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Central Florida STEM trips will create lifelong memories for your students. Educational Destinations offers a variety of Central Florida STEM trip opportunities. If your students are ready to train like an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center, engage in hands-on STEM learning through Discovery Labs at Orlando Science Center or learn about Clearwater Bay and all of its inhabitants by conducting field activities aboard a boat with Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Educational Destinations will make your Central Florida STEM trip rewarding and memorable.

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One of our most popular destinations for STEM trips, the Orlando area boasts numerous unique attractions. From Kennedy Space Center to WonderWorks Orlando, the Orlando Science Center to SeaWorld, your students will learn in interactive environments. Save time to experience great weather, the thrills of theme parks, the serenity of nature, the satisfaction of quality family-friendly time and the rejuvenation of a quiet retreat. You can find all of this in Central Florida. Alongside the magic of Disney and the thrills of Universal Orlando, Central Florida has so much to offer your students that are ready to open their minds to STEM!

 Below are some popular options for your educational STEM trip. You can also click on the PDF icon for a download of these features.

Educational STEM Opportunities

• State Standards-Based Lab Workshops
• Future World
• Race to the Moon with Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Animal Close Encounters
• Disney Youth Education Series
• Energy and Waves Physics Lab
• The Science of Disney Imagineering with Gravity
• The Evolution of Technology Attractions
• Properties of Motion Physics Lab
• Everyday Chemistry Hands-On Experiments
• Properties of Motion®
• Spaceship Earth Experience
• Discovering Marine Life Conservation
• Exploring Careers in the Marine Sciences
• Exploring Careers in the Zoological Sciences
• Principles of Animal Behavior
• Sustainable Practices in Wildlife Conservation
• The Science Behind the Seeds
• Exhibit Hall Explorations
• Celebrate Science Nights
• Adventures in Engineering Labs
• Flight Lab Experiences
• Observatory Experiences
• Planetarium Shows
• Floating Classrooms
• Kayak and Snorkeling Explorations
• Campus Tours
• Prehistoric Interactive Exhibits
• Lego Robotics Workshops
• NeuroExplorers
• 3D Printing Workshops
• STEM Studio Jupiter
• SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Hands-On Workshops
• Mission: SPACE
• Snorkel with the Manatees

STEM Attractions

• STEM Discovery Center
• Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
• Kennedy Space Center
• Rainbow Springs State Park
• The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
• Florida Air Museum
• Orlando Science Center
• Island Dolphin Care
• MOSI - Museum of Science and Industry
• South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
• Exotic Animal Experience
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• Fort DeSoto State Park
• The Turtle Hospital
• Dinosaur World Florida
• Crystal Springs Preserve
• Clinics at University of Central Florida
• Florida Marine Science Educators Association
• WonderWorks
• Discovery Cove

Other Attractions

• Walt Disney World
• Universal Studios Florida
• Blue Man Group
• Cirque du Soleil
• Medieval Times
• Outlet Mall Shopping
• Silver Springs
• Wet ‘N Wild
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
• Skeletons: Museum of Osteology

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It’s no surprise that Educational Destinations sets and exceeds student travel standards. We aim to provide the best service, communication, experience and safety for all of our groups. When researching for your travel provider, please download this PDF checklist HERE to ensure that your group is taking advantage of all of the essential building blocks of a successful, safe, and FUN trip! If you have questions or are ready to get started on your next trip, please call 800.616.1112 or request your customized quote .

Custom Designed Trips

ED will create a custom designed trip for your group that is shaped by your priorities, goals and wishes, and powered by your passions. ED is committed to listening and working one-on-one with you to build the perfect trip for your students. There are no stock trips here - just your trip.

Group Travel Specialists

Led by award-winning teachers, ED exceeds the needs and expectations of students, teaching staff, parents and administrators. ED anticipates group needs and delivers group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs. Our experience and expertise enable us to bring the best quality trips, events, experiences and opportunities to your group.

All-Inclusive Price

ED’s custom trips are cost-effective and inclusive, without hidden costs – a great value for your travelers. Charter coaches, flights, hotels, meals, sightseeing, events, taxes and gratuities are covered for each traveler. A 24/7 Emergency Contact System is included for each traveling group.

Cutting Edge Technology

Through ED's parent company, ED is the only student travel company providing Trip Account , an internet-based program that provides you a complete trip resource center 24 hours a day. Also included in your trip is the Trip Account App: Music Directors, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Personal Tour Director

A signature feature of every trip is the ED Tour Director , always right by the teacher’s side, managing all travel aspects of your trip: transportation, events, meals, lodging, tickets and more. Our TD’s training and management skills let the teacher focus on the students and education.

Safety is Priority #1

ED is pro-active on safety, sending the Tour Director World Aware® alerts, sharing best practices in travel safety, emergency procedures and travel hints with chaperones and staff, ensuring traveler accountability, monitoring vendor service/performance and tellng travelers of changes or emergencies with the Trip Account App .

Trusted Leader in Travel

ED is an active member of these respected travel suppliers and organizations: Walt Disney World & Disneyland, Universal Orlando, American Bus Association, National Band Association, National Tour Association, Student Youth Travel Association and more. View all ED’s partners and awards here .

Doing the right thing

ED is deeply committed to high quality educational group travel. We love what we do, and we work hard to do it better than everyone. Creating memorable performance trips that leave positive, life-changing impressions on your students and community is a privilege that we don’t take lightly. Please talk to us about your next trip.

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Since 1987, Educational Destinations, led by passionate, award-winning teachers, has become the first choice for educational student group travel. By listening to teachers, providing cutting edge technology and unmatched service, and having dedicated ED Tour Directors conduct trips, Educational Destinations has built an unmatched reputation. Focused on designing custom trips that provide educational, memorable, and rewarding student travel experiences, Educational Destinations successfully partners with customers to do just that, in destinations within the United States and worldwide. Decades of combined travel expertise, earned in dozens of countries, enables Educational Destinations to anticipate performance needs and deliver group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs.

I wanted to write and tell you what a terrific job you did with our trip. I’ve been traveling since 1980 and this was the easiest trip ever for me. I simply had to do nothing but teach! It’s hard to believe it’s taken me this long to get it right, slow learner! The students and parents have had nothing to say but wonderful things…

Nan Moore Male High School

You have been so wonderful with our parents and students throughout the entire course of this tour. I am so glad we signed on with Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations as you gave our group the red carpet treatment every step of the way.

Janis Stackhouse Bloomington High School North

Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations is top-notch. The professionalism of the staff and their attention to detail is a director’s dream come true. My students and I have traveled with them four times over the past several years and I can say that “I won’t leave home without them!

Jena Adrianson Lawrence Central High School

I can’t say enough good things about Educational Destinations. They had everything covered and it was a relaxing and fun trip. My students and parents commented that it was the best trip we have ever taken. I’m ready to plan another trip with this company.

Brenda Bergman Jay County School Corporation

I recently had the pleasure of going on a Disney Trip with our band from Eastern High School in Greentown, IN. I was skeptical about going but am so glad I did. My Grandson and I came in rather late and had no problems whatsoever in getting onto your site, paying for our trip, and having confirmation that we were good to go.

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Being able to trust implicitly the people who are planning what we will see, the timing of the itinerary, and the traveling arrangements is comforting not only to our staff but also to our parents. For our parents to know that this is a company that we use year after year with great results gives them the peace of mind that their children will experience the safest trip possible.

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I wanted to thank you so much for such a great trip! Our kids had a wonderful time and I could not imagine how we would have seen all that we were able to see without having you organize this trip for us.

Angie Remington Madison-Grant Elementary Students

I have worked with Educational Destinations on a yearly basis since 2001 and ED is the best educational travel group our school has ever worked with. It is refreshing to know that during the course of a trip that if any questions or problems arise, we have the consultant, whom we have worked with all year, right there with us to answer all questions and take care of the tickets and timing. It makes the trip very relaxing and enjoyable and a trip our kids never forget.

Darrin Russell 8th Grade U.S. History, Mitchell High School

I have been coordinating educational field trips for my school for the past 10 years and could not be happier with Educational Destinations. From the very first brainstorming session to the moment we return home from our trip, Educational Destinations works tirelessly to make sure our trips are memorable and successful. They are always quick to answer my questions, which I truly appreciate. Michael, Robin, and Ryan have been fantastic to work with over the years and I highly recommend them!

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Educational Destinations has taken the stress out of planning and traveling with a large group. As a teacher, I am now able to actually enjoy the time I have with my students instead of worrying about all of the necessary details. From the very first contact made to the last moment of the trip and beyond, each and every person we have interacted with from Educational Destinations has been professional, concerned about fulfilling our needs, and exceptionally conscientious.

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By Saundra Amrhein

Like many homeschooling moms, Janne LoFaro of Holly Springs, N.C., never misses an opportunity to turn an excursion into an educational adventure for her 9-year-old daughter. For instance, picking strawberries is a chance to learn about bees and pollination; road trips in the car include educational DVDs.

So when Janne was planning a family vacation , she considered her daughter’s ongoing fascination for LEGOs, and knew just the place to take her for an educational field trip in Florida - LEGOLAND .

Among the nearly two million home-educated children and their families in the United States, Florida proves to be not only a vacation destination, but also a virtual classroom – where parents combine leisure time with learning opportunities at museums, aquariums, wildlife refuges, historic sites and theme parks.

Imagination Zone is a place to build and test and expand your mind.

- Julie Fletcher for VISIT FLORIDA

LEGOLAND is a 150-acre interactive theme park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. This is Safari Trek at Land of Adventure.

There are many places for educational field trips in Florida that cater to homeschooling families through elaborate educational materials and programs that give students behind-the-scenes, hands-on experience, self-guided tours, and special rates on admission tickets.

“I heard they had great discounts,” LoFaro said about LEGOLAND. That’s a big bonus, she added, for homeschooling families who carry their own costs for curriculum materials at home. LoFaro started a homeschooling group five years in her home county for homeschooling families to share information on events, tours and classes. It quickly grew to 135 families.

She and her husband plan to surprise their daughter with the trip to LEGOLAND, an interactive theme park with educational programs that have a strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM).

“She’s all into the LEGO Friends,” Janne said.

During the Florida vacation, they also plan to seek out museums and possibly an aquarium to add to their daughter’s learning experience. Meanwhile, given her daughter’s current study of space and science, Janne was already planning their next vacation destination: the Kennedy Space Center.

“You gravitate to what their interests are,” she said.

Home-schoolers Janne and Joe LoFaro let their daughter, Sienna, 9, lead the way as they begin to explore LEGOLAND.

In the Imagination Zone, participants can build and test computers or robots and more.

Many Florida attractions cater to homeschooling families through elaborate educational materials and programs, hands-on experience, or interacting with nature itself.

The fun at LEGOLAND includes interacting with robots.

Here’s a list of some opportunities for educational field trips in Florida, organized by region of the state:

Northwest Florida

• National Naval Aviation Museum , Pensacola: This military and aerospace museum features a Flight to Excellence (FTE) educational field trip that incorporates educational IMAX movies and Teachers’ Walking Tour guides. The National Flight Academy also brings students aboard its simulated aircraft carrier to plan and carry out missions. For more information, visit: http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/    
• Apalachicola Maritime Museum , Apalachicola: This museum, providing a gateway into the rich and diverse history of the three rivers forming Florida’s largest, the Apalachicola River, offers hands-on educational programs, from sailing to boat-building and restoration to historical tours and eco-tours. For more information, visit: http://ammfl.org/

Northeast Florida

• The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park , St. Augustine: This 15-acre waterfront park sits at the heart of the area explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and is the original site of the settlement of explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565 – making St. Augustine the oldest European settlement in the United States.  Visitors can explore a replica of a Timucua village and a reconstruction of the First Mission Church of Nombre de Dios, originally built in 1587 on the grounds. For more information, visit: http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com/  
• Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park, Flagler Beach : This 150-acre park is a relic of the former prominence of sugar plantations in East Florida. Destroyed in 1836 during the Second Seminole War, the once thriving Bulow Family plantation had grown sugar cane, cotton, rice and indigo. The park holds remnants and ruins of the former plantation, spring house, wells, the crumbling foundations of the plantation house, slave cabins and sugar mill ruins, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. For more information, visit: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Bulow-Plantation .

Central Florida

• LEGOLAND Florida , Winter Haven: With more than 50 rides, shows, attractions and a water park, this interactive theme park on 150 acres has STEM-focused educational programs – from building solar-powered cars to programing LEGO robots to rescue the rover on a mission to Mars – and also offers discounted tickets for designated “Home School Days” as well as educational resource guides for self-guided tours. For more information, visit: http://florida.legoland.com/
• Walt Disney World , Orlando: The Disney parks provide a broad spectrum of educational programs and guided field studies, from Applied Sciences to Liberal Arts, Environmental Studies and Leadership Development. Students get a chance to help solve conservation challenges; explore physics through thrilling attractions; meet marine biology professionals; or participate in dancing, acting and other performance arts workshops. For more information, visit: http://www.disneyyouth.com/our-programs/
• Gatorland , Orlando: With thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a petting zoo, zip line and free-flight aviary, this park offers a bevy of hands-on educational field trip opportunities, as well as close-up encounters with alligators, snakes, tarantulas and more. For more information, visit: http://www.gatorland.com/  
• Kennedy Space Center: In addition to Camp Kennedy Space Center with its strong STEM emphasis, the center also has ongoing educational programs where students can explore the Apollo/Saturn V Center, meet astronauts, watch 3D IMAX films, strap into a Shuttle Launch Experience and see historic rockets. What’s more, the center also offers a special day for homeschooling families one day a year. For more information, visit:   https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium: The mission here is rescue, rehab and release. There are educational programs, from workshops on animal training; to science camps on ecosystems; to camps and field trips that include snorkeling in sea grass beds, kayaking through estuaries, SCUBA, and meeting the aquarium’s rescued residents. For more information, visit: http://www.seewinter.com/
• MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) , Tampa: With its more than 450 interactive exhibits on space and astronomy, technology, robotics and gaming, MOSI lets families explore everything from the night sky in Saunders Planetarium; to what it feels like to live on the moon in Kids in Charge! – the largest children’s science center in the nation – to building anything from robots to cities in Imagination Playground, to hands-on 3D printing, and riding a bicycle on a cable 30 feet in the air. For more information, visit:   http://www.mosi.org/

Southwest Florida

• Sanibel Island : About 20 miles southwest of Ft. Myers, this island of white-sand beaches and crystal blue waters is a nature lover’s dream and a natural classroom to learn about wildlife. It is home to both the “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, or CROW, which is a teaching hospital and visitor education center focused on saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, conservation medicine and education. For more information, visit: http://www.sanibelisland.com/
• Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve , Naples: On 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands and protected waters, visitors can learn about some of the 150 species of birds, threatened and endangered animals that thrive in this estuarine environment. Among educational programs and opportunities are field trips that are geared to classes and students focused on marine biology, chemistry, environmental science, oceanography and general biology. For more information, visit: https://rookerybay.org/
• Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples : At this two-story, 30,000-square-foot cultural institution and hands-on learning center, children can become a weather forecaster, chef, farmer, architect, artist, and veterinarian; explore the cold of an igloo, and the sound of the sea. Educational programs include workshops for homeschooling families, on past topics such as the science of snow; investigating the brain and the science of emotion; and an entertaining look at Newton’s Laws of Motion. For more information, visit: http://www.cmon.org/

Southeast Florida

• Deering Estate at Cutler , near Miami: This 444-acre preserve and historic site holds a prehistoric burial mound, a three-story wooden house dating to 1900 known as the Richmond Cottage and a three-story stone mansion. Home to what is considered the largest virgin coastal tropical hardwood hammock in the continental United States, Deering Estate is known as an environmental, archeological and historical preserve offering everything from canoe tours, butterfly walks and guided nature hikes. For more information, visit: http://www.deeringestate.com/
• Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar: Revolving around an 800-seat theater, this complex includes two art galleries, banquet facilities, rehearsal halls, botanical gardens, classrooms and more. Educational programming includes behind-the-scenes tours, performances, summer camps, and past master classes on everything from dance techniques to the fusion of Afro-Peruvian music and jazz. For more information, visit: http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org/
• Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Florida Everglades near Miami: Visitors can learn the history of the Florida Seminoles’ resistance of U.S. government displacement and survival in the Everglades; take in the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum; follow nature trails throughout the 60-acre cypress dome to a living village; explore 2,200 acres of untamed Everglades on airboat and swamp buggy rides during the Billie Swamp Safari; or attend rodeos and reenactments of the Second Seminole War. For more information, visit: http://www.floridaseminoletourism.com/

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In an abundance of caution, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science has decided to suspend museum operations starting Tuesday, September 3 , in order ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and animals. Please monitor our website and social channels for all updates regarding the museum.

Field Trips

Bring classroom science lessons to life by exploring the many exhibitions Frost Science has to offer!

Students and chaperones will be able to explore the museum on their own, in a self-guided experience.

Admission Costs

Field trip admission ranges from $14.95-$16.95 depending on the day of the week and season. Please review our 2023-2024 Field Trip Admission Calendar to check the field trip admission cost for the day you’re interested in visiting us.

Learning Labs (weekdays only) and Frost Planetarium Shows are available as an add-on from August 19 – May 16. Learning Labs are $5 per student. Frost Planetarium shows are $2 per student.

For further questions, please view our Field Trip FAQs and Reservations Guide here .

*All prices are per student. Please note that the museum requires a ratio of 1 chaperone per every 10 students. These chaperones are free of charge. Additional chaperones pay the same rate as the students . Frost Science Museum membership or other discounts may not be used in conjunction with field trip and group rates. For questions regarding special needs groups, please email [email protected] .

Journey to Space Special Exhibition Summer groups will be allowed entry to the Journey to Space special exhibition. However, groups will not be allowed admittance to the rotating Destiny Lab inside the exhibition due to the sensitivity of the experience.

Upcoming Exhibition: The Dig

Due to limited capacity, school year field trips are permitted entry at a rate of one chaperone and ten students at a time. Please note that there may be a waiting period before entry is allowed.

Summer field trips (May 16 – Aug 19) will not be permitted entry to this exhibition.

Planetarium Shows

Informed by leading edge science, the Frost Planetarium shows carry you to the far reaches of known existence, and spark the wonderment at the core of scientific exploration.

Learning Labs

You and your students can dive deeper into science with a 45-minute facilitated, hands-on learning experience in our Knight Learning Center.

Educator Resources

Educators can explore free, standards-aligned curriculum resources and exhibition guides to connect your visit to the classroom.

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As Florida’s “Official Aviation Museum and Education Center,” the Florida Air Museum features a dynamic display of unique designs, classics, ultra-lights, antiques, and warbirds. More than a collection of airplanes; it stands as a tribute to the history and joy of flight. Exhibits educate about pioneers like Howard Hughes, early air racers, Floridians, and others who have influenced the world of aviation.

The Aerospace Center for Excellence also offers a variety of year-round educational experiences for all ages including field trips, storytime, camps, tours, workshops, and speaker presentations. ACE and the Museum continue to grow and meet the challenge of showcasing aviation history through exhibits, restoration and preservation, education and outreach, and sharing a passion for flight with visitors of all ages.

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Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with year-round STEAM learning programs that engage children from ages 4 to 14. Snapology instructors use fun, hands-on activities to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun! Our programs are offered as after-school programs, summer camps, workshops, field trips, birthday parties, assemblies, and custom events.

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Bok Tower Gardens is a Polk County Gem. With over 50 acres of beautiful gardens, a variety of plants, trees, and flowers, 205 foot Singing Tower carillon, and a fantastic children’s garden play area, it is one of our favorite places to be outdoors. Learn more and see photos in our article on Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden at Bok Tower Gardens .

School assemblies and live shows for kids based on STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics + A for Art. Academic entertainment with Dr. Reacto and DJ Dan. The only live program to combine music, laughter, theatrics, high technology, video, and dance in Florida elementary schools. Serving Tampa, Lakeland, and Orlando areas.

Skate World Lakeland is known for birthday parties for all ages, roller skating lessons, the Friday night hang out for preteens and teens, and a fun summer activity for camps, daycares and family get-togethers! No one can pass up Skate World’s $2 Tuesday, which includes $2 admission, $2 rentals, and $2 specials in the snack bar. Skate World also offers Christian Skate Nights throughout the year and hosts numerous church and school fundraisers.

STEM Program Field Trips in Orlando, FL

Educational Experiences specializes in the planning and execution of STEM Program Field Trips in Orlando, FL. Our world-class educational program trips include organized group class trips to Kennedy Space Center™, Sea World™, St. Augustine, New York City, Philadelphia, and Savannah, GA.

What Do The STEM Program Field Trips We Organize Offer?

Our STEM Programs allow students to apply the science, technology, engineering, and math they learn in the classroom and see it in action at popular theme parks and historical cities. This opportunity gives them a real-world perspective that will help foster their educational development.

Trips To Universal Studios™

Students of all ages love thrill rides at theme parks. The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™ STEM program is a hands-on experience where students learn the physics law of conservation energy that makes roller coasters so exciting. Collecting a variety of data points, they will be able to calculate the potential and kinetic energy of a roller coaster ride. The educational program concludes with a trip on the thrilling Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™ that will help solidify their learning experience.

Students are immersed in technology, and our Transformers Roll Out™ is a STEM program that capitalizes on that fascination. Students will work under the six degrees of freedom scientific principle to learn how to choreograph different types of motion to move objects in a three-dimensional space that is the core of the Ride-3D experience.

Trips To Islands of Adventure™

What better way for students to learn about pre-historic dinosaurs than a trip to Jurassic Park™. The Jurassic Paleobotany class at the Islands of Adventure is an immersive educational experience that teaches students about the dinosaur era by comparing fossil images to the plants they find throughout their exciting adventure.

Kongtrol Panel™

The Skull Island: Reign of Kong™ is one of the most thrilling rides at Islands of Adventure. The Kongtrol Panel is a unique educational program that teaches students about the technology that makes the vehicles automatically move around the attraction. Students will have an opportunity to program the ride along a path navigating it safely around the exhibit. After mastering the technical wizardry, they are rewarded with a ride on this thrill-seeking attraction.

Visit our website or contact us at 1-800-761-2556 for more information about the STEM Program Trips we organize in Orlando, FL.

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Engineering, Computer Programming and Robotics for preK, Elementary and Middle School Students

Stem trackout camps, summer camps, after school programs, before school programs, in-school field trips, stem saturdays and workshops., broadest array of stem programs.

Fun based learning that seamlessly integrate the components of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - with the 4C skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity; and real world applications.

Maximum Scheduling Flexibility for Parents

Camps, afterschool, beforeschool and weekend programs with hands on engineering, computing and robotics. Loads of fun for your children while you get maximum scheduling flexibility - pick full or partial program, full days or half days camp, all days or a few days.

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STEM Field Trips in Tampa, FL

Stem field trips for classrooms throughout the tampa, fl, area.

What Does a STEM Field Trip Entail?

A STEM field trip with Laser Ops begins with an hour of educational instruction. During this time, we will:

• Take students on a tour of the Laser Ops facility
• Teach students about the technical inner workings of our center and how all of our operations work together
• Offer a hands-on lesson that discusses how businesses use technology and the different methodologies available

This educational instruction meets the standards set by the Florida Department of Education for elementary, middle, and high school.

We also offer a STEM program for technical school students. Our Advanced Technical School includes a tour of our facility to learn how it was designed and built and then utilize that knowledge to engineer their own gaming center.

Once the instructional portion of the field trip is complete, students get to play! They will have one hour in our laser tag arena and an additional 30 minutes in our video arcade. We encourage all students to participate in this portion of the field trip, as well as the educators and parent chaperones.

Stress-Free Field Trips

Laser Ops works hard to make the field trip experience as easy and stress-free as possible for our teachers. We will:

• Pair you with an event specialist who will be your guide throughout the field trip and make sure all your needs are met
• Prepare a meeting room for your students where they can receive instruction beforehand, eat lunch, and more
• Cater your event, as we have an on-site grille that serves up pizza and other delicious food
• Provide coach bus service to and from our facility at an additional cost (minimum 40 people total)

Schedule Your Field Trip

Are you looking for an immersive, exciting STEM field trip for your class in the Tampa, FL, area? Laser Ops has you covered. Give us a call today to schedule your field trip.

STEAM Field Trips at YOUR Location

We travel to schools & camps throughout south florida to inspire students with fun & educational field trips. since all of our programs are standards-based, we help reinforce or introduce florida science standards during your in-school presentation., teachers :  you may use our field trips to help teach a specific topic that aligns with your lesson plans, and our presenters will customize the format if you need a review before an assessment. let us know ahead of time, and we will focus on specific facts so your students are more confident during their test or quiz, aftercare/camp directors:   we will make program recommendations depending on the age range of your campers. let us know if you would like the experience to fit a specific theme. we have a variety of choices, steam city kids is an approved school board vendor in broward and miami-dade. our presenters go through a level ii background screening, and we are fully insured., click here  if you have students with special needs and would like to view a list of schools & organizations we have visited., click on the options below for more info & pricing:, field trips elementary school & middle school (k-8), field trips for camp, aftercare & preschool, why choose steam city kids for your in-school field trip.

Trusted Service : Over 16 years inspiring students, fully insured, level II background checks, and an Approved School Board Vendor in Miami-Dade & Broward.

Engaging & Educational : We blend education & entertainment  to give your students an unforgettable experience.

Variety : Live animals, modular robotics, science labs, mobile space planetarium and more. Click here  to view our programs.

Easy Planning : No scheduling buses or chaperones – We travel to YOU.

Customized Experience : We work with preschool-8th grade, and we customize each presentation so it’s engaging for the grade level and special needs of the group.

Happy Clients :  Don’t just take our word for it – hear from our teachers, parents and students. Click here for our testimonials.

Female Owned: Support a female-owned small business.

Locally Owned & Operated : We take pride in our South Florida roots. Click here to learn more about our story.

K-12 STEM Outreach

STEM Day is hosted at the University of Central Florida each spring and fall. Students and teachers are invited to come explore the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through demonstrations, tours and exhibits, designed and led by our own faculty and students. STEM Day is a FREE event for all ages with a wide variety of engaging activities designed for K-12 students.

Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC)

The future of the State of Florida is dependent on a strong engineering workforce to maintain and sustain innovation led, economic growth. We must build on the existing infrastructure (programs that work) to increase the number and diversity of young students that select engineering as a career and enroll in an engineering program of study at a Florida post-secondary institution. FEEC is an annual conference bringing together K-12 educators and STEM industry professionals to determine what is happening in Florida regarding pre-college engineering education, to showcase successful programs and share the information with formal and informal STEM teachers. Visit http://stem.ucf.edu/feec/  to learn more.

STEM Summer Programs

The University of Central Florida offers a variety of opportunities for middle and high school students to create memorable experiences in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. During the summer, UCF hosts several one-week and multi-week camps to engage students in hands-on learning. The camps range from exploring introductory concepts in the STEM fields to developing in-depth knowledge in specific STEM areas. Learn more about the individual programs here . Questions can be directed to  [email protected] .

SECME is a strategic alliance partnering schools, universities, industry, and government to renew and strengthen the professional capacity of K-12 educators, motivate and mentor students, and empower parents and communities so that all young people will learn and achieve at higher levels. SECME’s mission is to increase the pool of historically under represented, under-served, and differently-abled students who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, thus creating a diverse and globally competitive workforce. UCF iSTEM is a proud sponsor and host for the SECME Regional Competition. Visit https://stem.ucf.edu/secme/ to learn more.

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Discovery Education Each no-cost Virtual Field Trip comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned (lesson plans are for resource only, classroom lessons should be aligned to the Florida's State Standards), hands-on learning activities! Searchable by subject. Grade Levels: All

Google Arts and Culutre Download the app to a phone or device. Explore museums, places, culture and more.

Hubble Telescope Embark on a journey of discovery with videos and images. Grade Levels: All

Nature Works Everywhere Virtual field trips with various ecosystems and science themes.

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Around the World Virtual journey around the world

Pompeii, Italy Explore the ruins of Pompeii

London National Gallery

Louvre So many works of art to discover in this fabulour museum that used to be a palace.

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisaza Home to the world’s second largest private collection of art

Museum of Natural History Explore many of the spaces in and around the museum through visual presentation.

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Boeing FutureU Bring the real world into the classroom by taking students on a journey to places outside their city, country, even planet. These behind-the-scenes videos transport students to places where innovation meets creativity and shows there is no one path toward success in a STEM career. Explore the latest engineering, technology, and manufacturing at Boeing with these Virtual Field Trips.

NASA Glenn Research Center Get an inside look at NASA Glenn Research Center’s facilities.

Wonders of the World

Great Wall of China Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.

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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Orlando, Florida 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 Orlando’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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Orange County Regional History Center

Explore 14,000 years of Central Florida History at the Orange County Regional History Center! Programming includes field trips, homeschool, Scout merit badge workshops, and more!

Orlando Science Center

The Orlando Science Center has four floors of interactive exhibit halls, labs, workshops, theaters. and a STEM Discovery Center.

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Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling. OPENS IN MARCH!

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is your student, camper, scout and family destination for discovery as they have the once-in-a lifetime experience to explore our world’s oceans!

WonderWorks Orlando

WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind. It combines education and entertainment with 100+ hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.

You Name It Tours, YNI Tours

You Name It Tours is a professional full-service destination travel company with expertise with the youth group travel market. We are known for our attention to detail and safety for your group.

Arboretum of the University of Central Florida

Arboretum of the University of Central Florida, is an outdoor living laboratory, that enables visitors to engage in experience-based learning of the plant life and other natural wonders on campus.

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Central Florida Ballet is a professional ballet company offering performances throughout the year including the annual “Nutcracker” performed in the state-of-the-art Linda Chapin Theater.

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The Crosby Observatory at the Orlando Science Center is home to Florida’s largest publicly accessible refractor telescope and other astronomical tools.

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The Harry P. Leu Gardens, on 50-acre botanical oasis, where visitors discover palms, cycads and flowering trees. Enjoy azaleas, vines, bromeliads and tropical philodendrons.

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See a restored 1926 American LaFrance fire engine at the Orlando Fire Museum in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park. Learn about the Orlando Fire Department’s history on a tour.

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