Central Texas Field Trip & Enrichment Guide Fall 2021

A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS, CAMPS, SCOUTS & OTHER STUDENT GROUPS

Field Trip Enrichment Guide Central Texas and Surrounding Areas

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Welcome to the

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

For additional copies or to advertise in our Spring 2022 issue, please email office@bergerpublishing.com or call 254-723-3696 Fal 2021 Field Trip & Enrichment Guide™.

All copy, photographs and information contained herein is protected by copyright and is not to be reproduced.

Publisher reserves the right to decline any advertisements.

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WACO’S

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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info@homesteaddeldtrips.com

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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You don’t have to keep this printed publication with you at all times.

Just bookmark the website for our online version with LIVE links to all the resources!

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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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Children’s Entertainment

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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Offering Colors or Original Always Sweet & Salty!

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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