Unbounded Days 2018
From February 21 to 25, Webb students embarked on adventurous journeys of discovery, activism, collaboration, and fun! Students sailed, hiked, swam, biked, and ran all in pursuit of an experience unique to Webb that expands students’ abilities to think and reflect. By the end, they realized the true unbounded nature of their minds and the copious learning opportunities that exist everywhere. Find some of the trips below.
LA Multicultural Adventure
Students involved in the LA Multicultural Adventure learned why Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in America. Language teachers Michael Kozden and Hong Yao led the group through the Metrolink into the heart of LA, where Webbies savored a culinary journey consisting of authentic Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. They purchased Japanese pastries in Little Tokyo, took a st...
Catalina Island: History, Science & Culture
What do Mr. Lawrence, a shark, and bomb Mexican food have in common? They could all be found during Webb Unbounded Days! For three days and two nights, students on the Catalina Island: History, Science & Culture trip braved the elements as they slept in bone-chilling temperatures, snorkeled face-to-face with an abundance of sea life, and hiked to lookouts overseeing the island’s scenic por...
Compose Yourself!
Students walked the runway like Heidi Klum in the unbounded days trip Compose Yourself! On day one, the future fashionistas toured The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles to get an inside look at the costume design of movies produced in 2017. They then scoured the fashion district of Downtown Los Angeles, studying the retail process of design. On day two, students create...
Survival Skills 1.0
The Survival Skills 1.0 unbounded trip was largely affected by the snowfall throughout the excursion. The program was held in Warner Springs, about a three hour drive from Webb. The instructor for the program was Joel van der Loon, a specialist in bushcraft survival. During the program, students learned about the four key components for survival: shelter, fire, water and food. The students built she...
Notes from the Cultural Underground
Home to a hundred permanent museums and galleries as well as dozens of interim exhibitions, Los Angeles is filled with sites and locations that elaborate on the abundance of histories and struggles undergone by the people of the area. On the Unbounded Course Notes from the Cultural Underground, the group of students, Dr. Atterholt, and Dr. Maxon, went on a three day culture crawl, exploring ...
Cinematic Los Angeles
Lights, camera, action! “The Cinematic Los Angeles” captured the essence of Hollywood television and film culture. The first day was an introduction to the major film spots of Downtown Los Angeles, where scenes from “The Italian Job” and other movies came alive. On the second day, Webbies applauded along with the other audience members at a live taping of “Wheel of Fortune,” experienci...
Socal Marine Scene: Snorkel, Surf & Science
Students experienced the beach scene as they travelled along the coast for three ocean-filled days. The first beach they visited was Laguna Beach, where Mr. Quick discovered tidepools with his students. They spent the rest of the day under the sun before eating at Husky Boy Burgers. The second day, they embarked on a trip to Newport Beach in search of a relaxed day by the ocean as they snorkel...
Muirely A Hike
Muirely a Hike spent their time differently than anticipated. From their car being hit, to 2 feet of snow, the participants of this unbounded found themselves squeezing into a car for warmth. However, despite the difficulties, members of the trip were all still extremely grateful for having the opportunity to delve into nature in the first place. During their time in nature, they were greeted with ...
Ghost Hunting and Divinations
Students spent three days exploring elements of paranormal, psychic, and meditative activity. Victoria Gross, an experienced clairvoyant and medium, guided the group in a number of spiritual and supernatural investigations. During the introduction, she showed students behind- the-scenes and aired footage of ghosts and auras she had experienced while filming for her television show, “Casefiles: U...
Women’s Activism: Then and Now
How does it feel to touch history? Students in the California Women’s Activism Then and Now went on an in-depth journey about the history of women suffragists. From the Petition of Constitutional Amendment in the 1920s to catalogs of historic correspondence of George Washington, students delved into the Huntington Library and got hands on history dating back to the 1760s. Amazing food from...
Optimizing Athletic Performance
Optimizing Athletic Performance involved contrasting techniques, which combine to amplify the well-being of humanity. From exercising to cooking to communicating with some of the best college coaches and players, Webb students experienced the premier methods of athletic enhancement. On the first day, Webb students traveled to Riverside to watch a basketball game between the UC Riverside Highland...
WWII: A Southern California Experience
After a nearly four hour drive the group reached Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Mammoth. Most of Manzanar was torn down in an effort for Truman’s administration to hide the horrors that existed in what the public was told was a safe, clean, and comfortable relocation facility for Japanese nationals and US citizens of Japanese origin in World War II. �...
Art of Video Games
16 students leveled-up Fawcett Library and completed a fully-functioning video game cabinet. First stop for inspiration: Blizzard Arena in Burbank. Webbies witnessed an esports spectacle; Seoul Dynasty trounced Los Angeles Valiant, 4-0, in the first match of Stage 2 of the inaugural season of the Overwatch League. The next day, everyone warped over to iam8bit gallery in Echo Park to encounter ...
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