Sequoyah School’s Field Studies Program

Camping & International Expeditions

It’s often on a camping trip, whether it’s to a familiar stretch of California coast or backpacking into the Sierra Nevada wilderness, that Sequoyah students try and succeed at something they have never done before. When they are young this might mean going on a trip without a parent for the first time, or hiking beyond the desert oasis nearest to the campground. By junior high it has meant climbing a rock face in Joshua Tree, and spending time solo in a Redwood forest — outside of their comfort zone.

Building on the traditions of camping and field studies in Sequoyah’s K-8 program, students in the high school take on increased ownership for research and decision-making in the field. Graduates leave Sequoyah as comfortable leaders, knowing the importance of preparation and teamwork. They are mindful travellers who bring a sense of wonder and determination to each new venture.

Field Studies Trips

Fall
9th & 10th Grades – 3-day trip in the Sierras

11th Grade – 4 days backpacking in Joshua Tree

12th Grade – 4 days canoeing the Colorado River

Spring

9th Grade – 9 days backpacking in Southern Utah

10th & 11th Grade International Trip – 10-day homestay in Costa Rican village

12th Grade Option Trip

Mentor 3rd/4th graders (student-designed basecamp) or backpack to coastal mountains in Big Sur or southern Sierra Nevada Mountains

Sequoyah School, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 441-2076 or visit sequoyahschool.org.