Five programs show middle and high school students the ropes of the workplace. Study exciting careers with animals at Epcot or Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, or explore skills and talents that can be put to use in a variety of career paths while visiting Hollywood Studios. In Florida or California, a leadership course gives you an inside look at what it takes to run a company like Disney.
Music, visual arts and history are some of the offerings within Disney's YES programs in arts and humanities. See what goes into producing Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba or travel through Disney World with the eyes of a photographer. Study Californian or American history, or the world cultures of Epcot. Immerse yourself in improv; and, of course no Disney arts program would be complete without a study of Disney animation.
In a setting full of mechanical rides and innovative technology, Disney's physical sciences programs allow kids to explore physics, chemistry and more. Many of these programs take place within the context of actual rides and attractions at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Tackle concepts like motion, light, sound and the connection between science and entertainment as brought to life in Disney attractions.
Wildlife-based programs at Walt Disney World take kids behind the scenes of some of their favorite attractions while emphasizing conservation. Study what goes into caring for the aquatic life at the Seas with Nemo and Friends. Or, choose from two programs at Animal Kingdom, where you can study the behavior of exotic creatures from Africa and Asia.
Once the learning's done, kids in the YES program can continue to explore Disney parks with specially priced tickets. Savings are as much as 40% to 50% off regular prices and include the cost of the YES program. Your group needs to have 10 people or more to qualify.
Go to the program website at DisneyWorldYES.com and choose a program for your group up to one year before the offered dates. Submit a program request form and a ticket order form online or fax it in. You'll hear back from a Disney Youth Travel Planner to finalize arrangements.
For parents who homeschool their kids or simply want to make the family vacation more educational, YES offers slots to kids for individual enrollment. These seminars are offered on certain dates and times. Check the YES website for more information and dates.