Glen Eira College Tour Portal Page

2027 STEM: Frontiers & Applications Tour

This portal page will contain all the important information for the proposed Glen Eira College STEM Tour in September 2027. A departure window of Saturday September 11 to Thursday September 16 is planned for the tour.
At this stage, the tour for Glen Eira College is not confirmed. Interested families should read through the provided information and complete the Tour Registration Form below should they wish to participate.

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure • Depart Melbourne Airport for Orlando, Florida • Transfer to hotel Days 2 - 3: Kennedy Space Centre • Chat with an Astronaut • Shuttle Launch Experience Simulator • Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibiton • Gateway Exhibition • KSC Bus Tour • Astronaut Training Experience • Rocket Garden Tour • Journey to Mars • IMAX Theatre of real space missions Day 4 - 5: Universal Studios • STEAM Educational Programs • Chance to also explore/have fun on rides Day 6: iFly• Physics of Freefall Workshop• 2 Minute Indoor Skydive Day 7: Full Sails University • University Tour • Game Development Workshop Day 8 - 9: DisneyWorld (Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom) • STEAM Educational Programs • Chance to also explore/have fun on rides Day 10: Florida Everglades Tour & Departure • Students complete and airboat tour of the Florida Everglades, learning about the everglades ecosystem • Depart Orlando for Melbourne Day 11: Day lost in transit Day 12: Arrival • Arrive in Melbourne

Tour Registration Form

Parents/carers are asked to complete the Tour Registration Form for their child as part of the preparations for the Glen Eira College 2027 STEM Tour.
Go to Tour Registration Form This form is due by 9:00am Monday November 23 2027.
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Payment Timeline

The total cost of the tour is $9,995 and is broken down into the following payment timeline. All payments are to be made directly to Glen Eira College. November 27 2026 – $995 deposit (non-refundable) February 1 2027 – $2,500 partial paymentApril 1 2027 – $2,500 partial paymentJune 1 2027 – $2,000 partial paymentJuly 1 2027 – $2,000 partial payment
Tour Inclusions Flights (including airline fees & taxes) AccommodationMeals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Except at an airport Transfers All listed activity costs
Tour Exclusions Visa (ESTA Number) (40 USD) Passport Application Fee (Adult: $422 AUD, Child: $213 AUD)Discretionary Spending Money Travel Insurance Meals at an airport

Upcoming Information Nights

Initial Information Night - November 5 2027 Passport and Documentation Information Night - TBC Final Trip Preparation Information Night - TBC

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