Austin Kids' Directory - 2013 Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide

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ADVERTISER INDEX Field Trips – desTinaTion The art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Waco Mammoth site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

austin steam Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wazoo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

austin Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Wells Branch Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

The Blanton Museum of art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Wonder World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Baseball Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Zachary scott Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Blue Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Bricks for Kidz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

The art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Buckhorn Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Bricks for Kidz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Bullock Texas state History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

austin reptile shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Café Monet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Bonzo Crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cameron park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

sportball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Crowe's nest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Texas state aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

daybreak Family entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Zoomagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

iFly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Kiddie acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

The art Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Café Monet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Mayborn planetarium & space Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Morgan’s Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Kiddie express Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

pinballz arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

paint Me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

pioneer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 playland skating Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

playland skating Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 sCHool eVenTs/CarniVal planninG

rawhide rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

austin Moonwalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

stunt ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, Back Cover

austin reptile shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

sweet Berry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Bonzo Crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Ten Thousand Villages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Texas ranger Hall of Fame and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Crowe's nest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

The Texas ranger Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Kiddie express Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Texas Military Forces Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Texas ski ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

science in the Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, Back Cover

Texas state aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Texas ski ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Uss lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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A note from the publisher....

The KID’S DIRECTORY is designed to help parents locate businesses that provide products and services for children and parents. Each advertiser is committed to value and service.

Our desire is to assist you in shopping wisely and efficiently. When you visit these businesses please tell them about The Kid’s Directory.

They want to know how you found them. We appreciate your interest.

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Package Pricing from $500 to $5,000 Splash Days

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Carnivals

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide FIELD TRIP/EDUCATION Amusement Parks

Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-288-1490 www.austinzoo.org

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Kiddie Acres Amusement Park 4800 W. Howard Lane Austin, TX 78728 512-255-4131 www.kiddieacres.com Best entertainment value for kids under ten.

Pony rides, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Boats, Jeeps, Airplanes, Train, and Concession Stand. Special group rates. Morning times available!

Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com

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Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com

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Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com Crowe's Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org Snake Farm & Animal World 5640 IH 35 South (exit 182) New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-608-9270 www.exoticanimalworld.com Zoomagination 210-316-0072 www.zoomagination.com

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Clean & Newly Renovated!

Great Fun & Fitness for All Ages!

Voted "Best Of" by Austin Family & Austin Chronicle

See website for extended summer skate hours

Offering • Daytime Skating • Field Trips • Fundraisers • School & Daytime Parties • Daycares Welcome!

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Rent Skates or Bring Your Own Roller Blades & Inlines Welcome Lights, Fog, Great Sound System Video Games • Snack Bar Skates Mates for beginning skaters 2 Story Playscape for small children Customize your child’s party Easy… We clean up the mess!

www.playlandskatecenter.com

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512-452-1901

8822 McCann Dr, 78757 • located at US 183 & Burnet Road

Walk-in Art Studio • • • • • •

Pottery Painting Awesome Field Trips Storytime Art at our Studio Glass Fusion or At Your Tie-dying Location!

Canvas Painting Hand-building with Clay

Affordable fun, great for all ages! www.TheArtGarageAustin.com • 11190 Circle Dr, Ste 202, Austin 78736 • 512-852-9900

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Art

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The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. # 202 Austin, TX 78736 512-852-9900

www.theartgarageaustin.com Exciting, original art projects for all ages!

There is room for 60 at our studio or let us come to you."Pottery, Storytime Art, Glass Fusing, Clay, Tie-dye & More.

Blanton Museum of Art 200 E. MLK (MLK and Congress) Austin, TX 78701 512-471-5025 www.blantonmuseum.org Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com

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Ceramics Bayou (continued) Let us help you turn imagination into reality!

Field trips (our studio/your location), auction pieces, profit sharing, fundraisers & creative family experiences. We offer pottery, mosaics, glass fusing, clay hand-building & art classes.

Paint Me Pottery Studio 1000 Payton Gin, Suite M Austin, TX 78758 512-614-2447 www.paintme-pottery.com The PLACE to unwind. Make or paint your own pottery. Summer Ceramics/Art Camp, field trips, fundraisers – our place or your place.

Bakery

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Blue Baker in the Arboretum 10000 Research Blvd.

Austin, Texas 78759 512-346-BLUE www.BlueBaker.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Computers /Technology Texas State Aquarium - Aquavision 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 361-881-1225 www.texasstateaquarium.org

Cultural

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Ten Thousand Villages 1317 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 512-440-0440 www.austin.tenthousandvillages.com

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

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Bricks 4 Kidz 220 Sundance Pkwy, Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-388-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx Build LEGO® brick models that move!

Workshops meet K-5 TEKS objectives for hands-on learning fun. At your campus, or our year-round Creativity Center.

Daybreak Family Entertainment 5971 Hi-Line Austin, Tx 78734 512-266-2176 Boat Rentals 512-266-9603 Golf/Mining www.daybreakboatrentals.com Pinballz Arcade 8940 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78758 512-420-TILT (8458) www.PinballzArcade.com

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No better place for groups and events • Public Skating, Group Skating, and Ice Games •

• Broomball

and Curling options • Snow Parks for Ages 3-6 years • PTA Fundraiser Skates • “Science of Skating” Field Trips

There is nothing more fun for a festive holiday getaway, or to break the heatwave of summer.

2525 West Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78757 512-252-8500 • www.chaparralice.com 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF FUN! MONDAY- SUNDAY 10AM- 8PM 8816 Cullen Lane Austin, Texas 78748

www.wazoospartyaustin.com 512-282-JUMP (5867)

Plan your Jumpable Field Trip at Wazoos!

GREAT PLACE FOR GROUP TRIPS!

Call for more information

HUGE Inflatables • Huge Party Rooms Huge Movie Screen • Toddler Town Free WiFi • Food Court • Private Parties Birthday Parties • Slumber Parties

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Entertainment

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Safari Champ 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd # 200 Round Rock, TX 78665 512-828-0000 Round Rock's most popular indoor play center. A field trip delight with a great indoor playground and wonderful food and drink. Ask about our field trip specials!

Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-798-1462 www.sweetberryfarm.com

Health and Nutrition

Wazoo's 8816 Cullen Lane Austin, TX 78748 512-282-JUMP (5867) www.wazoospartyaustin.com

H-E-B Field Trip Factory Austin, TX 800-987-6409 www.fieldtripfactory.com/heb The FREE Be A Healthy Buddy! Field Trip engages children with health and wellness education through experiential learning and fun activities at their local H-E-B.

Farms

Historical Sites

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Crowe's Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org

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Capitol Visitors Center 112 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com

Join Ten Thousand Villages-Austin for an in-store

Learn about the benefits of fair trade and hear artisan stories of hardships and successes.

We’ll relate products to locations and show examples of the artistic process.

Children’s groups | Church groups | Civic groups | Private groups

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Historical Sites

Museums

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Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive Austin, TX 78754 512-837-1215 www.pioneerfarms.org Unique historical, nature programs for ages Pre-K to high school. Three restored, operating 1800s farmsteads, an authentic Tonkawa Indian campsite. Special group rates.

State Capitol 1100 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.tspb.state.tx.us Wells Branch Homestead 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. Austin, TX 78728 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/ gault-homestead.html

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Buckhorn Museum and Texas Ranger Museum 318 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-247-4004 www.buckhornmuseum.com Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 512-463-6712 or 866-369-7108 x64649 www.thestoryoftexas.com The John C. Freeman Weather Museum 5104 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004 713-529-3076 www.weathermuseum.org Become Weatherwise at the nation’s first Weather Museum by interacting with meteorologists who demonstrate how the weather makes science fun.

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Self-guided tours and new hands-on learning stations ideal for school and youth groups { Special Youth Group Rates { Discover 650 species of native wildflowers & plants { Butterflies, turtles & birds { Three miles of nature trails

To schedule a tour go to www.wildflower.org/youth_tour_app/

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Kids of all ages seem to be curious about how we do what we do at Blue Baker, and we love to feed that natural curiosity. During our free bakery tour, kids go behind the scenes to learn about our artisan baking process, see how our equipment works and get some flour on their hands by shaping their own loaves of bread. After each tour we’ll let their loaves slowly rise, bake them in our oven and have them ready for pick up. Groups of up to 30 children, with adult supervision, are welcome. Tours last up to an hour and we wrap up the tour with warm, freshly baked-from-scratch cookies. Want a taste? Email comments@bluebaker.com to schedule your free bakery tour and learn about our school spirit nights. Contact us to set up a fundraiser for your school.

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Museums

Performing Arts

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

Texas Military Forces Museum 2200 W 35th St. Camp Mabry Austin, TX 78703 512-782-5659 www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org

ZACH Theatre 1510 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 512-476-0594 X 236 www.zachtheatre.org

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail I-35 Exit 335B University Parks Drive Waco, TX 76706 254-750-8631 www.texasranger.org

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USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com On this WWII era aircraft carrier see vintage aircraft, where sailors fought and where they lived while at sea, through kamikazes and every operation in the Pacific Theater.

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Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

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Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com

Overnight & Retreats Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com

Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com A camp-out on LEX gives groups the opportunity to sleep in real crew quarters, chow in the galley, tour 11 decks and more! Souvenir patch and patriotic memories for a lifetime.

Bricks 4 Kidz 220 Sundance Pkwy, Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-388-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com Build LEGO® brick models that move!

Workshops meet K-5 TEKS objectives for hands-on learning fun. At your campus, or our year-round Creativity Center.

FIELD TRIPS Our studio accommodates up to 65 artists or experienced staff will bring the studio to you v v v v

Ready to paint pottery Mosaics & fused glass Free form clay creation experiences Story time with pottery painting

Fundraising and Profit Sharing Programs 3620 Bee Cave v Austin 78746 v 512-328-1168

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Come to Pioneer Farms, Central Texas' premier living history museum, a historical learning experience where "Look, don’t touch" becomes "look, touch, smell, taste and hear."

Tour our five themed historic areas on 100 beautiful, wooded acres, and you’ll discover more exciting, memorable ways to experience the past than your class, family or group can pack into a day.

Fantastic learning fun for ages Pre-K to high school in expanded historical and nature programs, in addition to special events, hands-on exhibits, artisans and 'lost arts' classes and other activities. A new history adventure each time you visit Pioneer Farms.

New programs and exhibits opening Fall 2013.

Experience everyday life in frontier Texas, with costumed interpreters, the hustle and bustle of frontier Texas – at an authentic 1840s Tonkawa Indian campsite, a restored 1860s German Emigrant Farm, a working 1870s Texian Farm, an elegant 1880s Cotton Planter's Farm, and in our recreated 1890s Sprinkle Corner rural village. Farm animals and more.

Call 512.837.1215 for an Educator's Packet with details of our popular programs or visit PioneerFarms.org

NOW OPEN Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

E ­ xit I-35 at Braker Lane, go east and follow the signs.

Your Habitat Will Never Be the Same!

Educational and entertaining live animal programs suited for kids, adults and anyone in-between.

Classroom Presentations m Assemblies m Birthday Parties m Special Events m

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Mad Science of Austin We come to you!

512-892-1143 www.madscience.org/austin

Science/Nature (continued) Dinosaur Park 512-321-6262 www.thedinopark.com

Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549 254-526-1768 www.starsatnight.org

Hot Science - Cool Talks Science Lectures at U.T. www.esi.utexas.edu Leading scientists present their discoveries to the public, and in particular to the K-12 community. Interactive and educational.

Stunt Ranch/ Science in the Movies Oak Hill 512-363-6388 Carolina@stuntranch.com www.stuntranch.com

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13265 Hwy 183 North Austin, TX 78750 512-774-iFLY austin.iflyworld.com/education

Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 361-881-1225 www.texasstateaquarium.org

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 LaCrosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739 512-232-0277 www.wildflower.org

Berry Delicious!

Discover the sweetest reason to visit the Texas Hill Country • Vine-ripened strawberries can be picked March through May. The young and young-at-heart will enjoy getting back to nature.

• Tangy, juicy blackberries can be picked mid-May through June.

HARVEST OF FALL FUN Pumpkin, gourds, hayrides, mazes and so much more to enjoy.

FIELD TRIPS OFFERED Spring & Fall for ages Pre-K & up

FALL SEASON: End of September – Mid November SPRING SEASON: Mid March – End of June HOURS: Closed Wednesdays • Monday-Saturday 8:30-5:30 • Sunday 1:00-5:00

Sweet Berry Farm, LLC From Marble Falls, 2 miles West on 1431, right on FM 1980

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CAFE MONET STUDIOS Field Trips and FUNdraising get a two thumbs up!

We offer affordable, fun, and easy art projects that are a HIT with all groups!

Cafe Monet, Pottery & Mosaic Studios The Triangle 906-2200 Westgate 892-3200 San Marcos 805-2800 www.cafemonet.org

Kiddie Express Train, LLC

TRACKLESS TRAIN

“Get any special event chuggin’ on the right track” WE'RE CLEAN & GREEN WITH A PROPANE TRAIN! Perfect for: Birthday Parties • Fundraisers

Parades • Special Events • Block Parties Sales Promos • Company Picnics and more!

Rides best on hard surfaces

Ask about our Kiddie Fire Truck!

512-280-4538 WWW.KIDDIEEXPRESSTRAIN.COM

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Science/Nature (continued)

Sports/Fitness

USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321

Baseball Chi 2200 S. IH 35 Suite B2 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-382-9445 www.baseballchi.com

www.usslexington.com LEX offers an extraordinary learning environment by using the aircraft carrier's size and range to learn about pulleys, resistance, energy and more. It’s interactive and fun.

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Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com Group ice skating events, broomball, curling, private ice rental, “Science of Skating” field trips, snowparks and ice games. Great group rates!

Waco Mammoth Site 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr. Waco, TX 76708 254-750-7946 www.wacomammoth.org

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13265 Hwy 183 North Austin, TX 78750 512-774-iFLY austin.iflyworld.com/education

Wonder World Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-6711 buddy@wonderworldpark.com www.wonderworldpark.com

Come Enjoy 100 Acres of Fun & Learning Educational Tours Include: • Over 200 farm animals & wildlife • Hayrides • Butterfly House • Cow Milking Demonstrations • Faeriewood • Gift Shop • Organic Vetetable Gardens • Picnic Pavillion & Snack Bar In addtion to Field Trips, we offer: • 4th & 5th grade science TEKS Support Classes • Specified Learning Field Trips • Birthdays • Reunions • Parties • Special Events • Butterfly House • Saturday Family Fun Days • Environmental Science Workshops for Teachers

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Sports/Fitness (continued) Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com Sportball 8705 Shoal Creek #203 Austin, TX 78757 512-407-8814 www.sportball.us

www.austinzoo.org Come ride a real train in the Texas Hill Country! The Rawhide Rocket holds about sixty people and is available for reservations at 512-970-2987.

FUNDRAISING

Texas Ski Ranch 6700 N. IH-35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-627-2843 www.texasskiranch.com

Transportation

Rawhide Rocket 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-970-2987 polkfamily1@peoplepc.com

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Austin Steam Train Association 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., A 103 Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-477-8468 www.austinsteamtrain.org

The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. # 202 Austin, TX 512-852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-906-2200 www.cafemonet.org

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Curriculum Based or Just for Fun Grades 2–12 70 Acres to Wakeboard, Skate, Climb, Bounce, Swim, Play & LEARN! Home School Groups • PE Options • Large Group Picnics & Festivals

NEW FOR 2013 - Snowboarding Training & TUBING HILL! 6700 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX (just south of san marcos outlets) 830.627.2843 www.texasskiranch.com 24

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Party Rooms & Party Packages • As Low As $40 Per Hour • Order food from our cafe • • • • • • •

3 party room sizes available 13,000 sq. ft. Family Fun Center Over 300 Games 100+ Pinball Machines Classic and New Video Arcade Games Air Hockey, Driving & Dancing Games Children’s Prize Redemption Counter

$25 in bonus tokens with any party package Must present ad. One discount per family.

Call for details. Restrictions apply. Exp 6/30/14

Rent Games for Your Off-Site Party • Video Arcades From Pac-Man to Star Wars • Pinball Games From 1965 to Present

FREE TOKENS $5 in Free Tokens with First $5 Token Purchase! Must present ad.

One discount per family. Exp 6/30/14

8940 Research Blvd. • Austin TX 78758 (Hwy 183 S. bound access road past Burnet) 512-420-TILT (8458) • www.PinballzArcade.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Fundraising cont.

Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78751 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com No products, selling, or collecting money.

A fun, easy, healthy social event. The more skaters the school has, the more money the school makes.

SCHOOL EVENTS/ CARNIVAL PLANNING Austin Moonwalks 512-585-5867 kevin@austinmoonwalks.com www.austinmoonwalks.com Austin Reptile Shows 512-986-6182 info@austinreptileshows.com www.AustinReptileShows.com Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

See this guide along with this month’s Austin Kids Directory at:

AustinKidsDirectory.com

PLAY AND LEARN • • • • •

Group Rates TEKS-aligned Programs (Pre K- 5th) Scout Badges Day Care and Summer Camp Outings Birthday Parties

Morgan’s Wonderland is an ultra accessible and affordable family fun park where everyone is welcome. Come enjoy fishing, train, carousel, jeeps, interactive play areas and more.

210-495-5888 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 www.morganswonderland.com

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Fun sports instruction that kids love Basketball • Baseball Footbal • Soccer • Hockey Volleyball • Tennis • Golf

Summer/Holiday Camps Ages 3 to 9, several locations across Austin Multi-sport, Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball

Saturday Soccer/ T-ball Classes 10 locations around Austin

Weekly Classes Ages 16 mos to 9 years old, instruction in 8 sports. Non-competitive and based on fun

Birthday Parties Ages 2 to 9, parties are filled with games and sports activivties. We’ll come to you!

512-407-8814 austin_info@sportball.us

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide School Events/Carnival Planning cont.

Games2U Austin Joe Conners 512 563-5360 www.g2u.com Providing unique attractions for school festivals and carnivals since 2007. Mobile Video Games Theaters, Laser Tag, Giant Hamster Balls, Water Attractions, Foam Machines, Booger Wars, GaGa Ball.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 5145 North FM 620 Austin, Tx 78732 512-266-9945 www.menchies.com Science in the Movies On Campus Assembly 512-363-6388 carolina@stuntranch.com www.ScienceInTheMovies.com

JD Stewart MD (Magic Dude) 512-468-0011 www.jd-stewart.com Kiddie Express Train, LLC 512-280-4538 www.kiddieexpresstrain.com We have trains for events of any size includ-

Step back in time to the 1800’s and rediscover Texas.

Kiddie Express Train, LLC (continued) ing a tram train, steam engine train replica, and new favorite the kiddie fire truck.

Zoomagination 210-316-0072 www.zoomagination.com

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The Wells Branch Homestead Tours Early Texas & Indian Folklore Presentations Craft Demonstrations • Exhibits of Daily Life in Pioneer Texas REGISTRATION REQUIRED School Tours: Tues & Thurs 9:30am-1:30pm Family Tours: 3rd Sunday of the Month 2-4pm 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. (Inside Katherine Fleischer Park) rec@wellsbranchmud.com or 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/gault-homestead.html

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• Ponies • Train Ride • Snack Bar • Kiddie Rides • Birthday Parties • Group Rates • Open Year Round

FIELD TRIPS Special Rates for Schools, Nursery Schools, Church Groups, Play Groups & Moms Clubs. Morning times available. Call for prices and more information.

Best Family Entertainment Since 1979!

4800 W. Howard Ln. 512-255-4131 kiddieacres.com Austin Kid’s Directory Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide 13-14

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Mentoring players and families for more positive baseball and softball experiences.

Certified instructors specializing in developing younger players all the way to college.

Building healthier, more confident athletes from the ground up.

Your child will enjoy gaining the skills and confidence to succeed with: Skills Classes | Speed & Agility Workouts | Lessons | Camps | Cage Rentals

Located at Sky Ridge Plaza

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