Summer Camp and Field trip activity using our Ozobots to model the solar system

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Book Your ScienceWorks Field Trip Today

 

Online registrations can only be made a minimum of two weeks ahead of time. For field trips in less than two weeks ahead please contact Education@scienceworksmuseum.org for assistance. To book a field trip, book with the button below:


Education Reservation & Booking Calendar

What's available for my students?LEGO Engineering at ScienceWorks

Field Trips: Learning is fun when it's hands-on! Our workshops combine Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with creativity and teamwork. Field Trips include an engaging activity that aligns with national and state Science education standards, and plenty of time to explore the museum.
Please note: At this time, we can only offer outdoor seating for lunches. If you expect inclement weather during your trip, please plan accordingly.

Outreach Visits: Can't make it to ScienceWorks? We'll come to you! Choose between a classroom-based visit for your students OR an assembly-style visit for your entire school!

Museum Visits: In-person, self-guided museum visits are a great option. Come explore the museum with your group for two hours at a discounted group rate!  The basic time slot listed on the calendar is 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We can make a custom 2-hour time slot for you, just contact us and we can help! 

When can I book?

Field Trips are offered Wednesday through Friday.
Field trips with workshops are offered at the following times:

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Outreach Visits are offered on Fridays only. Standard outreach visits last approximately 2 hours, and can begin as early as 10 AM. 

To book an outreach visit and all other inquiries please email: education@scienceworksmuseum.org.
To book a field trip or museum visit please use our online booking system through the calendar above.

Know Before You Go: 

  • Agree to abide by Group Agreement during the entirety of your visit.
  • Please distribute Chaperone Responsibilities to your chaperones before arrival.
  • Ensure that your group has at least 1 adult for every 5 students, and decide groups and chaperones before you arrive.
  • Lunch spaces are outside on our Plaza.
  • We can offer noise-reducing headphones to any visitor.
  • Be prepared to provide an accurate headcount of Staff, Students, and Chaperones.
  • If your group arrives more than 20 minutes late, your workshop will be canceled. However, you are still able to explore the museum.
  • ScienceWorks requires a written notice of cancellation, or your group will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Email education@scienceworksmuseum.org at least 24 hours before your start time to cancel your reservation. 

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled field trip start time to receive an orientation to the museum and an itinerary.

Field Trip Workshop Selections 2023 - 2024

We're excited to bring back some old favorites and share some new, innovative hands-on workshops with you this year. Our workshops are designed to be fun and educational for all ages, from the youngest learners to adults. For questions about workshop content or standards, please email  
*Owl Pellet dissections have an additional materials fee of $30 for every 60 students.

  • LEGO Engineering: using characters from pop culture, students will be given a client with specific building instructions. They'll have to work together in small groups to design and create their client's vision. A Pokemon hotel, a Frozen playground, and an Enchanted Casita are just a few of our building challenges. 

  • Robotics Space Exploration: students work in small groups to try to retrieve samples from Mars using our Ozobots. These small robots can be coded with both block code and color lines. 

  • Chain Reaction Machines: students work in small groups of 4 or 5 to use our various tools and supplies to make a Rube Goldberg Machine with musical instruments. We talk about cause and effect, as well as simple machines and forces. 

  • Owl Pellet Dissection: working in small groups of 2-3, students will learn about owl biology and dissect a sanitized owl pellet. They'll have the opportunity to identify bones and other biological material, and even keep their favorites if they'd like! 
    *Owl Pellet dissections have an additional materials fee of $30 for every 60 students.

  • Astronaut Boot Camp: this workshop has 4 stations to teach students about NASA's Artemis Mission. They'll construct a LEGO Moon Habitat, program rovers, construct basic circuits, and practice Astronaut activities with astronaut gloves.

All of our workshops are designed to be engaging for all grade levels, and we adjust our activities accordingly.

ScienceWorks Education Staff ensure each workshop focuses on NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
1. Asking questions and defining problems 
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using math and computational thinking
6. Constructing an explanation and creating a solution 
7. Engaging in an argument stemming from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

 

Pricing and Field Trip Workshop Times

Morning Slots Available: Wednesday - Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (9:45 AM Arrival Time)

Afternoon Slots Available: Wednesday - Friday
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (12:15 PM Arrival Time)

Traveling from further than 40 miles? If your school is located 40 miles or further custom arrival times are available. Contact us to discuss details.

Capacity:
We can accommodate up to 120 students for one visit.
If you have questions about whether we can accommodate your group size, please email us at Education@ScienceWorksMuseum.org

General Pricing:  
$180 for the first 20 students, then $9 per student add-on price. 
Teachers and school staff are admitted for free.
1 chaperone is admitted free per 5 students.
Siblings under age 2 are admitted free.
Additional chaperones and siblings aged two and up are admitted at $9.00 per person.

Title 1 Pricing is available
$120 for the first 20 students, then $5 per student add-on price.

Teachers and school staff are admitted for free.
1 chaperone is admitted free per 5 students.
Siblings under age 2 are admitted free.
Additional chaperones and siblings aged two and up are admitted at $9.00 each.
Title 1 subsidies are contingent upon grant funding and may run out before the end of the school year. Please book by March 1 for the best chance at using this pricing scale.

 

 

 

 

   ScienceLIVE! Add-On is BACK!

   By popular demand, we have brought back our ScienceLIVE! shows for Friday field trips only!

   This interactive and engaging science show will add an extra special ending to a wonderful day at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum.
   A ScienceLIVE! add-on show will add 30 minutes extra to your field trip time and is only available on Fridays.
   The fee for a ScienceLIVE! add-on show is $75.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education Reservation & Booking Calendar