School Trips

Catalina Island 5th grade

The Catalina Environmental Leadership Program is a highly engaging marine biology camp which is offered to all TOPA 5th graders.  This two-day trip allows students hands-on experience with all aspects of Marine Biology.  To learn more about the Catalina experience go to:

www.catalinaislandcamps.com

Astro Camp 6th grade

Astro Camp is an engaging hands-on trip that emphasizes physical science, astronomy, and the exploration of the universe. This two day trip includes such fun activities as a zip line, sky coaster and building a rocket.  To learn more about Astro Camp, visit:

www.cimi.org/astrocampsummermission.html

Washington DC/Williamsburg 7th or 8th

This five-day trip allows middle school students to learn more about our nation, and the guiding principles that founded our country. Some highlights of the trip include visits to the Jamestown settlement and sitting in on a session of Congress. To find out more about this trip visit:

www.closeup.org

Camp Chauncey 8th grade

Camp Chauncey seeks to develop relationships and bonds between our scholars. This team-building camp helps develop leadership skills and encourages risk-taking by such activities as public speaking, ropes courses, and role-play.  Find an overview of Camp Chauncey at:

www.azycamps.org

Costa Rica 9th grade

The Costa Rica tour is a ten day optional trip for 9th graders.  Scholars will be kayaking, zip lining, and whitewater rafting.  The cost of the trip includes 3 meals a day, airfare, motorcoach, hotel, tour director, and entrance into numerous locations.  Check out the tour on www.eftours.com and enter Tour #1166841.  Contact Mrs. Ybarra with any questions, mybarra@topamail.com.