Morning / Afternoon

• Arrive in San Francisco and transfer to HI Fisherman’s Wharf.

• Check in, settle into rooms and unpack.

Evening

• Welcome briefing: program overview, expectations and safety.

• Teacher-led orientation walk around Fisherman’s Wharf and surrounds.

• Group dinner nearby.

• Optional: hop-on hop-off bus for a first look at the city.

Morning

• Free time for self-funded bike hire and city exploration (e.g. riding along the waterfront / towards the Golden Gate area).

Afternoon

• Transfer to University of San Francisco (USF).

• Dedicated campus tour and visit to athletics facilities.

• USF Athletics panel & Q&A on college pathways, high-performance environments and careers.

Evening

• Attend USF vs Lehigh (Women’s Basketball) with the possibility of post-game interaction with the team (to be confirmed).

• Optional: students can purchase their own tickets to the Empire Classic at Chase Center if scheduling permits.

Morning / Early Afternoon

• Free / group-led local exploration:

  • Central Park walk.

  • Times Square and midtown landmarks.

  • Optional short hop-on hop-off bus “New York taster” tour.

Afternoon / Evening

• Travel to Barclays Center (Brooklyn).

• Pre-game industry panel covering marketing, game operations and fan engagement.

• Time to watch warm-ups, visit team store and explore the arena concourse.

• Attend Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers (NBA).

Morning / Afternoon

• Free time in New York for final sightseeing, shopping or museum visits (e.g. American Museum of Natural History near the hostel).

Late Afternoon / Evening

• Travel to Prudential Center (New Jersey).

• Arena tour and behind-the-scenes look at the home of the New Jersey Devils.

• Panel discussion with club staff on performance, business operations and careers in professional sport.

• Attend New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL).

• Post-game group debrief and reflection on key learnings from the tour.

Morning

• Coach transfer down the Peninsula.

• Self-guided exploration of Stanford University campus and sports precinct.

• Pre-game tour of facilities and meeting with Australian Stanford student-athletes.

Afternoon / Evening

• Panel session with staff from Athletics HR, Marketing and Development – insights into US college sport careers.

• Attend Stanford vs California college football game (subject to final schedule).

• Return to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Morning

• Oracle Park tour – behind-the-scenes look at the home of the San Francisco Giants, including locker rooms and field access (subject to operations).

Afternoon

• Student-led sightseeing time with options such as:

  • Alcatraz educational tour.

  • Union Square shopping and historical walking tours.

  • Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown, Lombard Street or Golden Gate Park.

Evening

• Head to Chase Center for NBA Cup: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets.

• Pre-game Q&A / workshop with staff (subject to confirmation).

• Watch the game and soak up the NBA atmosphere.

Morning

• Travel to Columbia University.

• Guided walk through campus and the gym / athletics facilities.

Afternoon

• Game-day operations discussion with staff – how NCAA events are planned and delivered.

• Attend Columbia Lions vs Sarah Lawrence College Gryphons (NCAA basketball).

Evening

• Return to the Upper West Side.

• Optional activities such as:

  • Morningside Park New York Runners session.

  • Top of the Rock observation deck.

  • Local favourites like Silver Moon Bakery.

Morning

• Coach pick-up from the hostel.

• Visit to Googleplex for a self-guided campus walk and photo stops.

Afternoon

• Visit to San Jose Barracuda / local pro facility (subject to confirmation).

• Transfer to Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

• Educational panel and possible behind-the-scenes tour focusing on stadium operations, fan experience and performance support.

Evening

• Attend San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers (NFL) at Levi’s Stadium.

• Return by coach to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Morning / Afternoon

• Early departure flights from San Francisco to New York (JFK/EWR).

• Thanksgiving travel day for all groups.

Evening

• Arrive in New York, transfer to Night Hotel Broadway / HI New York City Hostel.

• Check in and local neighbourhood walk to get bearings.

• Thanksgiving-style group dinner or local restaurant meal (subject to final arrangements).

Morning / Afternoon

• Group-led exploration of key New York landmarks (self-funded):

  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

  • Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island ferry.

  • Brooklyn Bridge, Union Square, Chelsea Market.

Evening

• Optional: students purchase their own tickets to NFL – New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium (subject to schedule).

• Alternative evening options include a Broadway show or further exploration of Times Square and nearby precincts.