2025 – 2026 school year
School Field Studies
2025 – 2026 school year
School Field Studies
Camp Discovery’s school field studies are designed to engage and inspire through discovery in science and nature and align with South Carolina Science Standards.
Camp Discovery’s school field studies are designed to engage and inspire through discovery in science and nature and align with SC Science Standards. We offer a variety of outdoor education programs designed to provide students with opportunities to explore local habitats, engage in hands-on learning, become citizen scientists with the NASA GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Program, and develop a deeper understanding of environmental concepts.
Camp Discovery’s school field studies are designed to engage and inspire through discovery in science and nature and align with South Carolina Science Standards.
Camp Discovery is excited to serve you and your students with one of our field study programs offering authentic, experiential learning with a focus on the natural world. As the lead site for the NASA GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Goes to Camp Program, we are able to provide students with the unique opportunity to become NASA GLOBE citizen scientists.
Pre-K + Kindergarten Field Studies
Habitat Hunt:
Exploring Organisms in their Environment
Using our senses, we embark upon habitats large and small within various ecosystems. From seeds to deer tracks, students will discover what plants and animals live in our various habitats and explore how their basic needs are met in these unique environments.
standards: K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
Habitat Hunt:
Exploring Organisms in their Environment
Using our senses, we embark upon habitats large and small within various ecosystems. From seeds to deer tracks, students will discover what plants and animals live in our various habitats and explore how their basic needs are met in these unique environments.
standards: K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
1st Grade Field Studies
Habitat Hunt:
Adapted for Survival
From deer to dragonflies to dogwood trees, students will explore how animals and plants adapt for survival in a variety of habitats including forests, meadows and wetlands.
standards: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1
Habitat Hunt:
Adapted for Survival
From deer to dragonflies to dogwood trees, students will explore how animals and plants adapt for survival in a variety of habitats including forests, meadows and wetlands.
standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS4-1
2nd Grade Field Studies
Habitat Hunt:
Plant Diversity
Why do plants look different in various habitats, and what do these environments offer to them? Through hands-on activities and a guided hike, students will uncover the fascinating reasons behind plant diversity. Students will discover how different habitats—forests, meadows, and wetlands—support a wide range of plant species.
standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS4-1
Habitat Hunt:
Plant Diversity
Why do plants look different in various habitats, and what do these environments offer to them? Through hands-on activities and a guided hike, students will uncover the fascinating reasons behind plant diversity. Students will discover how different habitats—forests, meadows, and wetlands—support a wide range of plant species.
standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS4-1
Erosion Rocks!
Students will uncover the powerful geological processes of weathering and erosion that have shaped our planet. Through a guided hike and hands-on activities, students will explore various types of weathering and investigate erosion. Ultimately, students will design and create a model to mitigate stream erosion.
standards: 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS3-1
Erosion Rocks!
Students will uncover the powerful geological processes of weathering and erosion that have shaped our planet. Through a guided hike and hands-on activities, students will explore various types of weathering and investigate erosion. Ultimately, students will design and create a model to mitigate stream erosion.
standards: 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS3-1
3rd Grade Field Studies
Habitat Hunt:
Life Cycles
Why does a Mayfly live only one day while a turtle can thrive for over 20 years? Through interactive activities and by exploring the local habitats (forest, meadow, and wetland), we will observe the fascinating life cycles of many South Carolina native plants and animals.
standards: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Habitat Hunt:
Life Cycles
Why does a Mayfly live only one day while a turtle can thrive for over 20 years? Through interactive activities and by exploring the local habitats (forest, meadow, and wetland), we will observe the fascinating life cycles of many South Carolina native plants and animals.
standards: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Up a Creek:
Life Cycles
Students go into our creek to investigate the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. With a focus on life cycles, we unravel the complexities of insect metamorphosis as we learn what these diverse organisms can tell us about the health of our creek.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Up a Creek:
Life Cycles
Students go into our creek to investigate the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. With a focus on life cycles, we unravel the complexities of insect metamorphosis as we learn what these diverse organisms can tell us about the health of our creek.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
4th Grade Field Studies
Weathering and Erosion:
Nature’s Sculptors
For billions of years, weathering and erosion has shaped our planet. Through a guided hike and hands-on activities, students will explore various types of weathering, investigate erosion, and examine real-world examples of both. Ultimately, students will design and create a model to mitigate stream erosion.
standards: 4-ESS2-1, 4-ESS3-2
Weathering and Erosion:
Nature’s Sculptors
For billions of years, weathering and erosion has shaped our planet. Through a guided hike and hands-on activities, students will explore various types of weathering, investigate erosion, and examine real-world examples of both. Ultimately, students will design and create a model to mitigate stream erosion.
standards: 4-ESS2-1, 4-ESS3-2
Up a Creek:
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Students go into our creek to investigate the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. With a focus on their physical structures, students will gather samples from our creek and work together to identify and classify the macroinvertebrates they encounter based on their unique features. They will learn the importance of macroinvertebrates as bioindicators, why they adapted in the way they did, and how their physical structures help them navigate their environment.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
Up a Creek:
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Students go into our creek to investigate the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. With a focus on their physical structures, students will gather samples from our creek and work together to identify and classify the macroinvertebrates they encounter based on their unique features. They will learn the importance of macroinvertebrates as bioindicators, why they adapted in the way they did, and how their physical structures help them navigate their environment.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program is unique to Camp Discovery as a NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp Model Site. Participants will be actively involved in supporting NASA missions by utilizing NASA GLOBE protocols to collect surface temperature data and make cloud observations. The relationship between these factors will be examined. Students will determine ways to mitigate the urban heat island effect.
standards: 4-ESS3-2
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program is unique to Camp Discovery as a NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp Model Site. Participants will be actively involved in supporting NASA missions by utilizing NASA GLOBE protocols to collect surface temperature data and make cloud observations. The relationship between these factors will be examined. Students will determine ways to mitigate the urban heat island effect.
standards: 4-ESS3-2
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
5th Grade Field Studies
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
Up a Creek:
Creek Health
Water quality is vital to this planet and interconnected to the health of the other parts of the environment including the geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. By testing the water quality and collecting and examining macroinvertebrates in our creek, students draw conclusions on the health of the creek and the local environment.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS2-1
Up a Creek:
Creek Health
Water quality is vital to this planet and interconnected to the health of the other parts of the environment including the geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. By testing the water quality and collecting and examining macroinvertebrates in our creek, students draw conclusions on the health of the creek and the local environment.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS2-1
Friends of the Forest:
Observation, Investigation, and Measurement of Trees
Students will go deep into our deciduous forest and wetlands to explore the life cycle of trees, their climate history, and indicators of their health. Through this exploration, we will draw conclusions about the overall health of our forest. Additionally, students will measure tree heights, collecting data for the NASA GLOBE Program as citizen scientists, learning how their data fits in with the scientific community as a whole.
standards: 5-LS1-1, 5-ESS3-1, 5-LS2-1
Friends of the Forest:
Observation, Investigation, and Measurement of Trees
Students will go deep into our deciduous forest and wetlands to explore the life cycle of trees, their climate history, and indicators of their health. Through this exploration, we will draw conclusions about the overall health of our forest. Additionally, students will measure tree heights, collecting data for the NASA GLOBE Program as citizen scientists, learning how their data fits in with the scientific community as a whole.
standards: 5-LS1-1, 5-ESS3-1, 5-LS2-1
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
6th Grade Field Studies
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: Various Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: Various Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
7th Grade Field Studies
Stream Ecology
Students will take on the role of stream ecologists as they gather data to evaluate the health of a stream. This process includes analyzing water quality through physical, chemical, and habitat assessments. Students will investigate limiting factors through an interactive game.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 7-LS2-1, 7-LS2-2, 7-LS2-4
Stream Ecology
Students will take on the role of stream ecologists as they gather data to evaluate the health of a stream. This process includes analyzing water quality through physical, chemical, and habitat assessments. Students will investigate limiting factors through an interactive game.
This program is only available March through October.
standards: 7-LS2-1, 7-LS2-2, 7-LS2-4
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: 7-ESS3-5
STEM in Action:
Become a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist
This signature program made in collaboration with NASA offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about data collection, the worldwide scientific community, and how to develop scientific solutions based on data. Students will learn data collection techniques for surface temperature and cloud observations, and understand how their data contributes to global scientific research. By analyzing their findings, students will explore the interactions between the Earth and atmosphere and develop strategies to address the urban heat island effect.
standards: 7-ESS3-5
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
8th-12th Grade Field Studies
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
Low Ropes Challenge Quest
In this exciting teamwork-focused program, groups of students will complete a series of engaging, problem-solving activities that take place on our low ropes course. Students will enhance their planning, collaboration, communication, and creative thinking skills, having FUN all the while!
School Field Studies Information
Field Studies Cost
Field Studies cost is $25 per student. The Challenge Quest Low Ropes Course program is $35 per student. There is no cost for teachers and chaperones accompanying students. We recommend no more than two chaperones per classroom.
In the event of inclement weather or other mandatory closings, we will make every effort to reschedule your program. No refunds will be given for cancellations. Your payment will be considered a tax deductible donation and will be contributed to our scholarship fund for families in need.
Days & Times
Field studies are offered weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am. Classes may stay for a picnic lunch after the program. If you would prefer a longer field study, please contact us to discuss options.
Group Size
The minimum students required to book a field study is 20 students and the total number of students that Camp Discovery can accommodate on a single day is 45 students. If you wish to bring more than 45 students on a field study, we will need to schedule you over multiple days.
20 – 45 students = 1 day | 46 – 90 students = 2 days
91 – 135 students = 3 days | 136 – 180 students = 4 days
181 – 225 students = 5 days | 226 – 270 students = 6 days
Preparation
All programs at Camp Discovery include an outdoor component where participants will be walking over uneven terrain with hills. Participants are asked to wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather. Please consider having students bring a water bottle during the warmer months.
School Field Studies Information
Field Studies Cost
Field Studies cost is $25 per student. The Challenge Quest Low Ropes Course program is $35 per student. There is no cost for teachers and chaperones accompanying students. We recommend no more than two chaperones per classroom.
In the event of inclement weather or other mandatory closings, we will make every effort to reschedule your program. No refunds will be given for cancellations. Your payment will be considered a tax deductible donation and will be contributed to our scholarship fund for families in need.
Days & Times
Field studies are offered weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am. Classes may stay for a picnic lunch after the program. If you would prefer a longer field study, please contact us to discuss options.
Group Size
The minimum students required to book a field study is 20 students and the total number of students that Camp Discovery can accommodate on a single day is 45 students. If you wish to bring more than 45 students on a field study, we will need to schedule you over multiple days.
20 – 45 students = 1 day
46 – 90 students = 2 days
91 – 135 students = 3 days
136 – 180 students = 4 days
181 – 225 students = 5 days
226 – 270 students = 6 days
Preparation
All programs at Camp Discovery include an outdoor component where participants will be walking over uneven terrain with hills. Participants are asked to wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather. Please consider having students bring a water bottle during the warmer months.
Let’s get outside together!
Camp Discovery is excited to serve you and your students with one of our field study programs offering authentic, experiential learning with a focus on the natural world. Register your students to come to a field study at Camp Discovery today!
Let’s get outside together!
Camp Discovery is excited to serve you and your students with one of our field study programs offering authentic, experiential learning with a focus on the natural world. Register your students to come to a field study at Camp Discovery today!
