Student Field Trips

Checkers Hockey Game (Charlotte, NC)
Grade: 9th
Date: December 8, 2026
Contact: Emma Nantz, enantz@graystoneday.org

Join the freshman class for an exciting school-day outing to see the Charlotte Checkers hockey game! Students will travel together via charter and school buses.

Important details include:

• Game starts at 10:00 a.m.
• Students return before the end of the regular school day
• Transportation provided via charter and school buses
• Lunch & Snacks: Students may bring their own lunch or purchase snacks at the concession stand

Departure time: Morning (Game starts at 10:00 a.m.)
Return time: By the end of the school day (3:00 p.m.)

The price of the trip is $50 per student and covers the game ticket and charter bus transportation. Places on the trip must be reserved by submitting permission form and payment no later than October 27th.

Permission Form: click here

Junior Trip (Washington, D.C.)
Grade: 11th
Dates: March 31 - April 2, 2027
Contact: Clay Honeycutt, choneycutt@graystoneday.org

Departure Time:
TBD

Return Time:
TBD

Description of Trip:
The Juniors will have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC to explore our nation’s capital and gain a better understanding of American government and history.

Sights that we will see include:

• The US Capitol
• Holocaust Museum
• Smithsonian Museums
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Monuments on the Mall
• Washington Nationals Baseball Game

Cost of Trip & Payment Due Date:
The price of the trip is $350 and includes travel, meals, and hotel costs.

Places on the trip must be reserved by making a $100 deposit (or full payment) no later than September 25th.

Payment Options:

• Deposit $104.12 ($100+ fees) due September 25, 2026
• 2nd Payment $130.03 ($125 + fees) due November 6, 2026
• 3rd Payment $130.03 ($125 + fees) due January 8, 2027
• or pay in full $363.16 ($350 + fees)

Senior Trip (Charleston, SC)
Grade: 12th
Dates: March 31 - April 2, 2027
Contact: Ashley Smith, asmith@graystoneday.org

We are excited to announce that we have put together the senior class trip to Charleston SC scheduled for March 31 - April 2, 2027. The itinerary is still being developed but will include visits to Patriot's Point Naval Museum, an Eco Barrier Tour, a Rooftop Dinner, Topgolf, Folly Beach, Walking Tour, and other fun activities in downtown Charleston. Once the itinerary is finalized, we will be sure to share it with you.

We are working with Holiday Tours of Randleman to provide transportation, accommodations, and meals while on the trip. The cost of the trip is $600 per student. Students will need additional money for any souvenirs and/or snacks.

To secure a spot on the trip, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required and must be received by December 15, 2026 along with a permission slip. Once deposits and permission slips are received, the following payment plan is as follows:

• Down payment of $207.74 ($200 + $7.74 fees) is due by December 15, 2026
• Second payment of $207.74 ($200 + $7.74 fees) is due by January 15, 2027
• Third payment of $207.74 ($200 + $7.74 fees) is due by February 15, 2027

Permission Slip: click here

Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)
Grade: TBD
Dates: Summer, 2028
Contact: Chris Deal, cdeal@graystoneday.org

Get ready for an unforgettable opportunity—Japan Summer 2028! After recent trips to Europe and South America, it’s been a while since Gray Stone has explored Asia, and we’re excited to bring students a truly immersive experience in Japan.

This 10-day journey goes far beyond sightseeing. Students will explore iconic castles and temples, participate in hands-on cultural experiences like a traditional tea ceremony and Zen meditation, travel by bullet train, and experience both historic villages and the vibrant energy of cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Highlights include:

• Osaka Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
• Cultural experiences such as the tea ceremony, Zen meditation, and gold-leaf crafts
• Visits to Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and local markets
• Tokyo city life, Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, and Akihabara
• Authentic Japanese food and street culture

This tour is designed for students who want to truly understand Japan—its traditions, daily life, and modern culture—while creating lifelong memories.

Interest Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: GSD Commons

Meeting registration is required. Please RSVP here: RSVP link

We hope you’ll join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

We can't wait to see you there!