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It’s Back to School time! In preparation for students heading back into the classrooms, educators are busy making lesson plans and mapping out educational activities for their new flock of learners. There’s no shortage of options for Sacramento schools, with field trips for elementary through high school students, available any season. From zoos and aquariums to museums, nature centers, and historic sites, this quick list of field trip ideas in the Sacramento and Folsom areas should be a helpful resource for teachers and school administrators!

Outdoor Field Trip Ideas

Learning on the river: cruise on the capitol hornblower.

This historical cruise trip is a great way to get students out of the classroom and into the fresh air for some fun learning!  The  Capitol Hornblower  offers school field trip events right on the water! Students of any age will love this boat ride on the Sacramento River with the city skyline as their backdrop. The Hornblower provides a safe venue for hosting groups of young students and offers endless opportunities to teach and inspire kids about history and nature!

Nature Calls: Effie Yeaw Nature Center

There’s no better way to stimulate kids’ attention to nature than being out in nature!  Effie Yeaw Nature Center  is a great field trip idea for students in the Sacramento area. An award-winning wildlife educational center that features 100 acres of oak trees on the American River Parkway, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center offers opportunities for kids to learn about the region’s history and natural environment with an emphasis on conservation. Students will engage in critical thinking and collaborative conversations while encountering plant, animal, and environmental phenomena. Our naturalists will work with each teacher to lead an experience that will enhance the classroom curriculum already in place.

Work with Water: American River Watershed At Folsom Dam

The  American River watershed  encompasses over 1,875 square miles of land. Three forks of the American River flow out of the mountains into the great Central Valley and eventually out to the Pacific Ocean. Through the education center, guided field trip tours take students on an exploration of the American River watershed while they can learn about water conservation and geography. Students of all ages can participate, as each guided tour is designed to teach skills to students at every grade level.

Indoor Field Trip Ideas 

Take a dive under the sea: seaquest folsom.

Experience underwater life like never before at  SeaQuest Folsom  the ultimate land and sea adventure!  SeaQuest offers a variety of field trip options for schools, designed to make learning fun and engaging. Students will interact with animals from all over the planet and learn about behind-the-scenes operations at SeaQuest! Age-specific  Field Trip adventures are designed for learners of all ages. It’s a great field trip destination even for students in the Sacramento area.

Explore the Imagination: Sacramento Children’s Museum

Plan a field trip to the  Sacramento Children’s Museum  where kids can go wild with imagination!  Students participate in a 90-minute play session where they can use creative thinking and artistic skills through hands-on activities. There are a number of educational exhibits and programs that align with California’s state curriculum standards. It’s a great field trip option that really helps teach children that learning can be fun!

Take Flight: Aerospace Museum of California 

The  Aerospace Museum of California  offers students great opportunities to learn more in STEM programs! For more information, check out our guide to  STEM Education  here. This field trip event is a guided learning tour of the museum. Students will explore and discover STEM topics, such as the study of the moon and solar system. They’ll also participate in discussions such as what makes an aircraft fly and how do rockets reach space? With over forty aircraft and an intriguing aerospace section, the museum highlights the wonders of flight and technology.

When looking for fun and exciting field trip options in Sacramento, this list has some of the best of the best! From  SeaQuest Folsom , to museums or watershed excursions,  there are numerous ways to make a classroom learning experience feel like the trip of a lifetime!

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Sacramento Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Sacramento field trips for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Sacramento’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our  Virtual Field Trips  section or  Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs  section.

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Aerospace of Museum California

The Aerospace Museum of California is a private non-profit aviation museum located in North Highlands, California, outside of Sacramento, California, on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base.

Fulcrum Adventures

Fulcrum Adventures programs actively engage youth groups with hands-on opportunities to lead, solve problems, make decisions, and work as a team.

California Hall of Fame

The California Hall of Fame honors individuals and families who embody California’s innovative spirit and have made their mark on history. The hall and its exhibits are housed in The California Museum.

California Museum

The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture.  

California State Capital

The California State Capitol is the seat of the Government of California. The building houses the chambers of the California State Legislature, made up of the Assembly and the Senate, a museum with exhibits along with the office of the governor. 

California State Railroad Museum

The California State Railroad Museum features 21 restored locomotives and railroad cars. Exhibits show how the influence of railroads changed American society, influencing travel, commerce and daily life.  Railroad excursions available.

Crocker Art Museum

The Crocker Art Museum is a fine arts museum that features the world’s foremost display of California art and is renowned for its holdings of European master drawings and international ceramics. 

Don & June Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum

The Don & June Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum is a small museum with thousands of pharmacy artifacts from the 19th century to the present. It preserves the history of California Pharmacy and educates the public regarding the usefulness of pharmacy in their lives.

Explorit Science Center

Explorit’s goal is to spark curiosity and interest in science and  nature, through interactive, inquiry-based learning. Programs engage participants in actively doing science – formulate questions, devise ways to test them, make observations with everyday materials as well as the tools of science.

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

The California Governor’s Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of California. Built in 1877, the estate was purchased by the Californian government in 1903 and has served as the executive residence for 14 governors since. 

Museum of Science and Curiosity, SMUD

The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity has themed exhibition galleries on health, nature, energy, water, engineering and space, plus a planetarium. Learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum

At the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum explore California’s early days of education in a living replica of a traditional one-room schoolhouse with hands-on activities with costumed interpreters.

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In-Person Field Trips

Field trips reservations for may have extremely limited availability. field trips for june and july can still be booked. , if you are interested in a field trip for the 2024-2025 school year, we will begin accepting reservations in august. , museum field trips.

Our museum programs accommodate Kindergarten through 12 th grade, with some designed for specific grade levels. All programs follow California Curriculum Standards. Programs range from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

To book your field trip, just download and complete our FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM here. You can type directly into the Word Document.

Then return it to Zoey Jennings, Education Manager as a Word document or PDF, [email protected] . Questions? Email Zoey or call her at 916.808.6896.

General Information about our Museum Field Trips:

• Our Museum Programs are available 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Programs are scheduled on the hour and half-hour. If you need a weekend day, please email Zoey Jennings at  [email protected]  to check availability.
• Museum Programs are available for school groups, homeschool, and other student groups outside of schools (Scout groups and 4-H, for example).
• The Museum charges by how many students participate in each selected Program.
• The Program fee includes teacher/staff member, and one chaperone/ adult per 8 students. Additional adults will be charged a fee.
• The Program fee does not include Museum admission or access to the Museum for self-guided tours. The Museum cannot accommodate self-guided exploration by school groups before or after your scheduled field trip. Our galleries are small, usually in use by other school groups, and served by staffing levels matched to meet each scheduled school group’s needs.
• Program fees are listed below and are based on Program length – 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 1.5 hours.
• We require a minimum of 10 students per Tour. Each Program has a maximum number of people (students and adults). If your group exceeds the maximum for the Program, the group will just be divided into smaller groups to accommodate the maximum number. If the group is divided into smaller groups, this may add time to your overall schedule, please email Zoey Jennings at  [email protected]   if you have questions.  The Program fee is based on the total number of people, not number of groups.

Available For All Grade Levels

Museum Scavenger Hunt (1 Hour)

The Museum is full of objects and images about Sacramento’s history. Students discover them and Sacramento’s rich history on the Scavenger Hunt. The Scavenger Hunt booklet becomes a memento of their visit. This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt (1 Hour)

Follow the clues to discover the Old Sacramento Historic District! On this scavenger hunt, students work in teams (preferably in chaperone groups led by an adult) to find important landmarks revealing the city’s history and development. Our docents outfit the teams and help with questions. This program can accommodate up to 50 people (students and adults) per time slot.

Gold Panning (Half-Hour)

Enjoy 30 minutes of pure gold! Students stake their claim on the “American River” and pan for precious metals, minerals, and real gold in front of the Sacramento History. Each student receives a plastic vial to take home hard-earned treasure. This program can accommodate up to 50 students per time slot.

*Gold Panning is for students only*

Historic Print Shop (Half-Hour)

Long before computers and smart phones, the power of the printing press informed the world. Join our world-famous print shop for a demonstration of presses more than a century old. Our docent prints a special memento for the teacher during the demonstration. This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

  Available For Grades 1 and 2

History Mystery (1 Hour)

A mysterious treasure chest awaits your students – who owned the items inside? Students piece together the life of May Woolsey, a Sacramento child from the 19 th Century, using clues from a travel trunk hidden nearly 150 years. How did May’s life compare with students’ lives today? This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

Available For Grades 3 and Above

Old Sacramento Underground Tour (1 Hour)

Witness Sacramento’s astonishing effort to save the city from devastating floods in the 1850s and 1860s! Students uncover evidence of the city’s successful attempts to raise its streets and historic buildings, which created underground spaces and sidewalks. This program can accommodate up to 25 people (students and adults) per time slot.

*This program is for 3 rd grade and above ONLY. If your group has a mixture of grade levels, younger students will participate in a different program suited to their curriculum*

Old City Cemetery Tour* (1 Hour)

Sacramento’s history is written on the Old City Cemetery’s tombstones. Students learn the cemetery’s history, the meaning of the carved Victorian symbols on gravesites, and some of the famous people buried here. This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

*The Tour meets at the Cemetery on 1000 Broadway near Riverside Boulevard in Sacramento. Check for available dates. *

Available For Grades 4 and Above

Gold Rush* (1.5 Hours)

“Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” Those words launched the largest human migration in modern history. Students learn how prospectors sought their fortunes during the California Gold Rush, and the many ways they looked for gold. This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

*This includes the Gold Panning and a shortened Print Shop visit. *

Heading West (1.5 Hours)

Why did thousands of people risk their lives on land and sea to reach the American West? Students learn the how and why of 1800s travel — then embark on their own journey. During our Heading West game, students must plan carefully together to reach California. The program includes a take-home memento for students. This program can accommodate up to 35 people (students and adults) per time slot.

1.5-Hour Programs Heading West and Gold Rush*

For 10-19 students, 1 teacher and 2 chaperones: $135 For 20-30 students, 1 teacher and 4 chaperones: $210 Additional students $7 each; additional chaperones $5 each

*Group size cannot exceed 35 people (students and adults) per program

1-Hour Programs

History Mystery, * Old Sacramento Underground Tour, † Old City Cemetery Tour, * Museum Scavenger Hunt* and Old Sac Scavenger Hunt°

For 10-19 students, 1 teacher and 2 chaperones: $115 For 20-30 students, 1 teacher and 4 chaperones: $180 dollars: Additional students $6 each; additional chaperones $5 each ($10 for the Underground Tour)

*Cannot exceed 35 people (students and adults) per program

†Underground Tour cannot exceed 25 people (students and adults) per program

°Old Sac Scavenger Hunt can have up to 50 students per program

30-Minute Programs

Gold Panning, Print Shop*

For 10-19 students, 1 teacher and 2 chaperones: $95 For 20-30 Students, 1 teacher and 4 chaperones: $150 Additional students $5 each; additional chaperones $5 each (No charge for Gold Panning; chaperones do not pan)

To book your field trip, just download and complete our FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM here. You can type directly into the Word Document. Then return it to Zoey Jennings as a Word document or PDF, [email protected] . Questions? Email Zoey or call her at 916.808.6896.

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Old Sacramento Schoolhouse

The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is a learning center that allows students of all ages to explore California’s early days of education. Located in the Capital City’s historic Old Sacramento area, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is a living replica of traditional one-room schoolhouses found throughout America in the late 1800s. The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is open most weekdays and weekends to the general public, and weekdays by appointment for school field trips. Costumed schoolmarms and school masters are available to tell about school life in 19th century California, and sometimes even lead visitors in a lesson. The one-room replica schoolhouse, established in 1977 by community volunteers, features a pot-bellied stove, vintage student desks and other furnishings typical of the period.

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Free School Programs & Field Trips

The Museum has popular school programs available as in-person, digital, or both! Our programs are entertaining and educational for students. Don’t miss these experiences for you and your students!

CSRM Interpretive Programs and materials meet California Curriculum and Common Core educational standards.

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Contact the CSRM Group Desk at [email protected] or (916) 323-9274 if you have any questions.

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Self-Guided Field Trip

The California State Railroad Museum offers students and teachers an unparalleled look at the history of railroads in California and the West. After museum entry check-in and orientation, your group can explore the museum at their own pace! A downloadable Adventure Guide, a QR code tour, and docents throughout the museum supports the experience. Field trips reserved in advance are free.

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Horses to Horsepower

Hop on board to experience what it was like to build the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad more than 150 years ago. This interactive program takes students through the history of the Transcontinental Railroad. Discover how Transcontinental Railroad reduced travel time, inspired innovation, encouraged western settlement, and enabled California’s agriculture industry to grow. Includes an opportunity to explore the Museum’s exhibits after the program. Designed to meet 4 th grade curriculum standards. This free program is available for the 4 th & 5 th grades only.

Westward Bound

Students explore what it was like to travel westward on the Transcontinental Railroad and how it made the transportation of people and goods easier, safer, and cheaper. Westward travel on the Transcontinental Railroad represented a triumph against time for nineteenth-century travelers. First-class tourists expected a luxurious travel experience, while emigrants wanted safe passage to start their new lives in California. Includes a train ride after the tour. This free program is available for the 4 th & 5 th grades only.

Digital Programs & PORTScast

Participate in the virtual versions of our popular Horses to Horsepower or Westward Bound programs. These programs can be broadcast in the classroom or on each students’ devices. The Museum also offers a series of live, educational broadcasts through PORTScasts which are aimed at teachers, students, and families. All of our digital programs are free for all!

School Train Rides

For Tuesday and Thursday school groups: add an excursion train ride to your field trip! Pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives, this ride is the perfect hands-on compliment. Due to limited availability, not all schools will be able to take a train ride.

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Transportation Subsidies

We are pleased to offer our transportation subsidy program.

How To Apply: After you have booked your in-person school program, you will receive a link to apply for a transportation subsidy in your confirmation email.

Due to fund limitations, not all schools will be granted subsidies. Subsidies may be less than the entire amount requested. Preference is given to California public schools that receive Title I funding.

If you are selected to receive a subsidy, an invoice from the transportation company will be required. Checks will be sent to the school site after your visit. Schools will be notified within 60 days of application.

To follow up on your application or questions regarding the check for your school, please email [email protected] .

Teachers' Resources

Guide: chinese railroad workers experience.

This specially designed Teachers’ Guide provide a one-stop resource for teachers based on the Chinese Railroad Workers' Experience exhibit. Guides include: Comprehensive historical background information, bibliographic resource list, and plug-and-play writing, art, oral history, primary resource, and activities connected to the exhibit.

Junior Ranger Activity Guide

Students can completing the activities in this Adventure Guide as they travel through the Museum. Learn about everything from smokestacks to the Lost Golden Spike! Answers to the questions are found by exploring the Museum and reading exhibit information. Volunteers are happy to help students discover the Museum!

Download If you wish to create a booklet, download this version . Print this document double sided, and then fold to create the paper book to complete the adventure.

Guía de Aventuras de Guardeaparque Juvenil

Los estudiantes pueden completar las actividades de la guía de aventuras mientras viajan por el museo. ¡Aprenda sobre todo, desde chimeneas hasta el pico de oro perdido! Las respuestas a las preguntas se encuentran explorando el museo y leyendo la información de la exposición. ¡Los voluntarios estarán felices de ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar el museo!

Si desea crear un folleto, descargue esta versión en español . Imprima este documento a doble cara y luego dóblelo para crear un folleto para completar la aventura.

Please contact the California State Railroad Museum's Group Desk if you have any questions or to make reservations over the phone.

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Sacramento School Trips

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Sacramento is an ideal destination for your next class trip, from the heritage of California's earliest inhabitants, to the exciting times of the Gold Rush and beyond, your students will discover why Sacramento has played a central role in Northern California's growth and development.

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When you book your class field trip to Sacramento with Great Adventure Tours we offer 'One Stop Shopping For Teachers' , one call, one contact, one bill, it's that easy! Just give our experienced travel staff a call and let us design a customized class trip for you that will meet you and your schools needs.

Today, as the capital of the nation's most populous state, Sacramento continues to pioneer in cutting-edge progress while remembering its past.

Students can visit the California Gold Rush's commercial center Old Sacramento State Historic Park , step back in time to learn about the city's original landlord - Sutter's Fort StateHistoric Park .

Stroll about the memorials to those who perished - Historic City Cemetery ; and follow the trail from statehood at the State Capitol Museum, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park and California State History Museum to development ofthe vast Central Valley and all of California ( California History Museum , Discovery Museum History Center , Folsom History Museum ).

Your students can savor the opportunities first-hand. We welcome you to experience California's great journey – past, present and future

A few featured sites:

Tour The Capitol - tour the restored offices of Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Governor of the State of California.

The "Big Four" of western railroading - Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, Collis P. Huntington and Charles Crocker. Includes the Huntington & Hopkins Hardware Store Museum and Stanford Gallery and Railroad Museum Library.

Governor's Mansion - It was home to thirteen of the state's governors until 1967 when then Governor Ronald Reagan became the last governor to live there. The mansion has over 30-rooms and 9-bathrooms. 14-foot ceilings, Persian carpets, Italian marble fireplaces, chandeliers and French mirrors grace the mansion.

Gold mine Underground adventure & Panning for Gold - Descending down 234 stairs to a depth of 165 feet below the ground, the tour ends on the spot were scientific excavations revealed the bones of prehistoric people who had fallen into the cavern thousands of years ago. Guides explain the history and geology of the cavern, and discuss the explorations that have traced the cavern to its current depth of 410 feet. Then it is off to Gold panning , the gold store and the Gold Theatre (presenting movies on mining and mining history)

The Sacramento Museum of History, Science, Space & Technology - Tour this fantastic facility and see such hands on exhibits as the "lure of gold", "the Pony Express Rides", "Sacramento's buried past", "Take me out to the ball game: The Solons of Sacramento", "Chinese in the Gold Rush", and "Imagination Playstations"

Jelly Belly Candy Company – Step into the factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricots, cinnamon and pineapple, whatever is cooking up that day. The visit to this famous candy factory is truly a "sugary delight."

California State Railroad Museum - The Transcontinental and Sacramento Valley railroads began in Old Sacramento. The 100,000-square-foot museum is the finestand most visited interpretive museum of its kind in North America, displaying 21restored locomotives and cars plus 46 exhibits Ride the Six-mile round-trip steamtrain.

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Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is a premier destination for field trips in California.

Did you know that in a typical year, more than 50,000 students visit Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park for field trips and educational programs?

Our partners at California State Parks provide educators with a variety of educational programs to choose from to meet the needs of classrooms- from free virtual field trips to overnight experiences.

As the nonprofit partner for Sutter’s Fort SHP, Friends of Sutter’s Fort works to support these programs and provide grants and financial assistance to schools to help them overcome barriers that may prevent them from visiting Sutter’s Fort.  

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For more than four decades, ELP has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, offering an immersive experience like no other. During ELP, students spend a full 24-hour day at Sutter’s Fort SHP.

The perfect day-time alternative to the popular overnight program. ESP runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of history for students. 

School TOur Program

This immersive 1-hour experience is designed to enrich your students’ understanding of the 1840s trades that shaped the history of Sutter’s Fort and California and uncover the integral role of Native Peoples in the Sacramento Valley whose labor was intertwined with the history of the Fort.

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Educators often face financial barriers that prevent them from participating in field trips. From program fees to transportation costs, our grant programs are designed to help teachers overcome these barriers. Learn more about grant opportunities available to teachers and schools.  

CONNECTING KIDS WITH NATURE

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Children are growing up in a world full of concrete and electronics. As the world continues to develop, access to and time spent in nature are becoming threatened. Children have told us they have never been off the pavement to explore or play! A lack of connection to wild spaces, threatens the future of these natural spaces.

The Solution

When children connect with the outdoors and open space—immersed in nature, they are more apt to care about the outdoors and love being there. Forming a connection with nature often leaves children feeling healthier, happier and connected to something larger than themselves. These connections often lead to dedication to protecting this scarce resource. Splash is passionate about protecting the natural world through ensuring that each new generation understands its impact on nature, and nature’s benefits to humanity.

We are a small and passionate group of nature-lovers, scientists, and educators working toward ensuring every child has access to forming a connection with the natural world. We train teachers how to teach Science in a fun and engaging way. We teach both teachers and students about our natural habitat using our water pollution prevention-focused curricula. Knowledge taught in the classroom is applied through a culminating field trip to the Splash Science Center in Mather.  Splash is passionate about being the region’s resource for environmental outreach and education, and is dedicated to creating the next generation of nature stewards. We are ensuring that every child understands the impact they make on the environment, through the choices made at home and in their community.

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These resources and directions, etc., are FANTASTIC!  Thank you ever so much for this.  Talk about thinking outside the box!!!  You and the other SPLASH folks have outdone yourselves.  Thank you, thank you.

Beth Conklin, 4th Grade Teacher, Golden Empire Elem., SCUSD

Thank you for giving our class such a lovely experience!  It was truly enjoyable to see all the cute critters in ‘Critterville.’  SPLASH is an amazing program!  It is not only great for preserving nature and animals such as vernal pools, but is fun and educational as well.  I want to recognize SPLASH for all the hard work put into creating our projects, presentations, materials, workbooks, etc.

Carissa, 5th Grade Student, Arlene Hein Elem., EGUSD

Not only did my class learn a lot, but I did as well. This generation is our future and it is important for them to see different parts of our ecosystem and how it is important to the area. One girl was sad to hear that only 5-10% of the Vernal pools still exist. She wants to grow up and make sure they are taken care of.

Sheila Lauk, 5th Grade Teacher, Empire Oaks Elem., FCUSD

Thank you adults for the learning. It was the best day of my life!

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The Nicolaus Dairy Farm field trip is a hidden gem of Elk Grove. My students loved all of the hands-on learning stations and projects they got to take home. The knowledgeable staff kept students engaged!

Tara Anderson, Teacher, Helen Carr Costello Elementary, EGUSD

Our presenter was amazing, and the kids were totally engaged!  I was so impressed at how many of the NGSS standards for CA were addressed in the presentation.  It creates a connection to the standards that you won’t want to miss!  I want to do it again next year!  Thank you SOOO much!

Mary Ann Brennan, 5th Grade Teacher, Buckeye Union Distance Learning School, BUESD

Thank you for the extraordinary presentation in teaching me and my classmates all about your job, how to help the environment, and a bunch of different creatures and how they survive in their stream habitat.

Destiny, 5th Grade Student, Helen Carr Castello Elem., EGUSD

We’ve been on a lot of field trips, and this one tops as a favorite. From beginning to end there was excellent communication, lessons linked to standards, engaging docents, and even fun takeaways (the kids and parents were so impressed with the leather tags and plants that grew just a few days later). And it was FREE! Thank you for an amazing hands-on opportunity for my Title 1 students.

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The kids are back to school and we are celebrating the new school year by sharing SVC’s 10-year+ partnership with Sierra Nevada Journeys!

Each year more than 2,000 students visit SVC-owned and managed properties for hands-on learning. The SNJ Classrooms Unleashed program for 1st – 6th grades combines classroom and field trip experiences to meet grade-level NGSS Standards through engaging, hands-on lessons. SNJ’s Classroom Unleashed program visits Camp Pollock with 1st and 2nd grades and Deer Creek Hills for 4th and 6th grades.

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Sacramento Field Trips: Homeschool Favorites

Sacramento is a wonderful place for families to explore, with numerous museums and and nature reserves to get hands on experience with science, history, and culture. Below are 10 of the best Sacramento field trips, which are favorites among area homeschoolers. Which one will be your family’s new favorite?

I’ve also included a review of a wonderful new picture book from an award-winning local author that features Sacramento and its vibrant Mexican-American community.

Disclosure: I received complimentary copies of the books below for review purposes; however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Sacramento Field Trips: 10 Homeschool Favorites

Below are some of our favorite Sacramento field trips, wonderful for exploring history, science, and culture.

Maidu Museum and Historic Site : The Maidu are among the original inhabitants of Sacramento area . The Maidu Museum has wonderful interactive displays and hands on activities for kids. In addition to the museum itself, you can visit a ancient Nisenan Maidu village and see petroglyphs. In the warm months, there is also storytelling from Maidu elders on select Friday evenings.

Sutter’s Fort : Located in the heart of Sacramento, Sutter’s Fort is of major historical importance not just to the region but to the history of the American migration to the West. It is popular site for families and school field trips because it provides great hands on experiences to help investigate our state’s history. Kids really get a sense of what life was like in those days – from doing laundry and baking bread to what it would have been like to travel cross country with your family in a wagon!

Aerospace Museum of California : Learn all about planes at the Aerospace Museum! Built on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base, the Aerospace Museum consists primarily of a large, open exhibit hall plus outdoor space with 50+ aircrafts. Though they do have an area just for young visitors, the main museum is best enjoyed by older kids.

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity : MOSAC is one of the newest area museums, dedicated to encouraging curiosity and imagination among its visitors through interactive exhibits about topics like space exploration and climate change. I love that there is plenty to engage children of different ages, including live demonstrations. There is also a state-of-the-art planetarium that runs programs throughout the day.

Crocker Art Museum : The Crocker is a beloved Sacramento institution, and it works hard to be accessible to all ages. There are special programs for very young children, plus several areas of the museum just for kids to play and explore. In addition, there are frequent special events, tours, and classes offered, including periodic homeschool days.

Old Sacramento : This historic part of Sacramento is a fun place to visit with kids, to see what life was like in the time of the Gold Rush.  You can take a river cruise, enjoy the old-timey shops, or visit one of several museums, including the State Railroad Museum (always a favorite with kids!) You can find tons of great food, including local favorite Danny’s Mini Donuts .

Sacramento Adventure Playground : The Adventure Playground is a space where kids enjoy hours of messy, open-ended play. This free afterschool program is powered by Fairy Tale Town (another local favorite), and it operates on the principle that imaginations are sparked when kids are provided with raw materials rather than pre-designed play spaces. Adult supervision is provided, but parents are asked to leave, so that children develop a greater sense of independence. In addition to the free after school program, there are also special events and paid homeschool programs.

Effie Yeaw : Step outside of busy city life as you enter the 100 acres of woodland along the American River. The nature trails are all kid-friendly, with interpretive signs along the way. We frequently see deer and wild turkeys, among other wildlife. We usually end our visit by exploring at the Nature Center then enjoying the natural playground and butterfly garden.

Nimbus Fish Hatchery : The Nimbus Hatchery raises Chinook salmon and steelhead for release to the American River.  The visitor’s center offers free educational programs, and you can also enjoy the lovely nature trail on site. My son loved looking at the fish ponds (raceways) when he was small. Be aware that the facility, including the parking lot, closes at 3 pm on most days.

Sacramento Capitol and Gardens : You can’t live in the capital of California and not visit the State Capitol! The Capitol itself is an impressive building and has so much history to explore.  (Be sure to check out the paintings of the governors, especially Jerry Brown’s first portrait!).  But the grounds themselves are also worth the trip, with plants from throughout the state.  Our favorite time to visit is at the holidays, when you can enjoy the decorations – including the Christmas tree on the lawn – as well as holiday concerts.

New Picture Book from an Award-Winning Local Author Celebrates Sacramento

I’ve watched Leticia Ordaz as a news reporter for years, so I was thrilled to discover that she is also an award-winning children’s author! The Emmy-nominated anchor is a native of Northern California and is passionate about literacy. Her books, which are inspired by her own children, are helping to change the current statistics, which show low representation of Latinx characters in children’s books, as well as a surprisingly small number of Latinx authors and illustrators.

Mr. Macaw Lost in the Big City  is part of a series of bilingual children’s books about two boys and a magical kite passed down from their abuelito.  In this installment, the boys decide to sneak Mr. Macaw into their luggage after a trip to Mexico, but everything goes wrong when their suitcase gets mixed up with someone else’s! Will Mr. Macaw find his way back to them?  A beautiful story of family ties and dealing with the loss of a loved one. I love how it showcases a loving Mexican/Mexican-American family. As the boys chase the kite through Sacramento, we see popular landmarks like the Tower Bridge and Old Sacramento. Mexican-American culture is also celebrated, as the boys inquire about the kite at a local panadería and talk with a mariachi band.

A wonderful adventure story for the whole family to enjoy. It would be the perfect accompaniment to any of these Sacramento field trips!

Buy Mr. Macaw Lost in the Big City  on Amazon .

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This information is to assist you in completing the necessary paperwork for field trips.

• Submit all packets with the necessary information to the Instructional Assistant Superintendent for review and approval.
• Prior to submitting packet, make sure all required information is complete and accurate.
• All forms are available on the intranet under Risk Management Field Trips.
•  Release of Driver Record Information form should be submitted in advance to Risk Management prior to submitting completed packet for approval.
• On the day of the trip, changes to rosters and/or transportation lists should be submitted to the Transportation Office, Instructional Assistant Superintendent’s Office, and provided to the driver(s) and field trip coordinator.
• Parent permission forms and rosters are carried by the field trip coordinator on the trip.

Important: Must comply with SCUSD COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines for all trips outside of district facilities. No signature stamps allowed – Keep all field trip documents on file at the site for at least 2 years.

Please note:  All drivers must abide by the new laws and regulations of California Vehicle Code and the Department of Motor Vehicles.  

Local Trip (50-mile radius, submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip; 2 weeks’ prior if walking/RT or Amtrak) 

• Field Trip Request Form (RSK–F106A)
• Principal Approval (No signature stamps allowed)
• Instructional Assistant Superintendent approval (no approval for walking trips)
• Itinerary ( sample )
• Field Trip Roster (RSK–F106I) or Infinite Campus printout okay ( sample )
• Student Field Trip Authorization (RSK-F106C)
• Agreement for Activity Participation Form
• Volunteer Personal Automobile Use Form (RSK–F106E) – if applicable
• Volunteer drivers must be fingerprinted – Contact Human Resources
• Release of Driver Record Information – if applicable
• Authorization for Administration of Medication Form
• Bus Request Form (TRA–F006) – if applicable (No signature stamps allowed)
• Transportation Agreement – if applicable
• Student Alternate Transportation Form (RSK–F100B) – if applicable
• Student Personal Automobile Use Form – if applicable must be accompanied with RSK-F100B
• Scheduling and Notification of Field Trip Form (Food Request) NSD-F028
• Travel Request Form (ACC-F014)

Out-of-Town (beyond 50-mile radius, submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip)

• Principal Approval (No signature stamps allowed) 
• Instructional Assistant Superintendent Approval
• Field Trip Roster (RSK –F106I) or Infinite Campus printout okay ( sample )
• Student Field Trip Authorization Form (RSK-F106C)

Overnight Trip (Submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip)

• Principal Approval (No signature stamps allowed)
• Overnight Trip Accommodations Form (RSK–F106H)
• Overnight Sleeping Arrangements Form (RSK-F106D)
• COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines from venue (if applicable)

Field Trip Involving Swimming or Wading – please add additional forms to appropriate trip:

(submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip).

• Lifeguard Certificate and specific Chaperones ratios are required per Board Policy AR 6153(d)
• Certificate of Insurance from private pool owner required per Board Policy AR 6153(c)

Field Trip Involving Unusual Activities – please add additional forms to appropriate trip:

(high risk activities such as rafting, snorkeling, rock climbing, skiing, etc.) submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip.

• Risk Management Approval
• Special Event Liability Insurance Application may be required (RSK-F105B)

Out of State/Country – BOARD APPROVAL REQUIRED (Submit for approval 6 weeks prior to trip – Trips not submitted to Instructional Assistant Superintendent 6 weeks prior to trip can be considered automatically rejected by the Board of Education.)

• Field Trip Request Form (RSK–F106A) – ( Must be typed in order to present to the Board )
• Chief Business Officer Approval
• Board Approval
• Out-of-State/Country Request Form (RSK–F106B)
• Student Field Trip (Outside California) Authorization (RSK-F106J)
• Adult Field Trip Authorization Out of State Form
• Field Trip Vehicle Roster (RSK–F106G)

Principal/Designee:

Board Policy AR 6153 – Before trips of more than one day, the principal or designee shall hold a meeting for staff, parents/guardians and students to discuss safety and the importance of safety-related rules for the trip. For non-certificated adults who will assist in supervising student on the trip, the principal or designee may also hold a meeting to explain how to keep appropriate groups together and what to do if an emergency occurs.

Student Ratio:

The ratio of adult chaperones to students shall be at least (1) one to (10) ten secondary. In grades 4-6, this ratio shall be (1) one to (8) eight. In grades K-3, this ratio shall be (1) one to (4) four.

Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate (ASCC):

California Education Code 35330(d) – Provide supervision of pupils involved in field trips or excursions by certificated employees of the district. This certificate is mandatory effective July 1, 2010. You must acquire this certificate if you are non-certificated (paid or non-paid) supervising, directing, or coaching a pupil activity program. Applicants can go to www.ctc.ca.gov and submit an online application. There is a fee not paid for by district.

Trips involving water or water activities including swimming or wading:

All certificated employees and adults associated with the trip are to be familiar with District policies/regulations including Board Policy AR 6153:

Swimming facilities, including backyard pools, must be inspected by the principal and teacher before the trip is scheduled. Owners of private pools must provide a certificate of insurance, designating the district as an additional insured, for not less than $500,000 in liability coverage.

Lifeguards must be designated for all swimming activities. If lifeguards are not provided by the pool owner or operator, the principal shall ensure their presence. Lifeguards must be Red Cross certified or equivalent and must be at least 21 years old.

The ratio of adult chaperones to students shall be at least (1) one to (10) ten secondary. In grades 4-6, this ratio shall be (1) one to (8) eight. In grades K-3, this ratio shall be (1) one to (4) four. Specific supervisory responsibilities shall be determined in advance to accommodate the varying swimming abilities of students. These responsibilities shall be clarified in writing and reviewed verbally before the trip.

Emergency procedures shall be included with written instructions to adult chaperones and staff.

Staff and chaperones assigned to supervise students must wear swim suits and know how to swim. The principal may require students to wear flotation devices, depending upon their age and swimming ability. A buddy-system or other means of surveillance shall be arranged in advance and strictly enforced during swimming activities.

Unusual Activities, certain water or high-risk activities:

(examples: rafting, snorkeling, rock climbing, skiing, etc.) may not be approved or a special parent waiver may be required. Prior to signing a contract or waiver with a vendor, and submitting a “ Special Event Liability Insurance Application ” provide information to Risk Management for review and approval.

Vehicle Safety Program – Employee Pull Notice :

The Sacramento City Unified School District has established a driver’s safety program known as “EPN” (Employee Pull Notice) for all employees that drive district vehicles, as well as volunteers and/or staff driving district students. This program allows the District to monitor driver license records of employees who are required to drive on behalf of the District. This program is designed to ensure safety of staff, students, and the community. If you have questions or concerns regarding this request, please feel free to contact the office of Risk & Disability Management at (916) 643-9421.

Please be aware of timelines and plan for the necessary preparation time prior to submitting. The Release of Driver Record form must be submitted six (6) weeks in advance when approval is required. Make sure to submit a clear copy of the driver license with the Release of Driver Record Information Form . The sole purpose of the information is to verify driver license validity. All other information is not relevant to driving privileges.

When transporting students, stay with the group, do not make unauthorized stops unless there is an emergency, do not skip-planned stops, make sure the vehicle has a first aid kit readily accessible and make sure that all students have the appropriate safety restraints.

Bus Transportation:

Only buses licensed to carry school children can be used. Check with Transportation Services for availability or a list of approved bus companies for rental information.

Van Transportation:

Vehicles designed to hold more than ten people, including the driver, are not allowed regardless of the number of people riding. There will be no secondary liability coverage by the district or their insurers for any such vehicles. The district will not pay for nor be responsible for any collision or comprehensive damage to the vehicle. (A 10-14 passenger van with seats removed does not qualify to carry students – See annual bulletin on vehicle restrictions)

Limousines are discouraged; if used, they must comply with van transportation requirements and have seatbelts.

Private Vehicle Transportation:

Secure the “ Volunteer Personal Automobile Use Form ” for each vehicle. Provide completed copy of the “ Release of Driver Record Information Form ” for each driver using private vehicle or driving a rental vehicle.

Student Personal Automobile Use Form:

This is the first form that must be completed before a student can drive himself/herself to a district sponsored curricular or extracurricular activity.

Student Alternate Transportation Form:

This is the second form to be completed when a student is allowed to drive himself/herself to a district sponsored curricular or extra-curricular activity. This form must be signed by the supervising coach/teacher, and serves the separate purpose of gaining their approval for the student to transport himself/herself to the event.

Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Trips:

To be forwarded to Instructional Assistant Superintendent (Six Weeks prior to trip) along with the Field Trip Request form : (1) Completed Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Form (2) Pertinent information required for completion of the agenda item: education nature of trip, itinerary, accommodation information including facility name, address, phone number, etc. and funding source for cost of trip and transportation.

Administering Medication – Students with Medical Conditions:

Ascertain if any students attending field trip have medical conditions that require medication administration. For field trips taking place during regular school hours, you may bring the child’s medication, Authorization to Administer Medications at School , any Emergency Care Plan and ensure that a staff member attending field trip has been trained on the Administration of Medications in the School. For field trips requiring travel times outside of the regular school day OR for any overnight field trip, send home with Student Permission Slips the Field Trip Medication Authorization form to be signed by parent and Health Care Provider. Medications must be in original labelled containers. Discuss with Health Services whether hired nursing support would be required (such as with Type 1 Diabetics, Severe Seizure Disorders). Again, any staff member attending field trip that will administer medications must be trained in advance. If no student requires medication mark the box indicating none on the Medication Authorization.

Travel Request Form (if applicable):

For the purpose of staff traveling for extracurricular events, travel request form is required for staff reimbursements only. 

Chaperone Requirements (Role):

Board Policy AR 6153 – Chaperones shall be 21 years of age or older. All school rules apply on school sponsored field trips. Chaperones are expected to comply with school policies, follow the directions given by the field trip coordinator/teacher, work cooperatively with other volunteers and school staff members, and model appropriate behaviors for students. Chaperones shall be assigned a prescribed group of students and shall be responsible for the continuous monitoring of these students’ activities. The chaperone will follow the trip plan developed by the field trip coordinator/teacher. Students must be supervised at all times while at a school sponsored event. Students must stay with their chaperone, at all times. Go over use of the buddy system with students. Account for all participants regularly and before changing activities. Be sure to know when and where to meet the rest of the group at the end of the visit. Chaperones must be readily available, be mindful of safety concerns, and respond to students’ needs. Do not use cell phone for non-emergency or non-trip related purposes. It is not acceptable for outside work or reading to be completed while supervising students. While chaperones are responsible for student behavior, it is the responsibility of the teacher to discipline a student.

Chaperones may not do the following:

• may not use or possess alcohol or other drugs
• may not use tobacco in the presence of, or within the sight of, students
• may not administer any medications, prescription or nonprescription, to students unless authorized by appropriate district administration to do so.

For the protection of both the student and the chaperone, chaperones should not place themselves in situations in which they are alone with a student.

Chaperones should also:

• Know what to do in an emergency (medical emergency, natural emergency, lost child, serious breach of rule, etc.).
• Know the first aid contact (must be certified & trained in first aid)
• Have access and available to the first aid kit
• Have access and available a cell phone and/or other means of reliable communication
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[WAAM] Sacramento Zoo Field Trip

PLEASE NOTE : Student club and organization events are limited to current UC Davis Veterinary Medicine students who are registered SAVMA members . Additionally, many club and organization events are further restricted to club members who have paid their respective club dues.

Event Date Sun, May 12, 2024 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm

Come to the Sacramento Zoo and learn about their hospital and animals! Enjoy a tour by Alison Mott, RVT! Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine ( WAAM) field trips visit a variety of zoos, aquaria, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and other facilities related to wildlife and aquatic medicine to allow students to gain further understanding and network with professionals in the field. Students must be paid WAAM members to join field trips. Limited space is available on each field trip.

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  Top Attractions In Sacramento

There are great places you can visit in Sacramento. The city has excellent museums and amazing attractions. Crocker Art Museum  is a place of fun and thought-provoking experience. In addition to a great display of California art, Crocker features European master drawing and international ceramics. Capital Building in Sacramento is another fantastic experience, especially for students. California State Railroad Museum  features over 21 restored locomotives and railroad cars, and you can have excursion rides in these trains, some of them dating back to more than 200 decades.

Entertainment and Amusement Parks – Enjoy classic free entertainment in Old Sacramento as well as in Midtown. Also, let the kids enjoy at Fairytale Town, a theme park geared for young children.

Arts & Cultural – For a fantastic art experience, head over to Crocker Art Museum. With over 15,000 pieces, you're going to be impressed.

Restaurants & Shopping – For some shopping, visit Old Sacramento, Midtown, Arden Fair Mall, Pavilions, Westfield Downtown Plaza, and Roseville Galeria. Shop all the brands you love here. For great excellent dining food, head over to The Kitchen Restaurant and The Waterboy.

Sports Venues – When in Sacramento, you should take the time they see the NBA team, the Sacramento Kings. They might not be the best now, but they have several NBA titles.

Historical Sites and Landmarks – IF you want to see historical sites, head over to Sutter's Fort, close to where the California Gold Rush started. Also, visit Old Sacramento and Midtown for a historic feel.

Parks & Outdoor Activities – You can't miss going to Capitol Park, the seat of the Californian government. Also, pull out your canoe and kayak for some fun on the Sacramento and American Rivers.

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Bring Back In-Person Field Trips. Here’s Why

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Just as peak field trip season was set to get underway in the spring of 2020, the pandemic hit. Schools, and the cultural institutions and countless other organizations that normally welcome K-12 students for experiential learning, closed their doors.

“The pandemic was absolutely devastating for field trips. They went off a cliff, even when schools went back to in-person,” said Susie Wilkening, principal of Wilkening Consulting, a Seattle-based audience research firm.

Statistics bear this out. In the spring of 2023, Wilkening Consulting and the American Alliance of Museums conducted a survey of 340 museum directors from around the country on post-pandemic visitation. Forty percent of respondents reported that they continued to experience lower on-site visitation from K-12 teachers and students.

Several factors may be keeping schools from venturing back to in-person field trips. Virtual field trips rose in popularity during the pandemic, allowing students to glimpse educational sites as far-flung as the Egyptian pyramids or the Louvre art museum in Paris from the comfort of their homes or classrooms—and those opportunities still exist.

Logistics and funding may also be preventing schools from returning to on-site field trips. Educational researchers have suggested that some schools prioritize putting resources toward activities that may improve student achievement on standardized tests over experiences like field trips, whose results aren’t as quantifiable. That may especially be the case for schools struggling to help students recover from pandemic-era learning declines.

The argument for doing field trips again

But a growing body of research, advocacy from some district-level officials, and anecdotes from students provide compelling reasons for bringing back in-person field trips.

Lin Tajeken Jeufack, a high school junior at Kenwood High School in Maryland’s Baltimore County schools, vividly recalls how a 6th grade field trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into husbandry of aquatic animals planted an idea in her head about one day becoming a marine biologist.

Lin described testing the water in the animal tanks, peering under a microscope in an onsite laboratory at the aquarium, and learning about a profession she knew little about. The 16-year-old, who is now enrolled in her school’s International Baccalaureate program, volunteers at a local hospital, and says she’s leaning toward majoring in math in college, though she hasn’t ruled out a career in marine biology. Lin still welcomes the opportunity to attend in-person field trips—like a recent outing to the Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, an art museum that features a “Giant Heart” exhibit that allows visitors to walk through the organ’s enormous, lifelike chambers.

“I think students feel safer now [post-pandemic],” said Lin. “We have a really tough course load; we’re always working. It’s good for us to get away from school for a little while.”

Field trips are especially beneficial for disadvantaged students

The lasting benefits of field trips don’t necessarily register in students’ consciousness at the moment of the visit. But these experiential outings have been proven to increase student interest in, knowledge about, and motivation to study subject matter to which they’re exposed, according to a sweeping, decade-old report by Ohio University researchers on field trips. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to reap the biggest benefits from these experiences, as they are less likely to have the opportunity to engage in these activities outside of school-sponsored trips.

That’s not lost on Kadee Anstadt, superintendent/CEO of Washington Local Schools in Toledo, Ohio, who’s committed to ensuring that the students in her high-poverty district take field trips routinely.

“We are quite intentional now about the breadth of experiences we are offering our students,” said Anstadt, who recently established what she refers to as “superinten-dates,” in which she personally takes groups of students on field trips they likely wouldn’t otherwise experience.

“As an urban district, our kids sometimes don’t get to see their larger community. We’ve been to the Detroit Auto Show, to hear a Holocaust survivor, experienced the Toledo Opera, and taken the entire junior class to the Henry Ford Museum,” she said.

Some of the field trips students in the Washington Local Schools take are culturally enriching; others, practical. The district has developed a partnership with two local YMCA branches in which every 2nd grader receives eight water safety lessons.

“This ensures our kids know the dangers of a pool, pond, or lake, and also know how to get help if they need it. Some learn to swim during this time. For so many, it’s the first time they’ve ever been in a pool,” said Anstadt.

Since last year, more than 1,000 of the district’s approximately 7,000 students have received the lessons.

Fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, and Native American landmarks

Laurie Barron, superintendent of the Evergreen school district in Montana, shares a philosophy on experiential field trips similar to Anstadt’s—but with vastly different surroundings to explore.

“We are in northwestern Montana bordering Glacier National Park, a recreation mecca,” said Barron, reeling off a number of recreational and cultural resources available within a quick bus trip: fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, skiing, forestry opportunities, and Native American landmarks.

Barron says administrators aim for younger students in the K-8 district to go on between two and four trips per year, a number that increases to six to eight trips by the time students reach 8th grade.

“We love for them to have several off-campus opportunities each year, experiencing the great west Montana outdoors. It’s very relevant and easy to connect that to our curriculum and content,” Barron said. “And students remember a lot more that way than just reading about places in a book.”

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