Welcome to the homepage of the Explores! This organization is an extension of the AP Social Studies classroom. Each summer, this group travels to one of the locations or locations similar to those studied in class. Each trip offers a unique educational experience as students immerse themselves in learning laws, experiencing culture, and tours museums and monumental sights.

View program presentation: LINK

View program videos and click links below each trip for trip video:

• Explorer Overview Video
• Parent Testimonial

2014 - Paris
17 students from Pearland and Dawson High Schools participated.
Paris 2014

2015 - Dublin and London
25 students from Pearland and Dawson High Schools participated.
Dublin-London 2015

2016 - China
39 students from Pearland and Dawson High School participated.
China 2016

2017 - Central Europe
57 students from Pearland and Dawson High Schools participated.
Central Europe 2017

2018 - Rome and Athens
99 students from Pearland and Dawson High Schools participated.
Rome-Athens 2018

2019 - England and Scotland
Over 130 students from all three high schools participated.

2020 - Japan 
Cancelled 

2021 - Paris, Switzerland, Germany
(Moved to 2022)

2022 - Ireland and Northern Ireland 
Cancelled

2023 - Spain and Portugal
Trip is Full

2024 - Dublin and London 2.0
(This trip will be a double group; only 20 seats remaining)
Trip Website

2025 - New Zealand and Australia

(This trip will be a double bus; 50 Seats available)

Trip Website

Important Information
Passports
Travel Pledge Form