Field Trips

The world is our classroom! From museums and nature trails to universities, cultural landmarks, and local businesses, our field trips connect classroom learning to real-world experiences, new perspectives, and exciting discoveries.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

At Lighthouse Prep, field trips are an important part of our educational experience. We regularly explore destinations throughout Metro Atlanta and beyond, giving students opportunities to engage with history, science, art, nature, technology, and their communities firsthand.

Whether we're exploring a museum, visiting a college campus, touring a business, or discovering a new outdoor destination, each experience encourages curiosity, independence, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Some places we've visited

We take frequent trips across Metro Atlanta to museums, farms, parks, college campuses, businesses, cultural institutions, art galleries, and community spaces. These experiences give students opportunities to explore new ideas, ask questions, and build knowledge in authentic ways.

  • Clemson University — eclipse study + campus science exploration
  • Los Angeles, California — arts, media, culture, museums, and studio visits
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • High Museum of Art
  • Emory University
  • Clark Atlanta University (entrepreneurship workshop)
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Mason Mill Park — forest ecology hikes (and the playground ... AND the library next door)
  • Stone Mountain Park — nature journaling & geology
  • SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film
  • Atlanta History Center
  • Arabia Mountain — ecosystem field studies
  • Decatur Library & Glenlake Park
  • Berry College
  • Local animal shelters and community farms
  • Murals & public art tours in Atlanta
  • Local small businesses (entrepreneurship + market research)
  • Maker spaces and art studios around Metro Atlanta