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ADVERTISER INDEX ENRICHMENT Baby Signs by Tina C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dance Associates Austin, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 FIELD TRIPS – DESTINATION Austin Aquarium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Austin Nature & Science Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Austin Scottish Rite Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Austin Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bricks 4 Kidz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Buggy Barn Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Café Monet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cameron Park Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Capital Cruises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Catch Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chaparral Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Color Me Mine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Creative Side Jewelry Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Crowe’s Nest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Daybreak Family Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dr. Pepper Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Game Plan Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Georgetown Palace Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 36 iFly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Jump USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jumpstreet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Kiddie Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Main Event Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Mayborn Science Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Morgan’s Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mt. Playmore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Neil-Cochran House Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Paramount Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 24 Pioneer Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playland Skating Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rawhide Rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Science in the Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sherwood Forest Faire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Space Time Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Spare Time Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Stunt Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, Back Cover Sweet Berry Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 T Bar M Camps & Retreats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Texas Memorial Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Texas Military Forces Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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FIELD TRIPS – DESTINATION (CONTINUED) Texas Museum of Science & Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 USS Lexington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Waco Mammoth Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Wells Branch Homestead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14 Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 WonderWorld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 YMCA @ Camp Twin Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Zach Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FIELD TRIPS – AT YOUR LOCATION Austin Scottish Rite Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Bricks 4 Kidz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Café Monet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Color Me Mine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Crowe’s Nest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dr, Pepper Museum/Free Enterprise Institute. . . . . . . . . 34 Mad Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mystic Drumz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Texas Museum of Science & Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Zoomagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FUNDRAISING Austin Gourmet Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Café Monet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Catch Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chaparral Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Color Me Mine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cornucopia Popcorn Creations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fun Flicks Outdoor Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jump USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jumpstreet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Kiddie Express Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Playland Skating Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ­SCHOOL EVENTS/CARNIVAL PLANNING Austin Area Moonwalks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Austin Bounce House Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Austin Moonwalks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ceramics Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Crowe’s Nest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fun Flicks Outdoor Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kiddie Express Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mt. Playmore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mystic Drumz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Premiere Inflatables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Spare Time Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Science in the Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide FIELD TRIP/EDUCATION Amusement Parks Kiddie Acres Amusement Park 4800 W. Howard Lane Austin, TX 78728 512-255-4131 www.kiddieacres.com Best entertainment value for kids under ten. Pony rides, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Boats, Jeeps, Airplanes, Train, and Concession Stand. Special group rates.

Morning times available!

Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 210-495-5888 www.morganswonderland.com

• No better place for groups and events • Public Skating, Group Skating, and Ice Games

WonderWorld Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 www.wonderworldpark.com

Animals Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.com Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-288-1490 www.austinzoo.org

• Broomball

and Curling options • Snow Parks for Ages 3-6 years • PTA Fundraiser Skates • “Science of Skating” Field Trips

There is nothing more fun for a festive holiday getaway, or to break the heatwave of summer.

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Animals (cont.)

Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, TX 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com Crowe’s Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org WonderWorld Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 www.wonderworldpark.com

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Zoomagination 210-316-0072 www.zoomagination.com

Art Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-892-3200 www.cafemonet.org Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Art (cont.)

Caves

Color Me Mine 13500 Galleria Circle U-110 Bee Cave, TX 78738 512-535-0005 www.beecave.colormemine.com

Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 210-651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

Creative Side Jewelry Academy 321 W. Ben White Blvd. #204 Austin, TX 78704 512-799-0731 www.creativeside.org

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Natural Bridge Caverns provides a fun and educational adventure. Witness firsthand the effects of weathering, erosion and deposition on the natural landscape. Nature up close!

WonderWorld Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 www.wonderworldpark.com

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FIELD TRIPS Our studio accommodates up to 65 artists or experienced staff will bring the studio to you v v v v

Ready to paint pottery Mosaics & fused glass Free form clay creation experiences Story time with pottery painting

Fundraising and Profit Sharing Programs 3620 Bee Cave v Austin 78746 v 512-328-1168

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Enrichment

Capital Cruises 208 Barton Springs Road (lakeside of the Hyatt Regency Austin) 512-480-9264 www.capitalcruises.com

Baby Signs® by Tina C. 512-814-0004 www.babysignsbytinac.com Dance Associates Austin 512-323-6013 www.danceassociatesaustin.com

Capital Cruises specializes in lake activities for all occasions on Lady Bird Lake. Boat rentals, Bat Watching tours, and Private charters/events. Come get on the lake!

Entertainment

Catch Air – Anderson Mill 13450 N. Hwy 183, Ste. 107 Austin, TX 78750 512-697-8800 www.catchairparty.com

Bonzo Crunch “Fool at Large” 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Bricks 4 Kidz ATX 220 Sundance Pkwy., Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-270-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx

Bricks 4 Kidz® programs provide a unique approach to educational play using LEGO® bricks, motors and remote controls. We offer over 120 themed models and lessons!

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Catch Air – Round Rock Coming Fall 2016 1401 S. IH-35 #130 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-697-8800 www.catchairparty.com Daybreak Family Entertainment 5971 Hi-Line Austin, TX 78734 512-266-2176 Boat Rentals 512-266-9603 Golf/Mining www.daybreakboatrentals.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Entertainment (cont.)

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex 1156 Hargrave St. Austin, Texas 78702 512-472-6932 www.myec.net

Game Plan Entertainment 4175 Freidrich Lane Austin, TX 78744 512-588-9428 www.gameplanent.com Private arcade and events facility. Enjoy unlimited arcade and video games plus much more. Perfect for birthdays, field trips, fundraisers and any other special event.

Jump USA Party King 10601 N. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, TX 78753 512-838-6200 www.jumpusapark.com Jumpstreet 12617 Ridgeline Blvd.

Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-506-8583 www.gotjump.com

Step back in time to the 1800’s and rediscover Texas.

Mt. Playmore 13609 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78753 512-989-8886 www.MtPlaymore.com Safari Champ 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd # 200 Round Rock, TX 78665 512-828-0000 www.safarichamp.com

Fun for all ages. Large open trampoline space as well as trampoline dodge ball, basketball, and more. Special discounted group rates available!

Main Event Entertainment 13301 N. US Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512- 401-0000 www.mainevent.com

55,000 sq. ft. of adult/kid friendly entertainment: Roller Skating, Bowling, Movie Theater, Event Spaces, Arcade, Food Courts, all under one roof! Special Group Rates.

Round Rock’s most popular indoor play center. A field trip delight with a great indoor playground and wonderful food and drink. Ask about our field trip specials!

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20 McDade, TX 78650 512-222-8570 www.sherwoodforestfaire.com

The Wells Branch Homestead Tours

Early Texas & Indian Folklore Presentations Craft Demonstrations • Exhibits of Daily Life in Pioneer Texas REGISTRATION REQUIRED School Tours: Tues & Thurs 9:30am-1:30pm Family Tours: By appointment 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. (Inside Katherine Fleischer Park) rec@wellsbranchmud.com or 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/gault-homestead.html

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Entertainment (cont.)

Spare Time Texas – Pflugerville 1724 FM 685 Pflugerville, TX 78660 512-766-1900 www.sparetimetexas.com Spare Time Texas – Temple 5434 204 Loop Temple, TX 76502 254-781-4399

Farms Crowe’s Nest Farm 10300 Taylor Lane Manor, TX 78653 512-272-4418 www.crowesnestfarm.org Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, TX 78654 830-798-1462 www.sweetberryfarm.com

Food Austin Gourmet Popcorn 13343 Hwy 183 North, Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78750 512-351-9059 www.austingourmetpopcorn.com

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Cornucopia Popcorn Creations 3211 Red River Austin, TX 78705 512-477-CORN (2676) www.cornucopiapopcorn.com

Historical Sites Capitol Visitors Center 112 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive Austin, TX 78754 512-837-1215 www.pioneerfarms.org Unique historical, nature programs for ages Pre-K to high school. Three restored, operating 1800s farmsteads, an authentic Tonkawa Indian campsite. Special group rates.

State Capitol 1100 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8402 www.tspb.state.tx.us

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Historical Sites (cont.)

Museums

Wells Branch Homestead 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. Austin, TX 78728 512-251-9814 www.wellsbranchmud.com/facilities/ gault-homestead.html

Buggy Barn & Museum 1915 Highway 281 North Blanco, TX 78606 830-833-5708 www.buggybarnpinemooretown.com

WonderWorld Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 www.wonderworldpark.com

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Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701 512-936-8746 www.thestoryoftexas.com Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute 300 S. 5th St. Waco, TX 76701 254-757-1024 ext 129 www.fei-dpm.org

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Museums (cont.)

National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-8600 www.pacificwarmuseum.org A must see as the only museum in the country entirely dedicated to WW2 in the Pacific. Free to school field trips and access to Living History program.

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel St. Austin, TX 78705 512-478-2335 www.nchmuseum.org Texas Memorial Museum 2400 Trinity St. Austin, TX 78712 512-471-1604 www.texasmemorialmuseum.org Texas Military Forces Museum 2200 W 35th St. Camp Mabry Austin, TX 78703 512-782-5659 www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org

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Texas Museum of Science & Technology 1220 Toro Grande Dr. Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-961-5333 www.txmost.org Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail I-35 Exit 335B University Parks Drive Waco, TX 76706 254-750-8631 www.texasranger.org USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-LADY-LEX x321 www.usslexington.com

Explore 11 decks on this 250,000 s.f. WWII aircraft carrier. See authentic warbirds & modern Jets, watch Carrier in the 3D MEGA Theater, and see Charlie the Ghost come to life.

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Music

Overnight & Retreats

Mystic Drumz 1-888-638-5949 info@mysticdrumz.com www.mysticdrumz.com

Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.com

We come to you offering “World Music Safari Adventure” shows & Drumming workshops. Ages 2–99. Storytelling through percussion instruments, animal dance freeze & magical journeys. Parties, Camps, Daycares, Schools & more.

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Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N. Fourth Street Waco, TX 76707 254-750-8400 www.cameronparkzoo.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Overnight & Retreats (cont.)

YMCA @ Camp Twin Lakes 204 E. Little Elm Trail Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-250-YMCA (9622) www.ymcagwc.org

T Bar M Camps & Retreats 2549 HWY 46 West New Braunfels, TX 78132 800-292-5469 www.tbarm.com Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, T Bar M has event space with lodging all in one convenient location. With over 15,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, we are sure to have the right space for your next event.

USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady-Lex x321 www.usslexington.com

Youth group camp-outs aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. Eat, sleep and live like sailors, tours, 3D movie, flag ceremony, flight simulator, patches and ghost stories.

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Performing Arts Austin Scottish Rite Theater 207 W 18th St. Austin, TX, 78701 512-472-5436 www.scottishritetheater.org/education Bonzo Crunch “Fool at Large” 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

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Berry Delicious!

Discover the sweetest reason to visit the Texas Hill Country

It’s a great place for FIELD TRIPS! ‘Berry Fun’ Field Trips in April & May ‘Pumpkin Party’ Field Trips in October For all the information, go to

www.sweetberryfarm.com and click on the Field Trips link.

Sweet Vine-ripened Strawberries April and May Harvest of Fall Fun with Pumpkins and Activities in October HOURS: Closed Wednesdays • Monday-Saturday 8:30-5:30 • Sunday 1:00-5:00

Sweet Berry Farm, LLC

Only an hour or so from Austin, perfect for a school day field trip www.sweetberryfarm.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Performing Arts (cont.)

Georgetown Palace Theatre Education Program 810 South Austin Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626 512-869-7469 www.georgetownpalace.com Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512-472-2901 ext. 259 www.austintheatre.org/studentmatinees Introduce students to world class live performances and Texas History! The Paramount is celebrating over 100 years and is on the National Register of Historical places.

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Zach Theatre 1510 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 512-476-0594 X236 www.zachtheatre.org

Reading Bonzo Crunch “Fool at Large” 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com

Science/Nature Austin Aquarium - Sea to Believe 13530 N. Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750 512-222-5586 www.AustinAquarium.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Science/Nature (cont.)

Austin Nature & Science Center 301 Nature Center Drive Austin, TX 78746 512-974-3888 www.AustinTexas.gov/ANSC Bricks 4 Kidz ATX 220 Sundance Pkwy., Suite 300 Round Rock, TX 78681 512-270-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx

Bricks 4 Kidz® programs provide a unique approach to educational play using LEGO® bricks, motors and remote controls. We offer over 120 themed models and lessons!

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Hot Science - Cool Talks at U.T. www.esi.utexas.edu Outreach Series brings leading scientists and their research to you! They are much more than just lectures, featuring engaging activities for multiple age groups.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13265 Hwy 183 North, Ste. A Austin, TX 78750 512-774-iFLY (4359) www.flyworld.com/Austin iFLY’s STEM Education Program features TEKS aligned curriculum for grades K-12.

Sessions include a lab, lecture, and flight time designed around our wind tunnel technology.

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Science/Nature (cont.)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 LaCrosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739 512-232-0277 www.wildflower.org Mad Science of Austin We come to you!

512-892-1143 www.austin.madscience.org Mayborn Science Theater 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549 254-526-1768 www.starsatnight.org Space Time Park New Braunfels, TX 78130 www.SpaceTimePark.com

A scale model of the solar system where you walk at the speed of light. Plus dinosaurs, catapults and more! Please see website for more details.

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Stunt Ranch/Science in the Movies Oak Hill 512-988-3140 nisa.stuntranch@gmail.com www.stuntranch.com Texas Museum of Science & Technology 1220 Toro Grande Dr. Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-961-5333 www.txmost.org USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78403 800-Lady Lex x321 www.usslexington.com

Hands on physics lesson aboard an aircraft carrier on a beach.. Learn about pulleys, resistance, energy and more using the ship’s size, obstacles and equipment.

Waco Mammoth Site 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr. Waco, TX 76708 254-750-7946 www.wacomammoth.org

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Group Tours Class Activities Picnic Areas Gift Shop 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive Waco, TX 76708

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(254) 750-7946 wacomammoth.com

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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd. Round Mountain, TX 78663 830-825-3442 www.westcave.org WonderWorld Park 1000 Prospect Street San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3760 www.wonderworldpark.com

Sports/Fitness Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com Group ice skating events, broomball, curling, private ice rental, “Science of Skating” field trips, snowparks and ice games. Great group rates!

iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13265 Hwy 183 North, Ste. A Austin, TX 78750 512-774-iFLY (4359) www.flyworld.com/Austin

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Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com

Transportation/Trains The Original Kiddie Express Train, LLC 512-280-4538 www.kiddieexpresstrain.com We have trains for events of any size including a tram train, steam engine train replica, and new favorite the kiddie fire truck.

Rawhide Rocket 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512-970-2987 polkfamily1@peoplepc.com www.austinzoo.org

FUNDRAISING Cafe Monet Two locations in Austin & one in San Marcos 512-892-3200 www.cafemonet.org

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Fundraising (cont.)

Catch Air – Anderson Mill 13450 N. Hwy 183, Ste. 107 Austin, TX 78750 512-697-8800 www.catchairparty.com Catch Air – Round Rock Coming Fall 2016 1401 S. IH-35 #130 Round Rock, TX 78664 512-697-8800 www.catchairparty.com Ceramics Bayou 3620 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com

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Chaparral Ice Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78751 512-252-8500 www.chaparralice.com Cornucopia Popcorn Creations 3211 Red River Austin, TX 78705 512-477-CORN (2676) www.cornucopiapopcorn.com Jumpstreet 12617 Ridgeline Blvd.

Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-506-8583 www.gotjump.com

Fun for all ages. Large open trampoline space as well as trampoline dodge ball, basketball,and more. Fundraising options available!

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide Fundraising (cont.)

Playland Skate Center 8822 McCann Drive Austin, TX 78757 512-452-1901 www.playlandskatecenter.com No products, selling, or collecting money.

A fun, easy, healthy social event. The more skaters the school has, the more money the school makes.

SCHOOL EVENTS/ CARNIVAL PLANNING Austin Area Moonwalks 512-547-3508 fernandop@austinareamoonwalks.com www.AustinAreaMoonwalks.com Austin Bounce House Rentals 512-765-6071 austinbouncehouserentals@gmail.com www.AustinBounceHouse.Rentals Austin Gourmet Popcorn 13343 Hwy 183 North, Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78750 512-351-9059 www.austingourmetpopcorn.com

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Austin Moonwalks 512-585-5867 kevin@austinmoonwalks.com www.austinmoonwalks.com Austin Yard Cards 512-808-6658 www.austinyardcards.com

Let’s put some colorful love on your lawn!! Austin Yard Cards serves Austin & beyond. HONK! SMILE! Design your unique yard card for delivery today.

Bonzo Crunch “Fool at Large” 512-912-0067 bonzocrunch@sbcglobal.net www.bonzocrunch.com Card My Yard 512-931-1269 www.cardmyyard.com

Card My Yard is a 24 hour yard greeting company that specializes in personalized sign setups for every celebration. Skip the card, stake the yard!

Cornucopia Popcorn Creations 3211 Red River Austin, TX 78705 512-477-CORN (2676) www.cornucopiapopcorn.com

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide School Events/Carnival Planning (cont.)

FunFlicks Outdoor Movies 9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste 150W Austin, TX 78759 512-501-6362 www.FunFlicks.com

Outdoor movies in Austin & Central Texas with 7 inflatable movie screen sizes to choose from with HD projection and premium sound systems!

JD Stewart MD (Magic Dude) 512-468-0011 www.jd-stewart.com

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The Original Kiddie Express Train, LLC 512-280-4538 www.kiddieexpresstrain.com We have trains for events of any size including a tram train, steam engine train replica, and new favorite the kiddie fire truck.

Mystic Drumz 1-888-638-5949 info@mysticdrumz.com www.mysticdrumz.com

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Bowling • Arcade • Laser Tag • Events Parties • Shaker’s Bar & Grill sparetimetexas.com

1724 FM 685 P flugerville, TX 78660 • 512.766.1900

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Field Trip & Teacher Resource Guide School Events/Carnival Planning (cont.)

Premiere Inflatables 9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste 150W Austin, TX 78759 512-308-6420 www.PremeireInflatables.com

Science in the Movies On Campus STEM Assembly 512-988-3140 nisa.stuntranch@gmail.com www.ScienceInTheMovies.com

Huge water slides, amazing obstacle courses, bounce houses & more! Check out our brand new line of inflatable rentals for your next event today!

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AMUSEMENT PARK & MINIATURE GOLF • Ponies • Train Ride • Snack Bar • Kiddie Rides • Birthday Parties • Group Rates • Open Year Round

FIELD TRIPS Special Rates for Schools, Nursery Schools, Church Groups, Play Groups & Moms Clubs. Morning times available. Call for prices and more information.

Best Family Entertainment Since 1979!

4800 W. Howard Ln. 512-255-4131 kiddieacres.com

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