Field trip swimming with memories

Did you know that we take school groups on an unforgettable adventure into Charleston’s wild side! These 3–5 hour excursions mix hands-on science with sandy toes and salty breezes, giving students the chance to learn while exploring.

We start our trip by boating through winding tidal creeks, where our guides pull up crab traps, introduce marsh critters, and spark curiosity about salt marsh ecosystems, oyster beds, and spartina grass. Then it’s on to Capers Island State Heritage Preserve, an undeveloped 2,000-acre barrier island. Students are guided along the island while learning about erosion, dune formation, the flora and fauna of Capers, and they even get to explore the breathtaking boneyard beach! Not only do our students love this trip but teachers and families enjoy it too!

Teachers love the flexibility, families love the fresh air, and students head home buzzing about blue crabs, sea turtles, and the experience. With space for up to 225 students, optional beach cookouts, and expert staff who make science come alive, this is more than a field trip it’s a memory that lasts a life time! Some of our staff members are even professional products from attending this field trip as students.

👉 Ready to give your students the adventure of a lifetime? Book your school trip today with Barrier Island Eco Tours!