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Pick-a-Program
This is Pick-a-Program, where Curiosity Packs a Bag!
It’s not about the trip or the destination; it's not about boarding trains, racing through airport lounges, or hopping onto a bus. At CheckWorld, adventures aren’t about the movement; they’re about the meaning of the movement. They’re time-bending, bug-chasing, mountain-whispering expeditions!
They’re about expeditions that whisper answers to the biggest “whys”—from why bugs evolve to how mountains become!
They’re about adventures where Curiosity Wears Hiking Boots. They’re about chasing questions, collecting wonder, and arriving intellectually alert at the heart of discovery, because it's never just a waterfall or just a mountain— it's the physics of the force, the style of the erosion, the geological time clock ticking beneath our feet. It's about asking why rivers fall, why mountains rise, and what those answers reveal about the planet and about us. Indeed, we don’t have the luxury to just take trips, because we’re eavesdropping on the earth itself.
Each expedition is carefully curated, designed to challenge what we think we know and immerse us directly in the heart of authentic places, people, and real-life learning. We’re talking about living systems. Living stories. Living, breathing truths that stretch our sense of place and connect us to the world. It’s how we become more aware. More equipped. It’s how we become dauntless— ready to take on questions that don’t come with multiple-choice answers. The kind that live right outside our own streets, our own time, our own borders. And how do we do this?
We have two awesome Categories of expeditions that allow and equip us to verify the world:
- Quest Credential
- Expedition Permit
Quest Credential
Where Curiosity Meets Courage. For participants who want to take charge of their trail.
Quest Credential is designed for educational institutions that want to take the lead on the when, the what, and the where of their participation in CheckWorld’s expeditionary learning journeys, rather than wait for the pre-scheduled trails.
Schools with a Quest Credential have the freedom to not only independently fund their exclusivity but also the access to select from CheckWorld’s wide array of expedition programs. But it’s more than access— it’s empowerment, a license to dream big and think beyond textbooks. With a complete catalogue of 26 A–Z (Archaeology to Zoology) subject-themed programs to over 598 destinations, both domestic and international, a Quest Credential puts the compass in the hands of schools, giving them and their explorers the flexibility to not only choose their route but also the topic of exploration, their date, and mode of expedition.
Under Quest Credential.
Under Quest Credential, are six distinct Signature Series that help schools pick their routes and topic according to their type of school and the academic level of their explorers.
Quest Credential is a perfect fit for schools that:
- Seek full control over the subject and destination.
- Are ready to fund their independent exclusivity.
Expedition Permit
Where every adventure is a question with muddy boots. For underserved dreamers whose feet just need a little help finding the trail.
The Expedition Permit is CheckWorld’s Official Pass to fully sponsored expeditions, for select schools.
Unlike Quest Credential, Expedition Permit lets Schools and their students plug directly into a themed, ready-to-go expedition, cost-free, with access to free educational resources, Pre-TAC, trained guides, expert facilitators, and post-expedition credentialing.
The Expedition Permit, is a prestigious invitation, an empowerment to understand the world, made possible by CheckWorld partners, sponsors, and patrons, to step into a bigger world where learning transcends traditional learning spaces and discovery knows no bounds. It is Expeditions Without Borders.
Eligibility Criteria for Expedition Permit: Who Can Apply?
1. Public or Low-Fee Private Schools
Schools operating with limited budgets, or schools in the public education system, especially those unable to regularly afford enrichment programs for students.
2. Schools in Underserved Communities
Schools located in underserved, rural, or marginalized communities, where access to experiential learning, field trips, or global education is limited or nonexistent.
3. Demonstrated Passion for Student Development
Schools that, despite limited resources, show a consistent and passionate effort to provide transformative learning experiences for students.
4. No Prior Participation in Paid CheckWorld Programs
Schools that have never been with a Quest Credential.
Schools that apply for an expedition permit must have:
1. The Willingness to Partner in Outreach
Selected schools must be open to collaborating with CheckWorld for student preparation, parental engagement, documentation, and post-expedition impact stories.
2. Minimum Enrollment Threshold
Participating schools must have a minimum student population of 100 students, with a cohort of at least 10 eligible students for the trip.
3. Teacher/Head Approval & Support
School leadership must be fully supportive of the program and provide a dedicated liaison to work with CheckWorld for logistics and trip integration.
4. Basic Infrastructure for Follow-Up
Schools must be willing to integrate post-expedition learning outcomes into their teaching; through class discussions, presentations, or school-wide sharing.
5. Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Schools must demonstrate that student selection for participation is fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory.
6. Documentation Readiness
Parents of selected students must be willing to submit all necessary forms, including medical details.
Which Should You Choose?
a. Just want to participate? Go with the Expedition Permit.
b. Want to take charge of your expedition? Choose the Quest Credential.
View your Expedition Level Guide
Talk to a Program Advisor
REGISTRATION PROCESS
For Quest Credential and Expedition Permit
Whether you're enrolling under the Quest Credential (school-funded) or Expedition Permit (fully sponsored), both categories empower schools:
- To join CheckWorld’s expertly curated, expert-led journeys across subjects and destinations, designed to challenge assumptions, provide answers to curious questions, broaden horizons, and reshape perceptions.
- To engage in cultural immersions and skill-building projects across the world.
General Participation Requirements
- Schools must adhere to the maximum participant requirement and the academic year or grade level specified in the said program.
- For Quest Credential, all participants (students and chaperones) are required to obtain valid travel documents (e.g., passports, visas) where applicable.
Step-by-Step Enrollment
* Step 1: Choose Your Expedition Category
Select between Quest Credential (fund-your-exclusivity) or Expedition Permit (cost-free access for eligible schools).
* Step 2: Pick-a-Program
For Quest Credential: Work with our Program Advisor on how to enroll for the perfect fit from our Signature Series. For Expedition Permit, browse through Ongoing Expeditions and plug into one.
Step 3: Complete Registration
Don't have any questions or need guidance? Great, fill out the REGISTRATION FORM.
Step 4: Participation Processing
Work with your assigned Program Advisor to obtain an Expedition Permit or a Quest Credential pass.
Step 5: Prepare for Departure
Get documentation guidance, receive your Pre-TAC Orientation, Educational Resources, and Travel Gear Kits and Packs.
It's a good idea to review our TERMS OF PARTICIPATION before beginning your application or registration.