How to organize a class trip?

Why is it worth organizing school trips?

School trips are an excellent opportunity for learning outside the classroom and developing social skills. Through these trips, students have the chance to actively spend time, discover new places and cultures, which broadens their horizons. Such trips also motivate students to learn, helping them discover new interests and passions that they can develop throughout their lives.

Educational and social benefits

Exploring new places and spending time actively

Motivation to learn and developing interests

Step by step – How to organize a school trip?

Organizing a school trip might seem complicated, but if we approach it step by step, the whole process becomes clearer and easier to manage. Here’s how to plan a successful trip for students:

a) Choosing the destination and date
The first step in organizing a trip is deciding on the destination and date. It’s important to choose a location and theme that suit the students’ age and interests. Younger children will enjoy trips to zoos, botanical gardens, or interactive museums, while older students may benefit from visits to historically or scientifically significant locations.
Dates are also crucial—it's best to avoid periods before or after holidays when students might be stressed about upcoming or recently finished exams. One-day trips are usually less complicated to organize, but if the school has the possibility, it’s worth considering multi-day or even international trips, which allow students to delve deeper into a topic and develop social skills.

b) Budgeting and costs
The next step is to estimate the trip’s costs. Consider all expenses, such as transport, accommodation, entrance tickets, and meals. For international trips, there might also be additional costs like passports, visas, and insurance. Creating a detailed budget will help avoid unpleasant surprises during the organization process.
Also, ensure the trip is properly funded. Often, parent councils can contribute to the trip, especially for students from families facing financial difficulties. It's also worth checking available educational programs or government funds that can help cover costs. To make payment easier for parents, consider offering installment payments for greater financial flexibility.

c) Formalities and consent
Organizing a school trip also involves formalities. Ensure proper parental consent for the trip, as well as student insurance, which is mandatory. It’s also important to verify that all chaperones and participants have valid identification and, if necessary, additional certificates (e.g., health declarations).
By law, trips must be reported to the relevant institutions, such as the education authority and the school principal, who must approve the organization of the trip. It's advisable to plan all these formalities well in advance to avoid delays.

d) Logistics and organization
The final step is the logistical details. Arrange transportation—renting a bus or organizing other means of transport. Ensure that the transport company meets all safety standards and that the vehicles are comfortable for the students.
Chaperones and teachers should be responsible and experienced in organizing trips. It’s best if the ratio of chaperones to students is appropriate, especially for younger children.
Finally, create a detailed trip itinerary—schedule the attractions the students will visit, set visiting hours, and allow time for breaks. A balanced plan ensures full use of the trip time while maintaining the comfort and well-being of participants.

With proper planning of each of these steps, organizing a school trip will become a pleasure, and the trip itself will be an unforgettable experience for the students!

Trip suggestions – Take advantage of ready-made offers

Organizing a school trip doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. Using ready-made offers available on the GoFunlo portal is a great way to save time while providing students with unforgettable experiences. With a wide selection of options, everyone will find something ideal for their class, regardless of age or preferences. Below are some trip suggestions from over 600 offers.

✅ Educational trips – to museums, science centers, open-air museums
For students who want to expand their knowledge, educational trips are an excellent choice. Visiting historical, artistic, or scientific museums is a great way to combine fun with learning. There are many places in Poland and abroad offering interactive exhibitions, workshops, and shows that help students better understand topics discussed in school. These trips not only develop students' interests but also help them grasp more challenging subjects in a more engaging way. We also offer one- and three-day trips to major Polish cities, such as Wrocław, Warsaw, and Kraków.
Among other interesting educational options, there is also: Education outside the classroom – Lower Silesia – Marianówek Educational Farm, where students have the chance to learn about rural life, feed animals, make butter, and participate in thematic workshops tailored to their interests.

Integrative trips – amusement parks, bonfires, team games

If the aim of the trip is class integration and building positive relationships among students, integrative trips are a great option. Visiting an amusement park, organizing bonfires, or hosting team-building games are excellent ways to spend time together, improve the class atmosphere, and build trust. These trips not only provide laughter and fun but also help develop teamwork and communication skills.
For example: Integrative trip for children and youth, which, through adventure and adrenaline activities like paintball or rope courses in the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura, fosters human connections, communication, and teamwork.

Thematic trips – nature, art, survival

Thematic trips are perfect for students who want to deepen their knowledge in specific fields. Nature, art, or survival trips offer intense learning through practical experiences. Children who love nature can participate in ecological activities where they’ll learn how to care for the environment, while those interested in art can develop their talents in artistic workshops. Survival trips, on the other hand, offer a great opportunity to learn how to live in harmony with nature, develop leadership skills, and acquire new survival techniques in difficult conditions.

For example:

Survival in the Forest – one-day school trip – Czapielsk
An integrative-survival trip combining team-building activities with survival training, including shelter building, shooting, water filtration, and forest-based games in picturesque Czapielsk.

Survival in the Forest – Two-day trip – Przywidz
During this two-day trip, students will engage in survival activities such as shelter construction, fire-starting, paintball, and also enjoy recreational activities like kayaking or pedal boats in Przywidz.

International school trips – to the Czech Republic, Germany, England

For older students, international school trips are an excellent choice to broaden their cultural horizons and learn about the history and traditions of other countries. Examples of international trips include:

A 2-day school trip to Berlin with Potsdam, an excellent opportunity to explore the history and culture of Berlin and Potsdam, visiting places like Sanssouci Park and the Hohenzollern Palace.

Magical Venice is a four-day trip where participants will visit romantic Verona, magical Venice, and picturesque Sirmione, discovering the beauty and unique history of Italian cities.

Paris and beyond: A tailor-made 6-day trip that gives students the chance to explore the most famous attractions in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Disneyland, with the program fully adapted to the group’s needs.

London spring offer for schools: A 5-day trip allowing students to visit major London attractions like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and Big Ben, along with time for shopping and exploring the city.

Why choose ready-made offers?

• Saves time and eliminates the need to organize everything yourself.
• Guarantees a proven and safe trip.
• Opportunity to take advantage of specialists’ help in organizing school trips.