10/05/2026
Our Upper Elementary camping trips have officially wrapped up for the year! But what makes these trips such an important part of the Montessori experience?
For students ages 9–12, planning a camping trip offers an opportunity to step beyond the classroom, take on real responsibilities, work together, and discover what they’re capable of.
In this video, one of our Upper Elementary guides shares more about the purpose behind these trips and why experiences like these are such an important part of fostering independence.
A few days outside the familiar can lead to growth that students carry with them long after they return home. ✨