On October 29, 2026, YASCI transformed learning beyond the classroom wall with its annual Lakbay Aral 2026. Nearly 2,000 students from Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High School levels set off on a mammoth educational caravan spanning a convoy of 46 buses.
The experiential learning trip combined industry insights, prehistoric exploration, heritage preservation, local history, and thrilling recreation into a single, action-packed day.
Gardenia Plant Tour: Seeing Industry in Motion
The journey started with an immersive look inside industrial automated bread-making. Students toured Gardenia’s state-of-the-art facility, observing high-speed baking technology, strict quality assurance protocols, and modern supply chain operations up close.
Dino Island: Walking Among Prehistoric Giants
Stepping back millions of years, students explored life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and interactive fossil exhibits at Dino Island in Clark. The stop provided a hands-on extension to science curricula, sparking curiosity about paleontology, evolution, and Earth science.
San Guillermo Church: Heritage & Resilience
At Bacolor, Pampanga, Achievers stood before the historic San Guillermo Church. Half-buried by Mount Pinatubo’s lahar mudflows during the 1991 eruption, the church offered a poignant lesson on Philippine cultural heritage, architectural history, and the enduring resilience of the Kapampangan people.
President Diosdado Macapagal Museum: A Presidential Legacy
Youth leadership took center stage at the Macapagal Museum. Students toured exhibits highlighting the life, governance, and historical contributions of the 9th President of the Philippines, bridging classroom social studies with tangible artifacts.
ALAB: Interactive Gallery & Innovation Exhibit
A major highlight of the trip was ALAB, a standalone interactive gallery and exhibition venue celebrating national pride, innovation, achievements, and technology. Students explored illuminated displays, group photo setups, and historical/technological showcases that inspired creativity and pride in Filipino talent.
Pradera Theme Park: Celebration & Teamwork
To wrap up the day, students headed to Pradera Theme Park in Lubao for rides, games, and recreation. The park setting allowed students across grade levels to relax, bond with peers, and celebrate a day of shared discoveries.
Lakbay Aral 2026 underscored YASCI’s commitment to holistic education—combining science, innovation, heritage, social responsibility, and community bonding. With nearly 2,000 participating Achievers supported by dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff, Lakbay Aral 2026 stands out as one of the school’s most memorable experiential learning endeavors to date.
