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Exploration Week

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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 Trips 2026-2027


5th gradeCaring in the High Plains in Hartville, Wyoming $2,050

6th grade - Resilience in the Desert in Joshua Tree, CA - $3,040

7th grade - Stewardship of the Sea at Catalina Environmental Leadership Program - $1,760

8th grade - Coastal Leadership in Washington, D.C and Eastern Shore - $3,150

Click here to see complete details on 2027 trips

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.