45 to 60 minutes, and the company offers question-and-answer sessions afterward. Extensive educational support materials are provided and are also available online. In the fall of 2016 LCT will tour “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” followed in spring 2017 by “Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Facts” and “The Red Badge of Courage.” LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER 570 Milner Rd, Versailles / (859) 873-3271 www.lifeadventure.org Field trips encourage students to explore effective means of communication, develop leadership abilities and work as effective teams. Mobile units can operate in a one-day session or in multi-week sessions. Pricing varies depending on the programming and the number of participants. LIVING ARTS & SCIENCES CENTER 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222 / www.lasclex.org The Wonders on Wheels outreach programs feature hands-on activities and last 45 minutes for groups of 30 students or less. A 15-minute transition time is required between presentations. Rates: In Fayette Co. $100 set-up fee; $100 fee per 45-minute program. Outside Fayette Co. $125 set-up fee; $125 per 45-minute program; $0.46 per mile round trip mileage fee for all programs. NEWTON’S ATTIC 4974 Old Versailles Road / (859) 368-7334 www.NewtonsAttic.org Field trips include a variety of indoor and outdoor STEM activities that can be modified for ages 7 to 17. Cost varies from $250 to $450 per visit depending 10
on duration, number of students and the number and types of actives. Also available are large demo-active devices such as remote control robo-chassis, G-Force, or the Ballista (a.k.a. The Pumpkin Chunker.) THE MAD POTTER 3385 Tates Creek Road Info: (859) 269-4591 www.themadpotter.biz Lexington’s Original Paint Your Own Pottery Studio and Glass Fusing Center will come to you for classes in pottery painting (all ages) or glass fusing (for 12 and older students). Mad Potter can design a project to complement your curriculum, or let kids do their own thing. The projects take 30-90 minutes and include all necessary supplies. Projects are returned to class in one week. RONALD MCDONALD SHOW (606) 782-1842 www.wheresronald.com/school-shows. html Ronald McDonald encourages children to become heroes in simple ways: lending a hand, stepping up for what’s right and giving back. He helps students understand the meaning and value of empathy. SAFE KIDS FAYETTE CO. UK Children’s Hospital / (859) 323-1153 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/safekids/ resources/educators/ “We are all about preventing childhood injuries.” Schedule a safety presentation for kids of all ages or request an informative booth for your next health fair. Educational and interactive teaching tools are also available for check out. Field Trip & Activity Guide 2016-2017