Academics

Experiential Learning

INTEGRATING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE LEARNING


The school's programing includes participation in the experiential education program for students in grades 4-12.

With the wide variety of geography available, excursions are planned yearly to provide each class with an intimate encounter with mountain, island, seashore, desert, or river environments and to include opportunities for service, community-building, and to connect the curriculum of the classroom to the world beyond our gates.
We recognize that in order to educate students both intellectually and emotionally, the school must explore those areas of learning that stimulate the processes of self-discovery.
The program teaches students that:
the earth is a living organism and each of us is an integral part of that organism; 
within a natural setting, the individual can better appreciate the coordination of sensory, intellectual, and aesthetic powers; 
self-examination combined with collective enterprise and positive risk-taking are often more fully realized in an unfamiliar setting; 
educational experiences will be greatly enriched and personalized in an experiential context.

TRIPS BY GRADE

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  • Grade 4: Camp Ramah in Ojai

    Students work with Fulcrum Adventures in Ojai to explore the natural world and engage in hands-on opportunities to lead, solve problems, and make decisions both individually and as part of a team.

  • Grade 5: Astrocamp

    Students venture into the San Jacinto Mountains to study astronomy, space exploration, and the natural world.

  • Grade 6: Catalina Island Marine Institute

    Students attend Fox Landing on Catalina Island to gain a deeper understanding of marine science, themselves, and the world around them.

  • Grade 7: Washington, D.C.

    Students visit historical and cultural sites, such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Lincoln Memorial, deepening their understanding and appreciation of American history while strengthening class bonds.

  • Grade 8: San Francisco

    Students tour Stanford University, ride on cable cars, visit four museums, tour Alcatraz, and enjoy strolling Pier 39.

  • Grade 9: Lake Hughes, CA

    Students embark on a weekend-long retreat where they receive comprehensive high school orientation programming as well as participate in activities such as archery, hiking, tie-dye, outdoor laser tag, team building, and more. The goal of this retreat is to help the 9th grade class bond and get to know each other before school starts. This helps them build a strong foundation as a grade as they begin their high school journey.

  • Grade 9: Intersession Week

    Students engage in a week of rotating local service projects, team building activities, and educational experiences that will continue to strengthen their connection as a class and deepen their understanding of the importance of community and relationship-building.

  • Grade 10: Sequoia National Park, CA

    This trip brings students from near sea-level up to the magical old-growth forest ecosystems of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains where they will learn about the ancient Sequoia trees, take in sweeping vistas, marvel at giant rock formations, and collaborate with the National Park Service on meaningful service projects. Students will experience an endless variety of learning opportunities, deepen their own personal sense of stewardship, and build lasting memories with their classmates.

  • Grade 11: Moab

    In 11th grade, students travel a little further away from home to Moab, UT to a remarkable desert environment where geological history is on full display with towering, bright red canyon walls and awe-inspiring rock arches. Students camp next to the Colorado River and learn about its history and the role it plays in water usage across the South West region. Highlights from this program include: a day of rafting on the Colorado River, hiking in Arches National Park, completing local service projects, stargazing and astronomy, and of course continuing to bond as a class!

  • Grade 12: College Week

    Seniors are given a week early in the fall term to either plan off-campus interviews and visits to colleges or remain on campus to work on applications or portfolios, meet with teachers, or participate in workshops on application writing, interview practice, financial aid, and more.

  • Grade 12: Senior Retreat

    By the time April of senior year rolls around, students are ready to take a break, relax, and celebrate their many accomplishments together. The Senior Retreat is an opportunity for students to spend time together for a weekend in a beautiful place without the typical school pressures. It is a time for reminiscing, play, and connection. Students have the opportunity to participate in activities including a high ropes course, archery, biking, go-karts, tie-dye, hiking, swimming, and more!

Campbell Hall

4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, CA 91607
Phone: 818.980.7280
Campbell Hall is a K-12 independent, Episcopal, gender-inclusive day school. We are a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings.

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