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Field trips - school year
Field trips - school year
Field trips to the Outdoor Adventure Center combine Michigan's outdoor resources and hands-on learning for all ages in a climate-controlled, historic building.
View our complete guide to planning your field trip:
Field trips include the following:
- A 2.5-hour self-guided visit for up to 90 students.
- Time to explore hands-on exhibits.
- Time to visit live animals in the Habitat Lodge.
- Exploration guides to help guide learning.
- Access to lunch room.
- Time to shop in the gift shop.
Pricing
Group admission rate: $2 per person (students, teachers, chaperones)
Schools and other established organizations are eligible for the group admission rate with a confirmed group permit. Advance registration is required at least three weeks prior to preferred date.
$50 nonrefundable deposit: Upon confirmation, a nonrefundable $50 deposit is due, which will be applied to the cost of the field trip. Date changes requested less than four weeks in advance will forfeit the deposit.
$90 classroom sessions: Enhance the learning experience by booking a classroom session for up to 30 students. Up to three classroom sessions can be booked per visit.
Registration
Preregistration is required – please allow at least three weeks for processing.
Field trip registration form »
Financial assistance opportunities:
Grants may be available to cover transportation. Visit the site to review eligibility:
Educational programming add-on:
You may choose to add a classroom experience to your visit. All programs include background information, age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning components meeting teaching standards for Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and Next Generation Science.
We have updated our educational programming add-ons for the coming school year.
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Preschool and kindergarten
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Lower elementary: Grades 1-2
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Upper elementary: Grades 3-5
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Middle and high school: Grades 6-12