Trips & Activities
Learning beyond the classroom is an essential part of a well-rounded education. TFS field trips and activities connect theory to real-world experiences, making lessons engaging, memorable, and meaningful. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity while exploring new environments, cultures, and perspectives that broaden their horizons and foster empathy. Collaborative, hands-on experiences also build teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills. In a digital world, field trips offer multisensory, screen-free learning—whether at a museum, historical site, or field research location—sparking wonder and a lifelong love of learning.
Lower School
The Lower School at TFS is a vibrant community dedicated to discovery and growth. Our teachers foster a hands-on, conversational learning environment where students build on shared experiences and curiosity. Each year, lower school students embark on a variety of engaging bringing learning to life beyond the classroom.
- Children's Museum of the Upstate
- Georgia Aquarium
- Zoo Atlanta
- Blueridge Christmas Train Trip
- Snow tubing
- Fernbank Museum
Middle School
Our middle school students expand their learning beyond the classroom through dynamic experiential opportunities— team building adventures, hiking mountain trails, boating local waters, attending live theatrical performances, and exploring culturally rich destinations. Some explorations have included the following
- 6th Grade - Georgia Zoo, Young Harris Planetarium, Fernbank Museum, snow tubing, and Smithgall Woods
- 7th Grade - Biltmore House Egypt exhibit, A Christmas Carol, iFly, Medieval Times, High Museum of Art, and ski trip
- 8th Grade - Tellus Museum, Georgia Supreme Court/State Capitol Tour, white water rafting, and ski trip
UPPER SCHOOL
Purposeful day trips and travel experiences expand intellectual curiosity, leadership capacity, and cultural awareness. These trips foster meaningful interactions, challenge students to think critically about the world around them, and cultivate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives.
The yearly mid-mester experience is an exciting week during the fall semester. The grade-level, week-long trips are designed to provide students with immersive learning opportunities. Trips may change based on student interestPast trips have included the following:
- 9th Grade - Florida Space Coast
- 10th Grade - Charleston, South Carolina
- 11th Grade - College Tour, Career Exploration, Job Shadowing, New York City, Grand Canyon, Germany, and Costa Rica
- 12th Grade - Career Exploration, Job Shadowing, New York City, Grand Canyon, Germany, and Costa Rica
