Regional Gatherings

FT. WORTH, TEXAS

We hosted a Regional Gathering at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on December 16, 2022. We got to explore Innovations Labs, The Energy Blast Exhibit, Dinolabs and Dinodig, The Noble Space Gallery, and much more! We also had a private showing in the museum’s planetarium. After a great morning of exploration, we continued on to enjoy a lunch at The Stockyards. The Stockyards offers the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. This experience provided the group with an authentic glimpse of the American Wild West!

PORTLAND, OREGON

We had 51 people come together for the Portland Regional Gathering on October 15, 2022. We had four staff, 17 students and 30 family members at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island. We completed the Harry Potter-themed maze, enjoyed the sunny weather and each other’s company. Fun was had by all!

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Families from Colorado to New York and as far South as Tennessee and Oklahoma joined CMASAS in Chicago for our first Regional Gathering since 2019 due to the pandemic. We boarded a boat and toured the city via the Chicago River, learning about the city’s architectural history. We had magnificent views of the city’s skyline from the various branches of the Chicago River, viewing buildings such as The Tribune building, John Hancock Building (renamed in 2018 to simply 875 North Michigan Avenue), Sears Tower (renamed in 2009 to The Willis Tower), and more recent designs such as The Trump International Hotel and Tower completed in 2009, and the St. Regis Hotel (Formerly the Wanda Vista Tower). Afterwards, we walked a short distance to Giordano’s Pizza to enjoy Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza and provide an opportunity for the students to visit.

KAUAI, HAWAII

Our students had a great time at Black Pot Beach in Kauai, Hawaii! The CMASAS leadership team was able to visit and join in on the fun.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

November marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. A group of students went to see a section of the wall that is on display at the Newseum, and explored various monuments around the D.C. area.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

CMASAS explored the New England area! Our students had a great time in the city of Boston, Massachusetts doing a walking history tour followed by lunch.

PORTLAND, OREGON

The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place to visit in the Fall. CMASAS students, staff, and families gathered at Bella Organic Farm to enjoy the pumpkin patch and corn maze while drinking some apple cider!

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Led by PEC, Kimberly McEachen, students met up to experience the famous landmarks, including the Washington Monument, the Botanical Gardens, and the Smithsonian. The image below was created by one of the students on the trip!

ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY

CMASAS staff, students, and families had a great time at the Asbury Park Boardwalk to celebrate the end of summer. After a day of good food, activities, and shopping, students gathered for a bonfire that evening.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Our annual NHS induction ceremony and senior graduation take place in beautiful San Diego. All students and families are invited to attend this annual event to celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments. It is also a great time to meet many of our staff who choose to attend each.

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

BANGKOK

CMASAS students explored the ancient city of Ayutthaya, rode boats through the canals, and tasted quite possibly the most delicious food in the world.