6th Grade Expedition, March 4th to March 6th, 2026
6th Grade Expedition
The 6th Grade Expedition is a 3-day extension of Western’s science curriculum into the Hill Country around Enchanted Rock. We will explore in depth the geology of the Edwards Plateau and the Llano Uplift. We will see the stars and planets through one of the school’s large telescopes. We will be camping out at the Oxford Ranch Campground for 2 nights. We will do plenty of hiking, and even professionally guided rock climbing. This is a community event, and dads are welcome to join the adventure. This trip is one of the great highlights of a Green Jay’s career at Western!
Climbing
The climbing and rappelling will be lead by Texas Climbing Adventures. Climbing is not required, but it is rare to have a student opt out.
Basic Itinerary
Wednesday, March 4 - Leave WA early, meet up at Inks Lake State Park to explore the geology of the canyon there, then set up camp at Oxford Ranch.
Thursday, March 5 - Spend the day doing a geology hike, rock climbing and caving at Enchanted Rock.
Friday, March 6 - Breakfast at the campsite, then head home. We will return to Western by normal pick-up time.
Boys are not allowed to bring phones or other electronic devices.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Absolutely NO hard liquor can be present on the campout. Western will provide beer for the dads and kid beverages for the boys.
Click here to sign the climbing waiver.
Click here to view the itinerary list.
Click here to view the packing list.
Click here to choose the transportation option.
Click here to pick tent mates for your son.
The registration deadline for this trip is February 13th.
Thanks so much! We are looking forward to a GREAT trip!
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Saylor & Mitchell Thomas
Western Academy
Nathanial.Saylor@WesternAcademy.net, Mitchell.Thomas@WesternAcademy.net