Exploration Week
Each year in May, all BCD students experience Exploration Week. These 5 days of alternative scheduling allow time for all Bulldogs to push boundaries, collaborate, and create.
Preschool - 4th grade will dive into innovative, on-campus projects and exciting local excursions. Through collaborative, cross-grade initiatives and interdisciplinary problem-solving units, they’ll tackle real-world questions, spark their innate curiosity, and develop a foundational understanding of community impact.
Fifth - 8th grade will expand their horizons through curated domestic trips designed to challenge their intellect and broaden their perspectives, offering deep dives into pivotal moments in U.S. history, pioneering areas of study, and critical issues shaping global change. It’s an opportunity for them to develop adaptability, cultivate leadership, and connect their learning to the broader world, preparing them to navigate and shape the future with confidence and vision.
Exploration Week 2026, May 11th-15th
5th & 6th grade - Crow Canyon Archeological Center in Cortez, CO - $1,300
7th grade - Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL - $3,429
8th grade - Washington, D.C. - $3,249
5th-8th Local Trip - Exploring the Front Range - $850
The local trip is an option for students who choose to attend or who cannot travel on the other trips due to health, medical, or personal reasons. The Front Range trip will have a unifying theme connected to the school’s mission and vision and will include local excursions, guest speakers, and interactive projects for students. No overnight will be required.
Please Note: Because financial assistance is offered to all who qualify for the grade-specific trips, we hope they will be families’ primary choice.
Financial Assistance
BCD has a long standing commitment to providing financial assistance to those families who qualify. This same commitment applies to Exploration Week, removing financial barriers so that our 5th - 8th grade students can participate in these important travel opportunities. Click here for our guidelines and procedures for applying.