Field Trips and Outdoor Education

KINDERGARTEN - EIGHTH

Grades K-8th go on field trips throughout the year. Popular field trip sites that Saint Raphael students attend include the zoo, Angel Island, Audubon Canyon Ranch, de Young Museum, Chabot Space Center, nature centers, and other community agencies such as the fire station and local businesses. Field trips provide alternative educational opportunities for children, along with giving students educational experiences away from their regular school environment.

FIFTH GRADE

Fifth grade participates in a one night retreat to CYO Camps Outdoor Environmental Education program. CYO Camp fosters healthy growth and development through positive relations with self, others, nature, and God.

SIXTH GRADE

6th grade attends Walker Creek Outdoor Education Program for three nights. Students learn about the natural world through hands-on experience and exploration of the diverse property. Curriculum is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. The program is designed to encourage a deeper connection to nature and inspire stewardship of our earth.



EIGHTH GRADE

8th grade attends a retreat in Yosemite for two nights. This is a once-in-a-life-time educational and character building trip for the 8th grade. This trip offers students the opportunity to learn hands-on science in one of the world's most stunning geologic wonders. The mission of this outdoor education is to provide 8th grade students with experiential learning that will enhance their awareness and scientific understanding of the natural world and their connection to it. It also provides opportunities for spiritual reflection, social growth, self-reliance, and teamwork.