DAY TRIPS

Why settle for a textbook when you can explore a living ecosystem? At Pali Institute, we’ve condensed our world-class outdoor education into high-energy day trips designed for busy school schedules.

Our programs are specifically engineered to support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Standards. Whether your students are dissecting squids, navigating the forest with a compass, or finding inspiration through Pottery Under the Pines, they’re doing more than just visiting—they’re becoming scientists, artists, and leaders. As a WASC-accredited institution, we ensure your field trip is as academically rigorous as it is unforgettable.

Young Explorers - $200 per student (Grades 3-5)

Foundational NGSS & Teambuilding: The day starts with group games and collaborative teambuilding. After lunch, students embark on a guided hike to study forest ecology and wilderness survival skills, providing a hands-on introduction to biological diversity and environmental stewardship. (4 Classes Total)

Outdoor & Leadership Experiences – $225 per student (Grades 4-12)

STEM, NGSS & Personal Growth: Customized for your curriculum, these tracks allow teachers to select three classes ranging from Life Sciences (Squid Dissection, Animal Survivors) to Engineering (Energy Dilemma). In our Leadership track, students tackle the high ropes course to build self-confidence and group cohesion through physical challenge and reflection. (4 Classes Total)

Art in Nature Experience - $235 per student (Grades 4-12)

VAPA Standards-Integrated Education: Students experience the natural world through pottery, painting, photography, and creative design. This track is specifically designed to meet Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards, allowing students to step outside the classroom and into a world where nature fuels creativity. Highlights include our signature Pottery Under the Pines session. (4 Classes Total)

Here are some trip suggestions but feel free to mix and match classes:

Why Teachers Choose Pali

Meeting Your Classroom Goals:

• NGSS Alignment: Our "Outdoor Education" and "Life Science" modules provide real-world data and observation opportunities that satisfy NGSS requirements for ecosystem dynamics and biological evolution.
• VAPA Integration: Our art-focused classes aren't just crafts; they are standards-based lessons in color theory, sculptural form, and environmental aesthetics.
• Turnkey Logistics: From WASC-accredited instructors to optional Boxed Dinners To-Go, we handle the details so you can focus on the students.

Single Overnight Experience – $250 per student (Grades 4-12)

Join us for a single overnight! With three curriculum classes and one evening class to customize your trip, this trip offers students a chance to test their independence and spend time in the mountains with us!

Optional Add-Ons

Boxed Dinner To-Go - $25 per student

Wrap up your Day Trip on a high note with our convenient boxed dinners! Perfectly packed to keep your students energized and satisfied for the journey home.

Custom Sweatshirts - $40 per student

Show off your Pali spirit with our custom sweatshirts, perfect for students to stay cozy and connected long after the field trip ends.

Trip Timelines