Field Trips
Field trips are a highlight for students of all ages. Field trips fill two purposes: academic and social.
On the academic front, field trips offer the opportunity for students to learn about topics in a way that books, pictures, or videos cannot. Field trips are not a static environment. Students have the chance to ask questions of an expert. They are able to use all of their senses to learn about a topic. And, they get to experience the feelings or emotions that might be part of the particular topic. For example, in the fall when Kindergarten studies apples they take a trip to an apple orchard where they see how the apples are harvested and taste the different culinary delights that apples provide.
Our school has developed a relationship with Jackson Bottom Wetlands where our students have participated in cleanup projects, planted trees, and enjoyed bird watching opportunities.
There is also a social aspect to field trips. Anytime you get a group of students together outside of the classroom, they are going to talk about things that interest them outside the classroom. Seeds of lasting friendships are sown and nurtured during these trips.
High School Trips
Each year our 9th and 10th grades students participate in a 3-day series of events that we call E.T.C.: Experience – Team-Building – Challenge. We design a set of challenges, experiences, and team-building activities that have tremendous potential to draw these students together, cultivate certain character qualities, and expand their appreciation for artistic excellence.
In addition, each year our 11th grade students enjoy a multi-night trip in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. And, in their senior year, our students travel to the East Coast to a city rich in history and culture. This is an opportunity to experience firsthand some of the places we read about in the classroom.
While the destinations and activities may vary from year to year, these trips are wonderful opportunities for our students to draw closer to each other in Christian fellowship. It is here that the seeds of lasting friendships are sown, nurtured, and brought to fruition.