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Student Travel Experiences

Throughout a student’s time at Hinsdale Central, they will have the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and participate in various domestic and international experiences. These trips are optional and voluntary, but are run by our staff and are extensions of our classrooms.  There is incredible growth that comes with seeing the world, exploring new places, and experiencing new cultures - and Hinsdale Central is excited to bring that opportunity to your family and our community.

This page includes all of the domestic and international trips that students can join.  Please see the links below for additional information, including eligibility, price, and deadlines.  This page does not include any trip that is part of a team or activity in which a student would need to qualify to attend (i.e. Cross Country State or Forensics National Tournament).

Please look at the schedule of trips below, as many of the trips are offered on a rotating cycle. If you have any questions, please reach out to the corresponding staff member.
 

Happy Traveling!


School Year 2025-2026

Location & Links to More Information

Travel Dates

Staff Contact

Intended Student Audience

Snowball Trip

(Frankfurt, IL)

November 11-13, 2025

Hayley Thielmann

 

Johanna Bruckner 


 

Any student who is in our Evolve club, or would like to gain leadership experience and gain connections. Open to all South and Central students.

Veterans Day Parade trip to New York City

November 12, 2025

Matt Kurinsky 


 

Any student enrolled in the band.

Spanish Exchange to Guadix, Spain

Spring Break 2026

Christina Brodell

Students enrolled in Spanish 2 Honors or higher

Note: this trip is not affiliated with HCHS or D86.

Orchestra trip to Toronto, Canada

Spring Break 2026

Serge Pensik

Students enrolled in any orchestra class and orchestra winds, and percussion are invited to attend.

 

School Year 2026-2027

Location & Links to More Information

Proposed Travel

Staff Contact

Intended Student Audience

Snowball Trip

(Camp Manitoqua, Frankfort, IL)

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

Hayley Thielmann

 

Johanna Bruckner 


 

Any student who is in our Evolve club, or who would like to gain leadership experience and gain connections. Open to all South and Central students.

Choir Trip to New York City

Second Semester 2026

Jennifer Burkemper

Any student enrolled in a choir course.

Spanish Language Trip
(Argentina)

Thursday, March 25, 2027 - Saturday, April 4, 2027

Christina Brodell

Students enrolled in Spanish or who are interested in seeing more about Spanish-speaking cultures.  This trip will visit Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Bariloche in Argentina.

LEAP trip to South Africa

Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 17, 2026

Christina Brodell

Any student who is in our LEAP into Africa + students looking to understand more about global education initiatives.  This trip will visit the LEAP Schools, Cape Town, and go on a Safari in South Africa.

 

School Year 2027-2028

Location

Proposed Travel

Staff Contact

Intended Student Audience

Snowball Trip

(Frankfurt, IL)

November 2027

Exact date TBD

Hayley Thielmann

 

Johanna Bruckner 

Any student who is in our Evolve club, or who would like to gain leadership experience and gain connections. Open to all South and Central students.

 

Choir Trip

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Spanish Dept. Trip

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D86 Snowball

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