leadership, and equity. Later, tour Madison Square Garden, an iconic venue that has hosted some of the most memorable moments in American sports history.
Reflect on the historical insights gained throughout the week as you travel back home. Your experiences in New York will have provided a deeper understanding of how sports can illuminate important concepts of fairness, leadership, and equity, both in the past and in today’s society.
Insight has delivered international trips for a wide variety of audiences, including both adults and youths, since 2013. Our top priority from start to finish is the health and well-being of our participants. In the event conditions change while on trip, Insight may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure participant health and safety.
As with all trips, risks do exist and participants will need to complete Acknowledgement of Risk documentation prior to departure. Insight will take every precaution to ensure this experience is truly unforgettable, all for the right reasons. To learn more about our health and safety practices, please contact us.
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