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ADVERTISER INDEX FiElD Trips – DEsTinATion (continued)

EnrichmEnT Dance Associates Austin, inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Texas military Forces museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Texas ranger hall of Fame and museum . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Austin Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Austin sailboat rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Waco mammoth site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Austin science and nature center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Wazoo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Austin steam Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Wells Branch homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Austin Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Blue Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 café monet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bonzo crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

cameron park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

circus chicken Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

creative Brick Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

creative Brick Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

paint me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

crowe's nest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Daybreak Family Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Exotic resort Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

sportball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 FUnDrAising Blue Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

iFly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

café monet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Kiddie Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

chaparral ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

magic's Theater and museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Kiddie Express Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

mayborn science Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

paint me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

morgan’s Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

playland skating center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

mt. playmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

school EvEnTs/cArnivAl plAnning

paint me pottery studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Austin Area moonwalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

pinballz Arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Austin moonwalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

pine cove institute of Wilderness studies . . . . . . . . . . .19

Bonzo crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

pioneer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

circus chicken Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

playland skating center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

rawhide rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

crowe's nest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

stunt ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

Kiddie Express Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

sweet Berry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

We Bring the party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Zachary scott Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 FiElD Trips – AT yoUr locATion

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moonwAlkS wAtER SlIDES CARnIVAl GAmES Dunk tAnkS Cotton CAnDY Snow ConES PoPCoRn

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

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Carnivals

Highest Quality Equipment Serving the Austin area for over 14 years In Compliance with State Safety and Insurance Regulations •

Call for Price Quotes

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide FIELD TRIP/EDUCATION

Animals

Amusement Parks

Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.com

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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!

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Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-288-1490 www.austinzoo.org Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com

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

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

Our new Family Garden is loaded with kid-friendly features, native plants and activities. You’ll also find: { Hands-on learning stations ideal

for schools and youth groups { Self-guided tours { Butterflies, turtles, birds & 650 species of native plants { Three miles of nature trails

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

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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 2014.

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.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Life on the Prairie - Fridays Native Texans & Forest Discoveries Wed & Thurs by reservation

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

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

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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Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com 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.

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Exotic Resort Zoo 235 Zoo Trail Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-4357 www.zooexotics.com Snake Farm & Animal World 5640 IH 35 South (exit 182) New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-608-9270 www.exoticanimalworld.com

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Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-906-2200 www.cafemonet.org

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.

• A replica of Harry Houdini’s famous Chinese Water Torture Cell • Famous American sculptor, John Rogers’ original 1877 The Travelling Magician group & 1877 School Days group • A 1924 Carter The Great Vanishing The Elephant poster • World famous magician, Doug Henning’s personal wardrobe, props & photographs • Original Cardini photographs and award plaque • Original T. Nelson Downs’ photographs and coins • Photographs and posters of contemporary magicians, David Copperfield, Dean Dill, Fred Kapps, Professor Dai Vernon & Lance Burton FULL MAGIC & ILLUSION ACT AT 7PM EVERY SATURDAY DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM SO COME, HAVE FUN AND EXPERIENCE THE MYSTERIES AND ILLUSIONS AT MAGIC’S THEATER!

13419 Fitzhugh Road in Austin, TX 78736 512-289-4461 • www.magicstheater.com

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Clean & Newly Renovated!

Great Fun & Fitness for All Ages!

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Voted "Best Of" by Austin Family & Austin Chronicle

See website for extended summer skate hours

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

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

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: By appointment 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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Blue Baker in the Arboretum 10000 Research Blvd.

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

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

Cook Learn Grow We Come to You! 512-592-0636 www.cooklearngrow.com A unique cooking program helping kids understand food literacy through hands-on cooking classes. Ages 4-13 in schools, community centers, churches and online.

Enrichment

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

AustinKidsDirectory.com

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Dance Associates Austin 512-323-6013 www.danceassociatesaustin.com

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

A new entertainment center opening Summer 2014!

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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

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

• Full restaurant featuring family-friendly and delicious cuisine • Modern and classic video, pinball, and arcade games • Outdoor attractions and more!

15201 S IH35 Buda, TX, 78610 www.pinballzkingdom.com

$5 in Free Tokens with First $5 Token Purchase!

FREE TOKENS Must present ad. One discount per family. Exp 6/30/15

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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Creative Brick Builders 220 Sundance Pkwy, Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com Creative Brick Builders offers classes and workshops for children and adults featuring creative building and exploration of subjects including electronic circuits, animation, computers and handcrafts.

Daybreak Family Entertainment 5971 Hi-Line Austin, Tx 78734 512-266-2176 Boat Rentals 512-266-9603 Golf/Mining www.daybreakboatrentals.com Mt. Playmore 13609 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78753 512-989-8886 www.MtPlaymore.com

Pinballz Arcade 8940 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78758 512-420-TILT (8458) www.PinballzArcade.com Pinballz Kingdom 15201 South IH-35 Buda, TX, 78610 512-420-TILT (8458) www.PinballzKingdom.com Safari Champ 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd # 200 Round Rock, TX 78665 512-828-0000 www.safarichamp.com 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!

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

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!

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Field Trip to the Austin Aquarium!

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Age-specific learning (Pre-K–12)

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Conducted by biologists & aquarists

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Interact with sharks, stingrays, sea jellies, octopus, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fascinating tropical & cold water fish, and so much more!

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Scholarships for low income schools

13530 N Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78750

$6.95/person, $100 deposit Call for groups over 25 students 512-222-5586

www.austinaquarium.com/activities-events/schools/

Sleep With the Sharks for Boy and Girl Scouts! www.austinaquarium.com/aquarium-sleepover/

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Farms

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Crowe's Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-798-1462 www.sweetberryfarm.com

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

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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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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

www.sweetberryfarm.com

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15,000 SQUARE FEET OF FUN! MONDAY- SUNDAY 10AM- 8PM 8816 Cullen Lane Austin, Texas 78748

www.wazoospartyaustin.com 512-282-JUMP (5867) GREAT PLACE FOR GROUP TRIPS!

Plan your Jumpable Field Trip at Wazoos!

Call for more information

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

Largest Indoor Playground in Central Texas 13609 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78753 (near Kohls & Home Depot at Howard Lane) (512)989-8886 www.MtPlaymore.com

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• 100+ arcade games with ticket redemption center

• 1400 sq foot Toddler Only area • Parents can join the fun or

relax in our central seating area with free Wi-Fi • Onsite cafe with great food • 8 Party Rooms for Special Events & Birthdays

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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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Magic's Theater & Museum 13419 Fitzhugh Rd. Austin, TX 78736 512-289-4461 www.magicstheater.com Texas Military Forces Museum 2200 W 35th St. Camp Mabry Austin, TX 78703 512-782-5659 www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.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.

Overnight & Retreats Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.com Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, Texas, 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com

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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 • Saturday Family Fun Days • Environmental Science Workshops for Teachers

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512-272-4418

www.crowesnestfarm.org

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Overnight & Retreats (cont.)

Pine Cove Institute of Wilderness Studies 1237 Papa Bear Lane Columbus, Texas 78934 877-4-PINECOVE www.pinecove.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.

Performing Arts

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

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Magic's Theater & Museum 13419 Fitzhugh Rd. Austin, TX 78736 512-289-4461 www.magicstheater.com ZACH Theatre 1510 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 512-476-0594 X 236 www.zachtheatre.org

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

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Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.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

Kiddie Express Train, LLC

TRACKLESS TRAIN

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

“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

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

www.sportball.us

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Science/Nature (continued) Austin Nature & Science Center 301 Nature Center Drive Austin, TX 78746 512-974-3888 www.AustinTexas.gov/ANSC Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Creative Brick Builders 220 Sundance Pkwy, Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-388-9003 www.creativebrickbuilders.com Creative Brick Builders offers classes and workshops for children and adults featuring creative building and exploration of subjects including electronic circuits, animation, computers and handcrafts.

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Dinosaur Park 512-321-6262 www.thedinopark.com Hot Science - Cool Talks at U.T. www.esi.utexas.edu Outreach Series brings leading scientists and their research to you! They are much more than just lectures, featuring engaging activities for multiple age groups. iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13265 Hwy 183 North Austin, TX 78750 512-774-iFLY www.austin.iflyworld.com/education Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 LaCrosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739 512-232-0277 www.wildflower.org

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Science/Nature (continued) Mad Science of Austin We come to you!

512-892-1143 www.madscience.org/austin Mayborn Science Theater 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549 254-526-1768 www.starsatnight.org Stunt Ranch/Science in the Movies Oak Hill 512-363-6388 Carolina@stuntranch.com www.stuntranch.com

TO ADVERTISE IN THE AUSTIN KID’S DIRECTORY CALL 512-263-2916

235 Zoo Trail Johnson City, TX 78636 4 Miles North of Johnson City on Hwy 281

830- 868-4357 www.zooexotics.com

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USS Lexington 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321

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.

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

Sports/Fitness

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Austin Sailboat Rentals On Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin 512-431-1894 www.AustinSailboatRentals.com

• 500 animals, 80 different species, most roaming free on 137 acres.

• Tour through the 137 acre Wildlife Park on our 4 trams • Interact with over 80 different species of wild animals • Pet the many animals in the 2 petting zoo areas • Shaded picnic area and park

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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

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Sportball 8705 Shoal Creek #203 Austin, TX 78757 512-407-8814 www.sportball.us

Sports/Fitness (continued) 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!

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Austin Steam Train Association 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., C-100 Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-477-8468 www.austinsteamtrain.org

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

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

Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com

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.

Quest ATX 10815 FM 1625 Austin, TX 78747 512-298-9370 www.questatx.com Wakeboard, waterski, kneeboard and more.

Located near the Circuit of the Americas.

Come swim, ride SUP's wakeboard or just have a picnic. Hace fun in and around the water.

FUNDRAISING Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-906-2200 www.cafemonet.org

AMUSEMENT PARK & MINIATURE GOLF • 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

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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

Bonzo Crunch "Fool at Large" 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Circus Chicken Dog 512-771-8836 www.chickendog.net JD Stewart MD (Magic Dude) 512-468-0011 www.jd-stewart.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.

Kiddie Express Train, LLC 512-280-4538 www.kiddieexpresstrain.com We have trains for events of any size including a tram train, steam engine train replica, and new favorite the kiddie fire truck.

SCHOOL EVENTS/ CARNIVAL PLANNING

Science in the Movies On Campus Assembly 512-363-6388 carolina@stuntranch.com www.ScienceInTheMovies.com

Austin Area Moonwalks 512-547-3508 fernandop@austinareamoonwalks.com www.AustinAreaMoonwalks.com

We Bring the Party 512-593-2359 info@webringthepartyllc.com www.WeBringthePartyLLC.com

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Make or paint your own pottery Summer Ceramics/Art Camp Girl & Boy Scout Merit Badges Birthday or any other parties Personalized gift ideas

1000 Payton Gin Rd, Ste M • Austin 78758 paintme.pottery.studio@gmail.com 512-614-2447 • www.paintme-pottery.com

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Austin Moonwalks 512-585-5867 kevin@austinmoonwalks.com www.austinmoonwalks.com

Don’t forget to pick up this month’s copy of the Kid’s Directory!

Products and Services for Parents

For information call

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Voted Best Party Entertainer by the Austin Chronicle Reader’s Poll Seen on: Letterman Jimmy Kimmel Live Donny & Marie The Animal Planet’s Pet Star

InVITE uS To youR SChooL! A dozen original stories with positive messages told with Hundreds of Dog Tricks, Juggling, Unicyling, a Singing Scarlet Macaw, and Live Accordican Music, all told by a former High School Math Teacher, once-featured Juggler, Unicyclist, and clown of The Royal Lichetenstein Circus, AND is a Six-Time Ironman finisher!

Live Shows Every Saturday at the Institution Theater!

See website for more info.

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