As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, and chatter in the hallways turns toward summer activities and vacation plans, perhaps all YOU are thinking about is how to keep students’ minds focused on final assignments and exams before they mentally check out for the summer! At American Christian Tours, we know: * You … More Let us work for you…
A cold March wind is currently howling outside my window; I watch with fascination as trees bend and sway under its force. I have already been outside once to rescue my kids’ toys from hurtling off our front porch into our neighbor’s yard. Grounded. This one word emerges in my mind and sticks there as … More When Culture Winds Blow…
Dear Teacher who plans and executes your own student educational travel program, You are amazing. As if your daily life as an educator weren’t busy enough with teaching, grading, meetings, family, and any extracurricular activities you may oversee… Your passion for the value of student travel runs so deeply that you also pour hours and … More Do you plan your own student travel?
Have you noticed that every year Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger? Halloween décor occupies more and more aisles in the stores. And the number of neighborhood lawns filled with scary-looking ghosts, witches, black cats, and mummies seem to have doubled or tripled from past years. While some of you (or your neighbors) … More Nothing to Fear
We enjoy and appreciate our Education Program Leaders! They are an eclectic group of individuals who are passionate about Jesus! It is fun to see the different ways they express their faith and reach out to the greater community! Corrie is much loved by the students she meets each year while leading programs throughout the … More Because “late” isn’t always a bad thing…
Krista has been a part of the ACTS team since 2010 leading students throughout the historic East Coast. She is an enthusiastic storyteller whose passion for Jesus and America shine as she champions young people and adults to live their lives for a greater purpose! Check out Krista’s blog post on crossexamined.org where she addresses the question: … More Krista: Program Leader-Blogger-Worldchanger
Sights and sounds from Arlington National Cemetery are common during the summer month as we celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day. This year has provided the extra celebration of Arlington’s 150th anniversary! Visiting Arlington is memorable for students as they witness the sobering reality of duty and sacrifice. Sohailah, a seasoned Education Program … More In Honored Glory
Thirty years ago, American Christian Tours was incorporated in the state of California by Grant and Nancy Jonsson, who became its president and vice-president. At that time they were the sole employees. The first offices were in a small, one room office that was part of a mini-storage warehouse. The second office was in a … More IT’S BEEN THIRTY YEARS…
BOOK REVIEW: Building Godly Nations by Stephen McDowell Submitted by Traci G., Education Program Leader If you have ever had any question about whether to send your child to public school or to a private Christian school, READ THIS BOOK! When there were little ones in my family I was determined that private school was … More BOOK REVIEW: Building Godly Nations by Stephen McDowell
In order to equip students to effectively engage in the culture as Christians, it is important that they understand what it means to have a Christian worldview and how that makes a difference in every area of their lives. A “worldview” is simply a way of looking at the world and our role in it. … More WHAT IS CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW AND WHY SHOULD IT MATTER IN STUDENT TRAVEL
Only One Life 