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2978 28th St. SE GR, 49512 616-200-6956 grandrapids@catchairparty.com FB Catch Air Grand Rapids

We are so excited to have opened a state of the art indoor play center for children 10 years of age and under and we would love to host your next field trip!

- Fun, safe and clean environment - Tiny Town – for our 3.5 feet & under guests - A 3 story structure with 5 slides, a nerf ball shooting area, obstacle courses, 2-mini zip lines and more!

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Learning Is An Educational Adventure On The Farm Classic fall fun – apple picking, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, doughnuts and cider Over 75 animals in our petting zoo!

Hands-on Learning 30+ Activities

4180 W M-20 New Era, MI 49446 | 231.861.5730 | VisitLewisFarms.com

Adventure Awaits AT CAMP BLODGETT

Check out our field trips!

Outdoor Adventure Day Junior Naturalist Day STEM Discovery Day

10451 Lakeshore Drive, West Olive, MI 49460 www.campblodgett.org/school-group-rental 616-949-0780

More info about all of these field trips at grkids.com/field-trips

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What is the Field Trip & Enrichment Guide?

It's a comprehensive, full-color PRINTED RESOURCE GUIDE filled with educational programs, destinations, experts, services, performers, fundraising programs, cultural arts, transportation services and more for those who plan the enrichment programs and field trips for our youth in the Grand Rapids metro area and outlying regions.

Free Web Listing! All display advertisers in the Field Trip & Enrichment Guide will receive a FREE website listing (name, address, phone, and website, and web graphic) in their category. The Field Trip & Enrichment Guide can be accessed year-round on our website and parents will be able to download and print their own PDF copy. Run a display ad in this year's edition and you will be included online for 12 months!

Targeted Distribution - Public School - Private School - Home School Networks - Girl Scout/Boy Scout Council Offices - Curriculum Coordinators - Community Centers

For additional copies or to advertise in our next issue, please email Melody VanderWeide at Melody@grkids.com

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GRKIDS Field Trip & Enrichment Guide is annual publication published

by GRKIDS. We assume no responsibility for errors, changes or ommissions, nor do we recommend programs, nor do we warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information contained in this publication. Nothing herin contained may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of GRKIDS, Copyright 2019 GRKIDS Fieldtrip and Enrichment Guide. To advertise in GRKIDS Field Trip and Enrichment Guide, email us at melody@grkids.com.

CAMPHENRY School Programs & Field Trips

Giant Swing Low Ropes Course

Dining Hall

Cargo Net & Zip Line

Other awesome activities include: • Canoeing • Kayaking • High Ropes • Horses • Laser Tag • Birding • Archery • Animal Adaptations • Team Building • Night Hikes • Campfires

Wetland Ecology

Lodging

CAMPHENRY.ORG

Kimball Lake, Newaygo 616-717-5571 | info@camphenry.org

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contents A- i 13 AIR ZOO 29 airzoo.org

26 FRUIT RIDGE HAY RIDES

18 ALLEGAN EVENT 27 AlleganEvent.com

25 GRACE ADVENTURES

02 BATTLEGR TACTICAL GAMES

20 GRAND RAPIDS ART 24 MUSEUM

battlegr.com

03 CAMP BLODGETT

campblodgett.org

fruitridgehayrides.com

graceadventures.org

artmuseumgr.org

03 GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

grcm.org/visit

05 CAMP HENRY 14 camphenry.org 02 CATCH AIR

catchairparty.com

11 CELEBRATION! CINEMA

celebrationcinema.com/ bigscreenlearning

25 COOPERSVILLE & MARNE RAILWAY

mitrain.net

03 CRITTER BARN

critterbarn.org

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15 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

grpl.org/schoolvisit

07 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM

grpm.org

26 HUDSONVILLE LANES hudsonvillelanes.com

20 INLAND SEAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

schoolship.org

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contents j- Z 20 JESTER’S COURT jesterscourt.com

21 JOHN BALL ZOO 32 jbzoo.org/education 07 KARIN’S HORSE CONNECTION & LEGACY STABLES

karenshorses.com

28 KENT COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS

reimaginetrash.org

02 LEWIS FARMS & PETTING ZOO

visitlewisfarms.com

26 MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART

muskegonartmuseum.org

09 POST FAMILY FARM

postfamilyfarm.com

02 REBOUNDERZ

rebounderzgrandrapids.com

28 SABLE POINTS LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION

splka.org

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25 SKYZONE GRAND RAPIDS skyzone.com/grandrapids

31 TARRY HALL ROLLER SKATING RINK

tarryhall.com

09 THE MUD ROOM themudroom.us

28 TREERUNNER GRAND RAPIDS

treerunnergrandrapids.com

Great Family Fun! Check out our Facebook page or website for rates, hours and specials

3330 Fairlanes Ave. | Grandville MI, 49418 | (616)534-8235

At our place or yours...

Pottery Painting, Handprints, Canvas, Glass Fusing, Clay and so much MORE! Perfect for:

Schools + Childcares Scout Troops Churches + Youth Groups Homeschool Groups Fundraisers + Auctions Good Clean Fun for ALL Ages

www.TheMudRoom.us • (616) 259.7269 • facebook.com/MudRoom

Tips for Field Trip Success!

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Choose hands-on locations. Memorable field trips let students touch, feel and try something new.

2. Visit the destination before scheduling your trip. By prescreening the site, you can feel out the location and make a detailed plan.

3. Prepare students and parents. Explain the field trip to your students and set clear expectations. Let parents know in advance the reason for the trip and if transportation or chaperones are needed.

4. Keep students busy. Constant motion helps keep students occupied and to experience all the location has to offer.

5. Make the most of travel time, too. While you drive, have students make a

journal entry about their trip or use the time to talk about the experience.

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Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo

Air Zoo

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Games to Play Air Zoo

while you’re waiting Give these games a try with your students as you wait for the bus, eat lunch together or in between sessions.

Twenty-One Starting with #1, go around the circle counting up to 21.

Each person can say 1, 2, or 3 numbers in a row.

For example: Person A: 1, 2, 3 Person B: 4 Person C: 5, 6, 7 Person A: 8, 9 If you’re the player who has to say 21, you’re out. Play again and again until one person is left - the winner!

Penny Gymnastics Challenge yourselves to drop a penny on your shoe without it falling off.

Listen Closely Choose a word or phrase for everyone to listen closely for.

The first person to hear it wins!

I Spy

20 QUESTIONS Pick a person, place, or thing. Start the game by saying, “I am thinking of a person (or place, or thing.)” Players can ask 20 yes/no questions to deduce what you chose.

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Take turns to guess what the other person sees. Start the game by saying, “I spy with my little eye, something that is (insert color here).”

Tote Tale

Craft a story together about three items from your purse.

CATEGORIES One player names a category and other players list an item that fits that category. Make it extra challenging by requiring the answers to start with the same letter as the category.

(For example, Baking category answers could be Bread, Butter, Buns.)

The first person to repeat an item or not have an answer gets a point. Lowest number of points wins the game.

Two Truths and a Lie One person makes three statements about his or her self, but only two of them are true. Go around and have everyone guess which statement is the lie.

Kingman Museum

Camp Henry

S POT LI G H T More info on page 5

Camp Henry sits on over 200 beautiful acres along the shores of Lake Kimball in Newyago.

Just 35 miles north of Grand Rapids, Camp Henry offers a picturesque lakefront location with cabins tucked in the woods and multiple program and activity areas.

During Camp Henry field trips, your class will enjoy an amazing experience intentionally designed to meet your goals. Camp Henry offers over 30 engaging actvities and programs led by knowledgable staff. Experience team building, high adventure, outdoor and environmental education and leadership training.

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Inspire your students to read and explore!

A field trip to the Grand Rapids Public Library is a great way to teach life-long research and literacy skills.

We offer a variety of learning opportunities for students in preschool – 12th grade including: Library tours Storytimes with an activity Introduction to using the library Database training and research skills Schedule a visit today at www.grpl.org/schoolvisit or call 616.988.5400.

Find Your Field Trip L O WE R

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1. Air Zoo 6151 Portage Rd, Portage

13. Hudsonville Lanes 5775 Balsam Dr, Hudsonville

2. Allegan Event 439 River St, Allegan

14. Inland Seas Education Association 100 Dame St, Suttons Bay

3. BattleGR Tactical Games 4735 Lake Michigan Dr NW Ste E, Grand Rapids 4. Camp Blodgett 10451 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive

15. Jester's Court 3707 Northridge Dr NW, Grand Rapids

5. Camp Henry 5575 S Gordon Ave, Newaygo

16. Karin's Horse Connection & Legacy Stables 8001 Patterson Ave SE, Caledonia

6. Catch Air 2978 28th St SE, Grand Rapids

17. Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo 4180 W M-20, New Era

7. Studio c at celebration! cinema 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids 8. Coopersville & Marne Railway 311 Danforth St, Coopersville 9. Critter Barn 9275 Adams St, Zeeland 10. FRUIT RIDGE HAY RIDES 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City 11. Grace Adventures 2100 N Ridge Rd, Mears 12. City of grand rapids Grand Rapids Art Museum 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Children's Museum 1 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids Grand rapids public library 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids John Ball Zoo 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids Kent County Department of Public Works 1500 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids

18. Muskegon Museum of Art 296 W Webster Ave, Muskegon 19. Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville 20. REBOUNDERZ 7500 Cottonwood Dr, Jenison 21. Sable Points Lighthouse keepers association 5611 N Lighthouse, Ludington 22. Skyzone Grand Rapids 3636 29th St SE, Kentwood 23. Tarry Hall Roller Skating Rink 3330 Fairlanes Ave, Grandville 24. The Mud Room 1971 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids 25. TreeRunner Grand Rapids 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids

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Field Trip Fundraising Ideas Use these exciting fundraising ideas to take learning beyond the classroom.

1. Wash Cars. This classic fundraiser is fun and effective.

2. Organize a school fair. Bring in bounce houses, sell popcorn + ice cream and set up carnival games.

3. Collect pop cans for a recycing drive. (Thanks Michigan!)

4. Get brewing! Sell coffee and hot chocolate in the morning before school or at a school event.

5. Host a chili cook-off. Sell flights of chili and have customers vote for the best.

6. Offer a school-wide pajama day. (Everybody loves a day in their PJs!) Students and teachers can pay a small fee to wear pajamas to school.

7. Make pancakes and bacon on a Saturday morning and invite the community for a Pancake Breakfast.

8. Challenge the principal to dye their hair a crazy color or sleep at the school overnight. If the fundraising goal is met, the principal must do it!

9. Sell $1 pizza slices at lunchtime.

10. Set up a theater experience at school. Choose an appropriate film and sell popcorn, drinks and snacks.

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Discounts Available!

3707 Northridge Dr NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-784-5437 | JestersCourt.com | Play@JestersCourt.co

What’s in the water?

Now Booking School Group Tours and Hands-on Workshops Scout group experiences also available!

Schools, Homeschoolers, Groups On-the-water field trips Learn about the health of the Great Lakes through hands-on activities Raise the sails and steer the ship Build and test underwater ROVs

Book your field trip experience at GRAM: artmuseumgr.org/ schoolsandeducators Grand Rapids Art Museum

schoolship.org ~ 231.271.3077

John Ball Zoo

S PO T LI G H T More info on page 32

Watch learning come to life in John Ball Zoo’s education programs. These opportunities are designed using fun, hands-on and flexible teaching methods. Programs are developed for students ages 3 through adult.

Choose from five programs: 1. STEM Classes: Penguineering and Exhibit Design are interactive classes created with the new engineering design standards in mind.

2. Wild Encounters: These engaging, up-close animal encounters are taught by education staff around a core topic of your choice.

3. Zoo Explorer Tours: Join JBZ for a guided exploration of the zoo. Students explore four areas of the zoo with assistance from experienced docents.

4. Twilight Tours: A one-of-a-kind field trip after school, but not quite an overnight!

Explore the zoo after hours with your class.

5. Overnight Adventures: A truly unique field trip. Spend the night at the zoo with your class and watch your curriculum come alive.

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Field Trips by Age Need help deciding which field trip is right for your class? Check out our table below for field trips organized by suggested age.

3-6 years Grand Rapids Art Museum John Ball Zoo Air Zoo Allegan Event Camp Henry Grand Rapids Public Library Jester’s Court Kent County Dept of Public Works Coopersville and Marne Railway Grand Rapids Public Museum Fruit Ridge Hay Rides The Mud Room

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9-12 years

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Field Trips by Age 3-6 years

7-9 years

9-12 years

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Celebration! Cinema Battle GR Tactical Games Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo Inland Seas Education Assoc Catch Air Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Rebounderz Tree Runner Adventure Park Muskegon Museum of Art Hudsonville Lanes Grace Adventures Sky Zone Post Family Farm Tarry Hall Roller Rink Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Assoc Karin’s Horse Connection Camp Blodgett Critter Barn

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Grand Rapids Art Museum

SPOTLIGHT More info on page 20

Activate students’ creativity with meaningful interactive, ways to connect with art and design. Educators may choose from a tour of the museum’s permanent collection and current exhibits, specialized tour themes or a studio workshop.

Grand Rapids Art Museum school tour themes include: 1. Art + History: Social Studies Through the Eyes of Artists 2. Learning to Look: An Introduction to the Museum Experience 3. Green Features: Exploring the Relationship Between Nature, Sustainability and Creativity

GRAM Studio workshops led by museum educators teach students art-making techniques. They use a variety of media through activities inspired by works of art in the galleries.

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School Camps Gain confidence. Build relationships. Instill leadership. www.GraceAdventures.org

FRUIT RIDGE HAYRIDES & FALL FUN Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, U-Pick Pumpkins & Apples, & More!

- Open from September 21 - November 1 for school groups, including special need groups.

- Wheelchair accessible wagons available.

- Wagon rides include real examples of My Plate food groups that we grow right on our farm!

- With your wagon ride, visitors can pick an apple and a small pumpkin.

- Cost is $5 per person (including parents) with 2 teachers from each group free.

- Reservations required.

Visit Us At: 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave. | Kent City, MI 49330 616-887-5052 | fruitridgehayrides.com

Bowl with us! hudsonvillelanes.com

5775 Balsam Drive (616) 669-9380

Doug Boomsma doug@hudsonvillelanes.com

Allegan Event

S P O TLI G H T More info on page 18

Allegan Event is home of the largest indoor ropes course in Michigan!

Their state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located 30-minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Holland. Discover over 85 ropes elements on the Sky Trail® Ropes Course and take a ride on the first and only curved Sky Rail™ zip line in Michigan. The heart-pumping bi-level course sits at heights up to 35 feet and is paired with other activities such as the QUICKJump free-fall simulation, Vertical Drop Slide and 16 Clip ‘n Climb® walls.

Great for schools, youth groups, teams, camps and scouts. Engage your group with physical challenges that encourage teamwork and critical thinking!

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Recycling & Education Center

South Kent Landfill

Waste to Energy Facility

www.ReimagineTrash.org/Learn/Facility-Tours

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LITTLE SABLE LIGHT Open May 25 - Sept. 23

WHITE RIVER LIGHT STATION Open May 25 - Oct. 28

P.O. Box 673 • Ludington, MI 49431 • 231-845-7417 • www.splka.org

OPEN MAY 22 - SEPTEMBER 20

Climb, Zip, & Soar!

Adventure through the trees.

OPEN MAY 22 - OCTOBER 25

P.O. Box 673 Ludington, MI 49431 231-845-7417 www.splka.org

TreeRunnerGrandRapids.com (616) 226-3993

Air Zoo

S PO T L I G HT More info on page 13

Discover, explore and imagine at the Air Zoo. Southwest Michigan’s premiere aerospace and science learning center, the Air Zoo inspires students through hands-on STEAM based learning activities. Ignite your imagination while you enjoy exciting rides, ight simulators and aerospace exhibits.

Great adventures await at the Air Zoo with spring break and summer camps, winter break programs, scouting programs, overnight camps, Homeschool Discovery Days and more.

The Air Zoo boosts 90+ programs to build a passion for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). It educates students on the pathways to remarkable STEM careers, ensuring a thriving community for generations to come.

The Air Zoo wants to give every student the chance to fall in love with science, technology, engineering, art and math with their hands, their minds and their hearts.

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Make Them Laugh Pull out these simple jokes and questions on the bus ride or during lunch break on your field trip. Students will love this silly interaction time.

Would you Rather?

Ask your kids these funny questions - and don’t forget to ask why they chose their answer.

- Would you rather be able to talk with animals or speak every foreign language?

- Would you rather have one eye or two noses?

- Would you rather be completely bald or covered from head to toe with hair?

- Would you rather have hands instead of feet or feet instead of hands?

- Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?

Q: How does a fish get to school?

A: By octobus!

Q: What starts with an E, ends with an E and only has one letter in it?

A: Envelope

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Broken pencil.

Broken pencil who?

Never mind, it’s pointless!

The Mud Room

Treetops Adventure Park

John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids Public Library

Karin's Horse Connection & Legacy Stables

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum