Sage Expeditions

Philosophy

Sage Expeditions strives to be a positive cultural force at Sage International School.  The mission of Sage Expeditions is to provide equitable opportunity to learn and recreate in diverse outdoor spaces through a variety of activities in order to inspire future outdoor stewards and life-long learners. We want to take students out of their comfort zones, to try something new (or master new skills), and to give them challenges they otherwise would not experience in the school atmosphere.  At the same time, we will push students to transfer their outdoor experiences back to their lives at home and in school, by reinforcing IB curriculum on every trip.  We will also teach natural and social histories of the places we travel and adventure, as well as teach and maintain a “Leave No Trace” ethic.

Expeditions

Sage Expeditions offers a great variety of outdoor learning opportunities. We offer “Action Friday” trips: day trips on our Fridays without school, weekend backcountry and front-country camping, and longer camping/backpacking trips over school breaks. Activities range from hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, fly fishing and more!

Enrollment

For every outing, enrollment will be based on a randomized lottery process, and not the first to register.  Hopefully, this allows all students to access the expeditions in a more equitable manner.  If a student is wait-listed for a trip, they will be given priority on the next trip they register for.  There will be a cutoff time to enter your student’s name for each trip.

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available for some trips. Please contact your outdoor expeditions coordinator for more details.

2025-26 Fall Expeditions Schedule

August

• 8/22-8/23 8/9th grade Treasure Valley Tour (paddleboarding/kayaking, camping, fossil hunting)- Lottery closed

September

• 9/4-9/5 Senior Campout at Silver Creek Campground
• 9/12 Trailwork opportunity with Idaho Trails Association (high school only)- Lottery closed.
• 9/15-9/17 8th grade annual campout

October

• Fridays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 Outdoor rock climbing clinic with Idaho Mountain Guides Lottery Closed.
• 10/27-10/30 Leave No Trace classroom days for OE track CP students

November

• 11/15 Leave No Trace field day for Outdoor Education track 11th-12th grade students

Outdoors Education faculty will be off campus November 4-8, attending the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education conference to ensure we stay up to date on current industry standards and practices and further improve our program!

December

Sage Expeditions is on break while our area accumulates snow and we plan for winter activities! Stay tuned for our winter programming for 2026!

Please contact the program coordinator Megan Furois at  megan.furois@sageintl.org for information on the expeditions program and upcoming events.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best we can. However, due to the nature of our programming—including limited group sizes, advanced logistical planning, and the securing of permits and staff—we have established the following cancellation policy:

• Before the Payment Due Date:
  Cancellations made before the final payment due date are eligible for a refund minus the non-refundable deposit. The deposit helps cover administrative and planning costs and is not refundable under any circumstances.
• After the Payment Due Date:
  Once the final payment is due, no refunds will be issued unless we are able to fill the cancelled participant’s spot with another student. If the spot is filled, a refund will be issued minus the non-refundable deposit.
• No-Shows or Same-Day Cancellations:
  Participants who do not show up for a trip or who cancel on the day of departure are not eligible for any refund.