Where Learning Meets Adventure: 7th Grade in the Marin Headlands
For three days, our 7th graders traded desks for trails and turned the Marin Headlands into a living laboratory. Surrounded by panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the rugged coastline, students stepped fully into their role as scientists, historians, and explorers.
They investigated fascinating geological features like radiolarian chert and pillow basalt, uncovering clues about the Earth’s dynamic past and the forces that shaped this extraordinary landscape. Science became something they could touch, see, and experience firsthand.
The Headlands’ rich history added another powerful layer to their learning. From the Point Bonita Lighthouse to Battery Mendell, Battery Townsley, and Fort Cronkhite, students walked through places that tell the story of the region’s Indigenous heritage and its important role in coastal defense.
Ecosystem studies brought them even closer to the natural world. They observed cormorants, gray foxes, and red-tailed hawks, conducted harbor seal surveys, and worked in a marine lab to better understand the interconnectedness of coastal and marine environments.
Between investigations, there was plenty of hiking, fresh air, and awe-inspiring scenery. Evenings were just as memorable, filled with skits, gaga ball, laughter, and spectacular sunsets that capped off full and rewarding days.
This trip marked the beginning of our science overnight journey for the middle school. Our 7th graders are the first to launch this experience, followed by 6th grade later in the fall with a trip to Camp Ocean Pines near Cambria, and culminating with our 8th graders, who end their ASDS journey with unforgettable days in Yosemite. It is a progression that celebrates growth, curiosity, and the spirit of adventure at every stage.
It was a powerful reminder that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—and that some of the most meaningful lessons happen out in the world.
Find out more about our 7th grade program here.
Find out more about our 7th grade program here.
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School, in Carmel, CA, is the only independent, private school on the Monterey Peninsula that focuses solely on educating students in Preschool through Grade 8, and has been doing so, with a reputation for excellence, since 1961.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.