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America’s Home Energy Education Challenge
www.homeenergychallenge.org
The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Teachers Association have a nationwide contest for kids in elementary and middle schools. America’s Home Energy Education Challenge (AHEEC) will engage students to learn the science behind wise energy choices. Go to our website to learn more. More than $200,000 in prizes will be awarded! Register Now!
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
www.azdeq.gov/function/education/index.html
Get extensive lists of science and environmental Web sites. Find facts and reading lists, learn about careers in the environment, and explore ADEQ Web sites made for kids.
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Arizona Project Wet (APW)
Maricopa County • Pam Justice
602-827-8200 x333 • pjustice@cals.arizona.edu
Yavapai County • Edessa Carr
928-445-6590 x227 • edessa@cals.arizona.edu
Pinal County • Tasha Krecek-Lynch
520-836-5221 x210 • tasha@cals.arizona.edu
Pima County & all other areas • Kerry Schwartz
520-621-1092 • kschwart@cals.arizona.edu
APW is working with teachers and specialists to integrate relevant water education into district curricula. Go to the APW web site to find out more:
http://cals.arizona.edu/arizonawet/
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Bear Essential Educational Services
Workshop: Oct. 22, 2011
9 a.m.–12 p.m. • 792-9930
Work Sheets, Young Reporters Program & Presentations. Visit
www.BearEssentialNews.com and click "Teachers"
Free Workshop: Reporting workshop for third- to eighth-graders co-hosted by KVOA-4. Fifteen students per school. Space is limited!
Free Standards-Based Work Sheets: e-mailed directly to you.
Free Young Reporters Program: Advise your third- to eighth-grade students as they practice journalistic writing and get published in Bear or broadcast on KVOA-4! No minimum time commitment.
Free Presentations in Tucson: Energize your 2nd-thru 8th-grade students about writing and reporting! Five classroom presentations described online. Run 45–50 minutes. Three classroom minimum, please.
Facebook Updates: Be the first to hear about a variety of opportunities. Click to be a Bear facebook friend!
BOOK IT!
www.bookitprogram.com
or call 1-800-426-6548
BOOKIT! motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza. BOOKIT! is simple for the teacher to use, flexible because goals match reading ability, and fun because achieving a goal is a great reason to celebrate. BOOKIT! was created in 1985 and currently reaches over 10 million students annually.
Central Arizona Project
Teacher Resource/Curriculum
Available/Classroom Speakers/Grant Program
www.caph2o4u.com
1-888-891-5795 or 623-869-2138
CAP offers an Arizona-specific water resource program including downloadable water conservation lesson plans for K–3 and 4–8. Standards-based (correlations provided). Includes mixed media tools like videos, posters, activity books and computer games! Visit our website or call for presentation, tour or grant information.
CRIZMAC
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1642 N. Alvernon Wy. • Tucson
Art & Cultural Curriculum for Teachers
Folk Art, Gifts, Books for Adults and Children
Stevie Mack or Kitty Williams
1-800-913-8555 • 520-323-8555
customerservice@crizmac.com
www.crizmac.com
CRIZMAC provides a fantastic selection of art and cultural resources for your classroom, including award-winning curriculum, DVDs, books, folk art, games and more. Visit www.crizmac.com for free resources and to shop the online Marketplace. CRIZMAC also offers trips for teachers and adults to interesting art and cultural destinations. A FREE monthly lecture series, ARTiculations, is open to the public. Visit www.crizmac.com for a schedule of topics and to register or call to reserve space.
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DrugFreeAz.org
602-264-5700 • Partner@DrugFreeAz.org
DrugFreeAz.org is a partner for parents and teachers when it comes to raising healthy, drug-free kids. DrugFreeAz.org offers tools and resources for parents and families on its website. This year, DrugFreeAz.org will unveil an online learning center where parents can access webinars and videos about drug and alcohol prevention right in their own home. For more information, please call DrugFreeAz.org at 602-264-5700 or e-mail them at Partner@DrugFreeAz.org.
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Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
FAIR for Educators
130 W. Congress
Mailstop: DT-AB4-127, Tucson 85701
520-740-8451 • Jaymie Jacobs
Date to be announced early 2012
Free for educators PreK–12 grade
jaymie.jacobs@schools.pima.gov
www.fairforeducators.org
Do not miss the FAIR for Educators—Watch for the date and more information in coming issues of Bear Essential News early 2012. Sponsored by the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent. Educators across the state are invited. Highlights include valuable resources from more than 100 local exhibitors; over 20 workshops on various topics; Arizona re-certification credit available; networking opportunities; fresh, new ideas; and it’s FREE!
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Tucson Earth Day Festival & Parade
Sat., April 21, 2012
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
www.tucsonearthday.org
Tucson’s 18th Annual Earth Day Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Reid Park. The event includes exhibits related to the environment, hands-on activities for children, and a unique and colorful parade with participants dressed up as plants, animals, and insects. It is educational and fun!
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
www.wdcs-na.org/education.php
Education is an important part of the mission of WDCS. We offer a multilingual educational manual, kids’ games and puzzles.
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4H HIGH ROPES COURSE
1985 W. Ft. Lowell (Location)
4210 N. Campbell (Office)
Field trips • 626-5161 • Elizabeth Sparks
Year-round • Date by appointment
Cost: $250/group
cals.arizona.edu/pima/4-h/challenge/ropes
Test your teambuilding, problem-solving, trust and communication skills as your group crosses “chocolate rivers”, swings from vines and climbs 30 feet in the air.
Arizona Athletics, Jim Click Hall of Champions
To schedule a tour of the athletics facilities go to arizonawildcats.com, click on Inside Athletics and select Community Service.
Cost: Free
For information call 621-2331
Arizona Athletics facilities are specialized to help student-athletes become well-rounded academically, athletically and personally. Groups can take a historic journey through the home of the University of Arizona’s most elite student-athletes as they tour McKale Memorial Center. Tours include visiting The Jim Click Hall of Champions—a museum focusing on education, history and athletics.
Arizona Geological Survey Map & Bookstore
416 W. Congress St. #100
Field Trip/Class Visit/ Curriculum Available
209-4131 • Randi Bellassai
Mon.–Fri. (Dates open)
Grades: 3–12 • Cost: Free
randi.bellassai@azgs.az.gov
www.azgs.az.gov
Free older topographic maps for teachers! Stop by the bookstore Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and show teacher ID. We are also available for class visits and field trips to learn more about Arizona geology and natural history.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N. Macdonald • Mesa
Field trips/Curriculum Available/Speakers
Groups or to schedule speaker 480-644-3553
Main line 480-644-2230
Closed Mondays • www.azmnh.org
The Arizona Museum of Natural History welcomes groups of all ages for an educational and fun experience. Educator Resource Guides are available online with pre- and post-visit activities to enhance the relevance to your school’s curriculum. The resource guides are designed to meet national and state standards by grade level. The specific standards achieved are outlined in the guides. Explore Dinosaur Mountain, pan for gold, experience the Southwest Gallery and Walk Through Time. Cost: School group special rate $4/person. Ages: All ages
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Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace
Student Days
12601 E. Hwy 60 • Apache Junction
520-463-2600
Field Trips/ Curriculum Available
Feb. 14, Tue., for Elementary Schools
Feb. 16, Thu., for Junior High and High School Students
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
For easy sign-up, download reservation form here.
www.RenFestInfo.com • Click on Student Days
Bring the Renaissance to life! Enjoy a 30-acre cornucopia of sights, sounds and experiences fashioned within an early European village. During two weekdays set aside exclusively for class trips, learning opportunities include: language, comedia theater, mannerisms, customs, jousting, artisans, music and more! Free curriculum included. Cost: Order by January 14, 2012, and receive free entry for one chaperone for every 8 students. Regular price $9/student and $9/chaperone. Grades: 1–6, 6–12.
- Arizona State Museum at The University of Arizona
“Through the Eyes of the Eagle”
Located on the University of Arizona campus, just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave. and University Blvd.
621-9434 • Exhibit runs Oct. 15–Dec. 31
K–12 guided school programs Mon.–Fri.
$2/student, chaperones and teachers are free
asmedu@email.arizona.edu
www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
Through the Eyes of the Eagle exhibit illustrates healthy living. Students explore health, culture and history via art, storytelling, objects, photographs, and a comic book presented from a Native American perspective. Program includes a physical exercise activity, nutrition game and comic strip making. Each class receives the Through the Eyes of the Eagle books. Free multi-cultural health fair on Saturday, November 12.
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Children’s Museum Tucson Adventure Learning Tours
200 S. 6th Avenue
Field Trip/Class Visit/Curriculum Available
792-9985 • Daniela Siqueiros
Year-round Tue.–Fri. (school year).
Call for summer schedule
$4.50/child, 1 free adult per five children
Limited scholarships available
Grades: PreK–3.
groups@childrensmuseumtucson.org
www.childrensmuseumtucson.org
Each year, thousands of children enjoy the Museum’s exciting Adventure Learning Tours which are age appropriate and aligned with Pre-K through 3rd grade Arizona Academic Standards. Book early! Spots fill up fast!
Color Me Mine
Park Place Mall • 5870 E Broadway #260
Field Trips/Classroom Visits/Fundraisers
790-1100
www.tucson.colormemine.com
Visit our store or we’ll bring the fun to you. We'll set up, assist with design and painting of ceramics, and clean up. Story and paint projects available for preschoolers. Host a painting day at your location or ours and receive a portion of the proceeds. Tile wall fundraiser raises money as you assemble 4 or 6 inch tiles to create a lasting piece for your organization. Other options include creating a one-of-a-kind auction piece and selling gift cards.
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Colossal Cave Mountain Park 
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Field Trips/Classroom Visits
Curriculum Available
647-PARK (7275)
Lauren Hohl
Dates by reservation (Mon.–Sun.)
Cost: Varies, depending on the program
All ages • info@colossalcave.com
www.colossalcave.com
Beautiful 2,400-acre Park, on the National Historic Register. We offer programs on bats, geology, the desert, prehistory, ranch heritage, and early 20th-century history through tours of Colossal Cave, La Posta Quemada Ranch and its museums, and Archaeology Trail walks.
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Discovery Toys
8987 E. Tanque Verde #309-105
Fundraiser • 360-1263 • Sharon Loper
Ages: infant–school age.
smloper@att.net
discoverytoyslink.com/AZGrandma
Discovery Toys can make FUNDRAISING FUN and also offers educational workshops in ch ild development thru play.
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Field Trip Factory Center 
Nation-wide Field Trips • 800-987-6409
Year-round • Most days of week
Cost: Free • Grades: PreK–12
info@fieldtripfactory.com
www.fieldtripfactory.com
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Field Trip Factory offers immersive experiences that support a whole-child approach to education. Choose from a variety of fun trips that deliver educational lessons in real-world environments..
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Fry’s Food Store
Be A Smart Shopper! Field trips
To schedule a tour, go to
www.fieldtripfactory.com/frys
or call 1-800-987-6409
Fry’s Food Stores are helping students make healthier eating choices on a fun, guided, healthy- eating adventure. Engaging activities allow children to discuss nutrition and sample healthy foods and beverages, ultimately teaching them how to be healthier throughout their entire life. Scout troops and preschools welcome. Grades: PreK–6.
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Goldfield Ghost Town/Superstition Scenic Railroad
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd.
Apache Junction
Field Trip • 480-983-0333
Open daily • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
www.goldfieldghosttown.com
Experience Arizona history! Spend a fun-filled day rich in history. Tour an underground mine, ride the train, view reptiles and insects of the Sonoran Desert, and pan for real gold. Educational fun!
Golf N' Stuff
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6503 E. Tanque Verde
Field Trip/Class Visit/ Fundraiser
296-2366 x13 • Group Sales
Year-round (Mon.-Fri.)
$7.50 and up/person • Ages: 4 and up
gnstucson@yahoo.com
www.golfnstuff.com
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It’s affordable and easy to plan a field trip everyone will enjoy! We have different packages available for classrooms of all sizes! Call our group sales office for more information on packages and reservations!
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International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Rd.
Field Trip/Class Visit
629-0100 • Amy Anderson
Mon.–Fri. (Year-round)
Grades: K–12 • Cost: Varies
amya@thewildlifemuseum.org
www.thewildlifemuseum.org
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Explore the fascinating world of natural history at the museum. Self-guided and guided tours are available for school groups. Or, choose an outreach program and let museum educators bring live animals and touchable artifacts to your class.
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Mad Science of Pima County
2608 N. Stone Ave
Class Visit • 733-7000 • Caleb
All year (Mon.–Sat.) • $140/class visit
Grades: K–6 • office@madscienceaz.com
www.madscience.org/tucson
The BEST in hands-on science for kids! Our in-class field trips are guaranteed to wow kids with our unique brand of science edu-tainment. Call or visit our website for details.
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
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7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. • Scottsdale
480-312-2312
Mon.–Fri. • Year-round
Park opens daily at 9 a.m.
First rides at 10 a.m.
Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving
www.therailroadpark.com
McCormick-Stillman is a great place for class field trips and unforgettable experiences full of history. Take a 1-mile train ride through the park on a locomotive that is five-twelfths the size of a real one. Ride on the 1950s Scottsdale Charros carousel, featuring 30 horses and two wheelchair-accessible chariots. Go inside a train car that was used by past U.S. presidents. We also feature a railroad museum, arboretum and several picnic areas. Cost: FREE admission to park; $1.20/train or carousel ride with advance reservation. Grades: PreK–8.
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The Mini-Time Machine Museum
4455 E. Camp Lowell, Tucson
Field Trip/Class Visit
881-0606 • Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb
Tue.–Sat. (On going)
Ages: early childhood through adult
Cost: $3/student, teachers and 1 chaperon per ten students free. Additional chaperons $5
lisahl@theminitimemachine.org
www.theminitimemachine.org
Tour a big world of small delights! Curricu-lum-based tours for PreK–12 address social studies, mathematics, art and language arts. Tours are aligned with state education standards and are customized to meet your students’ needs.
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Musical Instrument Museum Field Trip Program
4725 E. Mayo Blvd. • Phoenix
Field trips/Curriculum Available • 480-245-6919
Mon.–Fri. (Sept. 12–May 31)
Grades: K–12 • $8/student
Complete the online group tour request form at www.theMIM.org/education, call MIM’s School Tour Coordinator at 480-245-6919, or e-mail grouptours@theMIM.org to select your date.
NEW K–2 Tour: Students explore musical instruments found in Asia that look like a wide variety of animals, from the crocodile to the mythical dragon. Also included are hands-on music-making opportunities and read-aloud storytelling. Guided tours for 3–12 grades and self-guided tours available.
Museum of the Horse Soldier
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (in Trail Dust Town)
Field Trip/Class Visit/
Fundraiser/Curriculum Available
296-4551 • Kevin Vanderslice
Sun.–Sat. (Year-round)
Cost: Free for school tours • All ages
info@horsesoldiermuseum.com
www.horsesoldiermuseum.com
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The Museum of the Horse Soldier offers educational programs in social studies, U.S. and Arizona history. Teachers can coordinate their lessons with actual artifacts from the many eras portrayed in the museum.
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Oro Valley Music & Dance Academy
7954 N. Oracle Rd. (Magee)
Field Trips/Outreach Programs/Classroom Visits
219-9950
Mon.–Sat. (Year-round)
www.MusicDanceTucson.com
Supplement your school arts program with Music and Dance Field Trips and Outreach Programs. Educational, fun and energetic instruction by professional artists at our studio or your school! Call us to see how we can enrich your curriculum within your schedule or as an afterschool program. Cost: Varies. Grades: PreK–12.
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Peter Piper Pizza
Contact the store nearest you today!
Field Trip/Fundraiser
On-going (Mon.–Sun.)
Tour is free • All ages
www.peterpiperpizza.com
Restaurant Tours: Bring the class in for a behind the scenes tour. Monday through Friday, year-round. Cost: Tour is free. Add a personal pan pizza and soda for $2.99 per child age 12 & under.
Fundraiser: Raise money for your group during a pizza party. A percentage of the sales is donated back to your group. We will help you earn even more money with a raffle! Monday–Sunday, year-round. Ages: All
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Pima Animal Care Center 
4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Field Trip/Class Visit
243-5906 • Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
On-going July 2011–June 2012 Mon.–Sat.
Cost: Free • Grades: PreK–12
contactPACC@pima.gov
www.pimaanimalcare.org
Tour PACC-Learn about homeless pets in Pima County and what you can do to help. Dog Bite Safety/Responsible Pet Ownership presentations are also available in your classroom or meeting.
Pima Community College Theater Arts
2202 West Anklam Rd.
Field Trip • 206-6986
Torina Garcia
Sept. 21–30, 2011; Sept. 19–28, 2012
Wed., Thu., Fri. • Cost: $5 • Grades: 1–8
centerforthearts@pima.edu
www.pima.edu/cfa
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PCC Theatre offers students a live theatre experience with fully staged school matinee productions. Teacher packets, backstage tours and cast interaction complement this fun learning opportunity. The 2011 play is Treasure Island.
Pima County Public Library
791-4010
www.library.pima.gov
The Pima County Public Library invites parents to checkout Homework Help, the Library’s free tutoring program, available at all 27 libraries and other locations. Students in kindergarten through college can receive homework assistance from qualified tutors. Call 791-4010 for more information.
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SEA LIFE Arizona 
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. • Tempe
Field Trips • 480-478-7600
Ongoing program dates • Mon.–Fri.
www.sealifeus.com
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All education programs meet the Arizona State Science Standards and are adapted to students’ grade level. Following the lesson, the class embarks on a self-guided tour of the aquarium where they come face to face with more than 5,000 sea creatures in displays that recreate natural habitats. Guests see all types of different sea creatures including sharks, rays, tropical fish, jellyfish, sea horses and more. Field trips include a 20-minute presentation from one of our entertainment staff. Teacher guides e-mailed with confirmation letter. Don’t miss our “Claws! Creatures of the Deep” exhibit and follow us on Facebook to get special news and find out what creatures are coming to Arizona next! Cost: Check website. Ages: 3–12.
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Shamrock Farms Farm Tour
40034 W. Clayton Rd. • Stanfield
Field trips/Curriculum Available
602-477-2462
Tue., Thu. & Sat. (Oct.–May)
Ages: All Ages • Cost: $9 adults,
$6 ages 2-12
Special pricing for schools
and groups
Discounts for military and seniors
hiroxie@shamrockfoods.com
www.ShamrockFarmsTour.com
See where your favorite Shamrock Farms products get their start with an up close look at a real working dairy farm. Our Farm Tour is a fun, hands-on learning experience your kids won’t soon forget.
Skate Country
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7980 E. 22nd St.
Field Trip • 298-4409 • Marlene or Bob
Year-around (Mon.–Fri.) • $4–$5/child
All ages. • askskatecountry@aol.com
www.skatecountry.com
Lights, Music, Fun! Lace up your skates and have a blast! Enjoy our eight 55” flat screens, air conditioned building, great snackbar, and endless playlist of songs, music and programming at your discretion.Skating is not only fun but great exercise that will fulfill any school’s physical fitness requirements.
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Sunrise Park Resort
Free Junior Season Pass Promotion
White Mountains, Ariz.
1-800-772-7669 x2303
Promotion: Oct. 8 & 9 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
www.sunriseskipark.com
Attention skiers and snowboarders! Kids ages 12 and under can get a FREE Junior Season Pass on October 8 & 9, 2011. The pass is good for the 2011–2012 ski season. All you need to do is take a lift ride on the Sunrise Express Lift ($5.00 for kids), recite one skier/boarder responsibility code, bring a can for the food drive, present proof of age and have a parent sign a release of liability. Responsibility code and forms are available online at www.sunriseskipark.com. Adult and Youth purchase your season pass by Oct 9th for early bird discounts.
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Tolmachoff Farms
Educational Farm Field Trip
5726 N. 75th Ave • Glendale
602-377-4747 • Gracie Tolmachoff or Cami Bruggner
Fall (Oct.–Nov.) & Spring (Feb.–March) • Mon.-Fri.
$7–$10/person • Grades: PreK–8
farmfieldtrips@aol.com
tolmachoff-farms.com
The guided tour provides students a hands-on opportunity to become acquainted with an agricultural environment. Field trips include a garden tour, harvest produce to take home, train ride, farm animals, ice cream and more. Go to BearEssentialNews.com/contests and enter to win a Tolmachoff Pumpkin Days Family 4-pack.
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Tucson Music & Dance Academy
4811 E. Sunrise Dr. (Swan)
Field Trips/Outreach Programs/Classroom Visits 327-2303
Mon.–Sat. (Year-round)
www.MusicDanceTucson.com
Supplement your school arts program with Music and Dance Field Trips and Outreach Programs. Educational, fun, and energetic instruction by professional artists at our studio or your school! Call us to see how we can enrich your curriculum within your schedule or as an afterschool program. Cost: Varies Grades: PreK–12
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Tucson Village Farm
4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Field trips • 626-5161 • Elizabeth Sparks
(Tues. & Thu.) Sept.–May
Cost: $4–$5/student • Grades: K–12
tucsonvillagefarm.org
Come and experience Tucson Village Farm, an urban farm built by and for youth. Participate in farm chores, milk our mechanical cow, dig through the worm bin. Come and grow, work and play on the farm!
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UA Science: Flandrau
1601 E. University Blvd. • Tucson
520-621-4516 Year-round • Open daily
uascreservations@gmail.com
www.flandrau.org
- The UA Science:Flandrau offers your class a chance to explore the cosmos through our planetarium show, investigate hands-on exhibits, examine a scale replica of the Martian surface, and see one of the largest mineral collections in the country. Take a guided tour of the Mineral Museum with activities that highlight the importance of everyday minerals. Or see our Science Discovery Classroom featuring marine, desert ecology, or physics workshops. Visit our website for details on current exhibits. Cost: $5+/child based on program (min. 20; chaperones free). Grades: PreK–12.
UA Science: SkyCenter
SkyNights Youth Observing at Mt. Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon north of Tucson
(reservations required)
520-626-8122•year-round
Open most nights-weather dependent
SkyCenter@as.arizona.edu
www.skycenter.arizona.edu
SkyNights Youth Observing is a popular after-dark program for students who want to experience our night sky. Learn the constellations, observe atmospheric phenomena and view the cosmos using our new 32-inch telescope atop Mt. Lemmon. This five-hour program accommodates 10 to 25 students and includes a light dinner. Call for details and experience our universe like never before! Cost: $25/student (min. 10 students, price includes a light meal). Ages: 10 and up.
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UA Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Tours
Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory
UofA Football Stadium, Tucson
520-626-8792
Year-round • Tue.–Fri.
cduncanf@email.arizona.edu
mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu
The Mirror Lab provides your class with a “behind-the-scenes” tour exploring the cutting-edge optical technology and revolutionary processes involved in making giant telescope mirrors—including some of the world’s largest and most advanced telescopes. Learn about the construction and high tech processes that deliver light-weight mirrors ready for transportation to mountaintop observatories. Call today and learn how we’re expanding the boundaries of astronomy! Cost: $5+/student based on tour (min.10 students).
Ages: 12 and up.
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UA Biosphere 2
32540 S. Biosphere Rd. • Oracle
520-838-6200
Year-round • Open daily
Groupvisit@B2science.org
www.b2science.org
Bring your class to experience Biosphere 2 —Where Science Lives! Find out why Time Life Books called it “one of the 50 must-see wonders of the world.” Guided tours take students inside the world’s largest living science center dedicated to exploring the environment, the future and our planet. For middle school students, consider adding a hands-on, standards-based activity to enrich environmental science lessons. See why visitors from around the globe journey here for this unique adventure. Cost: $10+/student based on program (min. 20 students). Grades: K–12.
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ZUZI! Dance Company Matinees and Workshops
738 N. 5th Ave. • Field Trip/Class Visit
629-0237 • Olivia Miller
Mon.–Fri. (Dates vary) • Cost: varies
Ages: All ages • zuzisphere@gmail.com
www.zuzimoveit.org
ZUZI! offers customized workshops in aerial trapeze and modern dance that build strength, confidence, and trust for all age groups. We also invite school groups to our matinee performances at discounted prices!
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
www.azdeq.gov/function/education/index.html
Get extensive lists of science and environmental Web sites. Find facts and reading lists, learn about careers in the environment, and explore ADEQ Web sites made for kids.
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Arizona Project Wet (APW)
Maricopa County • Pam Justice
602-827-8200 x333 • pjustice@cals.arizona.edu
Yavapai County • Edessa Carr
928-445-6590 x227 • edessa@cals.arizona.edu
Pinal County • Tasha Krecek-Lynch
520-836-5221 x210 • tasha@cals.arizona.edu
Pima County & all other areas • Kerry Schwartz
520-621-1092 • kschwart@cals.arizona.edu
APW is working with teachers and specialists to integrate relevant water education into district curricula. Go to the APW web site to find out more:
http://cals.arizona.edu/arizonawet/
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Bear Essential Educational Services
Workshop: Oct. 22, 2011
9 a.m.–12 p.m. • 792-9930
Work Sheets, Young Reporters Program & Presentations. Visit
www.BearEssentialNews.com and click "Teachers"
Free Workshop: Reporting workshop for third- to eighth-graders co-hosted by KVOA-4. Fifteen students per school. Space is limited!
Free Standards-Based Work Sheets: e-mailed directly to you.
Free Young Reporters Program: Advise your third- to eighth-grade students as they practice journalistic writing and get published in Bear or broadcast on KVOA-4! No minimum time commitment.
Free Presentations in Tucson: Energize your 2nd-thru 8th-grade students about writing and reporting! Five classroom presentations described online. Run 45–50 minutes. Three classroom minimum, please.
Facebook Updates: Be the first to hear about a variety of opportunities. Click to be a Bear facebook friend!
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Central Arizona Project
Teacher Resource/Curriculum
Available/Classroom Speakers/Grant Program
www.caph2o4u.com
1-888-891-5795 or 623-869-2138
CAP offers an Arizona-specific water resource program including downloadable water conservation lesson plans for K–3 and 4–8. Standards-based (correlations provided). Includes mixed media tools like videos, posters, activity books and computer games! Visit our website or call for presentation, tour or grant information.
CRIZMAC
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1642 N. Alvernon Wy. • Tucson
Art & Cultural Curriculum for Teachers
Folk Art, Gifts, Books for Adults and Children
Stevie Mack or Kitty Williams
1-800-913-8555 • 520-323-8555
customerservice@crizmac.com
www.crizmac.com
CRIZMAC provides a fantastic selection of art and cultural resources for your classroom, including award-winning curriculum, DVDs, books, folk art, games and more. Visit www.crizmac.com for free resources and to shop the online Marketplace. CRIZMAC also offers trips for teachers and adults to interesting art and cultural destinations. A FREE monthly lecture series, ARTiculations, is open to the public. Visit www.crizmac.com for a schedule of topics and to register or call to reserve space.
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DrugFreeAz.org
602-264-5700 • Partner@DrugFreeAz.org
DrugFreeAz.org is a partner for parents and teachers when it comes to raising healthy, drug-free kids. DrugFreeAz.org offers tools and resources for parents and families on its website. This year, DrugFreeAz.org will unveil an online learning center where parents can access webinars and videos about drug and alcohol prevention right in their own home. For more information, please call DrugFreeAz.org at 602-264-5700 or e-mail them at Partner@DrugFreeAz.org.
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East Valley Children’s Theatre
Literature Alive
480-756-3828 • www.evct.org
Literature Alive at East Valley Children’s Theatre is a program that promotes literacy in the elementary schools. EVCT brings a troupe of kids into the schools to read a story, then act out the story as a play, and then present each child in the audience with a book. For more information about having EVCT bring this program to your school visit our website at www.evct.org or call
480-756-3828.
EPA.GOV/STUDENTS
The Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Kids Club. We’ll help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. Includes games, pictures and stories.
Karate For Kids
Classroom Speakers/Supplement to
Physical Education Curriculum
866-835-1545 • www.ataarizona.com
We offer number of FREE services to teachers to supplement your curriculum. We work with the Olweus Bullying Prevention program to teach children bullying prevention techniques. Live classroom demonstrations show children non-violent responses to everyday situations that kids face. Emphasis on discipline, respect, self-esteem gives kids the skills they need to be successful. Call us at 866-835-1545 to speak to a professional martial arts instructor.
Kids.gov
Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. It links to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations.
kidsplanet.org
kidsplanet.org
From the Defenders of Wildlife, curricula for middle school or elementary students, facts, games and ways for youth to make a difference.
Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
FAIR for Educators
130 W. Congress,
Mailstop: DT-AB4-127, Tucson 85701
520-740-8451 • Jaymie Jacobs
Date to be announced
Free for educators PreK–12 grade
jaymie.jacobs@schools.pima.gov
www.fairforeducators.org
Do not miss the FAIR for Educators—Watch for the date and more information in coming issues of Bear Essential News. Sponsored by the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent. Educators across the state are invited. Highlights include valuable resources from more than 100 local exhibitors; over 20 workshops on various topics; Arizona re-certification credit available; networking opportunities; fresh, new ideas; and it’s FREE!
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
www.wdcs-na.org/education.php
Education is an important part of the mission of WDCS. We offer a multilingual educational manual, kids’ games and puzzles.
- Field Trip Guide
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Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson • Mesa • Field Trips
480-644-2775 • Guided tours Tue.–Fri.
Self-guided visits Tue.–Sat. • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun • noon–4 p.m.
www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Visit the gallery at your own pace with a self-guided tour; or schedule a 90-minute tour led by a Gallery Educator and enjoy a related art studio activity. Tours for 20 to 120 people. Self-guided visits require one adult for every 20 children. Reservations required five to 14 days prior. Opening Sept. 30—The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons. The most popular cartoon characters in the U.S. are the subject of this educational art exhibit. It is sure to delight young and old. Cost: For 10 or more $5/person, souvenir bag $2/child. Ages/Grades: Guided tour K and up, ArtVille 4 and under.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N. Macdonald • Mesa
Field trips/Curriculum Available/speakers
Groups or to schedule speaker 480-644-3553
Main line 480-644-2230
Closed Mondays • www.azmnh.org
The Arizona Museum of Natural History welcomes groups of all ages for an educational and fun experience. Educator Resource Guides are available online with pre- and post-visit activities to enhance the relevance to your school’s curriculum. The resource guides are designed to meet national and state standards by grade level. The specific standards achieved are outlined in the guides. Explore Dinosaur Mountain, pan for gold, experience the Southwest Gallery and Walk Through Time. Cost: School group special rate $4/person. Ages: All ages.
Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace
Student Days
12601 E. Hwy 60 • Apache Junction
520-463-2600
Field Trips/ Curriculum Available
Feb. 14, Tue., for Elementary Schools
Feb. 16, Thu., for Junior High and High School Students
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
For easy sign-up, download reservation form here.
www.RenFestInfo.com • Click on Student Days
Bring the Renaissance to life! Enjoy a 30-acre cornucopia of sights, sounds and experiences fashioned within an early European village. During two weekdays set aside exclusively for class trips, learning opportunities include: language, comedia theater, mannerisms, customs, jousting, artisans, music and more! Free curriculum included. Cost: Order by January 14, 2012, and receive free entry for one chaperone for every 8 students. Regular price $9/student and $9/chaperone. Grades: 1–6, 6–12.
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Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St. • Phoenix
602-716-2028 (Group reservations)
Field Trips/Classroom Visit/Teacher Resources
Open daily • Year-round
www.azscience.org
Teachers, inspire your kids with science! Visit Arizona Science Center with your class and discover more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a 5-story IMAX Theater, Dorrance Planetarium, and live science demonstrations. Starting October 2nd—Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship, located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries. Dive into this immersive exhibition detailing the life and times of the early 1700s! School group rates (15 people minimum) —General admission $6, add Real Pirates $5 (limited time only!), add IMAX or planetarium $2. Title 1 schools may qualify for our FREE school admissions program— call for details! Ages: All ages.
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Castles N' Coasters
9445 Metro Pkwy. • Phoenix
Field trips/Fundraisers
Michelle Street
602-997-7575 x107
Dates vary. See online calendar
www.castlesncoasters.com
Castles N’ Coasters offers 14 rides and attractions for your group to enjoy including: 18 holes of miniature golf, unlimited rides and arcade games. There are several packages for all age groups and sizes. We can design a package to fit your needs or budget requirements. Twenty-four hours notice required for reservations.
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CENTER DANCE ENSEMBLE FOR SCHOOLS
For more information/reservations:
Sally Hogan • 480-239-1530
dancinfo1@cox.net
Performances weekday mornings.
Cost at the Herberger: $5/student, teacher or chaperone.
Performance at your school $400 per performance or $700 for two back-to-back.
Field trips at the Herberger, 222 E. Monroe St. in downtown Phoenix.
The Attic • based on “The Diary of Anne Frank” Oct. 13 & 14 • Grades: 4 and up.
Snow Queen • the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev “the best school field trip for schools” Dec. 1–16 • PreK and up.
Dance AZ/100 • celebrating Arizona’s Centennial with music by Aaron Copland March 22 & 23 • Grades: K and up.
We also can come to your school with a touring show.
The ABC’s of Dance, completely revised, Poetry ’n Motion for grades K to 3. More Poetry ’n Motion for grades 4 to 6
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East Valley Children’s Theatre
Performances at Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St. • Mesa
Field trips • 480-756-3828
www.evct.org
Introduce your students to the magic of theater and a great cultural outing. Matinee shows available for large groups of school- age children. This season features:
The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Sept. 29–Oct. 9
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Dec. 1–11
Queen ZIXI of IX, the Story of the Magic Cloak, Feb. 9–19
The Story of Hansel & Gretel, June 14–24
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd.
Phoenix
602-254-1200 • Year-round
www.enchantedisland.com
Enchanted Island’s scenic, beautiful oasis setting and central location make it the perfect field trip—complete with great food, fun rides and a variety of other exciting activities. Enjoy a day of unlimited rides. Attractions include Encanto Carousel, train and much more—a celebration to last a lifetime and an opportunity to discuss educational topics such as transportation, wildlife, plant life or science .
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Field Trip Factory
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Nation-wide Field Trip • 800-987-6409
Year-round • Most days of week
Cost: Free • Grades: PreK–12
info@fieldtripfactory.com
www.fieldtripfactory.com
Field Trip Factory offers immersive experiences that support a whole-child approach to education. Choose from a variety of fun trips that deliver educational lessons in real-world environments.
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Fry’s Food Store-Be A Smart Shopper!
Field trips - To schedule a tour, go to www.fieldtripfactory.com/frys
or call 1-800-987-6409
Fry’s Food Stores are helping students make healthier eating choices on a fun, guided, healthy- eating adventure. Engaging activities allow children to discuss nutrition and sample healthy foods and beverages, ultimately teaching them how to be healthier throughout their entire life. Scout troops and preschools welcome. Grades: PreK–6.
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Goldfield Ghost Town/Superstition Scenic Railroad
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd. • Apache Junction
Field Trip • 480-983-0333
Open daily • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
www.goldfieldghosttown.com
Experience Arizona history! Spend a fun-filled day rich in history. Tour an underground mine, ride the train, view reptiles and insects of the Sonoran Desert, and pan for real gold. Educational fun!
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Hall of Flame Musuem
6101 E. Van Buren • Phoenix
Mark • 602-275-3473
Ongoing dates • Mon.–Fri.
www.hallofflame.org
The world’s largest museum of firefighting has many award-winning educational programs, from guided tours to exciting hands-on workshops. Phoenix Magazine named our program the “Best Field Trip.” Teachers love our kid-friendly approach to fire safety, history and science. Reservations are required. Ages: 4 and up. Free open house Sat., Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
- 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale
480-312-2312
Mon.–Fri. Year-round
Park opens daily at 9 a.m.
- First rides at 10 a.m.
Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving
www.therailroadpark.com
McCormick-Stillman is a great place for class field trips and unforgettable experiences full of history. Take a 1-mile train ride through the park on a locomotive that is five-twelfths the size of a real one. Ride on the 1950s Scottsdale Charros carousel, featuring 30 horses and two wheelchair-accessible chariots. Go inside a train car that was used by past U.S. presidents. We also feature a railroad museum, arboretum and several picnic areas. Cost: FREE admission to park; $1.20/train or carousel ride with advance reservation. Grades: PreK–8.
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Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street • Mesa • Field trips
Administration 480-644-6501
Box Office 480-644-6500
www.mesaartscenter.com
Mesa Arts Center is home to a variety of live performances. We entertain thousands of patrons every year in our award-winning facilities. Performing Live is our own program of popular and exciting acts that feature music, dance, theater, and comedy. Our Resident Companies are Mesa-based arts organizations that perform at our facility. Let us entertain you!
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THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM
4455 E. Camp Lowell • Tucson
Field Trip/Class Visit
520-881-0606 • Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb
Tue.–Sat. (On going)
Ages: early childhood through adult
Cost: $3/student, teachers and 1 chaperon per ten students free. Additional chaperons $5
lisahl@theminitimemachine.org
www.theminitimemachine.org
Tour a big world of small delights Curricu-lum-based tours for PreK–12 address social studies, mathematics, art and language arts. Tours are aligned with state education standards and are customized to meet your students’ needs.
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Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E. Mayo Blvd. • Phoenix
Field trips/Curriculum Available • 480-245-6919
Mon.–Fri. (Sept. 12–May 31)
Grades: K–12 • $8/student
Complete the online group tour request form (www.theMIM.org/education), call MIM’s School Tour Coordinator at 480-245-6919, or e-mail grouptours@theMIM.org to select your date.
www.themim.org
NEW K–2 Tour: Students explore musical instruments found in Asia that look like a wide variety of animals, from the crocodile to the mythical dragon. Also included are hands-on music-making opportunities and read-aloud storytelling. Guided tours for 3–12 grades and self-guided tours available. .
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The Phoenix Herpetological Society
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Field Trips/Classroom Visits
480-513-HERP • Year-round
info@phoenixherp.com
www.phoenixherp.com
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Phoenix Herpetological Society, home to over 1400 native and non-native reptiles, some never seen before in captivity. Get up-close with alligators/crocodiles, lizards/monitors, snakes, tortoises (like endangered Galapagos Tortoises) and Gila monsters. Learn proper desert safety, venomous reptile identification, rehabilitation and conservation. A tour you will never forget! Length of tour: 2-3 hours, outdoor facility. Classroom visits are two hours or 2 one-hour segments; tailored to each age group.
Cost: Field trips $10/student (K-12); classroom visits $250 for two hours. Grades: 2 and up.
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The Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix
Field trips/Classroom Visits
602-914-4333
Mon.–Sun (year-round)
www.phoenixzoo.org
At the Phoenix Zoo, we strive to create engaging, nature-based experiences that excite students. Kids have a great time learning about the wonders of the world around them. We offer programs that complement your classroom learning and are aligned to Arizona Academic Standards. Grades: PreK–college.
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SEA LIFE Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. • Tempe
Field Trips • 480-478-7600
Ongoing program dates • Mon.–Fri.
visitsealife.com/Arizona
All education programs meet the Arizona State Science Standards and are adapted to students’ grade level. Following the lesson, the class embarks on a self-guided tour of the aquarium where they come face to face with more than 5,000 sea creatures in displays that recreate natural habitats. Guests see all types of different sea creatures including sharks, rays, tropical fish, jellyfish, sea horses and more. Field trips include a 20-minute presentation from one of our entertainment staff. Teacher guides
e-mailed with confirmation letter. Don’t miss our “Claws! Creatures of the Deep” exhibit and follow us on Facebook to get special news and find out what creatures are coming to Arizona next! Cost: Check website. Ages: 3–12.
Shamrock Farms Farm Tour
40034 W. Clayton Rd. • Stanfield
Field Trip/Curriculum Available
602-477-2462
Tue., Thu. & Sat. (Oct.–May)
Ages: All Ages • Cost: $9 adults, $6 ages 2-12
Special pricing for schools
and groups
Discounts for military and seniors
hiroxie@shamrockfoods.com
www.ShamrockFarmsTour.com
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See where your favorite Shamrock Farms products get their start with an up close look at a real working dairy farm. Our Farm Tour is a fun, hands-on learning experience your kids won’t soon forget .
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Sunrise Park Resort 
Free Junior Season Pass Promotion
White Mountains, Ariz.
1-800-772-7669 x2303
Promotion: Oct. 8 & 9
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
www.sunriseskipark.com
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Attention skiers and snowboarders! Kids ages 12 and under can get a FREE Junior Season Pass on October 8 & 9, 2011. The pass is good for the 2011–2012 ski season. All you need to do is take a lift ride on the Sunrise Express Lift ($5.00 for kids), recite one skier/boarder responsibility code, bring a can for the food drive, present proof of age and have a parent sign a release of liability. Responsibility code and forms are available online at www.sunriseskipark.com. Adult and Youth purchase your season pass by Oct 9th for early bird discounts.
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Tolmachoff Farms Educational Farm Field Trip
5726 N. 75th Ave • Glendale
602-377-4747 • Gracie Tolmachoff or
Cami Bruggner • Fall (Oct.–Nov.) & Spring (Feb.–March) • Mon.-Fri.
$7–$10/person • Grades: PreK–8
farmfieldtrips@aol.com
tolmachoff-farms.com
The guided tour provides students a hands-on opportunity to become acquainted with an agricultural environment. Field trips include a garden tour, harvest produce to take home, train ride, farm animals, ice cream and more. Go online at BearEssentialNews.com/contests.php and enter to win a Tolmachoff Pumpkin Days Family 4-pack.
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UA Science: Flandrau
1601 E. University Blvd. • Tucson
520-621-4516 Year-round • Open daily
uascreservations@gmail.com
www.flandrau.org
- The UA Science:Flandrau offers your class a chance to explore the cosmos through our planetarium show, investigate hands-on exhibits, examine a scale replica of the Martian surface, and see one of the largest mineral collections in the country. Take a guided tour of the Mineral Museum with activities that highlight the importance of everyday minerals. Or see our Science Discovery Classroom featuring marine, desert ecology, or physics workshops. Visit our website for details on current exhibits. Cost: $5+/child based on program (min. 20; chaperones free). Grades: PreK–12.
UA Science: SkyCenter
SkyNights Youth Observing at Mt. Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon north of Tucson
(reservations required)
520-626-8122•year-round
Open most nights-weather dependent
SkyCenter@as.arizona.edu
www.skycenter.arizona.edu
SkyNights Youth Observing is a popular after-dark program for students who want to experience our night sky. Learn the constellations, observe atmospheric phenomena and view the cosmos using our new 32-inch telescope atop Mt. Lemmon. This five-hour program accommodates 10 to 25 students and includes a light dinner. Call for details and experience our universe like never before! Cost: $25/student (min. 10 students, price includes a light meal). Ages: 10 and up.
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UA Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Tours
Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory
UofA Football Stadium, Tucson
520-626-8792
Year-round • Tue.–Fri.
cduncanf@email.arizona.edu
mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu
The Mirror Lab provides your class with a “behind-the-scenes” tour exploring the cutting-edge optical technology and revolutionary processes involved in making giant telescope mirrors—including some of the world’s largest and most advanced telescopes. Learn about the construction and high tech processes that deliver light-weight mirrors ready for transportation to mountaintop observatories. Call today and learn how we’re expanding the boundaries of astronomy! Cost: $5+/student based on tour (min.10 students).
Ages: 12 and up.
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UA Biosphere 2
32540 S. Biosphere Rd. • Oracle
520-838-6200
Year-round • Open daily
Groupvisit@B2science.org
www.b2science.org
Bring your class to experience Biosphere 2 —Where Science Lives! Find out why Time Life Books called it “one of the 50 must-see wonders of the world.” Guided tours take students inside the world’s largest living science center dedicated to exploring the environment, the future and our planet. For middle school students, consider adding a hands-on, standards-based activity to enrich environmental science lessons. See why visitors from around the globe journey here for this unique adventure. Cost: $10+/student based on program (min. 20 students). Grades: K–12.
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Valley Metro Education -
Field Trip Planning
602-253-5000
www.ValleyMetro.org
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Free Group Field Trip Pass: Preschool through 8th grade classrooms are eligible for free rides on local bus and light rail services. We help plan group trips on regular transit service and provide an itinerary along with the free Group Field Trip Pass. Advance notice 2 weeks or more. Free fare trips between 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Maximum of 35 people per group.
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Wildlife World Zoo
16501 W. Northern Ave.
Litchfield Park
Class Visit • 623-935-5692 x106
Josh Jarnagin or Kristy Morcom
Year-round
6 days a week, excluding Thurs.
$150/class visit • All ages
Education@wildlifeworld.com
www.wildlifeworld.com
Field trip admission includes access to scheduled Lory parrot feeding, wildlife encounters shows, children’s play area and petting zoo. Additional charge for feed machines and rides. Cost: $8/student $15/adult, one adult admission free with every 10 paying students (10 student minimum); discounted rides available. We accept cash, check and purchase order upon arrival. Let us bring the zoo to you! Our educators will bring a variety of amazing animals to your classroom for an interactive and informative presentation. Animals include a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects!
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Xtreme Air
Jump N’ Skate Park
910 East Pecos Rd. • Chandler
NW Corner of McQueen & Pecos
602-373-3162 • Jennifer Jones
Fieldtrips/Class Reward Trips/Fundraisers
Mon.–Sun. (Year round )
jenniferjones1166@gmail.com
xtremeair.us
Come experience over 30,000 square feet of awesomeness! Your class will defy gravity on 10,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines! Then jump into our GIANT foam pit, or skate/scooter in our one of a kind indoor skate park! The posssibilities are endless in this one of a kind destination! Our field trip packages can be customized into any theme or classroom curriculum! Prices start at just $5 per student!
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