Costa Rica’s bio-diverse landscape lends itself to many field-based learning opportunities.  Field-based expeditions are a central part of our innovative experiential learning curriculum.  Field trips are defined as any educational activity occurring off school grounds.  The “classroom without walls” may include nature walks or hikes; visits to farms, businesses, seashores, ecological preserves; trips to museums, libraries, towns, or other schools; even activities like fishing.  Field trips are planned throughout the year to enhance the understanding of subjects like science, history and geography.  Every trip is preceded by a reading and/or research activity and followed by a reflective writing and creative activity.  These are not only fun and memorable experiences for students, but they are also highly stimulating and deeply educational.