June 24, 2026
🌲 Grade 6 Team Building Excursion: Hale Reservation! 🌲
We are thrilled to announce that the entire Blake Middle School Sixth Grade Class will be kicking off the school year with an exciting outdoor adventure! This September, students will head to Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA for three consecutive days of outdoor education, community building, and teamwork.
Hale Education's beautiful 1,000+ acre campus offers the perfect backdrop for our students to build collaborative skills and bond with their peers as they begin their middle school journey.
📅 Trip At-A-Glance
Who: The entire 6th Grade Class.
When: September 16, 17, & 18 (the 3rd week of school), from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM each day.
Where: Hale Reservation – Westwood, MA.
What: Activities include the Team Building Challenge Course, Ecosystems (science connection), Survival Trail, Art in Nature, and more.
Cost: $240 per student (covers all programming and bus transportation).
Please Note: Permission slips and money will be collected at the outset of the 2026-2027 school year. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Medfield. If your family requires financial assistance or a payment plan, please contact Mr. Vaughn at
nvaughn@email.medfield.net.
🎒 Packing & Dressing Checklist
To ensure everyone has a safe and comfortable experience (rain or shine!), please review what students need to bring and wear:
What to BRING each day:
🥪 A bagged lunch.
🥜 A nut-free snack.
💧 Bottled water.
🎒 A drawstring backpack or small bag.
What to WEAR & APPLY:
👟 Sneakers are REQUIRED (Strictly no sandals or Crocs).
🧥 Clothing dressed in layers to accommodate changing weather.
🦟 Bug spray (please apply at home).
☀️ Sunscreen (apply at home, but pack it in your bag for reapplication).
🤝 Supporting Our Community: The Blake Scholarship Fund
If you would like to help ensure all students can participate in enrichment experiences like this, donations to the Blake Scholarship Fund are greatly appreciated. This fund directly benefits Blake families requesting financial assistance for field trips, intramurals, and school-sponsored activities. Donations can be made via cash or checks made payable to "Town of Medfield - Blake Middle School".
We can't wait to see our 6th graders connect, learn, and grow in nature this September!