Class Trips
Community is a big part of life at Bayhill. Throughout the year, each grade takes trips together that give students a chance to step outside the classroom, share new experiences, and spend time with classmates and teachers in a different setting.
Some trips are adventurous, some are relaxing, and some are a little bit of both. Together, they've become an important part of the Bayhill experience.
Freshmen
Early in the school year, freshmen head to Strawberry Canyon for a ropes course designed to build confidence, trust, and connection as a class. With a combination of high and low elements, students challenge themselves, encourage their classmates, and often discover they're capable of more than they expected.
Later in the year, freshmen spend a day biking through Point Pinole. Students get some vigorous exercise while enjoying the park and views of the Bay- and usually wrap up the day with a well-earned meal together.
Sophomores
A highlight of sophomore year is the three-day camping trip to Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Students spend their days hiking, kayaking, and exploring and their evenings around the campfire.
Everyone pitches in to set up camp, prepare meals, cook, and clean up. Students may return a little dirty and tired, but they also tend to return a much closer-knit class.
Sophomores also get another opportunity to spend a day biking through Pinole later in the year.
Juniors
Juniors finish the year with a day together at Lake Chabot, where they can get out on the water, kayak, relax, and enjoy a barbecue with classmates and teachers.
College planning also becomes a bigger focus during junior year. Bayhill welcomes college representatives to campus throughout the year and sets aside dedicated time for a college fair, giving students opportunities to learn about different schools, ask questions, and begin exploring what they're looking for in a college.
Seniors
As graduation approaches, seniors celebrate their accomplishments with a three-day trip to a beach house in Bolinas.
It's a chance to slow down and enjoy being together before everyone heads in different directions. Hikes, kayaking, shared meals, and stargazing give seniors time to relax, reminisce about their years at Bayhill, and celebrate what's ahead.