Class Trips

Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the Maine Coast Waldorf High School journey, and our class trips bring the curriculum to life beyond the classroom. Each year, students and faculty embark on day and overnight adventures that deepen academic study, strengthen community, and foster real-world engagement. Small class sizes allow for frequent field-based learning throughout the year, whether collecting water samples on the coast for an Ecology class or learning “latte art” from a local café during art class.

We take full advantage of our unique location—nestled between Maine’s mountains and coastline, and within reach of cultural hubs like Boston, Montreal, and Quebec City. The school year begins with an all-high-school camping trip that focuses on connection, leadership, and shared experiences. Soon after, seniors travel to Hermit Island to join fellow Waldorf students in a week-long immersive marine biology study.

culminating trips

Each spring, students embark on a class trip tailored to their curriculum and stage of development. In recent years, ninth-graders have explored wilderness living and land stewardship off the grid in Western Maine. Tenth graders, fresh from studying The Odyssey, have set out on their own journey—whitewater rafting and cave exploring. Eleventh graders experience the rich culture of Quebec City, and seniors close their year with a reflective and celebratory retreat before graduation.

“My child has experienced astronomy by stargazing with his class and geology by taking a trip to explore rock formations, not just learning from a book. The quality of teachers and teaching is outstanding—teachers take the time to understand the student and their needs.” –Parent of Student