3rd Grades behind the scenes tour and sleepover at the Georgia Aquarium was a special time of learning and fun for all!
Field Trips
4th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom
Our 4th graders left for Nature’s Classroom in Mentone, Alabama today on their overnight trip. They are having a great time hiking, playing games, attending classes, and getting ready for their campfire a bit later tonight. This trip is sure to be a memory maker!
Spring 2022 Field Trips Recap
Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip Field trips enrich the curriculum at our private school and bring learning to life in unique ways. Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of our favorite destinations! 3rd Grade Field Trip to Gwinnett Environmental Center Our third graders went to Gwinnett Environmental Center to learn about amphibians like frogs and salamanders. …
Treetop Quest Outdoor Field Trip for Middle Grades
Middle School Field Trip to Treetop Quest Gwinnett Our brave middle schoolers enjoyed some team building on the ropes course at Treetop Quest Gwinnett. What a great experience!
2019 Holiday Activities & Field Trips
We are staying busy at McGinnis Woods School before Winter Break with holiday activities, field trips and community service activities. Service & Sweets Service and Sweets was filled with sweeping, raking, sorting, reading and spending time with family and friends! This event is one of the many community service opportunities where our students learn the …
The Youth Museum Field Trip
The 4th graders took a field trip to The Youth Museum and participated in their America’s Pathways to Independence program. This program had the students acting out history including scenes from the American Revolutionary War such as the Stamp Act, The Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. What a fantastic learning opportunity!
Welcome Back! First Week of School 2019
First Day of School 2019! We had a fantastic first day of school! What a great way to kick off a new school year. Everyone was happy and ready to get started. We have a great community of learners! Middle school field trip to SkyZone. The 5th – 8th graders conducted a STEM investigation to …
2019 Summer Camp Fun
Summer Camp at McGinnis Woods is in full swing with students participating in fun activities. Summer Camp days are filled with friends, fun, water play, and projects. What could be better? Campers have participated in Summer Safari week where they learn all about animals. Our Jr. Campers had a great time visiting the Art Barn …
8th Graders Visit Washington, DC
On Sunday, April 29, the 8th grade students travelled to Washington DC for their annual overnight field trip led by the Close Up Foundation. Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower youth to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Their Programs are designed to give students hands-on …
PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art
The PreK students enjoyed their field trip to The High Museum today. The learned all about lines, color and creativity! McGinnis Woods Country Day School is committed to providing enriching field trip learning opportunities for all of our students starting in Pre-K4.
4th Grade Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom
These 4th grade classes are on an adventure at Nature’s Classroom in Alabama. They have been super busy traveling, settling in and learning about the great outdoors! The students and their fearless leaders had an amazing time at Nature’s Classroom. They hiked, navigated tight places, played games, made candles, and so much more. We’re glad …
Pre-K Students Field Trip to INK
INK – Interactive Neighborhood for Kids – brings imaginations to life! Our PreK students took a field trip to visit INK. They loved exploring the many exhibits and considering future possibilities.