Field-Based Learning

Field-based learning expeditions are a central part of our innovative active learning curriculum.  Field trips are defined as any educational activity occurring off school grounds.  These “classrooms without walls” may include nature walks or hikes; visits to farms, businesses, seashores, ecological preserves; trips to museums, libraries, towns, or other schools; even activities like campouts and water rafting.  Field trips will be planned throughout the year to enhance the understanding of subjects like science, history and geography.

 This type of experiential learning is a natural corollary to our environmental education program as well.  Every field trip will be preceded by a reading and/or research activity and followed by a reflective writing and creative activity.  Our field-based learning program always contains an academic component.  In this way, school field trips become not only fun and memorable experiences for our students, but also highly stimulating and deeply educational activities.