ANW Field Studies

 

Field Studies are homeschool field trip opportunities open to all Pacific Northwest home educators.

Academy Northwest (ANW) hosts two amazing Field Study trips each year, one in September and the other in May. These three-day trips offer a unique, family-oriented educational experiences and are open to students of all ages, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in ANW. 

 

Past Field Study Trips Have Included:​

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• The ecosystems of the Olympic Peninsula

• Yellowstone

• Victoria, BC

• The San Juan Islands

• The Oregon Trail

• The Lewis and Clark expedition

• The Columbia River Gorge

• The Nez Perce and Northern Idaho

• The Oregon Shakespeare Festival

• Fossils in the Okanogan

• Mt. St. Helens

• The ecosystems of Mt. Rainier

• The Scablands of North Central Washington

• The watershed of the North Cascades 

 

Academics

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Registered families will receive pre-trip information and curriculum, which includes links to specific websites for pre-trip study sources. Curriculum is available for elementary, middle school, and high school levels.

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The high school course outlines cover various subjects depending on the trip and offer the potential for earned credit. ANW high schoolers need to consult with their Teacher to learn how field study activities may be applied to their current courses.

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Trip Logistics

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The program fee covers the curriculum, some or all facilities use fees, and the expenses of instructors and guest specialists. ANW will provide accommodation recommendations that offer group discounts, but families may choose their lodging (from hotel to camping). Some families bring their RVs. Attendees will be responsible for their breakfasts, sack lunches, and snacks. Dinners will be group events: a potluck on the first night and usually a BBQ or pizza party the following night.

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Students age 12 or older whose parents cannot attend may travel with another registered family who will provide transportation and supervision of the student for the whole time.

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Testimonies from Past Participants

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"A trip like this exposes the students to things they might never see on a family vacation and allows for hands on studies not possible in the classroom."

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"Field Studies was a great educational event for the whole family. There was something for everyone."

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“A great opportunity for all family members to participate and learn together, so mom doesn’t have to do the all the teaching all weekend.”

 

“Such a great experience! We could see how much planning went into this trip. We did so many things in a small amount of time and learned so much. Saw amazing things and places. We look forward to the next one.”

 

“Our family had an incredible time experiencing God’s creation up close on this trip. We made observations alongside experts who could answer

questions, as well as on our own and had opportunity to answer excellent questions (given by the leadership) that deepened our understanding even further. This field study provided us with a new lens through which we can appreciate the gift of nature.”

 

“I was introduced to so many amazing locations in my own state that I never heard of. The beaches and tidepool exploration were incredible.

The teachers were so kind and helpful. We had an amazing time. An excellent trip for all ages.”

 

“I was so impressed with how they managed the engagement of all the grade levels. All my kids had such a great experience.”

 

“I saw previously dissatisfied kids engage, socialize, and get stoked about learning.”