Elmwood is excited to announce the full return of international school trips for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Following the Co-curricular program's pillar system, each trip will align with either Creativity, Activity, Service, or STEM.
Creativity
Examples of clubs that fall under this pillar include Elmwood Theatre (on-stage and backstage), Cappies, Model UN, Debate Club, Classics Club, Improv Team.
Trips:
- Arts and Fashion in NYC
- Grade 9 - 12
- November 9 - 13, 2023
- Visit art galleries, see a Broadway show, visit the UN, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and so much more!
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Grade 9 - 12
- August 2024
- Classics Conference
- Grades 9 - 12
- Spring 2024
- DECA Conference
- Grade 9 - 12
- Winter 2024
- Model UN Conference
- Grades 9 - 12
- Winter 2024
Activity
Examples of teams included under this pillar include Rugby, Rowing, Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball.
Trips:
- Florida Rowing Camp
- Team only
- Grades 8 - 12
- Spring 2024
- CAIS Rugby Tournament
- Team only
- Grades 9 - 12
- Spring 2024
- Duke of Edinburgh Adventure Trips
- Bronze, Grade 9 (October 2023)
- Silver, Grade 10 (January 2024)
- Gold, Grades 11/12
Service
Examples of clubs that fall under this pillar include BGC Volunteers, Community Service Council, Climate Crew, SAGA, ARA
Trips:
- Empowering Children in the Dominican Republic
- Grades 7 - 9
- February 2024
- Participate in a local service project and learn about the culture of the island!
- Communities of Costa Rica
- Grades 9 - 12
- March 2024
- Volunteer project, mixed with some adventure components like zip-lining, kayaking, and hiking!
STEM
Examples of clubs that fall under this pillar include Science and Robotics, HOSA, and VR Club.
Trips:
- Outdoor Education and Science in Belize
- Grades 7 - 10
- March 2024
- Hiking, traditional Belizean cooking class, personalized scientific research at T.R.E.E.S research centre, snorkeling, and more!
Next steps for ALL trips:
There will be a virtual information session held on June 6 at noon, register here.