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School field trips are designed to excite and engage our students with “hands-on learning” opportunities. These activities create the right balance of fun and education to develop critical thinking skills, bring classroom theory to reality, and make learning enjoyable.
Our trips vary for each grade and school year. All students must maintain quality academic performance and meet behavioral guidelines to be eligible to participate in these classroom extensions. If a student’s grades are questionable, it would not be reasonable to allow him/her to miss school to attend a trip.
Also remember: We are all ambassadors of The Villages Charter School (TVCS) and, ultimately, of The Villages community. Therefore, students’ behavior is a direct reflection on their classmates, teachers, and our school. Our high standards do not stop at the school doors, they always follow us anytime we are representing TVCS!
In February 2025, our kindergartners had the opportunity to visit Brown & Brown Farm in Oxford! Students learned more about plants and animals during our visit.
In March 2025, our 1st graders had the opportunity to visit Orlando Science Center! Students were able to participate in hands-on activities incorporating science experiments and solving real-world problems.
In January 2025, our second grade students had the opportunity to visit Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park! Students learned more about animal habitats, adaptations, environments, as well as rocks and minerals with a mining experience.
In February 2025, our third grade students had the opportunity to visit SeaWorld Orlando! On this trip, students spent a fun-filled day learning about the sea and its inhabitants.
In February – March 2025, our fourth grade students had the opportunity to visit the historical city of St. Augustine! Throughout the year your child has been studying Florida and this trip was an excellent way to see Florida’s history in person.
In November & December 2024, our 5th grade classes took a wonderful trip to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). It was an exceptional way to learn outside of the classroom about the space program and its history. Some of the trip highlights included; a visit to the Rocket Garden, a ride in the Shuttle Launch Experience, a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame, enjoying an IMAX movie, and the best part — a guided bus tour of the Saturn V building and rocket, which the students slept under for the night!
In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 6th grade students took a field trip designed to complement their Earth Science curriculum. Students observed water and forest ecology at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp & Outdoor Education Camp.
In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 7th grade students took a field trip designed to complement their Life Science curriculum at SeaWorld in Orlando. On this trip, students observed animals and other living organisms interacting in ecosystems. Students were also permitted to enjoy the theme park thrill-rides and any available theatrical performances and shows.
In December 2024, our VCMS Buffalo Ridge Campus 8th grade students took a field trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa, designed to complement their Physical Science curriculum. On this day trip, students observed physics in motion with actual roller coasters. Students were also permitted to enjoy the theme park thrill-rides and animals.
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on May 2, 2025, all VCMS 8th grade students attended Gradventure at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando. This was a special field trip designed to celebrate the end of the 8th grade year.
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Non-Discrimination Statement: The Villages Charter School Inc. (TVCS) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in all our educational programs, services, and activities, as well as in our hiring and employment practices. We also ensure equal access to our facilities for the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and Title 36 of the United States Code. If you are an employee, student, parent, or applicant who believes they have experienced discrimination in employment or any educational program or activity, please reach out to: Dr. Randy McDaniel, Director of Education at randy.mcdaniel@tvcs.org or 352-259-2350.
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