Programs at Chapel Field

Art Program

Our Art program is an integral part of the academic curriculum at Chapel Field, offering students a rich and challenging studio experience rooted in skill, discipline, and a love of beauty. Students learn to draw, paint, and work with traditional media while developing habits of careful observation and excellence in craftsmanship.

Elementary students receive regular art instruction that builds strong foundations in technique and artistic principles, while also nurturing an early love for creativity and artistic beauty. In middle and high school, students take on more advanced studio work, study the great works from art history, and receive thoughtful critique that helps them grow both in skill and character. Student artwork is displayed on campus throughout the year and often highlighted at school-wide events.

Athletics Programs

Chapel Field is part of the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association, also known as the OCIAA. We compete in the Section IX District.

Sports Offered:

Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Baseball
Girls Softball
Boys & Girls Track & Field

CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CHAPEL FIELD:

Our athletic program has earned an abundance of titles and awards throughout the years.

30 OCIAA Division Championships
28 Section IX Championships
12 Regional Championships
8 New York State Championships

DRAMA PROGRAM

Our drama program allows both Middle and High School students to audition and puts on one major production each year. Our drama club offers students an exciting opportunity to develop skills in storytelling and acting. Along with our two faculty instructors, students can take leadership by working to become student directors, managers, and captains. This is all done with our Christian mission in mind as we encourage our club members to use their gifts for God’s glory.

Enrichment Clubs

At Chapel Field we offer a number of unique activity clubs for students to join and take part in. These clubs present students with opportunities to grow socially, learn new skills, and glorify God through extracurricular activities.

Clubs Offered:

Advanced Art Club
Book Club
Chess Club
Civil War Club
Fitness Club
Home Ec. Club
Outdoor/Wilderness Club
Philosophy Club
Photography Club
Poetry Club
Self Defense Club
Yearbook Club

Music Program

Under the guidance of Eric Parks, our Choral and Band Director, our music program has achieved great success. Our Christmas and spring concerts are two of the most highly anticipated events on our calendar. Our choral program is included from Pre K through High School, while select men’s and women’s ensembles, concert band, and jazz band are offered to to middle school and high school.

Mr. Eric Parks is a Sergeant Major retired after having served as lead trumpet and soloist with the Jazz Knights Big Band, a component of the West Point Band, for 20 years.  For 35 years, Eric was the soloist and lead trumpet with the internationally acclaimed Jimmy Sturr Orchestra which has received 18 Grammy awards. 
      Since joining the Chapel Field Family, Mr. Parks has encouraged and driven our students to excellence not only in the musical skills they have acquired, but also in their attitudes and spiritual lives.

Nature Journaling

Our Elementary nature exploration program is designed to encourage our younger students' wonder and curiosity for the beauty of God's creation, while developing their observation, writing, and drawing skills. Guided by our kindhearted faculty, students are led around our 100 acre campus and prompted to explore the natural scenery that surrounds them. Throughout the year, elementary students continue to add to their nature journals, giving them the opportunity to collect a year’s worth (and 4 seasons’ worth) of creative documentation of their observations in nature.