Tour our nation’s capital & the Flight 93 National Memorial with American heritage experts, DC professionals, and all-pro storytellers as you encounter the area’s numerous sites, museums, memorials, and establishments. Much more than a sightseeing venture, this trip is designed to help you connect your story to our nation’s narrative and enhance your citizenship.

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Itinerary

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

  • Depart DCMS for Stoystown, PA

  • Boxed lunches

  • Flight 93 National Memorial

    • Museum

    • Flight Path Walkway and Overlook

    • Crash Site

    • Wall of Names

  • Drive to Washington, DC

    • Dinner en route

  • Overnight in Alexandria, VA

Thursday, October 8, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Arlington National Cemetery

    • Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    • John F. Kennedy’s Eternal Flame

  • Lunch at Capitol Cafe

  • US Capitol Building

  • Washington Monument

  • Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

  • Jefferson Memorial

  • Pizza Dinner

  • Marine Corps War Memorial

  • Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

  • Overnight in Alexandria, VA

Friday, October 9, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • World War II Memorial

  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

  • Lunch at the Smithsonian Cafe

  • Smithsonian Museum of American History

  • National Archives

  • Dinner at Pentagon City Mall

  • Vietnam Veterans War Memorial

  • Lincoln Memorial

  • Korean War Veterans Memorial

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  • Overnight in Alexandria, VA

Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • George Washington’s Mount Vernon

  • Chick-Fil-A boxed lunches

  • Drive to Dayton Christian Middle School

    • Dinner en route

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Don’t take our word for it

“I learned to appreciate the sacrifices that were made to protect this country.”
— DCMS to DC Traveler 2025
“I will always remember how fun it was to learn about America in this way.”
— DCMS to DC Traveler 2025
“I will always remember spending time with everyone and having fun.”
— DCMS to DC Traveler 2024
Group photo in front of Capitol Building
Group photo in front of Mount Vernon
Group photo in front of Washington Monument
Group Photo in front of the White House

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the trip cost? And what does it include?

The DCMS to DC trip costs $1,225. This includes:

  • All lodging

    • 4 students per room

    • 2 adults per room

      • Private adult room available for an additional fee of $274.28.

  • All meals (except traveling breakfast one day 1)

  • All transportation via luxury motorcoach

  • All admission fees

  • Customized travel journal

  • Customized instruction from Sojourn guides

  • Sojourn swag

  • *Trip insurance is available for an additional fee.

How do I register?

In order to register for the DCMS to DC trip, please complete each of the following steps. Please note that your registration is NOT confirmed until you have completed each step.

  • Attend the Parent Informational Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center.

  • Turn in the DCMS Registration Packet to Mrs. Williams by March 12, 2026.

  • Register online with Sojourn and pay the first deposit by April 1, 2026.

  • Register TODAY. Seats are limited and after 50 registrants, we will implement a waitlist.

What forms of payment do you take?

We take the following payment methods:

  • Debit/credit cards online through the Sojourn registration website. You can also set up auto-pay at the time of registration.

  • Check made payable to “Good Comma Classroom”. Checks can be mailed to 169 Park Drive Xenia, OH 45385 or dropped off at the Dayton Christian Middle School Office. Please indicate the traveler name and “DCMS to DC 2026” in the memo line.

  • Cash payments can be mailed to 169 Park Drive Xenia, OH 45385 or dropped off at the Dayton Christian Middle School office. Please include a note indicating the traveler name and “DCMS to DC 2026”.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

We understand that life can be predictable which is why we highly encourage travelers to review the trip insurance options. Trip insurance is available for purchase when registering online.

All payments are non-refundable.

If a traveler cancels their registration with outstanding payments that are past due, he or she is still required to make up any payments that are owed at that time as we commit money toward the trip costs in good faith.

What will my student learn?

At Sojourn, we are committed to learning the past to lead the future. Your tour through Washington, DC and the Flight 93 Memorial will emphasize the following themes:

  • American History and Patriotism

  • Architecture and Art

  • Human Rights and Genocide

  • Personal Sacrifice for God and Country

  • Memorialization and Grateful Remembrance

Learn more about Washington, DC and Flight 93 National Memorial on the Sojourner Blog.