Who We Are

Strive Trips creates intentionally designed travel programs where students grow through meaningful challenge, cultural immersion, community engagement, and athletics—while having a great time.

Our small-group experiences are personal, active, and full of discovery. Students learn from local partners, contribute to community-led initiatives, explore extraordinary places, and maintain a healthy relationship with movement and training along the way. There is also plenty of room for laughter, friendship, spontaneity, and fun.

We welcome athletes of all levels. What matters most is a willingness to participate fully, approach unfamiliar experiences with curiosity, and become a more capable, connected, and engaged member of a global community.

Our Services

Summer Programs
Custom Programs
Destinations

  • “Strive has all the elements of a great experience. For student athletes its an opportunity to train at altitude with elite athletes (in both Kenya and Peru). It’s a chance to live in a non-English speaking country, where the food and culture is different from what one generally experiences in the United States. I love that the programs are small, that the service component of the trip is real (as opposed to paying lip service to the concept in order to rack up hours for school requirements). I love that Nic and Rob and Tyler are dedicated to countries and people among whom the students live and learn and train.

    —Karyn, Parent

  • “Before I left the fundraising did seem a bit laborious, but once I reached Kenya I realized how invaluable those donations were. It felt very good to be charged with determining where the money would go and seeing the schoolhouse literally grow before our eyes was an awesome feeling! Also seeing what the KenSAP kids were able to accomplish and work their way out of the circle of poverty in Kenya was inspiring to a point I’ve never felt before.”

    —Will, Strive-Kenya Student

  • “I learned so much about running from watching the best in the world in Kenya. Olympic champions could be found regularly at the track, on the roads during morning runs, and in the gym during the afternoons. As a student, I remember a dinner was arranged where we were able to meet Kenyan pro runners and we also got to go to Kenyan Olympic trials, which was an incredible experience. I feel that learning from the Kenyan runners improved my running as much as the actual training did on the trip.”

    —Aaron, Strive-Kenya Student

  • “You will have an amazing experience with Strive no matter who you are. I am not a competitive runner at all, in fact I have been the worst runner on every single Strive trip I have been on. However, Strive trips continue to be educational and incredibly fun experiences for me.“

    Josh, Strive-Kenya Student

  • “I liked taking easy going morning runs. It was so peaceful and interesting to run in a completely different environment than I do at home.”

    — Reba, Strive- Student

What Sets Us Apart

At StriveTrips, our programs are built on purpose and connection. We combine learning, cultural immersion, athletics, and service to create meaningful experiences that challenge students, broaden perspectives, and foster lasting growth.

Learning

Experiential learning is woven into every program. Students actively engage with the world around them—connecting academics to real-life experiences that inspire growth, curiosity, and reflection.

Cultural Immersion

We create opportunities for authentic cultural connection through daily interaction, shared experiences, and local partnerships—building empathy, perspective, and global understanding.

Athletics

Our athletic programs emphasize discipline, teamwork, and character. Student-athletes grow through purposeful competition, preparation, and representing their teams with integrity.

Service

Service is a core part of the journey. Students collaborate with local communities in meaningful ways, developing leadership, humility, and a lasting commitment to global citizenship.

Adventure is out there; let us show you the way!

Why Strive?