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Field Study & Discovery Trips

Project-based learning is embedded in our curriculum. Students are able to explore the community and make real-world connections to what they are learning.

Lower School

In grades K-3, students may take day trips to explore a California mission, visit the San Diego Zoo, a trip to the Ocean Institute, or an interactive visit to the Birch Aquarium. As a culminating lower school academic and character building experience, fifth grade students spend a week exploring Native American historic sites in New Mexico.

Middle School

Throughout the year, middle school students may take day trips to places that coincide with their studies, such as the San Elijo Lagoon, the Getty Villa, local museums and more. Our sixth grade students visit AstroCamp in Idyllwild for 3 days as part of their astronomy studies. Seventh grade students explore Catalina Island for a week to attend the Catalina Island Marine Institute. Eighth grade students spend a week visiting historic landmarks in Washington D.C.

2024-2025 Overnight Field Trips

  • 5th Grade : SWIFT
    • May 19-23, 2025
    • Teacher Chaperones: Jeff Nolan, Julie Gunther, Syd Molenkamp
  • 6th Grade: Astro Camp
    • October 21-23, 2024
    • Teacher Chaperone: Paul Ruppert
  • 7th Grade: Catalina Island
    • November 11-15, 2024
    • Teacher Chaperone: Paul Ruppert
  • 8th Grade: Washington D.C.
    • May 5-10, 2025
    • Teacher Chaperone: Julie Watts