Experiential Education

"I just wanted to say many thanks for Italy, and all the other amazing trips that you have organized which I have been on.  The last few weeks I have been thinking back on Besant Hill and the trips and I have realized that they have all had a huge impact on me, and have fueled so many of my interests.  Italy was so amazing, and because of that trip I am studying Italian next year. It was during that trip I was really challenged to step out of my comfort zone and in many ways, it has helped me prepare for college and feel excited about starting new. So again thank you and love" -Lizzie Cornwell BHS '09

Experiential Education is a practice that engages students in active, hands-on learning, integrating curricular goals with practical and consequential real-life experiences.

Experiential Education encompasses a broad variety of learning activities, including outdoor education, adventure learning, service projects, internships, group-based learning projects, world travel and cross-cultural collaboration. This educational approach begins in the classroom, expands to the community and eventually takes the learning process into the world at large. Building on our mission to actively engage learners in progressive education models, students will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally and internationally for Experiential Education projects.

Faculty, students and administration work together to create meaningful, curriculum-based trips to support our educational objectives. It is our goal to have students participate in these trips once every two years. Travel dates coincide with school breaks and students are given the opportunity to choose from a tiered menu of proposed destinations and projects. For more information contact Brook Masters, Director of Experiential Education at extension 121.

Outdoor Education