Thursday, September 16

Leslie Beach '04 + Kyle Vitale + Marci Velando

Let's spend some QT with the denizens of the intertidal zone! On a no-school Thursday, join Leslie for some tide pool magic. We'll meet at MA at 12:00, drive out to Agate Beach in Bolinas, follow the tide to its -0.2 low at 2:51, maybe play a lil frisbee or walk the sandy beach, and return to campus by 4.

7 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Saturday, September 18

Jon Bretan + Stella Beale

Meet at MA at 5am to depart for the Temelpa Trailhead on Mt Tamalpais. We will hike up the most direct route to reach the summit before sunrise, and return down via a longer-and less steep--route back to the van. 7 students max.

7 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Saturday, September 18

James Hughes + Another Cleanly Comrade

September 18th is California Coastal Clean-Up Day, and we’re heading to Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands to help out! We’ll meet on campus at 8:30 and head to the beach. We’ll spend a couple hours picking up trash, pausing for snacks and scenery, perhaps a short hike up the bluffs before returning to MA by 12:30pm. Dress in layers, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle!

8 students

Cost: FREE

Monday, September 20

Liz Gottlieb + Stella Beale + Jon Bretan

Burritos & a Full Moon! Join Liz, Stella & Jon for a point to point walk! We will carry burritos & eat along the way on this 9 mile journey to one of the tallest points in Marin County. The trail participants will walk up is situated in a way that most of the route is illuminated during the full moon. At the top is a spectacular panoramic view of San Francisco, the East Bay and Mount Tamalpais. (Meet @ MA at 5:30 pm. Return to MA by 9:30 pm or earlier depending on pace, etc)

6 students

Cost: $10

PE Credit available

Wednesday, September 22

Leslie Beach + Richard Masland + Annelise Morris

Take the hour or two after school to spend a little time in the wetland glory that is China Camp. Only 15 minutes from school, this sweet little State Park possesses beauty and history aplenty. We'll leave right after school, and decide as a group whether we're feeling a beach sit, a flat wander, or a steeper ascent. Solo hikes and buddy walks, spontaneous botanizing and birding, perhaps some trail singing if we're feeling rambunctious-- the afternoon is full of possibility. We'll be back at campus by 4:45, in time for the late bus.

6 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Friday, September 24

Rachel Kernodle + Diane Boodrookas '10

Start your day off right: in nature! Meet in the circle at 6:00 for a sunrise hike around Phoenix Lake, an easy 3-mile loop. We will stop on the way back for bagels, so bring some cash or your own breakfast. Don't forget a headlamp and water bottle for the trail!

6 students

Cost: FREE but bring a bit of cash or own breakfast

PE Credit available

Tuesday, September 28

Ellie Beyers & Annelise Morris

Join Ellie and Dr. Morris on an afternoon climbing adventure at Gravity Vault Marin, the newly opened indoor climbing wall in San Rafael. Whether you are an experienced climber or are brand-new to climbing, this outing can work for you! We will be bouldering on the low walls with crash pads (no ropes) and will share a few tips and tricks to help make your experience a success. We have climbing shoes and chalk bags at MA that we can get you fitted out with prior to our outing. We will leave the MA circle at 2:30 pm (missing 15 minutes of your C block class) and return to MA in time for those wishing to catch the last bus. Bring with you water, a snack, and comfortable clothes for climbing in.

6 students

Cost: $50

Saturday, October 2

James Hughes + Richard Masland

Want to try a day of surfing at our local break in Stinson? We will leave from MA in the morning (8 or 9 am) to meet our instructor Nicki. Her basic surfing lesson will build your confidence whether you’ve never surfed before or you've already caught some waves. We will return to MA around 12:30pm. You must be a proficient swimmer for this adventure. Wetsuits and surfboards will be provided. Bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sun hat, warm layers and a warm hat. Please note - you need to complete two waivers for this outing: the standard Marin Academy Outings Permission Form and a waiver for the lesson. Both must be turned into the Outings Office to secure your spot on this Outing.

6 students

Cost: $115-$165

PE Credit available

Saturday, October 2

Rachel Kernodle + Robert Awkward

Join Rachel and Robert for a day hike exploring the beautiful Marin Headlands from Tennessee Valley to Muir Beach. We will start our day climbing out of Tennessee Valley to Coyote Ridge, then hike down Green Gulch to Muir Beach where we will eat lunch and hang out before returning on the Coastal trail. We'll be stopping along the way to see some spectacular views of the SF Bay, Mt. Tam, and the coast. The hike is a little over 8 miles, with some elevation change throughout. Students should bring: a day pack, water, a bag lunch, and snacks. Appropriate layers and a pair of hiking boots or good running shoes are a must! We'll depart MA at 8:00 a.m. and return by around 1:00 p.m., depending on the pace of the group.

6 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Friday, October 8 to Saturday, October 9

Liz Gottlieb + Yinshun Wang

Join us for this introduction to car camping at Salt Point State Park. Experience coastal wonders- rocky promontories, panoramic views, kelp coves and the sounds of the pounding surf--and dynamic ecosystems--grasslands, prairies & pygmy forests all within a 2 hour drive from campus. Activities may include some exploratory walks, beach time, stargazing, and beginning car camping skills training. We will leave Friday mid day and return Saturday mid day.

6 students

Cost: $50

PE Credit available

Tuesday, October 12

Joe Cornett + Another Frisbee Flyer

Learn to play disc golf at a classic course in Golden Gate Park. No prior experience needed and we'll supply all the discs/frisbees you'll need to play a round. Leave MA at 2:45 and head to Golden Gate Park. We'll practice our throws for 15 minutes and learn the basic etiquette of the game and then play 9 holes on one of the coolest disc golf courses in the world. Back to MA around 6:30/6:45. Bring a backpack with a snack, water, and a jacket. The park can get chilly in the evenings.

6 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Saturday, October 17

Leslie Beach '04 + Juliet Dana

The beach is full of possibilities for artistic expression: sand sculptures, labyrinth making, sketching/watercolor, collecting and arranging found objects, writing... bring your creativity and your wide-open mind for a peaceful day on a chilly beach. Also bring your lunch, and possibly a notebook or sketchpad. We'll gather at MA at 10, drive to Limantour beach in Point Reyes, maybe go for a beach walk to assemble our thoughts, spend some time making art, have lunch on the beach, absorb the beauty, and return to MA by 3 or 4. Possible guest appearance by Roa, Juliet's inspiringly joyous child!

6 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Monday, October 18

Leslie Beach '04 + Olivia Bronson '09

The Woodward Fire, located in the Point Reyes National Seashore, started August 18th, 2020, around 2:27pm just south of the Woodward Trail, west of the Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema, California and about one mile inland from Limantour Beach. The cause of the fire was determined to be lightning. Now, more than a year after the fire was extinguished, some trails remain closed, but some skirting the burn zone have opened up, giving hikers a front row seat to the regenerative processes made possible by wildfire. We'll meet at MA at 9am, drive to Bear Valley, and hike about 9 miles. We'll take this chance to learn firsthand about fire ecology, indigenous burning practices, and refugia-- and also simply enjoy the loveliness of the land and one another's company. Bring your own lunch; we'll provide some backup snacks. We'll aim to back at MA by 4 or 5.

6 students

Cost: FREE

PE Credit available

Monday, October 25

Liz Gottlieb + Kyndra Kennedy

Wander through the backroads & trails of San Rafael as we walk to San Anselmo's Red Hill Shopping Center. Half way through this walk we will stop at SWIRL for fro yo, shakes or acai bowls or another snack at the center. Participants can expect to lesiurely walk 4.5 to 5.5 miles total on this social amble.

10 students

Cost: $7

PE Credit available

Tuesday, October 26

Abby French + Diane Boodrookas '10

Join us for a magical evening of kayaking among glowing dinoflagelletes known as bioluminescence! This trip takes us to Tomales Bay where we will go on a guided kayak trip just after sunset. We will leave MA at 4pm and return by 10pm. We will enjoy a burrito dinner on the shores of the bay before we set out in the kayaks.

10 students

Cost: $200-$270

PE Credit available

Wednesday, October 27 to Thursday, October 28

Leslie Beach '04 + Taylor Tan '06

Flex your time management skills to join us for BACKPACKING ON A SCHOOL NIGHT! We'll meet after school on Wednesday, drive out to Point Reyes, hike a couple of miles as the sun goes down, eat some food, chill on the beach, sleep in the beauty, rise early, and hike back in time to get to class on Thursday! No guaranteed homework time, so we recommend planning ahead accordingly.

7 students

Cost: $50

PE Credit available