5th Grade Trip: Eagle Bluff

• WHAT: An optional overnight field trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center (EBLC). EBLC expands learning beyond the classroom where students are immersed in natural surroundings while participating in experiential learning in the form of hands-on classes, naturalist programs, group challenges, and adventure activities. Outdoor School classes, curriculum, and activities aim to sharpen students’ critical thinking skills, foster teamwork and leadership, and raise environmental awareness while inspiring an ethos of care for the earth and each other. View a sample schedule to see what the weekend may look like.
  
  

• WHO: Thomas Lake 5th Graders
  
  

• WHERE: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN
  
  

• WHEN: Fall of 5th grade year (November 13-15, 2026)
  
  

• COST: The estimated total cost for each person (student or chaperone) is $320. The TLPC Eagle Bluff committee fundraises to lower the cost per student and cover scholarships. In the past two years, the out-of-pocket cost has been around $150-200 per person. Note: Those who qualify for educational benefits through the district are also eligible for a trip scholarship.
  
  

• WHAT THE COSTS COVER: Educational programming, learning materials and facilities, Thomas Lake staff, transportation, overnight accommodations, and meals.
  
  

• TLPC The TLPC supports the Eagle Bluff trip by providing year-to-year consistency, accessibility for all students, financial record keeping, and parent leadership to make the event a success.
  
  

Want to help? Sign up HERE to join our EBLC planning sub-committee

Questions?  Email the 2026/27 TLPC Eagle Bluff Leads - Amanda Dustan and Patricia Stockland - at ThomasLakeEagleBluffParents@gmail.com.