Welcome to the Worthington Field Studies Inc. Home Page.  This site is designed to meet the needs of parents and students participating in a WFSI trip and a way to keep all of our 2000+ alumni up to date on what is happening with the organization.

WFSI is a non-profit 501 3(c) organization that takes students from the Worthington and Westerville school districts to the U.S. Virgin Islands over spring break and to the Rocky Mountains over summer break.  Participants on each trip have unique opportunities to learn science concepts unattainable inside the traditional science classroom.

Students will travel to the St. John Island, in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 7 full days of adventure.  During our time on the island, we will be snorkeling, hiking, visiting historic ruins, wading through tidal pools, learning some of the Caribbean culture and scuba diving (optional).  Before our departure for the islands, there will be a number of meetings at .  At these meetings, students will learn about corals, marine invertebrates, fish identification, cultural history of St. John Island, geologic history of the Virgin Islands, and the topography of the island.  For more information, please click on the SPRING TRIP link above. 

                               Timeline
                         Costs:    $1,500.00/person
Applications Available:     October 2^st, 2006
  Application Due Date:     November 21^st, 2006
         Parents’ Meeting:    December 6^th, 2006
          Departure Date:     March 30th, 2007
                Return Date:    April 6th, 2007

The WFSI summer trip travels through the Rocky Mountain region following a unique itinerary each year. During the journey, students participate in a variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, camping, white-water rafting, horseback riding, and enjoying many cultural activities such as Western musicals and rodeos. Students view scenery through about ten different states and appreciate the diversity of assorted national parks, monuments, and state parks.  For more information, please click on the SUMMER TRIP link above.

                                Timeline
                         Costs:     $1,650.00/person
Applications Available:      October 2^st, 2006
  Application Due Date:     December 1^st, 2006
         Parents’ Meeting:    Late January 2007
           Departure Date:     Mid June, 2007
                Return Date:     Mid July, 2007