Odyssey Program: Global Experiences

Odyssey Philosophy and Goals

In today's interconnected world, it is increasingly important for students to understand and appreciate diverse cultures and global perspectives. The goal of the Odyssey program is to provide students with unique learning and service experiences outside of the classroom to broaden their horizons. By engaging in international and domestic travel, students will gain valuable insights into different cultures, build connections with their classroom curriculum, and better understand their own role in the broader human experience. We hope that these experiences will lead to deep connections with both those they travel with and those they meet.

Each Odyssey trip is individually sponsored by a Priory faculty member or Priory parent. These trips are subject to change annually and require approval of the Odyssey trip coordinator and the Saint Louis Priory School Leadership team. The trip coordinator helps to assist in the planning and execution of these trips. For general questions, please contact odyssey@priory.org.

Journey to Peru for the adventure of a lifetime. Explore the vibrant city of Cusco, discover ancient ruins in the Sacred Valley, hike through mountain and jungle to Machu Picchu, charter a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, visit the penguins and sea lions of the Ballestas Islands, and spend an unforgettable afternoon riding dune buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina. This trip, as led by Father Cuthbert, Mrs. Hostnik, and a local Peruvian guide, is not to be missed. 

Date: June 14-24, 2026
Age: 17+ (Current Juniors and Seniors) 
Maximum Participants: 12
Cost: $4750 per student
Requirements: Vaccinations required; good behavioral standing
Registration Deadline: September 15
Financial Commitment: October 13

Contact Father Cuthbert Elliott, O.S.B., '02 at frcuthbert@priory.org for more information.

A treasure trove of history, art, culture, exquisite food, faith exploration, and plenty of delicious gelato - if all this and much more sounds good to you, then join us for a trip you'll never forget! Rome offers you a chance to deepen your knowledge, visit the old world, take in the world-famous places such as the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, the Roman Forum, early Christian catacombs, the Pantheon, and field trips to the stunning city of Orvieto and Florence. Rome is jam-packed, fun-filled, and massively enriching trip, designed to forge new friendships through a healthy blend of group time and free time to explore this amazing city. Each day we eat in out in authentic restaurants, visit several phenomenal sites, and give time for relaxation. Come and join us!  

Date: March 11-23, 2026
Age: High schoolers (primarily current freshman and sophomores)
Maximum Participants: 15
Cost: $4500 per student
Requirements: good academic and behavioral standing; permission from the Assistant Head of School for Intellectual Formation to miss school
Registration Deadline: September 15
Financial Commitment: September 30

Contact Mr. Josh Dixon at jdixon@priory.org for more information. 

Spend one week living at Bethlehem Farm with a community of Catholic caretakers in Talcott, West Virginia. The four pillars of Bethlehem Farm are prayer, simplicity, service, and community. During the day, students will serve the neighboring community and, in the evening, join together for dinner and activities.  Step away from the busyness of your normal life to enjoy a night underneath the Milky Way, board games by candlelight, and football and soccer among the farm animals.  Students will earn 40 service hours via this trip. 

Date: June 28 - July 4, 2026
Age: 16+ (Current sophomores and juniors)
Maximum Participants: 10
Cost: $1000 per student
Requirements: good behavioral standing
Registration Deadline: December 12
Financial Commitment: February 6

Contact Mr. Tim Malecek at tmalecek@priory.org for more information.