Every child deserves the chance to explore—whether they can board a plane or not.
The Reality
Millions of students grow up disconnected from the world beyond their neighborhood.
Nearly 1 in 4 children in the U.S. have never left their home state
Over 60% of low-income families have never taken a family vacation
Many have never visited a park, museum, or historical site
For these students, the world can feel far away.
That’s where we come in.
What We Believe
What We Believe
When kids connect with real places and people, they become more invested in their communities—and the planet.
Travel is a Human Right
Access to meaningful experiences—geography, culture, and nature—should never depend on zip code or income.
Classrooms Should Spark Curiousity
Place-Based Learning Builds Empathy
We create joyful, immersive learning journeys that invite kids to ask big questions and explore the world.
Meet Our Founder.
Meet Our Founder.
Beky O’Brien, M.Ed
Beky O’Brien is a teacher and curriculum designer who believes learning should extend far beyond the classroom walls. She created The Nomadic Classroom to give students access to the places, stories, and landscapes that shape our world—especially those they may never have the chance to visit in person.
Through immersive virtual field trips, place-based storytelling, and thoughtfully designed lessons, Beky brings national parks, historic sites, and natural wonders directly into classrooms. Each experience is built to spark curiosity, encourage observation and discussion, and connect academic content to real places and real people.
The Nomadic Classroom was created to make learning more equitable, engaging, and meaningful—inviting students to explore the world not as passive viewers, but as curious thinkers and future stewards.
