Learning happens in and out of the classroom walls. Our unique location in the heart of historic Charleston allows our faculty and students to utilize the entire city as a classroom, providing ample off-campus opportunities to explore venues of tremendous historical and cultural significance. At CDS, learning literally comes alive as students and faculty take advantage of the nearby opportunities for hands-on learning that our location affords. On a regular basis, students venture off campus to explore locations in and around Charleston.
Some field trips are as simple as a walk to Burbage’s Grocery a few blocks from the school to practice money math in Kindergarten. First graders go on a Map Quest neighborhood adventure to put their map skills to the test. They also visit the nearby bank and grocery store as part of their Community Helpers unit.
The rich history in Charleston is the perfect compliment to our 2nd graders’ study of the Golden age of Piracy and the pirates’ impact on the Charleston economy. Third graders walk to the Powder Magazine prior to their study of the Revolutionary War and practice making their own bullets.
The nearby adventures continue in middle school where 6th graders explore nearby downtown buildings locating examples of Greek architecture to complement their study of Greek mythology. We also invite local experts from the College of Charleston to the CDS campus to further discuss the Classics. 7th graders walk to nearby Dock Street Theater for a live performance related to their literature studies. And, 8th graders make regular visits to the nearby Gibbes Museum as part of the Gibbes Junior Docent Program.
Our students and teachers enjoy getting out of the classroom for some hands-on learning off campus. The Great Outdoors can teach us so much!
The 8th grade spends the day kayaking, team-building and enjoying nature. The 6th grade explores marvels of nature at the 4-H camp in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
4th graders bond on their first overnight field trip with CDS, which emphasizes team building. The overnight location serves as their classroom and home-away-from-home for two days, creating a fabulous learning experience and many wonderful memories.
Charleston Day School 8th graders go to Washington, DC for a week to bring their study of U.S. History to life.
Our 7th graders travel to Atlanta to visit the capitol, learn about Civil Rights events, attend a baseball game, and more.
In the 5th grade, students immerse themselves in Colonial times in Colonial Williamsburg. Highlights of the trip include a visit to the House of Burgesses, watching a blacksmith demonstration, and having tea with the town’s printer.
* All field trip costs are included as part of our all-inclusive tuition.
