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• Field Trips to Take in Phoenix

The American Southwest has so much to offer groups looking for a memorable educational experience, especially when you visit cities such as Phoenix!

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the 5th biggest city in the United States. This desert mecca offers a myriad of museums, environmental education centers, art galleries, and memorable experiences for students and travelers of all ages, making it one of the best cities in the southwest for field trips.

Below we have listed the area's top educational experiences, broken down by specific student age groups. Take a look at what Phoenix has to offer your student group, then give our agents a call today and start planning your next big adventure!

Kindergarten and Younger

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Elementary School

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Middle School

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High School

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College Visits

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Thanks to the generosity of our community supporters, Arizona Science Center is proud to offer a great educational opportunity for your students. Field trips to Arizona Science Center provide a rich learning experience, support content standards, and create excitement for learning science through our hands-on exhibits and activities!

Plan Your Field Trip

Spark students' imagination and engage curious minds through science. Learn more about planning your field trip to Arizona Science Center! Discounted tickets are available to groups and Title 1 Schools are eligible for free admission into the Science Center.

Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance for CREATE Field Trips and two weeks in advance for Arizona Science Center Field Trips.   When you have selected your field trip date, please complete our field trip request form to start your journey!

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Field Trip Pricing

General Admission Children (Ages 3–17): $15.50 each Teachers/Chaperones: $20.50 each

Focused Field Trip Orientation

Ready to begin your orientation and opportunity to receive free, general admission? Focused Field Trips Orientation Workshops are generously sponsored by APS. Registrations and coursework are processed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please register a minimum of two weeks prior to your field trip date.

Financial Support for Title I Schools

Are you an educator in grades PreK-8 at a Title I school?  Register now to participate in a free, online, professional development program where you will explore ways to use our exhibits and galleries as extensions of your classroom and discover the keys to a successful field trip. 

Enrollment in and successful completion of a Focused Field Trip Orientation qualifies educators, their students, and chaperones to receive general admission to Arizona Science Center at no cost. Additionally, educators receive a certificate for two hours of professional development.

Title I Requirements

Title I Schools (PreK–8) are eligible for a Free School Field Trip Admission (additional fees will apply for add-on experiences including Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Dorrance Planetarium, and CREATE Makerspace).

Educators must attend a free Focused Field Trip Teacher Orientation every two years. During the orientation, teachers will receive materials to prepare your group for a STEM-centered field trip.

• Public school
• At least 40% of enrolled students receive free or reduced lunch
• Select A-Z Resources, Title 1 Eligibility 

Orientation Requirements

Join us for a free , online, professional development program  where you will explore ways to use our exhibits and galleries as extensions of your classroom and discover the keys to a successful field trip.

Qualifications: 

• Educator in grades PreK-8
• Educator currently works at a Title I, public school
• All grade level teachers within a departmentalized team must attend an orientation in order for grade-level students to be eligible for free general admission
• 80% or higher completion rate of orientation components  

The Focused Field Trip Orientation qualifies educators in PreK-8 public schools with at least 40% of students enrolled in free and reduced lunch to receive field trip admission at no cost. All educators working with students on the Title I field trip are required to attend this workshop, and this qualification must be renewed every other year.

Ready to begin your orientation and opportunity to receive free, general admission? Register here . Questions? Please contact [email protected] .

All participants of the Focused Field Trip Orientation receive a certificate for professional development.

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Field Trip Add-On Experiences

Be sure to check out our add on experiences for your next field trip.

Demonstrations

Add-On Experiences can be customized to address your content focus.  Below are a few examples of Add-On programs you can request:

Creepy Crawly Critters

Get up-close and personal with insects and arachnids! Learn about the importance of each insect in their ecosystem and discover how we care for our animal ambassadors.

Great Balls of Fire

Learn about the chemical reaction responsible for combustion through a variety of experiments. This demonstration is sure to heat things up.

States of Matter

Take a cool break from the Arizona heat while learning through various experiments the amazing things that happen to solids, liquids, and gasses when they are introduced to temperatures approaching -320°F.

Stomach This

Learning about the human body systems? Check out Stomach This and learn all about order, function and state of food in different organs of the digestive system!

Follow Your Heart: Sheep Heart Dissection

AVAILABILITY:   Please contact Group Sales at 602.716.2028 to schedule this dissection for your class during your visit. Learn the purpose and techniques behind dissections, as well as proper dissection etiquette and procedures. Watch as a sheep heart is dissected and discover how scientists unlock the secrets of human anatomy!

Field Trips to CREATE Makerspace

About create at arizona science center ®.

CREATE is where science, design, and engineering collide! Inspired by the productivity of an inventor’s workshop, the creativity of an art studio and the experimentation of a lab, CREATE is a 6,500-square-foot community hub for turning dreams into reality.  

WHY A CREATE FIELD TRIP?

Each CREATE field trip offers groups a private dedicated space within the CREATE building. CREATE Challenges for School Groups are unique, hands-on activities that give students the opportunity to engage with the principles of making, tinkering, and design thinking, while also developing proficiency within the framework of the ISTE educational standards.

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Please use the request form above to request a CREATE Makerspace only field trip. CREATE field trip fees are applicable to all schools, Title 1 and community groups. 

Field Trip Policies

Reservations.

Reservations are processed on a first come, first served basis.  Confirmation to be provided   within 72 business hours.  Groups will receive a confirmation once approved. 

Teachers and Chaperones

Adults must be present and with the students at all times.  The child to adult ratio is 1:5. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for their group’s behavior. We reserve the right to remove any individual or group refusing to comply with reasonable standards of behavior. Free educator memberships may not be used for entrance during field trip or group visits.

Transportation

It is recommended that your group secure transportation before making a reservation with the Science Center.   Buses and over-sized vans will unload groups in Heritage Park & Science.  Parking passes will be given for the Civic East Garage for parking.  Parking passes are an additional $6 per vehicle, please make sure to notify the Group Sales Department about your parking needs.  Groups coming in cars will be able to park in the Heritage   Garage,   if it is not full.  Ticket stubs will be validated at the Information Desk for discounted rates.  

Lunch and eating spaces

Arizona Science Center has limited areas for lunches and eating, our lunchroom is available at   30 minute   intervals, between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Does not include food and the spaces are not available for reservation during the weekends.   Maximum Occupancy:   152 

Byte Machines are available in the lobby offering grab and go sandwhiches, snacks and salads.

Payment arrangements are due prior to the day of your visit.  Arizona Science Center accepts cash,   check,   credit card, or Purchase Order.  Purchase Orders must be paid in full within 30 days of your visit.  Any other discounts (Museums for all, Blue Star, ESA, etc.) may not be used with Group Reservations.

Mailing   address for payments:

Arizona Science Center c/o Group Sales Dept. 600 E. Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Day of your visit

Running late?  Please call 602.716.2028 to notify us of your situation as soon as possible.  

Guides and Curriculum

Below is a collection of guides and curriculum for use in the classroom and during your visit to the Science Center:

Bark Beetles (Middle School) Educator Guide

Flight zone/many hands make a home educator guide.

Level 1 Galleries

All About Me Educator Guide

Get charged up educator guide.

Level 2 Gallery

Forces of Nature Educator Guide

Level 3 Gallery

Solarville Educator Guide

Level 4 Gallery

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Focused Field Trips are generously supported by: Amazon APS/APS Foundation Arizona Complete Health Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust Cox Charities Fiesta Bowl Charities Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Gila River Indian Community Helios Education Foundation John F. Long Foundation JPMorgan Chase Kinder Morgan Foundation Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Union Pacific Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation

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The Top 5 Field Trip Destinations in Phoenix

Educators and youth organizers in Phoenix, you’re in luck. There are so many great field trip destinations around town, the hardest part can be deciding where to start.

That’s why we’ve rounded up the top five best places to take your kids in Phoenix—keep reading to see what they are! And whenever you’re ready to secure a safe and reliable ride for your class, youth group , or after-school program, give us a call at 480-257-7734. Our representatives are available 24/7 to help you book a Phoenix charter bus rental , and we can even offer you a free, no-obligation price quote for your trip.

Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

Address: 302 W Latham St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: 602-262-2050

Fun fact: the Theatre’s building used to be the Phoenix LDS 2nd Ward Church, a historic Phoenix landmark constructed in 1929. If you have a moment, take in the preserved Spanish Colonial architecture, Moorish columns, and hand-painted motifs throughout the building.

But if you’re simply here to catch a puppet show, that’s just as well—there’s almost always one playing! From classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin to educational musicals about the weather cycle, this theatre rotates through many children-focused programs that are sure to keep kids entertained.

Call 602-262-2050 ext. 3 to secure your group’s show—field trip reservations can only be made over the phone. Availability can vary (sometimes there’s a show available the day after you call, sometimes they’re sold out for months at a time), so call well in advance to ensure you get the day and time you want and the discounted youth group rate.

It’s also worth noting that there are no dining areas or food vendors at the Theatre—so you’ll need to bring a bagged lunch. You can easily store coolers and sandwiches in your charter bus’s roomy luggage bays, and there are reservable picnic areas at Margaret T. Hance Park across the street. Call the city’s parks office at 602-534-2407 to grab a table!

Where to park your charter bus: After unloading everyone on the sidewalk at the rear of the building, your driver can park in one of the two bus parking spaces near the dumpster on the west side of the lot. If for some reason these spaces are unavailable or you need extra parking space, your buses can also park along W Latham Street, south of the Theatre.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Address: 215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Phone: 602-253-0501

If you’re on the move with a group of younger kids, there are few places in town better suited for your day out than the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. There’s so much for your little adventurers to experience and learn from—building a tower out of toddler-sized building blocks, pedaling through a tricycle “car wash,” snuggling into a quiet book loft, trapezing through a three-story jungle gym, pretending to run a pint-sized supermarket, and so much more!

Also, it’s one of Phoenix’s more accessible destinations for kids in terms of language, mobility, and stimulation. All exhibits and booklets are navigable in English, Spanish, and Braille. If you’ll be traveling with wheelchair users, call 602-253-0501 ext. 0 ahead of your visit to learn more about where to enter the building, and call Champion Charter Bus at 480-257-7734 to reserve an ADA-compliant motorcoach at no additional cost.

Where to park your charter bus: Parking in the Museum’s lots is free for all vehicles with admission. Buses and motorcoaches are asked to unload and park in the northernmost parking lot. If you make a reservation in advance, there should be plenty of signage set up to direct your driver to the right places.

Heritage & Science Park

This field trip destination is a two-for-one, with both the Historical Heritage Square and the Arizona Science Center located in the same city block. Here, you can spend some time exploring the history of Phoenix and the future of renewable energy all in one trip! Parking for both attractions is the same:

Where to park your charter bus: Because this destination is in the middle of downtown Phoenix, maneuvering a motorcoach can get tricky. Luckily, you have some options. If your group is already heading to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, just keep your bus parked in their lot—it’s directly across the street, and it’s an easy walk. If a trip to the museum isn’t in the cards, see if you can reserve a spot on the lower level of the Phoenix Convention Center’s East Garage (601 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) or at the convention center’s marshaling yard (1102 E Tonto St, Phoenix, AZ 85034).

Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square

Address: 113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: 602-262-5070

Round up your aspiring history buffs and step back in time at the Rosson House: a fully restored 1895 Victorian mansion that originally belonged to the city’s surgeon, Dr. Roland Rosson. In your hour-long tour of the home, you’ll see features commonly found in Victorian mansions (electric lamps, telephones, domestic water systems, etc.) as well as features unique to this house (like a Victorian-era anatomical model and constructions to accommodate the desert climate).

Groups of 8 or fewer don’t need a reservation to tour the house. But if you’re coming in with more people, you’ll need to call 602-262-5070 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before you plan to visit. Be prepared to make a $50 deposit to confirm your reservation.

Arizona Science Center

Address: 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: 602-716-2000

If your kids are more of the science-y type, this interactive learning center will be more their speed. This place is full of interactive exhibits to encourage kids to engage in hands-on learning—from constructing their own desert-friendly homes, to transmitting their names in Morse Code, to playing with alternative energy sources like solar and wind.

Educators and group leaders can even request add-on demonstrations and dissection labs to accompany lesson plans or the group’s specific interests by filling out a field trip request form . Or, you can let the kids get creative with a session at the center’s makerspace , where they can tinker and invent to their hearts’ content. Either way, be sure to enlist at least one chaperone for every five students and to get in touch with the Center’s Group Sales Department to score East Garage parking passes for your bus.

Musical Instrument Museum

Address : 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Phone : 480-478-6000

Here, you’ll find more than 6,800 musical instruments on display and a bunch of tailored programs for different kinds of groups. Band and orchestra classes can learn more about instruments from across the globe. Younger crowds will enjoy jamming on a variety of drums, harps, and a theremin (with the help of volunteer musicians, of course). Even your physics students can learn a thing or two by checking out the STEM gallery and seeing how musical instruments work and the science of sound waves.

For a typical tour of the museum, expect to spend about two hours walking around the exhibits. School groups are encouraged to reserve a 9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. time slot, while other youth groups like scout troops or after-school programs are asked to reserve in the early afternoon—though the museum is willing to make exceptions and extend your time slot if need be. Make your reservation by putting down your $75 deposit and filling out the MIM Field Trip Request Form or Youth Group Tour Request Form at least 15 days before your visit. If you have questions, contact the Group Tour Coordinator by calling 480-245-6919 or emailing [email protected].

Where to park your charter bus : The museum’s parking lot is free and very spacious—unless it’s an abnormally busy day, there should be plenty of room to park your bus. There are two bus loading/unloading zones: one near the main entrance on the north side of the parking lot, and one near the cafe on the south side.

Phoenix Zoo

Address: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Phone: 602-286-3800

This Papago Park attraction has delighted the masses since the early 1960s and has hosted a lot of well-known animal residents, like a saved-from-extinction Arabian Oryx herd and Ruby, the painting Asian elephant. The zoo is laid out as a series of four walking trails: the Tropics Trail (rainforest residents), the Arizona Trail (American Southwest flora and fauna), the Africa Trail (animals from Africa), and the Children’s Trail, which has a petting zoo for the little ones. To see everything, you’ll be walking about 2.5 miles total—so make sure everyone wears some sturdy walking shoes and brings plenty of water.

Your group is more than welcome to explore the zoo in your own time—it takes about three hours to see everything. But if you’d like a little more structure, both preset and custom guided tours are available, with a discounted rate for groups of more than 25 people. Both tour options are led by zoo rangers, last about an hour and should be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Where to park your charter bus: Bus drivers are asked to enter the zoo grounds via Galvin Parkway. From there, they can drop your group off at the admissions booth near the turnstiles or the school group entrance to the right of the main entrance. During the summer (June through August), buses can park in the main parking lot if there is availability. However, during the school year (September through May), your driver will need to park in the zoo’s overflow lot. It will be the first right-hand turn after entering Papago Park, and there should be plenty of bus parking signage to direct your driver to the right place.

Plan Your Phoenix Field Trip Today

Whenever you’ve finalized your kids’ field trip itinerary, you can count on Champion Charter Bus to take you wherever you want to go—all on your own schedule and in total comfort. Whether you need a short-and-sweet minibus shuttle for your scout troop outing or a fleet of charter buses for your entire 3rd-grade class, our 24-hour team can set you up with a reliable ride that will keep them all together. Request amenities like free WiFi so your kids can play mobile games, TVs with DVD players so they can marathon their favorite movies, and AUX ports so everyone can join in on a road trip sing-a-long, and everyone will stay entertained between destinations! Call 480-257-7734 today to get started!

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Throughout our 46 years in business, Project Exploration has organized thousands of field trips for Arizona students. From scheduling educational visits based on state curriculum standards, to teaching and entertaining your students on the bus, we do it all!

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While making memories that last a lifetime , students on Project Exploration field trips acquire important life skills. Students learn to budget their money, be responsible for their belongings, and positively represent themselves and their school at each venue. The unique experience of traveling with friends and peers is one your students won’t want to miss!

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School Field Trips

The first field trip includes a 30-45 minute activity facilitated by Ability360 Sports & Fitness staff, as well as access to the other areas of the Center such as courts, swimming pools, etc. Field Trips can range from a variety of activities for students of all ages. These activities are based on Levels:

Level 1 Activities

• Rock Wall – $25/hour* (includes 1 staff member)
• Fitness Class – $25/hour*
• Facilitated Court Activities
• Facilitated Pool Activities – $25/hour* (seasonal from March to July)

Level 2 Activities

• Dance & Movement Courses
• Martial Arts & Self Defense

*Pricing is based around staff facilitation, room rental usage, student amount, and hours of facilitation.

Activities are a flat rate and include the admission fee to Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center as well as the designated number of activities depending on the package. Noted time frames also include 45 minutes for lunch (students are responsible for bringing their own lunch) and does not include time to access the other amenities of Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. Packages based on a class size of 24 students or less. If class size is more than 24 students, additional charges may apply.

Field Trip Packages

Package a – $200.

This package includes one activity from Level 1 as well as access to the other areas of Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center such as courts, swimming pools, etc.

*Package A is only available for schools’ that range in students from 15-30.

Time Frame: 2 Hours

Package B – $300

This package includes one activity from Level 1 and one activity from Level 2 as well as access to the other areas of Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center such as courts, swimming pools, etc.

*Package B is only available for schools’ that range in students from 31-45.

Time Frame: 3 Hours

This package includes two activities from Level 1 and one activity from Level 2 as well as access to the other areas of Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center such as courts, swimming pools, etc.

*Package C is only available for schools’ that range in students from 46 and up.

Time Frame: 4 Hours

Field Trip Rentals: School’s with 14 students or less, must pay the daily drop in fee of $3, plus rental room usage.

Field Trip Packages: School’s that exceed 15 students will utilize the field trip packages fees.

Make It Happen

If you are interested in scheduling a field trip, please contact us to set up a tour. We can help you pick the package that is best for your students.

For more information contact: Brielle Carter, MS Senior Manager (602)-626-7250 [email protected]

Field Trip: Discover Life in 1900

Discover Life in 1900 is a two-hour, interactive field trip program that offers four exciting learning stations. Your students will rotate through the stations in small groups, allowing for a personal and hands-on experience. The stations include –

• Experience 19th Century Chores: Using both real and reproduction artifacts, students learn first-hand about the chores their turn-of-the-century counterparts may have done. They wash laundry using a scrub board, wringer and clothesline, beat the dust out of rugs, and try their hands at old fashioned vacuums and irons.
• Become History Detectives: While exploring historic documents and photos, students become detectives, developing theories about territorial Phoenix and the Goldberg girls based on primary source evidence.

More Information:

• Age Group: Field trips to Heritage Square are designed for third and fourth graders. We can accommodate other age groups, but for the best experience we recommend groups be within these grade levels.
• Cost: $9/students, $15/chaperones, 1 adult for every 5 students is free.
• Time: Program length is 2 hours. Our staff is flexible and happy to work with you to the best of our ability to create a custom field trip just for your group.
• Availability: Field trips can be scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Some days may be unavailable due to other programs and/or events. You can sign up for a field trip at Heritage Square using the form below.
• Payment : We require payment 2 weeks prior to the visit in order to confirm your reservation in the calendar. We can accept school POs and checks.
• Transportation: School buses can drop off students along the gated 6th Street passageway, and can park in the garage at 7th Street and Washington. We’re also on the light-rail, so click here if you plan to travel on mass transit.
• Group size: A minimum of 4 children is required to book a field trip. Due to staffing constraints we can only accommodate school groups as large as 30 children.
• Lunch: Your group is welcome to have lunch on site. We offer picnic style space in shade or sun. Please let us know if you’ll be picnicking at the Square when you book your visit.

Optional Worksheet for Students : Discover Life in 1900 Field Trip Worksheet

Educational Standards : 2018 Standards for Discover Life in 1900

If you have questions about any of our educational Museum Programs, please contact our staff via this form or at (602) 388-8090.

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Our educational Traveling Trunks are available and can be rented by filling out the online form or contacting us at  ( 602) 388-8090 to ask about booking a trunk. Check out our History at Home page for a bundle of activities, recipes, and staff recommendations.  Our blog is also chock-full of fascinating history – give it a read, and we look forward to seeing you at the Square again soon!

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