8th Grade Florida Eco-Adventure

This spring, the eighth grade class heads up to the Gainesville area to explore the ecosystems and wildlife of Central Florida. The Central Florida ecosystem is unique with its mixture of wildlife, sinkholes, and natural springs, and we are fortunate to be able to explore it. This trip is the second of three consecutive class field trips that help our students experience and appreciate the diversity and beauty of living in Florida. This trip also serves as a capstone event to their dialectic education, and some of the planned experiences help prepare them to be servant leaders in the rhetoric school the following year.

The adventures during the week include hiking through Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, exploring the natural history museum at the University of Florida, walking through the butterfly rainforest, exploring Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, tubing at the Ichetucknee Springs, and competing on a challenging ropes and zip line course at Camp Kulaqua. Camp Kulaqua is home base for the trip. Students take part in group devotions, sing around the campfire with s’mores, and do some stargazing.

Trip Information

  • Dates: April 9–11, 2024
  • Trip Leader: Ryan Sharp
  • Cost: $350 (added to FACTS and billed in two equal installments in March and April)

Forms

Please click HERE to submit the Florida Eco-Adventure intent form.
This form will open on Monday, January 22, and must be submitted by Monday, January 29.

Please click HERE to submit the Florida Eco-Adventure medical form.
This form will open on Monday, March 4, and must be submitted by Friday, March 22.

Waiver Forms: Click HERE to download. Please return signed forms to Mrs. Anne Classe either via email or by dropping off printed copies to the front reception desk. All student waiver forms must be signed and returned by Friday, March 22, 2024.

Packing List: Click HERE for the packing list.

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March 28, 2024
  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
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  • Lower School Flowering of the Cross

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 8:25 am- 9:15 am
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  • Percussio

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 4:50 pm
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  • Youth Sports Coed Flag Football - lopdrop field

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
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  • MS Tennis Home Match vs. TFA

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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  • JV Beach Volleyball Home Match vs. Round Lake Charter School

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
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  • Varsity Baseball Home Game vs. Lake Mary Prep

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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March 29, 2024
  • No School - Easter Break

    Date: March 29, 2024 - March 29, 2024
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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April 1, 2024
  • No School - Easter Break

    Date: April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Varsity Track Meet Astronaut Invite

    Date: April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
    Time: 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm
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March 28, 2024
  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
    See more details

  • Lower School Flowering of the Cross

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 8:25 am- 9:15 am
    See more details

  • Percussio

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 4:50 pm
    See more details

  • Youth Sports Coed Flag Football - lopdrop field

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
    See more details

  • MS Tennis Home Match vs. TFA

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm
    See more details

  • JV Beach Volleyball Home Match vs. Round Lake Charter School

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Baseball Home Game vs. Lake Mary Prep

    Date: March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024
    Time: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
    See more details

March 29, 2024
  • No School - Easter Break

    Date: March 29, 2024 - March 29, 2024
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

April 1, 2024
  • No School - Easter Break

    Date: April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Track Meet Astronaut Invite

    Date: April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
    Time: 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm
    See more details

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