Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Tuolumne Meadows
Beginning of the Year Trip: Tuolumne Meadows,
Yosemite National Park
September 14-18, 2017
Faculty Chaperones Included Paul Nolan, John Luca, Hugo Macario, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, and Suzie Sichi, with Alum Guest Megan Eckert
Thursday, September 14
On Thursday morning the entire school traveled by charter bus toward Yosemite National Park. Despite the early departure, spirits were high as legendary airbus driver David Harkness led us away from 814 Santa Barbara St. There was a brief stop at … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: Dodgers Stadium & Sage Hill Trip
Dodgers Stadium & Sage Hill Trip
June 11-14, 2017
Faculty Chaperones Included Bryan Anderson, Emily de Moor, Hugo Macario, Brittany Ragan, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz
Facebook Photos
Student Quote:
“It was really enjoyable to listen to all of the positive comments people had to say to each other during our trip. It made me smile and it really showed me that this school is like a family.” Sophie, 7th grade
Sunday, June 11
We departed … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island Trip
September 19 – September 22, 2016
Teacher chaperones included: Paula Campanelli, Emily de Moor, Hugo Macario, Emily Regan, Brittany Ragan, Gordon Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz
Student Quotes:
“I remember the time when I went snorkeling in the ocean. Seeing the ocean from this perspective was unlike anything I have seen before in my life. Seeing all the kelp growing as tall as a tree, seeing fish swimming in the ocean, lobsters living in the … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: Wind Wolves Preserve
Wind Wolves Preserve Trip
June 5 – June 8, 2016
Teacher chaperones included: Emily de Moor, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, Hugo Macario, and Dillon Yuhasz
Student Quotes:
“I really liked the 3.5 mile hike we took. I got to bond with fellow classmates, which was very fun. While we were hiking, I really appreciated the beauty of the plain hills. It is nice to see an area just full of natural grass and no buildings or … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Big Sur
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip to Big Sur, September 27 – October 1, 2015
Teachers: Bryan Anderson, Emily de Moor, Hugo Macario, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, Dillon Yuhasz
Student Testimonials
“As the years go by, the beginning and end-of-the-year trips continue to help prepare me for adulthood. Whether it’s being away from home for a week, developing leadership skills, or engaging in group activities, each trip is a different experience and each offers the opportunity to learn new … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: San Francisco
Teachers: Bryan Anderson, Paula Campanelli, Hugo Macario, Megan Nesland, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz
We left promptly at 6:00 am for San Francisco with our long-term, veteran Santa Barbara Airbus driver, David Harkness, at the wheel. Our goal was to arrive in San Francisco in time for Sunday Swing Dancing in Golden Gate Park. Traffic was so congested getting to Golden Gate Park that we ended up getting off the bus … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Santa Cruz Island
September 15-18, 2014
Teachers Attending the Trip: Bryan Anderson, Hugo Macario, Megan Nesland, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz.
Pre-Trip Orientation Activities
Students prepared for the Santa Cruz Island Trip with a number of pre-trip orientation activities during the afternoons of the first week of school:
- On Friday, September 5, our new school year orientation program included kayaking sessions at Leadbetter Beach to let the students practice their kayaking skills. Channel Islands Outfitters provided the kayaks and
Upper School End-of-the-Year Trip: Boston
June 7-11, 2014
Teachers: Bryan Anderson, Megan Nesland, Paula Campanelli, Hugo Macario, Levi Maaia, and Gordon and Suzie Sichi
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Students and teachers arrived on campus promptly at 2:45 AM for a 3:00 AM bus departure for LAX. After stopping in Ventura to pick up two students, the bus made it to the airport in plenty of time for our 7:05 AM departure. The flight went well, and upon our arrival at Logan Airport, Levi … Read more
Lower School End-of-the-Year Trip: Sacramento
March 31 – April 3, 2014
Teachers: Megan Nesland and Suzie and Gordon Sichi
Media release | Facebook photos
Monday, March 31
Students arrived on campus at 6:00 AM for a 6:30 departure. With 20 students and an entire Santa Barbara Airbus to ourselves, the packing went very easily. Once again, veteran Anacapa bus driver David Harkness was our careful and courteous driver.
With our trip’s special focus on California water issues, our first stop at 11:30 was the San … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Zion National Park
September 15-19, 2013
Chaperones: Gordon and Suzie Sichi, Bryan Anderson, Paula Campanelli, Levi Maaia, Hugo Macario, Megan Nesland, and Grayson Baggiolini (Class of 2012)
Sunday, September 15
Destination: Zion National Park
Students arrived on campus at 5:00 AM, roll was taken, and the two Santa Barbara Airbuses loaded with personal items, camping gear, food, and ice chests. We departed promptly at 6:00 AM for the approximately 10-hour ride from California, through Nevada, to Utah’s Zion National Park. … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: Los Angeles
June 9-12, 2013
Teachers: Bryan Anderson, Megan Nesland, John Luca, Paula Campanelli, Hugo Macario, Levi Maaia, and Gordon and Suzie Sichi
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Students arrived at 6:00 AM for a prompt 7:00 AM departure on the Santa Barbara Airbus. First stop was Olvera Street, the historic center of Los Angeles. Students were broken up into seven pre-arranged groups, each with a senior and teacher in charge of supervision. A group of students volunteered to attend the … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: The Eastern Sierra
Chaperones: Gordon and Suzie Sichi, Bryan Anderson, Hugo Macario, Megan Nesland, John Luca, and Connor Proctor (Class of 2011).
The Senior Class and Faculty organized the menus and helped purchase the food. Everyone is to be commended for working in teams to prepare, cook, and clean up for all of the breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Every student participated, including preparation and cleanup. A job well done!
Monday, September 10, 2012, Trip Preparation Day
Students spent all day … Read more
Anacapa Italy 2012 Tour
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Chaperones: Gordon and Suzie Sichi
Participants: Patrick Alcero, Grayson Baggiolini, Julio Bernal, Alex Carlson, Hannah Erickson, Nichole Francia, Zinnia Gonzalez, Genevieve Hatfield, Alicia Kovary, Chris Lancashire, Colin Lancashire, Esai Macario, Isaac Macario, Molly Snyder, Douglas Throop, Kiara Trujillo
Thursday/Friday, July 5-6, Santa Barbara to Rome
Months of preparations included Gordon and Suzie’s extensive planning, (mostly Gordon!), and research by each student about someplace on the itinerary which they shared orally to the group … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: Sacramento & River Rafting
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Students arrived on campus at 6:00 am for our 6:45 departure. Our route took us up 101 with our first educational stop being the San Luis Reservoir to visit the Visitors’ Center for an orientation to the role the reservoir plays in delivering water from northern California to southern California. Howard, the official State of California water resources interpreter, explained details of the entire California water system. Students saw a video overview of … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Tuolumne Meadows
Yosemite National Park
September 11-15, 2011
See more photos: Facebook album 1, Facebook album 2, Facebook album 3.
“This really just changed the way I view ‘hanging out’, because I realized that we don’t have to be surrounded by technology to have fun, because the simplest moments are the moments that we will always remember.” – Zinnia, Grade 11
“It was weirdly exciting going camping, as every other school camping trip, considering camping is not something I … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: San Francisco
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
Students arrived on campus at 5:30 am for a prompt 6:00 am departure. Our veteran and venerable Santa Barbara Airbus driver, David Harkness, once again drove for Anacapa. Upon arrival in San Francisco, our first stop was a stair walk up the Moraga Stairway with its tiled “magic stairway” to Grand View Park with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the City. Our second … Read more