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School Field Trip Programs
Bubbles!: Students will dive into the fascinating world of bubbles as we read You Can‘t Kiss a Bubble. Through hands-on exploration, they will observe how bubbles behave, investigate some surprising bubble creations, experiment with making giant bubbles, and explore their creativity through bubble art. This engaging program blends, science, discovery, and art to inspire curiosity about the world around us. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: P-PS1-1)
Colorful Creations: Get ready to explore a world of color! In this creative program, children will investigate primary and secondary colors and discover how mixing colors can create exciting new shades. Through hands-on experiments and artistic activities, they’ll observe how colors interact, make predictions, and bring their colorful ideas to life. This program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the colorful world around us! (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: P-PS1-1)
Dinosaurs: Step back in time to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Children will explore different types of dinosaurs, learn about their unique characteristics, and take part in fun, interactive activities that let them move, stomp, roar, and explore like dinosaurs. Through imaginative play and hands-on discovery, they’ll bring the prehistoric world to life while learning what made these incredible creatures so special! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: K-ESS1-2, K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1)
Portable Planetarium: Step inside the wonders of the universe with our portable planetarium! Children will embark on an immersive journey through space, exploring topics such as the solar system, the Moon, constellations, and beyond. With a variety of shows to choose from, they’ll discover celestial wonders, uncover fascinating facts about our universe, and experience the excitement of exploring space from right here on Earth!
Pushes & Pulls – Mysterious Magnets: Explore the wonders of magnetism through hands-on discovery and creativity! Children will experiment with magnets, investigate how they interact with different materials, and explore the forces of attraction and repulsion. They’ll also use magnets in a unique art-making activity, combining science and creativity to discover the many ways magnets can be used. This engaging program encourages curiosity, experimentation, and creative thinking! (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: P-PS4-1)
Bear’s Shadow: After reading Moonbear’s Shadow, students will explore how shadows are created when objects block the light from the Sun and other light sources. Through observation and investigation, they will discover how light interacts with objects to create shadows and how shadows can change depending on the light source. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: K-PS3-1)
Bubbles!: Students will dive into the fascinating world of bubbles as we read You Can‘t Kiss a Bubble. Through hands-on exploration, they will observe how bubbles behave, investigate some surprising bubble creations, experiment with making giant bubbles, and explore their creativity through bubble art. This engaging program blends, science, discovery, and art to inspire curiosity about the world around us. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: P-PS1-1)
Chain Reaction Machines: What happens when one action sets off a series of unexpected events? In this hands-on program, children will use everyday materials to construct their own chain reaction machine. Along the way, they’ll experiment with movement, explore cause and effect, and troubleshoot their designs to see how one step can lead to the next. Each creation offers a new opportunity to test ideas, think creatively, and discover the fun of making things happen! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: K-PS2-2, K-2-ETS1-3)
Colorful Creations: Get ready to explore a world of color! In this creative program, children will investigate primary and secondary colors and discover how mixing colors can create exciting new shades. Through hands-on experiments and artistic activities, they’ll observe how colors interact, make predictions, and bring their colorful ideas to life. This program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the colorful world around us! (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: P-PS1-1)
Dinosaurs: Step back in time to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Children will explore different types of dinosaurs, learn about their unique characteristics, and take part in fun, interactive activities that let them move, stomp, roar, and explore like dinosaurs. Through imaginative play and hands-on discovery, they’ll bring the prehistoric world to life while learning what made these incredible creatures so special! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: K-ESS1-2, K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1)
Hudson River Life Adventure: Students discover the plants, animals, and habitats that make the Hudson River a vibrant ecosystem. They will investigate different ecological zones in the river, create a class river mural, and learn about migratory animals and conservation through the story of the Atlantic Sturgeon. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: K-LS1-1, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3)
Portable Planetarium: Step inside the wonders of the universe with our portable planetarium! Children will embark on an immersive journey through space, exploring topics such as the solar system, the Moon, constellations, and beyond. With a variety of shows to choose from, they’ll discover celestial wonders, uncover fascinating facts about our universe, and experience the excitement of exploring space from right here on Earth!
Pushes & Pulls – Mysterious Magnets: Explore the wonders of magnetism through hands-on discovery and creativity! Children will experiment with magnets, investigate how they interact with different materials, and explore the forces of attraction and repulsion. They’ll also use magnets in a unique art-making activity, combining science and creativity to discover the many ways magnets can be used. This engaging program encourages curiosity, experimentation, and creative thinking! (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: K-PS2-1)
Bear’s Shadow: After reading Moonbear’s Shadow, students will explore how shadows are created when objects block the light from the Sun and other light sources. Through observation and investigation, they will discover how light interacts with objects to create shadows and how shadows can change depending on the light source. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 1-ESS1-2)
Bubbles!: Students will dive into the fascinating world of bubbles as we read You Can‘t Kiss a Bubble. Through hands-on exploration, they will observe how bubbles behave, investigate some surprising bubble creations, experiment with making giant bubbles, and explore their creativity through bubble art. This engaging program blends, science, discovery, and art to inspire curiosity about the world around us. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: P-PS1-1)
Chain Reaction Machines: What happens when one action sets off a series of unexpected events? In this hands-on program, children will use everyday materials to construct their own chain reaction machine. Along the way, they’ll experiment with movement, explore cause and effect, and troubleshoot their designs to see how one step can lead to the next. Each creation offers a new opportunity to test ideas, think creatively, and discover the fun of making things happen! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: K-PS2-2, K-2-ETS1-3)
Dinosaurs: Step back in time to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Children will explore different types of dinosaurs, learn about their unique characteristics, and take part in fun, interactive activities that let them move, stomp, roar, and explore like dinosaurs. Through imaginative play and hands-on discovery, they’ll bring the prehistoric world to life while learning what made these incredible creatures so special! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: 2 LS3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-ES1-1, K-ESS1-2)
Engineering a Fairy Tale: Using the fairy tale classic, The Three Little Pigs, students become engineers as they help the three little pigs design and build sturdy homes. Working together, students will use a variety of materials to create their structures and test them against the huffing and puffing of the big bad wolf. Through this hands-on challenge, children explore the engineering process while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3)
Hudson River Life Adventure: Students discover the plants, animals, and habitats that make the Hudson River a vibrant ecosystem. They will investigate different ecological zones in the river, create a class river mural, and learn about migratory animals and conservation through the story of the Atlantic Sturgeon. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: K-LS1-1, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3)
Portable Planetarium: Step inside the wonders of the universe with our portable planetarium! Children will embark on an immersive journey through space, exploring topics such as the solar system, the Moon, constellations, and beyond. With a variety of shows to choose from, they’ll discover celestial wonders, uncover fascinating facts about our universe, and experience the excitement of exploring space from right here on Earth!
Pushes & Pulls – Mysterious Magnets: Explore the wonders of magnetism through hands-on discovery and creativity! Children will experiment with magnets, investigate how they interact with different materials, and explore the forces of attraction and repulsion. They’ll also use magnets in a unique art-making activity, combining science and creativity to discover the many ways magnets can be used. This engaging program encourages curiosity, experimentation, and creative thinking! (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: K-PS2-1)
Bear’s Shadow: After reading Moonbear’s Shadow, students will explore how shadows are created when objects block the light from the Sun and other light sources. Through observation and investigation, they will discover how light interacts with objects to create shadows and how shadows can change depending on the light source. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 1-ESS1-2)
Chain Reaction Machines: What happens when one action sets off a series of unexpected events? In this hands-on program, children will use everyday materials to construct their own chain reaction machine. Along the way, they’ll experiment with movement, explore cause and effect, and troubleshoot their designs to see how one step can lead to the next. Each creation offers a new opportunity to test ideas, think creatively, and discover the fun of making things happen! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: 2-PS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3, 3-PS2-1)
Dinosaurs: Step back in time to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Children will explore different types of dinosaurs, learn about their unique characteristics, and take part in fun, interactive activities that let them move, stomp, roar, and explore like dinosaurs. Through imaginative play and hands-on discovery, they’ll bring the prehistoric world to life while learning what made these incredible creatures so special! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: 2 LS3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-ES1-1, K-ESS1-2)
Engineering a Fairy Tale: Using the fairy tale classic, The Three Little Pigs, students become engineers as they help the three little pigs design and build sturdy homes. Working together, students will use a variety of materials to create their structures and test them against the huffing and puffing of the big bad wolf. Through this hands-on challenge, children explore the engineering process while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3)
Engineering for Earthquakes: Students take on the role of structural engineers as they design and build cardboard houses to withstand a simulated earthquake. Through hands-on experimentation and collaboration, students explore the forces that affect buildings and discover how engineers use the design process to create safer buildings. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 4-ESS3-2)
Hudson River Life Adventure: Students discover the plants, animals, and habitats that make the Hudson River a vibrant ecosystem. They will investigate different ecological zones in the river, create a class river mural, and learn about migratory animals and conservation through the story of the Atlantic Sturgeon. (NYSS / Sci21/NGSS: K-LS1-1, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3)
Hudson River Rock Explorers: Students dig into the forces that shape the Hudson Valley over millions of years. The program starts with a time travel tour through the geologic time of the Hudson Valley, before students do several activities including making their own fossils to take home and becoming rock detectives to uncover the different kinds of rocks. This program helps students explore rock types, landforms, and how glaciers and rivers continue to change the landscape today. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 2-ESS1-1)
Portable Planetarium: Step inside the wonders of the universe with our portable planetarium! Children will embark on an immersive journey through space, exploring topics such as the solar system, the Moon, constellations, and beyond. With a variety of shows to choose from, they’ll discover celestial wonders, uncover fascinating facts about our universe, and experience the excitement of exploring space from right here on Earth!
Chain Reaction Machines: What happens when one action sets off a series of unexpected events? In this hands-on program, children will use everyday materials to construct their own chain reaction machine. Along the way, they’ll experiment with movement, explore cause and effect, and troubleshoot their designs to see how one step can lead to the next. Each creation offers a new opportunity to test ideas, think creatively, and discover the fun of making things happen! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: 3-PS2-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 4-PS3-1, 4PS3-3, 4-PS3-4, 3-5 ETS1-2, 5-PS2-1)
Engineering a Rollercoaster: Get ready for a thrilling ride! Children will design and build their own marble rollercoaster while exploring how gravity and momentum affect movement. As they test their creations, they’ll experiment with slopes, twists, and turns to see how different designs influence a marble’s journey. This hands-on program combines creativity, problem-solving, and physics to bring the excitement of engineering to life! (NYSS/Sci21/NGSS: 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2, 4-PS3-3, ETS1.A, 5-PS2-1)
Engineering for Earthquakes: Students take on the role of structural engineers as they design and build cardboard houses to withstand a simulated earthquake. Through hands-on experimentation and collaboration, students explore the forces that affect buildings and discover how engineers use the design process to create safer buildings. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 4-ESS3-2)
Hudson River Detectives: Students investigate the ecosystems of the Hudson River through hands-on stations along the riverbank. They will collect data, analyze ecosystems, and explore how weather, water, geology, animals, and human activity shape this ever-changing environment. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 5-ESS2-2, 4-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-PS1-3)
Hudson River Rock Explorers: Students dig into the forces that shape the Hudson Valley over millions of years. The program starts with a time travel tour through the geologic time of the Hudson Valley, before students do several activities including making their own fossils to take home and becoming rock detectives to uncover the different kinds of rocks. This program helps students explore rock types, landforms, and how glaciers and rivers continue to change the landscape today. (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 2-ESS1-1)
Portable Planetarium: Step inside the wonders of the universe with our portable planetarium! Children will embark on an immersive journey through space, exploring topics such as the solar system, the Moon, constellations, and beyond. With a variety of shows to choose from, they’ll discover celestial wonders, uncover fascinating facts about our universe, and experience the excitement of exploring space from right here on Earth!
Stomp Rockets: Get ready for an out-of-this world adventure! Children will build and launch their own stomp rockets while exploring the science behind rocket flight. Inspired by sounding rockets used to study the atmosphere and gather scientific data, this hands-on program introduces the basics of rocket design, forces, and motion. Through building, testing, and launching, children will discover how science and engineering help us to explore beyond the ground beneath our feet! (NYSS /Sci21/NGSS: 5-PS2-1)