CALVERT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS
WEST VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
SEVENTH GRADE FALL 2025
A four-night unplugged journey with our partner Experience Learning to Monongahela National Forest, where students will immerse themselves in the mountains of West Virginia to connect with their peers and expand their perspectives, which is an important step toward becoming more confident and environmentally-aware leaders. Click here for a video overview.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Hiking Orienteering Caving Climbing/Bouldering Summiting Spruce Knob Rapelling Seneca Rocks
LEADERSHIP THEMES
Forest ecology, environmental science, conservation, wilderness survival, teambuilding, and problem-solving
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24
Cost: $1,000 per student*
Transportation: Students will travel by coach bus to the Experience Learning campus in Monongahela National Forest.
NEW MEXICO LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
SEVENTH GRADE FALL 2025
A five-night unplugged journey with our partner World Leadership School to a Native American reservation near Pueblo de Cochiti, where students will immerse themselves in the indigenous lands, history, and culture of New Mexico to connect with their peers and learn from elders and local leaders at a community school. Click here for a video overview.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Hiking Drumming and Storytelling Community Projects Cooking Class Exploring Santa Fe
LEADERSHIP THEMES
Cultural immersion, outdoor adventure, indigenous history, and community engagement
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Sunday, October 29 - Friday, October 24
Cost: $3,250 per student*
Transportation: Students will travel by air to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and by bus to the Cochiti community.
PUERTO RICO
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
SEVENTH GRADE SPRING 2026
A six-night unplugged journey with World Leadership School, where students will immerse themselves in a small community outside Old San Juan, Puerto Rico to connect with their peers and examine Puerto Rico’s deep cultural roots, beautiful wildlife, and rich history. Students will meet local leaders working to better Puerto Rico’s future after centuries of colonization and environmental devastation. Click here for a video overview.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Local Volunteer Opportunities Meeting Local Artisans Exploring Old San Juan Cultural Dance Lessons Kayaking
LEADERSHIP THEMES
Cultural immersion, marine life conservation, community engagement, and history
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Saturday, April 4 - Friday, April 10
Cost: $3,600 per student*
Be advised that dates fall over Easter Sunday.
Transportation: Students will travel by air to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and by bus to the APRODEC campus in Ceiba.
COSTA RICA
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
EIGHTH GRADE FALL 2025
A seven-night unplugged journey with our partner World Leadership School, where students will immerse themselves in a small village to connect with their peers, examine concepts of conservation and responsible tourism, and participate in challenge-by-choice activities in the Costa Rican jungle. Click here for a video overview.
ONE COUNTRY, TWO PARALLEL EXPERIENCES
The Costa Rica Leadership Journey willl be split into two cohorts. One group will travel to Chilamate and another to the community of Santa Maria de Dota.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Swimming Rafting Community Engagement Ziplining Adventure Race Possible Waterfall Visit
LEADERSHIP THEMES
Conservation, responsible tourism, outdoor education, cultural immersion, and global leadership
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 24
Cost: $3,850 per student*
Transportation: Students will travel by air to Costa Rica and by bus to the Chilamate Eco-Retreat or Santa Maria de Dota.
BAHAMAS
LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
EIGHTH GRADE FALL 2025
A seven-night unplugged journey with the Cape Eleuthera Institute, where students will live sustainably on the campus of The Island School in the Bahamas and engage with local community members while exploring issues of marine conservation, invasive underwater species, mangrove and reef growth, and aquaponics. Click here for a video overview.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Swimming and Snorkeling Hiking Caving Biking Aquaponics Workshop Supervised High Jump Beach Clean-Up
LEADERSHIP THEMES
Sustainability, outdoor education, marine life conservation, and exploration
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Friday, October 17 - Friday, October 24
Cost: $3,850 per student*
Transportation: Students will travel by air to the Bahamas and by bus to the The Island School campus.
