A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS, CAMPS, SCOUTS & OTHER STUDENT GROUPS
Field Trip Enrichment Guide Central Texas and Surrounding Areas
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Field Trip Enrichment Guide Fall Educators and youth leaders are the backbone of our society. We value what you do for our children and we want to help make your job a little easier. That’s why we produce this resource guide! This must-have publication is full of wonderful field trip destinations, enrichment programs, vendors, experts and more. And it’s all in one place! We hope that the 2021 Field Trip & Enrichment Guide becomes a staple in your lesson and event planning. For more information and quick access to the guide online, visit www.fieldtripguideTX.com.
Happy Field-Tripping! Michele Berger & the Hooray for Family Team
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NEWEST
Indoor Location Opening Spring 2022
AND MOST
FUN FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE
We bring safe, active field trip experiences to you that your kids will be talking about all year! Group Packages Available Pricing includes set-up, all equipment and referee
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Serving Up Fun for Over 25 Years Pricing Includes Instruction, Skates & Small Drink per Student Large Groups Welcome (min. 40 skaters) Arcade FREE Wi-Fi 50/50 Fundraiser Programs End-of-Year Parties Mobile Skate Truck - We can come to you! *Laser tag available at both locations *Three-story playground available at Bellmead location
Call or book online today! 512-705-8211 | www.skatewaco.com www.FieldTripGuideTX.com
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Pioneer Farms Virtual Field Trips for School Groups Explore Authentic 1800’s Texas History
1839 Republic Texas Overlook 1844 Tonkawa Encampment 1866 German Emigrant Farm 1871 Chisholm Trail Site 1873 Stagecoach Stop 1878 Texian Farm 1886 Cotton Planter's Farm 1892 Freedman Farm 1899 Texas Village Costumed Interpreters Artisans & More For over 20 years, we have hosted tours for thousands of children from public, private and home schools
Covid-Safe Guided & Virtual Tours
- Gone to Texas history adventure, Tickwan-tic Tonkawa Indian experience, Wild Texas nature discovery, Saddle Up! Chisholm Trail tour - New interactive activities, opportunities for pre-K to high school - See website for details & pricing.
www.PioneerFarms.org
Open for guided & virtual tours by reservation Monday-Friday Guided tours by advance reservation only Self-guided tours Thursday - Sunday Open to the public 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday - Sunday Exit I-35 at Braker Lane, go east & follow signs 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin TX 78754
Field Trip Group Rate $9 per Child MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE 25
Facility is private for eld trips *Sensory art project & pizza may be added upon request. Additional fees will apply.
HOURS FOR FIELD TRIPS
Mon.- Wed. - Fri. 9 -11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Waco 254-572-8890
1201 Hewitt Dr. #107, Waco, TX www.waco.littlelandplaygym.com 254-722-7923
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Temple 254-231-3752
4311 South 31st St. #105, Temple, TX www.temple.littlelandplaygym.com
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When is the Best Time for a School Field Trip? By Jessa McClure
Field trips are a great part of the school experience for students and teachers but deciding when to step out of the classroom and take a break from your daily routine can be difficult. Here are some tips to choosing the right time of year for your class or grade level.
Fall
Less traffic During the fall months, heavily trafficked attractions aren’t as busy, so you’ll have a better chance of getting your group into the site in a timely manner and spending more time exploring. Cooler Temperatures Sometimes the Texas heat can make outdoor field trips unbearable. Going on an excursion in the fall will help take advantage of less oppressive weather. Good timing Students and teachers have gotten to know each other by this time of year, and the chance to get out of the classroom and experience something together will promote bonding and solidify classroom camaraderie. Science in action If you’re trying to give your kids a real-life science encounter, you might just be able to capture the changing colors of the autumn leaves at an outdoor farm or a Monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis at a butterfly garden.
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Spring Picture perfect If you are planning to visit an outdoor field trip site, there’s no better time than when the Texas wildflowers and spring foliage are in full bloom. Outdoor opportunities You’ve ditched the cold temperatures of the winter and are now starting to feel the warmth of the spring. This is the perfect time to add a picnic lunch at an outdoor playscape to your field trip agenda or take a hike in a state park. More time to raise money If your district is strapped for cash and you’ll be doing a lot of your own fundraising, then having your field trip later in the year will give you more time to raise the money you need. Break from testing Most schools are working toward stressful testing goals in the spring, so a well-timed field trip might be the break students (and teachers) need to get their minds clear for important testing.
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Tickets only $10 for individuals *$8 per person for groups of 12 or more! * Additional school group discounts may apply.
Educational Tours Now Available Come see the home of the Baylor Bears from a different perspective with a 90-minute tour! McLane Stadium is also Central Texas’ state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue. The tour includes: Baylor Locker Room | Recruit Lounge | Post-Game Interview Room Press Box | Presidential Level | Field Call or email the McLane Stadium box office at: 254-710-8104 | tickets@mclanestadium.com www.FieldTripGuideTX.com
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F ie l d ! s p i r T Pottery Mosaics Glass fusing We can come to you with Pikasso-to-Go! Group rates
an eclectic art studio
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OPEN Mon. - Fri., 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 4310 West Waco Drive (in Brazos Place Center)
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ACTIVATE AWESOME IN WACO! Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park! Buy tickets online at: www.UrbanAirWaco.com
Featuring: Sky Rider • Ropes Course • Climbing Walls • Warrior Course Ultimate Dodgeball • Tubes Playground • Trampolines And More!
5701 W Waco Drive | Waco, TX 76710 www.UrbanAirWaco.com
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Education is not the lling of a pail, but the lighting of a re. ~ William Butler Yeats
A day on the farm is worth two days in the classroom! $5 per student
Customized lesson plans Barnyard animals Woodland animals Conservation Gardening Hayrides Jump pillow Arts & Crafts pill
254-220-3734 17851 FM 1123 Holland, TX
sliceofheaveneducationalfarm.org
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Birthday Parties Special Events Face Painting Photos Packages Available Mascot Characters 254-338-3524 Visit us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/tootytot254
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School Events | Fundraisers | Special Events Gary - 254-366-7253 Janna - 254-744-1985 gfranks72@yahoo.com
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Baylor Club McLane Stadium...................................................................................9 254-710-8118 • Waco, TX • www.mclanestadium.com
Dart Em Up.............................................................................................................3 254-836-6124 • Waco, TX • www.dartemup.com
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute........................................................13 254-757-1025 • Waco, TX • www.drpeppermuseum.com/tours
Franks Kettle Corn.................................................................................................14 254-366-7253 • 254-744-1985
Hewitt Public Library..............................................................................................14 254-666-2442 • Hewitt, TX • www.cityofhewitt.com
Historic Waco Foundation.......................................................................................14 254-753-5166 • Waco, TX • www.historicwaco.org
Homestead Field Trips.............................................................................................4 254-722-7923 • Waco, TX • www.homesteadfieldtrips.com
Little Land Play Gym................................................................................................4 254-231-3752 • Temple, TX • www.temple.littlelandplaygym.com 254-572-8890 • Waco, TX • www.waco.littlelandplaygym.com
Mayborn Museum Complex......................................................................................5 254-710-1110 • Waco, TX • www.maybornmuseum.com
Mayborn Science Theater........................................................................................9 254-526-1768 • Killeen, TX • www.starsatnight.org
Pioneer Farms........................................................................................................4 512-837-1215 • Austin, TX • www.pioneerfarms.org
Practically Pikasso................................................................................................10 254-776-2200 • Waco, TX • www.practicallypikassowaco.com
Skate Waco............................................................................................................3 254-722-7500 • Waco, TX •
www.skatewaco.com
Slice of Heaven Educational Farm...........................................................................13 254-220-3734 • Holland, TX • www.sliceofheaveneducationalfarm.org
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame......................................................................................12 254-750-8631 • Waco, TX • www.texasranger.org
Tooty Tot Children’s Entertainer..............................................................................14 254-338-3524 • www.tootytot.com
Urban Air...............................................................................................................11 254-845-8004 • Waco, TX • www.urbanairwaco.com
Waco Mammoth Site..............................................................................................16 254-750-7946 • Waco, Tx • www.wacomammoth.com
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