High School Summer Programs

Strive Trips offers immersive, purpose-driven programs for high school students in the United States and abroad. Each experience combines service learning, regional or cultural exploration, athletics, and adventure.

Programs provide real-world, community-based learning that builds respect for people, place, history, and culture. Students of all athletic abilities receive structured support as they grow as leaders, teammates, and confident travelers.

From stepping outside a comfort zone to seeing a region or culture with fresh perspective, Strive invites high school students to pursue meaningful service, connection, and unforgettable adventure.

What Makes a Strive Trip Different?

  • Purpose-Driven Travel
    Programs combine service learning, cultural immersion, and guided reflection to help students grow personally and academically.

  • Student Development Focused
    Participants build leadership, independence, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills.

  • Structured & Supported
    From application through travel, students and families receive clear guidance, preparation resources, and on-site support.

  • Community-Centered Experiences
    Strive partners with local organizations to ensure experiences are respectful, ethical, and impactful.

Upcoming Experiences

Explore upcoming domestic and international experiences for high school students seeking growth, challenge, and meaningful engagement.

Flagstaff, Arizona
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Iten, Kenya
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Pisaq, Peru
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  • Program Overview
    The Kenya experience immerses students in community-based service learning while offering powerful cultural and environmental exploration. Students engage directly with local partners, learn from community leaders, and reflect on global responsibility and service.

    Program Highlights

    • Community-based service projects

    • Cultural immersion and exchange

    • Leadership and team-building experiences

    • Guided reflection and group discussions

    • Adventure and exploration experiences

    Ideal for students who:
    Are interested in service, global citizenship, leadership development, and meaningful cross-cultural experiences.

  • Program Overview
    The Peru experience blends cultural immersion, service learning, and adventure in one of the world’s most historically rich regions. Students are challenged physically, mentally, and socially while building resilience, independence, and global awareness.

    Program Highlights

    • Service learning with local communities

    • Cultural exploration and historical learning

    • Group challenges and personal growth activities

    • Guided reflection and mentorship

    • Adventure-based experiences

    • Language Immersion

    Ideal for students who:
    Enjoy challenge, exploration, and learning through hands-on experience while developing confidence and leadership skills.

  • Program Overview

    The Flagstaff experience combines outdoor adventure, leadership development, and personal growth in one of the most inspiring high-altitude environments in the United States. Through intentional challenges and guided reflection, students build confidence, resilience, and teamwork while connecting deeply with nature and one another.

    Program Highlights

    • Outdoor adventure and endurance-based activities

    • Leadership and team-building challenges

    • Personal goal setting and reflection sessions

    • Mentorship from experienced guides and educators

    • Exploration of Flagstaff’s unique landscapes

    Focus Area

    Leadership, Wellness & Outdoor Education

    Ideal for students who:

    Enjoy being active, working as part of a team, and pushing themselves outside their comfort zone while developing leadership skills, self-awareness, and confidence.

People walking in a town square decorated with multiple French flags, with a fountain in the center, surrounded by buildings and a mountain in the background, during sunset.
A group of hikers resting on a mountain trail with steep slopes and rugged terrain. Snow-capped peaks visible in the background.
Close-up of a young girl with dark hair, smiling softly, wearing a colorful embroidered shirt, outdoors with blurred background.
A young boy smiling in front of a crowded school playground with students playing volleyball.
A young girl with long black hair and a red and yellow plaid shirt, smiling and holding a person's hand.
A young boy with black hair wearing a yellow sports shirt making a funny face with his tongue out and hands raised, outdoor setting with a sunny sky.
Market scene in a Latin American town with vendors selling goods in sacks, colorful umbrellas, and flags. People shop and browse outside cafes and restaurants.
A group of about fifteen young tourists posing in front of Machu Picchu mountain in Peru, with the ancient ruins and terraces visible in the background.
A group of young people, with a young man wearing a white t-shirt that says 'thrive,' smiling and waving at the camera, while four young girls of Asian descent in colorful sportswear cheer and pose.
A woman standing between two indigenous women in traditional colorful clothing on a cobblestone street in front of a pink building. The woman wears sunglasses, a white shirt, and jeans. Two people sit on a bench in the background.
A variety of fresh fruits including grapes, apples, bananas, watermelons, and peaches on display at a market.
Various baked pastries including small pies, cinnamon rolls, and custard tarts displayed in a bakery case.
A group of 16 teenagers standing outdoors in front of mountains, smiling for a group photo.
People dressed in traditional clothing participating in a cultural event, some kneeling on the ground with decorated textiles and fluffy sheep, while others stand in front of market stalls decorated with rugs and fabrics.
A group of people hiking on a rocky trail in a forested area with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Group of children and teenagers hiking on a rocky trail in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees.
A group of five people hiking up a dirt trail in a lush green, forested area during daytime.
Welcome sign in a rural area with mountains in the background, featuring a thatched roof and painted text in Spanish.
A teacher with a name tag that reads 'Jared' is assisting three young students in a classroom while another adult leans over a student at the table. The students are focused on their work, and there are papers, a blue mug, and colorful markers on the
A group of children and a young man are sitting around a wooden table in a classroom, engaging in a learning activity. The children are writing or drawing on paper, and there are books and pens on the table. The classroom walls are decorated with pos
Children and a young woman sitting at a wooden table in a classroom, engaging in a discussion or activity. Some children are holding pencils, and there are educational posters on the wall.
Children standing in a classroom, forming a line, with a young woman leading them. The classroom has educational posters and colorful classroom supplies.
A young man in a red shirt and cap holding a yellow drawing of a house and four trees, sitting at a wooden table with other children and colorful papers.
A young girl in a gray hoodie playing with children outdoors, holding hands in a circle on a grassy field with mountains and trees in the background.
Students in a classroom engaged in drawing and writing activities at their desks, with one girl smiling at the camera.
A young boy working on drawing pictures at a school desk with various papers, crayons, and markers scattered around.
A young boy in a school uniform climbing on a chair in a classroom with other students working at desks in the background.
Two young men walking on a narrow outdoor corridor in a colorful yellow building with red and green doors and window shutters.
A young woman is sitting at a worn orange classroom desk with three young girls in school uniforms, appearing to explain something written on a piece of paper to them. The classroom has wooden desks and shelves in the background.
A group of young boys gathered around a table looking at drawings and a piece of paper, with some posters on the wall in the background.
A woman and a young girl outdoors, sitting on the ground, giving each other high fives. The woman is wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and jeans, while the girl is dressed in a pink jacket with blue and white accents. In the background, there is a b
A young boy with a yellow backpack holding a candy, standing outdoors in a rural mountainous area with a small market stall behind him and other children walking in the background.
Group of young people walking outdoors on a dirt path in a mountainous area with a house and trees in the background.
Group of hikers walking on a dirt trail through a mountainous landscape with green vegetation, trees, and utility poles.
A group of children with two adults posing in a classroom, some children with books and folders, whiteboards with writing in the background.
Group of six young people running outdoors on a dirt path in a mountainous area with blue sky, mountains, and trees in the background, some smiling and cheering.
Two men running outdoors on a trail with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Two runners, a woman in an orange jacket and a man in a yellow shirt, running outdoors in a mountainous landscape with clear blue sky, rugged mountains, and sparse vegetation.
Two girls smiling and celebrating outdoors in front of a mountainous landscape with dry riverbed and sparse vegetation.
Three people walking along a dirt path next to a small creek, with large trees and mountains in the background, on a sunny day.
A dirt road beside a river with trees, mountains, and snow-capped peaks in the background. Donkeys are grazing near the road, and people are walking in the distance.
A group of people walking on a dirt path through a rural landscape with mountains in the background and a few houses near the base of the mountains.
Group of people standing on a bridge silhouetted against a clear sky, with mountains in the background and a body of water below.
A group of six young men standing outdoors in front of a rustic wooden and stone structure, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in athletic wear with backpacks, indicating they are on a hike or outdoor adventure.
A young man and a young woman running on a dirt track, with the man wearing sunglasses and a white T-shirt, and the woman wearing a white tank top and blue shorts.
A man and a woman walking on a dirt track, with a chain-link fence and trees in the background.
A man smiling while holding a young girl upside down in a crowded outdoor setting with mountains and trees in the background. Several children and adults are gathered, some looking at the camera and others engaged in conversation.
A group of children and a young man smiling outdoors with mountains and terraced hills in the background.
A young man and woman dancing together while an audience watches in a classroom with colorful posters on the walls.
Two boys near an indoor swimming pool, one seated at the edge with legs in the water and the other bending over the pool's edge, inside a structure with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and blue railings.
Group of young people on a hiking trip resting on a hillside with stone ruins and a scenic valley in the background.
Four young women standing together on a mountain overlook with desert landscape in the background.
Three young friends standing between two stone brick walls on a mountain overlooking a winding road and terraced hills in the background.
Three young women and a young man standing together outdoors near ancient Inca ruins on a hilltop with the Machu Picchu archaeological site visible in the background.
A group of 20 young people posing outdoors on a sunny day, with greenery and a building with a tiled roof in the background.
Two girls, one in a red hoodie and the other in a white T-shirt, holding ducklings outdoors on a sunny day.
Illustration of Machu Picchu in Peru with mountains under a large moon or sun in the sky.
Three people jogging on a dirt trail through a lush green valley surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky.
People hiking along a narrow cliffside trail with a rock face above and lush green forest below.
Two smiling women standing in front of Machu Picchu ruins with mountains and clouds in the background.
Map of Peru and neighboring countries showing regions, cities, national parks, and natural reserves.
People dressed in traditional Andean costumes with colorful feathered headdresses, masks, and costumes performing a dance in a village street with mountains in the background.
Nighttime view of a starry sky over a valley surrounded by mountains, with illuminated trees and a building in the foreground.
A group of children and a young man engaging in a high-five outdoors on grass.
A group of people, mostly African, gathered outdoors on a dirt road with greenery and trees in the background. Some are talking, while others are looking towards a person holding a flag or banner. A vehicle is parked nearby.
Two people standing near a large sign that reads 'Equator Crossing,' with a map of Africa depicting Kenya and the words 'Jambo Kenya' and 'Lt 9100 feet.' One person is wearing a black jacket and gray pants, and the other is wearing a white t-shirt, s
A large group of children and adults, some sitting and some standing, outdoors on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
A group of seven young people in white t-shirts and shorts pose outdoors, holding a small wooden sign and supporting a person sitting on their shoulders near a large signboard with directions to various facilities.
A group of nine young people standing and jumping on a beach near a body of water with mountains in the background, during sunset or dusk.
Group of children and adults, some wearing blue school uniforms, outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
A man is holding and lifting a smiling young girl in a blue school uniform. They are outdoors with trees and grass in the background. Several other children are nearby.
Four young women running on a dirt track outdoors with trees and other people in the background.
Light painting spelling out the word 'STREVE' against a dark background with streaks of colorful light, including white, green, red, and purple.
Two young men running outdoors on a dirt path with trees and a house in the background.
Group of runners participating in a race on a dirt track outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A young man kneeling on one knee next to a young boy in a park, both smiling and posing for the camera.
Group of young travelers with luggage standing outside the entrance of an airport, with 'INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT' sign in the background.
A man sitting on the grass with three children, all smiling. The children are wearing blue uniforms, and the man is wearing a white cap, pink shorts, and a white shirt. The children and the man are outdoors on a grassy field, with a school building a
Young man sitting on grass surrounded by four boys in blue uniforms, with a schoolyard in the background.
A group of school children in blue uniforms gathered outdoors, engaging in conversation and laughter, with more children and trees in the background.
A female runner crossing the finish line in an outdoor race, with three officials or spectators nearby on a grassy field.
Children and a teacher in a classroom, with children raising their hands.
Four people walk along a dirt path in a rural area with grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of young men working together to move a pile of dirt and rocks with shovels at a construction site, with bricks and a wheelbarrow nearby.
Three men building a brick wall outdoors on a cloudy day, with trees and open land in the background.
A person sitting on the trunk of a large, old tree with thick, gnarled branches. In the background, there are green cabin-style buildings with metal roofs, set in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
Woman demonstrating baseball skills to young children in school uniforms outdoors.
Group of zebras grazing on green grass in a savannah with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group of tents set up on a grassy hillside with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Three students wearing masks and headbands are leaning over a table with papers and magazines, engaged in a classroom activity.
Sunset over a beach with a rocky outcrop covered in green trees on the right, partly cloudy sky with pink, purple, and orange hues, gentle waves, and boats in the distance.
Person fishing by a lake with a hillside in the background.
Two men running on a track, one in a yellow shirt and the other in a red shirt.
Group of ten people, including teenagers and adults, standing on a mountain with a landscape of green fields and a lake in the background.
A group of smiling children, some waving, in blue school uniforms with a woman, smiling, in the center, in a schoolyard with a red brick wall in the background.
An older man in a black shirt and white cap giving a high-five to a young girl in a blue jacket inside a classroom. Other children are visible sitting at desks, and educational posters are on the wall.
Two runners competing on a dirt track in a park, with trees and a small shelter in the background.
A large group of people, mainly running, participating in a long-distance race or marathon on a dirt road surrounded by greenery and power lines.
A mountain range with rugged peaks, partly covered in snow, under a sky with streaks of clouds and a colorful horizon at sunset.
Two young male runners competing outdoors during a race, one wearing a white tank top with the Olympic logo, the other in a dark long-sleeve shirt with cartoon characters, both appearing focused and determined.
Three people jogging on a dirt path through a rural area with trees and fields, early morning or evening with mist and a cloudy sky.
Group of school children in uniforms smiling and playing outdoors in front of a brick building.
A lake surrounded by grassy hills and mountains, with overcast cloudy sky.
A young man in a white shirt holding a smiling little boy in a blue uniform in front of a chalkboard with diagrams and labels of the human digestive system and plant parts.
A rocky mountain peak illuminated by sunlight with snow patches, overlooking a sea of clouds on the horizon under a clear blue sky.
A vast, rocky mountainous landscape with a view of distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Snow-capped mountain summit with a clear blue sky and green succulent plants in the foreground.
A woman and six children sitting on benches in a classroom, with the woman reading a book to the children.
Two rhinoceroses facing each other in a grassy plain with a solitary tree in the background.
A person dressed in winter outdoor gear standing on rocky terrain at high elevation above clouds at sunset or sunrise, with arms outstretched and smiling.
Four people running outdoors on a dirt path, dressed in athletic wear, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A smiling man in a beige cap shaking hands with a young boy in a green sweater on a dirt road, with a rural landscape in the background.
Four runners jogging outdoors on a dirt path, wearing athletic clothing and sunglasses, with trees and other people in the background.
View of a snow-capped mountain, possibly Mount Fuji, seen through silhouetted trees during sunrise or sunset with colorful sky.
A rural landscape with a field of yellow wildflowers, a wooden entrance sign for Flagstaff, mountains in the background, and utility poles under a clear blue sky.
Snow-capped mountains with a forested hillside in the foreground.
A dirt road through a forest of tall pine trees with a snow-capped mountain in the background under a bright blue sky.
View of Machu Picchu with ancient stone ruins on a green mountainside and misty clouds in the background.
A person in an orange jacket standing on a rocky ledge overlooking the Grand Canyon with layered cliffs and a hazy horizon in the distance.
Sunset over the Grand Canyon with colorful sky, rugged canyon walls, and illuminated rock formations.
Three hikers reading a sign at a trailhead with a large, layered rock formation and blue sky in the background.
Red sandstone cliffs and a calm river in a desert landscape with some trees, a small structure on the right, and a clear blue sky.
Two people trail running on a dirt trail through a forest, with a focus on their legs and shoes, one wearing black shoes and the other wearing blue shoes, amid trees and natural terrain.
Rocky riverbank with visible layers of sediment and gentle flowing water
A river flowing through a canyon with red rock formations and green trees in the background.
A young man running on a grassy trail in a mountainous area with green hills in the background.