Friday, September 9th

Liz Gottlieb, Stella Beale, and Ellie Beyers

Burritos & a Full Moon! Join Liz, Stella & Ellie 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 10:30 pm or earlier depending on pace, etc)

14-16 students

$15

PE Credit

Friday-Sunday, September 16th-18th

Leslie Beach ‘04 and Edinson Lopez Flores

Desolation Wilderness: 130 Alpine lakes set in granite and among red firs and lodgepole pines in a little under 100 square miles, inhabited by chipmunks, pikas, and bald eagles, wrapped in crisp mountain air. We will take advantage of the lingering long evenings of fall to peel out at the beginning of lunch on Friday-- missing your F block class-- to drive about 4 hours to Wrights lake, then hike about 4 miles up to Maude Lake. We'll make camp-- possibly bringing hammocks-- and eat a simple dinner before falling asleep under Sierra stars and a waning gibbous moon. On Saturday, we'll pack up and hike another 4 miles to Gertrude Lake. This day will allow lots of time to explore, nature nap, wade in the lakes, and make a more elaborate camp dinner. On Sunday, we'll wake early, break camp, and hike 4 miles back out to the van, returning to MA near 6 pm. While not specifically a beginner trip, this trip is beginner-friendly, so feel free to join if you've never been backpacking before!

6 students

$60

PE Credit

Saturday, September 17th

Taylor Tan ‘06 and Tania Bettis

September 17th 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, and return to MA by 12:30pm. Dress in layers, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle!

8 Students

Free

PE Credit

Thursday, September 22nd

Rachel Kernodle and 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!

8 Students

Free but bring enough for a bagel in the AM or your own breakfast

PE Credit available

Thursday, September 22nd

Abby French and Edinson Lopez Flores

What better way to kick off a three day weekend than with a hike to the beautiful Tennessee Valley Beach!? Join us for an easy 3.5 mile out and back stroll. We will depart MA at 3:30pm and return by 6:30pm. Be sure to bring a water bottle, snacks, layers, and comfy shoes!

8 Students

Free

PE Credit

Friday, September 23rd

Jon Bretan and Stella Beale

Mt. Tamalpais, the “sleeping maiden” of Marin County, is not a very tall mountain, but parts of it are rather rugged. The fall equinox is the day before, and the Sun will still rise almost due west at 6:59am on Friday, Sept 23rd. We will meet at MA at 5am and head to Summit Ave in Mill Valley, and start our trek up the Temelpa Trail, with the goal of summitting Mt Tam before sunrise (about 1.5 miles to the top). We will head back down a different route, completing a 5-mile loop.

8 Students

Tuesday September 27th

Katharine Boyd and Leslie Beach ‘04

Inspired by the likes of Andy Goldsworthy (who makes epic sculptures from natural materials, designed to dissolve in time) and Emilie Lygren and John Muir Laws (who've elevated nature journaling to a deep practice of observation, sketching, data collection, and nature connection), we will head up to Lake Lagunitas to get artistic in the wild world. We'll leave right after lunch, missing C block. Eat first-- we'll provide some snacks but not a big meal-- and expect to be back on campus by 5 pm! Wear your walking shoes, as we'll circumambulate the lake to get our heads in the zone.

8 Students

Free

PE Credit

Thursday September 29th

Joe Cornett and Peter Walker

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

Free

PE Credit

Friday September 30th

Char Engle, Hannah Hohle, and Tina Huang

Join us on an afternoon climbing adventure at Gravity Vault Marin, the 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 leave the MA circle at 2:30 pm (missing 45 minutes of your G 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.

8 Students

$35

PE Credit

Wednesday October 5th

Diane Boodrookas '10 & Denisse Melgar

Enjoy the crisp fall air on the water in Lake Chabot! This half day outing is the perfect way to spend a mid-week day off. We will depart from MA at 10AM and head straight for the lake. After pedaling to our hearts' content (aka 2 hours), we will grab lunch at the café by the water. Bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and sunscreen!

8 Students

$35

PE Credit

Saturday October 8th

Sayed Azimi and Abby French

Join us for a day of exploring art and the urban landscape! We will take the ferry into SF from Sausalito. Arriving to the Ferry Building, we will enjoy lunch and visit the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market. After lunch, we'll walk to the SF Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA) where we'll have a couple of hours to explore the exhibits, including a special exhibit of works by Diego Rivera. Before we head back to the ferry, we may visit the Salesforce Park, an urban rooftop park with 600 trees and 16,000 plants. Lunch, ferry tickets, and museum entrance are included in the cost of the outing. We will meet at MA at 10:30am and return around 5:30pm.

8 Students

$55

PE Credit

Saturday October 8th

Joann Gatine, Teyana Irving, Maribel Albarran, and Joanna Paun

If you identify as a student of color, and are interested in learning to surf, please join us. You must know how to swim, but no surfing experience is necessary. We plan to leave MA by 8:30AM on Saturday, October 8th. We will drive to Stinson Beach, where you will surf for 1.5 hours. Afterward, we will find a place to have lunch. The cost of the outing covers the surf lesson, the wetsuit & surfboard, plus lunch. You will need a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a water bottle. We look forward to seeing you!

10 Students

$150

PE Credit

Tuesday October 11

Char Engle and Dr. Morris

Join us on an afternoon climbing adventure at Gravity Vault Marin, the 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 leave the MA circle at 2:30 pm (missing 45 minutes of your G 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.

8 students

$40

PE Credit

Thursday October 13th

Joe Cornett, Jon Bretan, and Barry Beach

Learn how to paint with light creating words and designs with flashlights, sparklers, steel wool, and more. We'll learn to blur motion with slow shutter speeds. This outdoor photography adventure will take place at Rodeo Beach at sundown and we'll photograph as the darkness of night takes over. No prior photography experience needed. We'll supply the all of the photography gear that you might need but if you have your own camera and/or tripod, please bring it. Also, bring any headlamps, flashlights, or other cool light sources that you have. Please eat dinner beforehand, no food will be supplied and bring layers to keep warm, the beach tends to get chilly when the sun goes down. Leave MA in vans at 6:00 pm and return around 8:00/8:15.

15 Students

Free

Monday October 17th

Juliet Dana and Whitney Davidson

We'll head out right after school, head to Bon Tempe/Lake Lagunitas, and take some time to soak in the autumn crunchiness, smell the crisp leaves, and possibly glimpse some turtles. The days are getting shorter so let's take advantage of the light while we can!

6 students

Free

PE Credit

Monday October 24th (No school!)

Leslie Beach ‘04 and Justine Clifford

At the top of the West Peak of Mount Tamalpais, there's an old military base that's crumbling into weeds and concrete sand. There are panoramic views of the whole county, including the ocean if the weather's clear. There's the lingering burn in your legs after a long climb, and your sandwich tastes so much better after the effort. Justine and Leslie will meet you at MA at 10 and we'll drive you to Lake Lagunitas, where we'll ditch the van and embark on a summit experience. 9 miles and 1700 feet of elevation, so come ready for some real exertion! Depending on the group's pace, we'll be back around 4. Bring your own lunch but we'll provide some snacks!

8 Students

Free

PE Credit

Thursday October 27th

Kyle Vitale, Noah Orgish, and Joe Cornett

Join us on an afternoon climbing adventure at Gravity Vault Marin, the 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 leave the MA circle at 2:30 pm (missing 45 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. All parents must fill out the waiver on the website beforehand.

12 students

$40

PE Credit

Thursday-Friday October 27th-28th

Taylor Tan ‘06, Leslie Beach ‘04, and Jake Sisco

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

7 Students

$60

PE Credit

Saturday October 29th

Abby French and Leslie Beach ‘04

The coastside of the Peninsula holds many enticements: pumpkin and strawberry farms, an historic lighthouse at Pigeon Point, a long string of beautiful beaches, the best gas station burritos ever (according to Leslie) in Pescadero, and more! Abby and Leslie will be your able navigators as we visit many of these sites, learning about the history of farmworkers' rights in California, putting feet in the ocean, and picking your own pumpkin just in time for Halloween. We’ll meet at MA at 10am and be back by 5pm. Cost includes lunch, snacks, and pumpkins; if you want other farm goodies, bring your own $$!

10 Students

$50

PE Credit