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Field trips - school year

A group of children visit the OAC on a field trip

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 trip guide »

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.