Road Scholar @ Home

With all of our Road Scholar @ Home offerings, you’ll enjoy a unique online learning experience designed especially with adult learners in mind. Whether you’d like to join us for a three- or four-day Adventures Online program to explore a location that fascinates you or simply take a one-hour Online Lecture that fits in with your busy schedule, there’s no limit to what you can learn without leaving home.

Online Classrooms

Multi-Day

Adventures Online

Join a small group of new friends and expert instructors online and be fully engaged with multiple days of lectures, performances, discussions and more that will re-create the Road Scholar experience virtually.

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45-60 Minutes

Online Lectures

Get a taste of one of Road Scholar’s most popular programs all from the comfort of your own home! Join your instructor for a 45-60-minute online lecture with a live Q&A session to quench all your curiosities on the subject!

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IN MEMORY OF AUGUST FERRETTI

Free Online Lectures

In 2023, we are honored to present Road Scholar’s free online lectures in loving memory of August Ferretti.

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Educational Travel Adventures Online

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Online Program

Adventures Online: A Virtual Voyage to the Arctic Circle

Regional Studies

Embark on a four-day, virtual voyage through the Arctic Circle as you explore Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and the North Pole with experts on a live, online learning adventure!

Adventures Online: A Look at WWII in London & Normandy

History

Join historians for a deeper dive into the events leading up until D-Day and the invasion of Normandy during this online learning adventure, live from London and Paris.

Adventures Online: Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik & More

Regional Studies

From the Dalmatian Coast to the city of Dubrovnik, join our experts to explore the very best of Croatia during this live, online learning adventure!

Adventures Online: Discover Peru, Machu Picchu & the Inca Empire

History

If you’ve dreamed of exploring Peru and Machu Picchu, join us for a live, online learning adventure that brings you into the heart of Incan culture — all without leaving your home!

Adventures Online: Discover Istanbul Through the Ages

City Discoveries

From Topkapi Palace to stories of Constantine the Great, immerse yourself in the history of Istanbul during this live, online adventure filled with virtual field trips and discussions.

Adventures Online: Spanish Art History, Flamenco & More in Madrid

City Discoveries

Welcome to Madrid! Discover this city known for its rich history and modern cultural renaissance, during an online learning adventure filled with virtual field trips, lectures and more.

Adventures Online: The Camera In Your Pocket: Mastering Smartphone Photography

Photography

Learn how to take impressive photos on your iPhone or Android cell phone during this three-day online class with photography expert, Mason Marsh.

Adventures Online: London, the Story of a City

City Discoveries

Journey through 2,000 years of history as our experts lead you on a live, virtual exploration of London! From the Romans to modern day, learn how this city has changed through the ages.

Adventures Online: The Legends & History of Turkey

Regional Studies

Embark on a virtual journey to the Mediterranean to immerse yourself in the history and legends of Troy, Ephesus and Cappadocia on this learning adventure, live from Turkey!

Adventures Online: The Best of Newfoundland & Labrador

Animals & Wildlife

Discover the history, people and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Newfoundland and Labrador during this fascinating online learning adventure, live from Canada!

Adventures Online: Discover the Cotswolds, Oxford & Stratford

Regional Studies

Take an inspired journey into the “heart of England,” as you explore the Cotswolds, Oxford and Stratford during this online learning adventure, live from England!

Adventures Online: Sicily Through the Ages

Regional Studies

From Mount Etna to the markets of Palermo, experience Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, without leaving home during this online learning adventure, live from Italy!

Why learn online with Road Scholar?

LIVE & INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Our online trips and lectures are always live – giving inquisitive participants opportunities to ask questions and creating more engaging experiences

ACCESS TO EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Learn from and interact with leading experts from around the world as you study fascinating topics at an academic level alongside fellow lifelong learners.

WE MAKE ZOOMING EASY

Our online offerings use Zoom video conferencing and include instructional sessions and technical support on hand if you need it.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Hear from real Road Scholars who participated in our online adventures:

Leah

Donna

Demi

Jim

Wendy

Donna 2

Jean

Carol

Christie

Nancy

I enjoyed my virtual trip to New Mexico and am enrolled in two more. My trip was as close to the 'real thing' as it can be, I think. This is giving me a chance to go to places lower down on my 'possibilities list' without the hassle of getting there!

— Sally B.

Have Questions?

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Our virtual programs use Zoom Video Conferencing Tools to create live and interactive events — giving inquisitive participants opportunities to ask questions in real time and make valuable contributions to the program, creating more impactful and enriching experiences.

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