Spring Hill emphasizes hands-on learning whenever possible. Experiential learning ensures greater comprehension and understanding and is more fun! Each teacher plans field trips to complement individual class curriculum and they vary from year-to-year. Examples of field trips include:

Lower Grades:

• Gizdich Ranch (apple production)
• Seymour Marine Center (marine life)
• Natural Bridges State Park (butterflies & tidepools):
• Neary Lagoon (Nature walk)
• Natural History Musem (Ohlone Indians)
• UCSC Farm & Garden (Science)
• Quail Hollow Ranch (Bird Walk)
  
  

Middle Grades:

• Rosicrucian Museum
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (Marine Life & Environmental Studies)
• Pigeon Point Lighthouse (History)
• Santa Cruz Library (Reading/Writing)
• Santa Cruz Courthouse (History)
• San Francisco Asian Art Museum (History)
• Santa Cruz Mercado (Spanish)
• UCSC Geography Library (Geography)
• Mission Pottery (History)
• Cinema 9 Theatres (Inventions)
• Intel Museum (Inventions & Careers)
• Inca Museum (History)
  
  

Upper Grades:

• Elkhorn Slough (Science & Marine Habitats)
• Loch Lomond Reservoir (Science)
• Seymour Marine Lab (Marine Life)
• Natural Bridges Beach (Environment)
• KUSP Radio Station (Science & Writing)
• Save Our Shores (Community Service)
• Outdoor Science Camp (5 day)
• Joshua Tree Camping Trip (Desert studies)
• Pinnacles Camping Trip (Environmental & Nature)
• UCSC Farm (Community Service and Agriculture)