Field Trips

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Expanding Knowledge Through Exploration

Experiential Opportunities for Academic Growth

At St. Clare, we believe education comes alive when students experience it firsthand. Experiential learning allows children to explore concepts in new ways—whether in a science lab, on a nature hike, or through a hands-on project. Field trips are an extension of this philosophy, giving students the chance to see the curriculum come to life and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

From Kindergarten through 8th grade, our students participate in carefully planned trips designed to complement classroom learning. While destinations may vary from year to year, each experience encourages curiosity, discovery, and connection—both with the subject matter and with one another.

Outside the Classroom

Year after year, St. Clare students enjoy a variety of different interactive learning experiences connected to the concepts they are exploring in class.

  • K–1 Guided Hiking Tours to Walking Mountains Science Center
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade Fossil and Mining Field Trips: McCoy fossil beds
  • 3rd Grade annual butterfly launch to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
  • 3rd Grade trip to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  • Elementary School, Butterfly Pavilion & Discovery
  • 4th Grade, Camp Trip at Colorado National Monument
  • 5th Grade, visit to the Cathedral in Denver and State Capitol
  • 5th Grade, Steadman Research Clinic
  • Middle School, Mountain Madness
  • Middle School, Ignite Your Faith Rally!
  • Middle School, Girl Genius Retreat
  • 7th & 8th Grade Retreat to Pope Saint John Paul II Outdoor Lab in Estes Park
  • 8th Grade Pilgrimage to Santa Fe, NM.