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Make Your Next Field Trip Exceptional By Will Bacha The Delaware Valley features many fascinating venues, but how can teachers enhance the field trip experience? The education team at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum recommends that teachers think of field trips in three stages: Before, During and After.

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Many field trip venues provide information to help teachers plan for visits. For example, WheatonArts in Millville, NJ, furnishes educators with a packet containing directions, a preparation checklist and worksheets for students, among other materials. If teachers carefully read these materials and share them with students, everyone will know what to expect from the trip. The Please Touch Museum staff recommends that teachers visit before the trip to get familiar with the museum. Then, educators can decide which exhibits or programs best fit the class. Regina Lynch, curator of education at the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover, DE, recommends that teachers “prepare students before the trip by asking why they think museums are important. Have them create questions to ask during their trip.” Thinking up questions beforehand can save time during the actual trip and inspire students to begin pondering relevant topics. The Museum of American Glass at

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WheatonArts provides materials that prepare educators and students for visits. “In addition to information about the artists and artworks, these guides contain in-classroom activity suggestions that relate to what the students will see when they arrive,” says Pamela Weichmann, WheatonArts’ education director. Many area locations offer specifically tailored field trip programs, so the more accurately a teacher can describe what sort of experience he or she is looking for, the better the venue can assist.

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Before the day of the field trip, teachers should check in with the staff to see what special activities are taking place that day. Mark Kehres, museum programs and training manager at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, notes that timed programs can vary from day to day. Guides at the box office describe the day’s programs and include a map of the museum’s spaces and exhibits.

Field trip educators emphasize the importance of encouraging students to engage and ask questions. Weichmann notes that “one of the unique features

of WheatonArts is the proximity to the creative process. Encourage students to engage.” Weichmann urges chaperones to stick to the field trip itinerary, as it has been designed to meet specifications. Diverging from the planned route or schedule can negatively impact not only the field trip but also other visitors’ experiences. Many area venues offer hands-on workshops to enhance field trips. WheatonArts provides workshops on topics such as polymer clay beads, ceramic trivets and watercolor resist painting.

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After students return to the classroom, there are many ways to connect experiences from the field trip to the curriculum and keep students engaged.

Lynch suggests that, following a visit to the Biggs Museum, teachers ask students “to describe their favorite piece of art or ask if anything made them think about their other classes like history or math.” Teachers who follow these tips from the pros might just be ready to take students on the best field trip yet. Will Bacha is a MetroKids intern and recent graduate of Temple University.

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Amusement Parks Make learning fun-damental

Brandywine Picnic Park 690 S. Creek Rd., West Chester, PA 19382 610-793-3198 An all-you-can-eat picnic follows activities like rock-climbing, tubing, paddle-boating, mini-golfing, various sports and a gazing zoo. Picnic.com Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark 309 Resort Dr., Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-1662 Poconos-based outdoor waterpark with nearly 40 rides, tubes and slides. Take a ride on Venus Slydetrap, a 608-foot-long raft ride into the belly of a Venus ﬂytrap. Camelbeach.com Clementon Park & Splash World 144 Berlin Rd., Clementon, NJ 08021 856-783-0263 Combo theme park and waterpark hosts 20 wet and dry thrill and kiddie rides. Clementonpark.com CoCo Key Water Resort 915 Rte. 73, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 877-494-2626 Educational Adventure programs at this indoor water park include Water Safety and CoCo’s Chemical Course. Packages include lunch. Mtlaurelcocokey.com Diggerland USA 100 Pinedge Ct., W. Berlin, NJ 08091 856-768-1110 Construction-themed amusement park allows kids to operate real equipment and machinery. Diggerlandusa.com Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 3830 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3724 Educational programs at this dual-admission theme/water park include Thrill U Math & Science Day, Dinosaurs Alive, Marketing Career Day and the Art & Science of Roller Coasters. Dorneypark.com Dutch Wonderland 2249 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA 17602 866-386-2839 Younger kids’ theme park with roller coasters, storytimes & shows. Dutchwonderland.com Franklin Square 6th St. & Race St., Phila. 19106 215-629-4026 Pair a trip to historic Philly sites with a stop at this nearby park with the Liberty Carousel, Philly Mini Golf, bumper cars, laser tag & arcade. Historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square

Giggleberry Fair 166 Carousel Ln., New Hope, PA 18938 215-794-4047 Enjoy low group rates (starting at $3.50 per person) at this indoor fun center with a sixlevel obstacle course, carousel and water play area. Peddlersvillage.com/kids Hersheypark 100 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Learn how chocolate is made, watch shows & enjoy 60+ rides. Admission includes ZooAmerica and Chocolate World. NEW: Hershey Triple Tower. Hersheypark.com iFly Indoor Skydiving 290 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-595-4359 State-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel is a marvel of engineering. Flying is FUN, SAFE and THRILLING for ages 3-103! The certified curriculum is aligned with state standards and goes beyond typical lectures, with hands-on, full-body learning. iflyworld.com Knoebels 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, PA 17824 800-487-4386 Connect rides at this theme park to reading maps, doing math and the principles of physics and art, plus behind-the-scenes tours of the Anthracite Mining and Carousel Museums. Knoebels.com Liberty Lakes Picnics & Special Events 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505; 609-499-0432 Includes team-building activities, swimming, miniature golf and much more. Libertylakepicnic.com Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-522-3900 Three piers of 100+ amusement rides host educational programs such as Seashore Ecology, Basic Physics Boardwalk Style, Peek Behind the Scenes of the Ghost Ship and Peer Leadership on the Beach. Moreyspiers.com Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park 535 Rte. 73, W. Berlin, NJ 08091 856-767-7580 Indoor/outdoor waterpark offers group pricing and dedicated special needs events with adaptations for attractions and food service. Saharasams.com Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047 215-702-3566 This Sesame Street-themed park offers dry rides, wet rides, shows and parades. Sesameplace.com

Funplex, The 3320 Rte. 38, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-273-9666 Programs for 3rd-8th graders at this indoor/ outdoor entertainment center includes Physics Concepts and Laws of Motion. Funplexmountlaurel.com

Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari & Hurricane Harbor 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527 732-928-2000 Special student group days at this popular amusement park highlight physics, math, science & business. A Marine Animal Team conducts biology-focused presentations. Sixflags.com/greatadventure

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park 10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-418-1500 45 Runway Rd., Levittown, PA 19057 215-642-8779 Tired of the same ﬁtness routine? Sky Zone aims to keep visitors active and healthy with a fun approach to ﬁtness. Skyzone.com Splash Zone Water Park 3500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-729-5600 All-shallow waterpark designed for younger children. Free sunscreen. Splashzonewaterpark.com Split Rock Resort and H2Oooohh! Water Park 100 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony, PA 18624 570-722-9111 Pair outdoor activities such as hiking with time in an indoor waterpark and sports complex. Splitrockresort.com Storybook Land 6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234; 609-646-0103 All attractions at this park are designed for preK kids and young elementary schoolers. Rides & life-sized buildings depict fairy tales & children’s characters. Storybookland.com

Art Museums & Centers Visual arts expand students’ worldview

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4882 See rotating exhibits in a gallery for regional artists. Participate in an inquiry-based tour of the sculpture park featuring environmental art made from natural materials. Abingtonartcenter.org Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101 610-432-4333 17,000+ works of art and an Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery where kids get creative. Self- or docent-guided tour options. Allentownartmuseum.org Atlantic City Art Center S. New Jersey Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-347-5837 This ocean-front center changes exhibits monthly & often features local high schoolers’ work. visitnj.org/nj-galleries/ atlantic-city-art-center Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218 443-573-1700 School groups get free admission to tour 19th-century, modern & contemporary art housed in a historic building. Guided group tours Wed.-Fri. Artbma.org/educators Banana Factory 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-332-1300 Artists aﬃliated with this center lead painting, photography, sculpture and cartooning student programs either on-site or in-school. Bananafactory.org

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FIELD TRIPS Barnes Foundation, The 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-278-7200 Eclectic collection of world art, sculpture and Impressionist paintings from the likes of Cezanne, van Gogh, Renoir & Monet. See Room #11’s East Ensemble of imaginative shapes anchored by metal and iron pieces and Joan Miro’s Group of Women. Barnesfoundation.org Biggs Museum of American Art 406 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901 302-674-2111 Admission to the permanent collection — 18 galleries of 1,800+ fine and decorative art objects — Admission: First Sunday of every month: Free; General Admission: $10; Seniors (60+): $8; Members, active military and family with ID, companions or care persons of people with disabilities, children 12 & under and students: Free. Biggsmuseum.org Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA19317 610-388-2700 Guided tours of this 19th-century grist mill link art to American history, literature and See original environmental studies. illustrations from Treasure Island, Kidnapped & Robin Hood. Brandywine.org/museum Center for the Creative Arts 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-239-2434 Kids’ art classes & rotating exhibits by local artists. Ccarts.org Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, PA 19012 215-379-4660 Art education classes and tours of the exhibitions. Cheltenhamarts.org

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Crayola Experience, The 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042 610-515-8000 Interactive art exhibits for kids 2-12. School groups get a hands-on STEM lesson about melted wax and a live demo of how crayons are made. Crayolaexperience.com/easton Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE 19806; 302-571-9590 Grade-speciﬁc themed tours, professional development & homeschool programs available at a museum known for its American & English art & illustration. Delart.org Delaware Contemporary, The 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-656-6466 Rotating exhibits in various media. Pre-visit See nightfall/Indigo sculptures materials. and drawings based on the African Savanna. www.decontemporary.org Fabric Workshop & Museum 1214 Arch St., Phila. 19107; 215-561-8888 K-12 tours of global fabric & printmaking collection and professional studios; highschool program in apprentice silkscreen printing. Fabricworkshopandmuseum.org Grounds for Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Twp., NJ 08619 609-586-0616 Whimsical public sculpture park with 200+ works of art & guided tours; bagged lunches See wind, water, stone, a available. quarried stone sculpture by Elyn Zimmerman, through Jan. 7. Groundsforsculpture.org Historic Yellow Springs 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425; 610-827-7414 Art center in 300-year-old historic village oﬀers school and homeschool tours with activity boxes and a stamped-passport booklet. Yellowsprings.org

Clay Studio, The 139 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-925-3453 Contemporary ceramic art exhibitions and workshops. Theclaystudio.org

James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-340-9800 Free school visits to museum that highlights the work of Bucks Co. & PA artists; on-site Count the Family Education Center. faces of the moon in the sculpture garden. Michenerartmuseum.org John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Rd., Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Former home of the famed naturalist features his books and 450+ life-sized bird paintings. Johnjames.audubon.org La Salle University Art Museum 1900 W. Olney Ave., Phila. 19141 215-951-1221 Featuring European & American art from the Renaissance to the present, the La Salle University Art Museum oﬀers free, ageappropriate lessons for PreK-12 classes. Limited transportation funds are available for qualifying schools. Lasalle.edu/museum Noyes Museum of Art 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-652-8848 American art collections on seaside & local themes, including shore birds and a mini Victorian house. Noyesmuseum.org Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad St., Phila. 19102 215-972-7600 Five unique educational tours through worldrenowned art school that houses paintings from American masters of the 18th-20th centuries. Pafa.org Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-235-6488 Exhibits on photography, watercolors and pottery; also classes, workshops & family performances. Perkinsarts.org

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Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130; 215-763-8100 Grade-specific tours & interactive lessons correlate massive collection that spans from ancient art to contemporary pieces with PA & NJ Common Core standards. See Degas’ famous Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen sculpture, nicely situated as a selﬁe prop. Philamuseum.org Rodin Museum 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-763-8100 Guided and unguided tours of 124 sculptures and bronze casts align with French, language arts, art and social studies classes. Rodinmuseum.org Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts 314 Linden St., Camden, NJ 08102 856-225-6306 Free admission to exhibition gallery and research-based arts education & performances that correlate to NJ Core Curriculum. Rcca.camden.rutgers.edu Second Bank of the US 420 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-965-2305 Hour-long student programs promote critical thinking and experiential learning at 19thcentury national bank now home to a gallery of paintings depicting the Founding Fathers. Nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/ places-secondbank.htm

Taller Puertorriqueno 2600 N. 5th St., Phila. 19133; 215-423-6320 Multidisciplinary arts center celebrates Puerto Rican, Caribbean, African & Latino culture. Tallerpr.org Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 610-688-3553 Local artists’ gallery oﬀers classes and workshops. See owl & boar tree-stump sculptures in the Robert and Jane McNeil Children’s Garden. Wayneart.org Wharton Esherick Museum 1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-5822 Guided tours for groups of 10 or fewer of the home/studio of the local artist, sculptor and furniture maker. Climb the hand-hewn wooden spiral staircase. Whartonesherickmuseum.org Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 856-825-6800 Tour the acclaimed Museum of American Glass, artist studios and the Education/ See the Guinness Folklife Center. World Records’ World’s Largest Glass Bottle. Wheatonarts.org

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave. Phila. 19118 215-247-0476 Chestnut Hill museum showcases local art and children’s works. Free student admission to special exhibits with school ID. Woodmereartmuseum.org

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Hands-on art experiences for DIY creativity All Fired Up! 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-833-1330 Four diﬀerent paint-your-own-pottery ﬁeld trip options for up to 50 students at a time. Paintatallfiredup.com Art Dept. Studios Creation Station: 28 Richboro Rd., Newtown, PA 18940; 215-968-7588 Paint N’ Pottery: 15 W. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901; 215-348-9003 The Mud Shack: 1241 Knapp Rd., North Wales, PA 19454; 215-393-8380 Drop-in studios for canvas painting, pottery painting, mosaics, clay, fused glass and ceramic fusion. Artdeptstudios.com

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FIELD TRIPS Ceramic Barn, The 5145 Church Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-234-0455 Paint-your-own pottery and greenware (more fragile unfinished pieces than regular bisque ceramics). Theceramicbarn.com Color Me Mine 100 Evergreen Dr., Ste. 105, Glen Mills, PA 19342; 610-558-2300 18 Airport Square Shopping Ctr., 801 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 19454 215-412-4565 Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy., Langhorne, PA 19047; 215-757-5300 910 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043; 856-782-6567 109 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 610-687-9777 Walk-in ceramic-painting studios. Colormemine.com Everyday Artists 1306 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-9300 Paint-your-own pottery studio offers plates, bowls, mugs and tiles. Kids’ groups tour the kiln room. Everydayartists.com Expressive Hand, The 622 S. 9th St., Phila. 19147; 267-519-2626 No studio fee at this walk-in, paint-your-own pottery shop. Expressivehand.com Family Clay Time 5471 Rte. 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012 856-232-CLAY (2529) Group projects in pottery painting, clay building, spin-art T-shirts or mosaics can be customized. Familyclaytime.com Mermaid Art Studios 15 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002 267-934-9121 Pottery painting, clay building, spin-art T-shirts, painting, drawing & mosaics are among the arts activities here. Mermaidartstudios.com Walt Whitman Arts Center 2nd & Cooper Sts., Camden, NJ 08102 856-964-8300 Arts center hosts programs & exhibits. Camdenwaterfront.com/things_to_do/ walt_whitman_arts_center_eldridge_r_ johnson_park.php

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Interactive, cultural learning scaled to kid size Bucks County Children’s Museum 500 Union Square Dr., New Hope, PA 18938 215-693-1290 Full-day field trip at interactive museum for ages 12 mos.-8 years includes a tour of the New Hope Train station, plus ride. Half-day option available. Buckskids.org Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W. 83rd St., New York, NY 10024 212-721-1223 Tailored, 90-minute guided groups focus on the environment, health and community. Cmom.org Children’s Museum of the Arts 103 Charlton St., New York, NY 10014 212-274-0986 Customized tours led by teaching artists allow students to view/interact with exhibits and create their own work. Cmany.org Delaware Children’s Museum 550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-654-2340 Self-guided or educator-led field trips at museum with interactive exhibits aligned with DE state standards. Delawarechildrens museum.org Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Ste 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 856-424-1233 Field trip packages can include STEM workshops, storytelling or dual admission to the Camden Children’s Garden or Springdale Farms. Discoverymuseum.com Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-KIDS (5437) Nonprofit museum for ages 2-10 with hands-on exhibits for adults & kids as well as Discovery to Go outreach workshops. Handsonhouse.org Jersey Shore Children’s Museum 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330; 609-641-5726 Nonprofit museum with interactive exhibits fosters community connections for ages 1-8. Joe’s Train Station 21 E. Street Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053 215-322-5182 Hands-on learning and interactive play for ages 2-8 with wooden and electric trains. Joestrainstation.com LEGOLAND Plymouth Meeting Mall, Unit #1055, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 PreK trips focus on the educational value of imagination and curiosity. Elementary-age groups can focus on language arts and/or STEM. Bookings available for self-guided experiences. LEGO education workshops will be available as an add-on starting in fall 2017. philadelphia.legolanddiscoverycenter. com

Please Touch Museum 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Phila. 19131 215-581-3181 This popular spot for kids 8 and younger includes six interactive exhibit zones, including Alice in Wonderland and a buildyour-own playground, that foster a lifelong love for inventive play and learning. Group reservations include orientation, a carousel ride and a private lunchroom. The museum offers portable play outreach programs and additional resources for educators. Pleasetouchmuseum.org

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“Agritainment” connects kids to their world Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks, PA 17572 717-687-6843 50+ multi-sensory experiences teach kids about agriculture. Crack Kernels of Knowledge clues in the 2.5-mile Amazing Maize Maze. Cherrycrestfarm.com Duffield’s Farm 280 Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 856-589-7090 Programs from planting seeds and picking strawberries or pumpkins to making hairy craft caterpillars. Learning barn with handson activities. Duffieldsfarm.com Fernbrook Farms Education Center 142 Bordentown Georgetown Rd., Columbus, NJ 08022; 609-298-4028 Wide variety of field trip themes (growing plants, caring for animals) and Investigation Stations at working farm; homeschool programs available. Fernbrookeducation.org Fifer Orchards Farm & Country Store 1919 Allabands Mill Rd., Wyoming, DE 19934; 302-697-2141 Family fun at Fifers! Enjoy the Corn Maze Fun Park, hayrides, U-pick apples and U-pick pumpkins. The Country Store offers fall fruits and veggies, cider doughnuts and unique specialty foods. Fiferorchards.com Freddy Hill Farms 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446 215-855-1205 Working dairy farm/family fun center includes homemade ice cream, two mini-golf courses, batting cages & a farm zoo. Freddyhill.com Greener Partners 3215 Stump Hall Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426 610-584-6580 Eco-educators set up lessons and programs at Collegeville’s Longview Center for Agriculture and Media’s Hillside Farm. Greenerpartners.org Hurricane Hill Farm 704 E. Reeceville Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 610-213-5944 Students work as a team to escape each year’s themed corn maze. Hhfmaze.com Indian Acres Tree Farm 111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 609-953-0087 Seasonal field trips include educational

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Farms & Orchards/History Museums & Sites pumpkin-picking in fall and tours of the outdoor Ramsey’s Farm farm mall in spring. See the Great Pumpkin on a 330 Ramsey Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 wagon ride. Indianacrestreefarm.com 302-477-1499 Family-owned farm hosts educational Indian Orchards hayrides and activities that meet DE and PA 24 Copes Ln., Media, PA 19063; 610-564-0794 K-3 standards in Earth and space, ecology and Organic & sustainably grown fruit-and-veggie ecosystems. Ramseysfarm.com farm. Indianorchardsfarm.com Ryerss Farm Johnson’s Corner Farm 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 610-469-0533 609-654-8643 Visit aged and abused horses at this nonproﬁt Tours include hayride, seasonal crop-picking, farm. Bring quartered apples or carrots to animal feeding, farm playtime coloring sheets feed to the horses. Ryerssfarm.org and teacher info. Johnsonsfarm.com Scarecrow Hollow Linvilla Orchards 335 Quinton-Hancocks Bridge Rd., Salem, NJ 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media, PA 19063 08079; 856-935-3469 610-876-7116 Farm trip designed to increase awareness of Working farm features orchards, animals & the natural world through observation and hayrides; groups can reserve the Straw Bale or hands-on activities. Cornfield Maze. Linvilla.com Shady Brook Farm Merrymead Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067 2222 S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446 215-968-1670 610-584-4410 Barnyard buddies, wagon rides, pick“Story of Milk Tour” introduces farm animals your-own crops and seasonal activities. and dairy production. Hear the legend of Shadybrookfarm.com Johnny Appleseed from a “live” scarecrow. Merrymead.com Springdale Farms 1638 S. Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Milburn Orchards 856-424-8674 1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 Working farm features educational hayride 410-398-1349 Tour highlights include a hayride through the apple tours with U-pick crops, fall corn maze and orchards, a talk from Johnny Appleseed & a visit to year-round evening hayrides, campﬁres & parties. Springdalefarms.com the apple-packing house. Milburnorchards.com

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2310 Grade-speciﬁc tours teach about how produce growth and why farming is important; adjunct ﬁeld trips to Philly’s Awbury Arboretum. Terhuneorchards.com Winding Brook Farm 3014 Bristol Rd., Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-8880 Groups educated on the life of a dairy farmer with visit to the calf condo. Windingbrookfarm.com

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Where the past comes alive to inform the future. African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-350-6662 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ 08346 609-704-5495 Two sites showcase items such as artifacts, drawings, paintings, advertisements & household items that oﬀer glimpses into African American culture. Aahmsnj.org

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Hayrides to pick apples & pumpkins-Sept. & Oct. 2017

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Take a hayride to the apple orchard to pick apples or visit the pumpkin patch to pick their favorite pumpkin. Let the students find their way through our Corm Maze or play on the giant hay bales!

Hayrides to the bunny house!-April 2018

Students board the hayride wagons at the farm market and ride to “Bunny Egg-res”. There they each pick 5 eggs, walk to the bunny house and trade them for a chocolate treat.

Spring planting sessions-May 2018

Field trips geared toward 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades support your Science curriculum with hands-on planting sessions and a visual presentation of farming practices.

Strawberry picking-May & June 2018

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African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St., Phila. 19106; 215-574-0380 Docent-led and self-guided tours through exhibits that portray the experiences & contributions of African Americans. Aampmuseum.org

Batsto Village & Wharton State Forest 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 609-561-0024 Self-guided walking or cell-phone tours through 3 dozen historic buildings. Batstovillage.org

American Philosophical Society Museum 104 S. 5th St., Phila. 19106; 215-440-3440 Exhibits explore the intersections of science, history and art. Apsmuseum.org

Battleship New Jersey 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 856-966-1652 Discover the critical role the battleship played in four conﬂicts; features on-ship exercises and 4-D ﬂight simulator. Battleshipnewjersey.org

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila. 19145 215-389-1776 Country’s oldest Swedish museum showcases contributions of Swedes to American society. An exhibit featuring Swedish textiles and their role in class, gender and identity. Americanswedish.org Amish Farm and House 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602; 717-394-6185 Walking tour includes barns, blacksmith shop, Early Americana Museum & food pavilion. Amishfarmandhouse.com Atlantic City Historical Museum, The New Jersey Ave. & The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401; 609-347-5839 Experience Atlantic City’s history through photographs, a movie & memorabilia. Atlantic cityexperience.org/ac-historicalmuseum

Bayshore Discovery Project 2800 High St., Port Norris, NJ 08349 856-785-2060 Sail on the tall ship A.J. Meerwald to learn about local marine history and maybe spot dolphins; teacher resources and enrichment programs available. Bayshorecenter.org Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St., Phila. 19106; 215-686-1252 Meet re-enactors in the 18th-century home of the famed ﬂag seamstress. Historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house Bourse Mall, The 111 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-625-0300 Meet Ben Franklin at Franklin’s Ghost, a free Q&A with the inventor. Visitphilly.com/ shopping/philadelphia/the-bourse

Cape May County Historical Museum 504 Rte. 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210; 609-465-3535 Historic house with rooms dedicated to toys, tools and maritime, military and Native American history is free & open to groups. Cmcmuseum.org Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-7376 Educational programs led by costumed guides at the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House and John Chadds House. Chaddsfordhistory.org Chester County Historical Society 225 N. High St., West Chester, PA 19380 610-692-4800 Visit a hands-on History Lab and Horticultural Hall, site of PA’s ﬁrst women’s rights convention. Chestercohistorical.org Claymont Stone School, The Philadelphia Pike & Darley Rd., Claymont, DE 19703; 302-792-2023 Elementary-school lesson programs and hands-on activities in a one-room schoolhouse. Claymontstoneschool.org

Cliveden of the National Trust 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19144 215-848-1777 Historic house & museum on the site of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. B&O Railroad Museum Brandywine Battlefield State Park Emancipating Clivedon shows how the house 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 became a community institution for freedom 410-752-2490 610-459-3342 during the Civil War. Cliveden.org Educational programs available for visits Guided tours through Washington’s to the country’s most comprehensive train headquarters and other historic buildings Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation collection. Ride the Mile One Express along at site of important Revolutionary War 3900 North Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Square, the ﬁrst commercial railroad mile laid in the battle. Brandywinebattlefield.org PA 19073; 610-566-1725 U.S. Borail.org Demos of Colonial life (butter-churning, Camden County Historical Society wood-splitting), rare farm animals and 18thBarclay Farmstead Museum & Museum century workshops amid preserved historic 209 Barclay Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 buildings staﬀed with interpreters. 856-795-6225 856-964-3333 Colonialplantation.org Learn about southern NJ history at this former Archive and collection tour that explores Quaker home. Barclayfarmstead.org Camden’s history. Cchsnj.org

Experience history at Fort Miﬄin! Standards-based tours and education programs reinforce classroom lessons. Revolutionary or Civil War Soldier Life, Flag History, Civil War Medicine & (NEW!) Spirit of History. Riverfront picnic area, gift shop, weapons and cannon demonstrations! Extensive educators packet with information and activities.

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Step Back In Time for a Lifetime of Memories On September 11, 1777, one of the largest engagements of the War for Independence was at the Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, PA. Today, the Brandywine Battlefield Park provides your students with an opportunity to step back in time to experience the rich history where George Washington made his encampment. Nestled on 52 acres of rolling hills and woodlands, the Brandywine Battlefield Park is an American treasure where history comes alive and beauty abounds; an experience your students will remember for a lifetime! A tour of Ring House (Washington’s Headquarters) and access to our Battlefield Museum are available for large/small groups and personally escorted by our knowledgeable guides in your bus, vehicle, or leisurely stroll. To learn more, visit us at www.brandywinebattlefield.org or call our Director of Education and Museum Services Andrew Outten at 610.459.3342.

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FIELD TRIPS Constitutional Walking Tour, The 525 Arch St., Phila. 19103; 215-525-1776 Custom walking field-trip options can stop at any of 20 historical sites important to America’s founding, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Theconstitutional.com Cornwall Iron Furnace 94 Rexmont Rd., Cornwall, PA 17016 717-272-9711 Tour the ironmaking complex where ammunition and cannons were made for the Revolutionary War. Cornwallironfurnace.org Cumberland County Historical Society (Pennsylvania) 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013; 717-249-7610 Field trips to museum that details the county’s storied past through hands-on activities. Historicalsociety.com Cumberland County Historical Society (New Jersey) 960 Ye Greate St., Greenwich, NJ 08323 856-455-4055 Multiple society-operated museums host hands-on experiences as well as research & historical re-enactments. Cchistsoc.org Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 610-582-4900 Hands-on historical programs at the Boone House, its blacksmith shop, sawmill and log house. Danielboonehomestead.org

History Museums & Sites

Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site 532 N. 7th St., Phila. 19123; 215-965-2305 Walk through the author’s home and investigate his life, times and multi-faceted literary career. Nps.gov/edal Elfreth’s Alley Museum 126 Elfreths Alley, Phila. 19106; 215-574-0560 Guided & cell-phone tours & scavenger hunts in historic houses along the country’s oldest continuously occupied street. Elfrethsalley.org Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5404 Tour one of Cape May Co.’s oldest buildings. Capemaymac.org/attractions/ emlenphysickestate.html Fonthill Castle 525 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-348-9461 Experience life in early America through tours of the everyday-object collection. Mercermuseum.org/about/fonthill-castle Fort Mifflin on the Delaware 82 Fort Mifflin Rd., Phila. 19153 215-685-4167 At this Revolutionary War battlefield, see more than a dozen restored historic structures, such as a blacksmith shop, officers’ quarters or casemates (also known as the dungeons). Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the expansive, scenic grounds. Site offers a series of unique education programs for students K-12 that are designed to meet State and National curriculum guidelines. Fortmifflin.us

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village 866 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 302-734-1618 Interactive learning based on 12,000+ artifacts that showcase Delaware’s agricultural history sync up to state standards, topical pathways and Fort Mott State Park Fort Mott Rd., Pennsville, NJ 08070 performance indicators. Agriculturalmuseum.org 454 856-935-3218 History of Fort Mott & the coast defense Delaware Historical Society system that once protected the Delaware 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 River includes interpretive programs & trails. 302-655-7161 State.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/ Multimedia exhibit and artifact display cover fortmott.html Delaware history and enhance curriculum lessons. Dehistory.org Gloucester County Historical Society 17 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096 Delaware Museum of Natural History 856-845-4771 4840 Kennett Pike (Rte. 52), See the Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Wilmington, DE 19807 Museum, one of Woodbury’s original buildings. 302-658-9111 Gchsnj.org Hands-on interactive nature and science programs for students preK-high school Greenbank Mill meet state science standards. Topics include 500 Greenbank Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 paleontology, physics, biology and geology, 302-999-9001 with a focus on the natural world. Delmnh.org Tours at this Revolutionary-era mill & farm include Scenes from Daily Life and Traveling Delaware Public Archives with Lewis & Clark. Greenbankmill.com 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., N. Dover, DE 19901; 302-744-5000 Grundy Museum Guided tours through government, historical 610 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 & genealogical records, exhibits and archives. 215-788-9432 Archives.delaware.gov Free guided tours in historic Victorian-era home on the Delaware. Grundymuseum.org Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave., Phila. 19130 Hagley Museum & Library 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807; 215-236-3300 Historic 1829 prison offers interactive, grade- 302-658-2400 Experience 19th-century industrial life on specific school tours that discuss daily life, grade-specific field trips such as the Factory stories of escapes & tales from the voices System Workshop and 19th-Century Day. of inmates & officers. For ages 8 & older. Hagley.org Easternstate.org

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Historic Cold Spring Village 720 Rte. 9 S., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-898-2300 Meet a blacksmith, potter and basket-weaver in the 20 buildings of this restored 19th-century farm village/living history museum. Hcsv.org Historic Fallsington 4 Yardley Ave., Levittown, PA 19054 215-295-6567 300-year-old colonial village with roots in PA’s Quaker origins offers PreK-12 educational programs. Historicfallsington.org Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Dr., Phila. 19144; 215-438-5711 Site of America’s first paper mill offers historic tours, interpretive paper-making & colonial cooking programs. Rittenhousetown.org Historic Philadelphia, Inc. 150 S. Independence Mall W., Suite 550 Phila. 19106 215-629-4026 Educational and interactive experiences are created by educators, for educators. From the Betsy Ross House to Franklin Square to Independence Hall, it’s a field trip where every stop is a teachable moment. Historicphiladelphia.org Historic Smithville & Village Greene 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ 08201 609-748-6160 60+ boutiques, shops & restaurants in historic buildings. Historicsmithvillenj.com Holocaust Awareness Museum 10100 Jamison Ave., Phila. 19116 215-464-4701 Tours, eyewitness testimonies and live theater performances educate older students about the Holocaust. Hamec.org Hopewell Furnace 2 Mark Bird Ln., Elverson, PA 19520 610-582-8773 19th-century iron plantation with livinghistory programs and National Park Service curriculum materials. Nps.gov/hofu Independence National Historical Park 41 N. 6th St., Phila. 19106 215-965-2305 “Historic Places” lesson plans link famous monuments & sites to history and social studies standards. Nps.gov/inde Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-413-8655 Field trips here connect kids to our rivers through exhibitions and programs featuring history, science and art, plus experiences on the water. Phillyseaport.org Independence Visitor Center 1 N. Independence Mall W., Phila. 19106 800-537-7676 Arranges visits to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell & other sites. Independencevisitorcenter.com

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Indian King Tavern Museum 223 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-429-6792 Free school tours of 18th-century tavern where New Jersey’s General Assembly once met & read the Declaration of Independence. Levins.com/tavern.html John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Rd., Dover, DE 19901 302-739-3277 Costumed guides lead various tours of 18thcentury home of Constitution signer. History. delaware.gov/museums/jdp/jdp_main.shtml Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard & Museum 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-429-7447 Educational sails on Tall Ship recreation include hands-on programs about DE’s colonial and maritime history. Kalmarnyckel.org Lewes Historical Society 110 Shipcarpenter St., Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-7670 Guided K-12 curriculum-aligning tours to DE’s oldest house, plus the Thompson Country Store, the Cannonball House and an 1850s doctor’s office. Historiclewes.org Library Company of Philadelphia 1314 Locust St., Phila. 19107; 215-546-3181 Founded by Ben Franklin, the library documents American history & culture through the 19th century. Librarycompany.org Masonic Temple 1 N. Broad St., Phila. 19107; 215-988-1917 Pennsylvania Masonic Order HQ features historically accurate rooms depicting world cultures; programs are about the mission of Freemasonry. Pamasonictemple.org/temple Mercer Museum 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-0210 Inquiry-based learning tours of expansive Early Americana tool collection, housed in a concrete castle. Mercermuseum.org Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, The 1730 Conestoga Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-827-1906 Sensory activities and history, economics, science and English lessons at working waterpowered colonial gristmill. Anselmamill.org Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd., Kulpsville, PA 19443 215-368-2480 Programs about the lives of 18th-century children at a restored historical house once owned by Daniel Boone’s grandfather. Morganloghouse.org Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd St., Phila. 19106; 215-253-6731 Discover the ideals & challenges of the American Revolution. Amrevmuseum.org/educators National Constitution Center 525 Arch St., Phila. 19106; 215-409-6600 School tours at the nation’s first museum dedicated exclusively to the U.S. Constitution include interactive learning activities about

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government, past & present. View one of the few remaining copies of the Bill of Rights and a rare copy of the Constitution. Constitutioncenter.org

century country estate of William Penn. Pennsburymanor.org

Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville, PA 19473 National Liberty Museum 610-287-9349 321 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 Activities, tours, crafts & period games focus 215-925-2800 on state history at the Victorian estate of Students act out a famous work of art or learn former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. about heroes who aren’t in history books at Pennypacker. museum that celebrates liberty, freedom and Montcopa.org/pennypackermills diversity. Libertymuseum.org Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire National Museum of American 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 Jewish History 717-665-7021 101 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 Annual festival runs weekends Aug.-Oct. 215-923-3811 Offers year-round educational programs for Inquiry-based museum experience explores schools. Parenfaire.com the history of Jews in America through artifacts, stories & interactive media. Nmajh.org Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd., Worcester, PA 19446 New Castle Court House Museum 610-584-5104 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720 Restored 1776 home & 90-acre grounds look 302-323-4453 at 18th-century Pennsylvania German life. Learn about law, government and the Peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.org Underground Railroad from costumed interpreters at the state’s first court & capitol. Polish American Cultural Center Museum History.delaware.gov/museums/ncch/ 308 Walnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-922-1700 ncch_main.shtml Exhibits highlight Polish art, culture, history, traditions & paintings of historical figures. New Castle Historical Society Polishamericancenter.org 30 Market Street, New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-2794 Pottsgrove Manor Walking & audio tours at the Amstel House, 100 W. King St., Pottstown, PA 19464 Dutch House & Old Library Museum. 610-326-4014 Newcastlehistory.org See historic home of colonial ironmaster John Potts; view an exhibit on women’s roles in the New Jersey Renaissance Faire home. Pottsgrovemanor.montcopa.org 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown Twp., NJ 08505; 888-864-8222 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Late spring Faire offers edutainment led by 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 teaching artists. Njrenfaire.com 570-992-6161 Grade-level field trips to 14 farm buildings Newlin Grist Mill and 1765 log house with costumed guides & 219 Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 craft demonstrators. Quietvalley.org 610-459-2359 PreK-12 curriculum-aligning tours and demos at historic complex with blacksmith shop, log Rockwood Mansion & Park 610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington, DE 19801 cabin & mill. Newlingristmill.org 302-761-4340 160-year-old estate hosts curriculum-aligning Old Barracks Museum field trips. Rockwood.org 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608 609-396-1776 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guided Meet the Past tours through the Officers’ House, squad rooms & infirmary used 217 W. Washington Sq., Phila. 19106 during the French & Indian War. Barracks.org 215-965-2305 Monument honors an unknown Revolutionary War soldier. Pearl S. Buck House 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944 Nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/places215-249-0100 washingtonsquare.htm 1825 farmhouse & gardens of author, activist & humanitarian Pearl S. Buck. Tuckerton Seaport Museum Pearlsbuck.org/pearlbuckhouse 120 W. Main St. #1, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 609-296-8868 Penn Museum Discover the Jersey shore’s maritime heritage 3260 South St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-4000 through 17 re-created and historic buildings, Enriching social studies, history, economics including a Barnegat Bay nature center. and language classes designed to create See how decoys were used for hunting in Jay an open dialogue at museum devoted to Parker’s Carving Shop. Tuckertonseaport.org ancient civilizations & cultural artifacts. Check out how specialists preserve Valley Forge National Historical Park mummies in the Artifact Lab. Penn.museum 1400 North Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406; 610-783-1000 Pennsbury Manor Grade-specific field trips to the site where the 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd., Morrisville, PA Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78 19067; 215-946-0400 tour Washington’s headquarters, soldiers’ huts Group tours, demos and a half-hour, handsand monuments. Nps.gov/vafo on history activity at the recreated 17th-

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FIELD TRIPS Walt Whitman House 330 Mickle Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 856-964-5383 Provides a glimpse into the life of America’s great “Poet of Democracy.” State.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/historic/whitman

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Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-2334 Nature walks & programs on 80+ acres including birdwatching. Delawarenaturesociety.org/ ashlandnaturecenter

Whitesbog Village 120 W. Whites Bog Rd. #34, Browns Mills, NJ 08105; 609-893-4646 Guided history tours about blueberry cultivation and cranberry farming at the birthplace of the Highbush blueberry. Whitesbog.org

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Rd., Phila. 19138 215-849-2855 Field trips on 55-acre grounds include lessons in nature & poetry, art & nature, owls & hawks, spiders, the five senses and more. Awbury.org

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 800-448-3883 Field trips engage students through role-play as they tour rooms in the former estate of Henry Francis du Pont; 60-acre garden includes kids’ Enchanted Woods. Winterthur.org

Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19143 215-729-5281 Historic Schuylkill River home and the country’s oldest garden offers PreK-high school field trips with lessons in nature, art and history. Bartramsgarden.org

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy., Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-1148 Explore Lewes-area maritime history at museum with K-5 tours featuring programs like The Spice Box and Life at Sea. History.delaware.gov/museums/zm/ zm_main.shtml

Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809 302-761-6963 Trails, tennis, stables, art center, hayrides & a catch-and-release pond. Destateparks.com/ park/bellevue

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Field-test learning in outdoor spaces Abbott’s Mill Nature Center 15411 Abbott’s Pond Rd., Milford, DE 19963 302-422-0847 Former grist mill hosts environmental programs and nature walks along the 313acre Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Delawarenaturesociety.org/abbotts.html

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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd., Smyrna, DE 19977 302-653-9345 Grades 1-12 can experience hands-on nature studies at tidal salt marsh and see hundreds of species of endangered birds & wildlife. Fws.gov/refuge/bombay_hook Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-2924 Select from a list of popular programs for field trips amid the preserve’s woods, meadows and pond or have one specially tailored. Bhwp.org Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 302-577-3534 Hiking trails and two nature preserves, Tulip Tree Woods & Freshwater Marsh. Destateparks.com/ park/brandywinecreek

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Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-571-7747 School day class trips/discovery tours, animal science & career workshops at this zoo featuring 150 animals from exotic Siberian tigers to a capybara, the biggest type of rodent. Brandywinezoo.org Briar Bush Nature Center 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001 215-887-6603 Nature classes and workshops at center with trails, bird observation areas and an indoor museum with interactive exhibits & play area. Briarbush.org Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 215-297-5880 On the 110-acre preserve or in the classroom, BCAS brings science to life for students! Bcas.org Bucks County River Country 2 Walters Ln., Point Pleasant, PA 18950 215-297-5000 Delaware River outdoor activity center provides river tubing, rafting, canoeing, hayrides & picnic facilities. Rivercountry.net Camden Children’s Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 856-365-8733 Self-guided field trips among themed gardens for ages 2-11 (Dinosaur Garden, Storybook Garden), plus treehouse, train and carousel. Camdenchildrensgarden.org Camp Conrad Weiser Outdoor Center 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565 610-670-2267 Campsite with outdoor education & teambuilding programs. Smymca.org Chambers House Nature Center 1475 Creek Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-368-6560 Provides environmental outreach programs and kits. Destateparks.com/park/whiteclay-creek/nature-center.asp Chanticleer 786 Church Rd., Wayne, PA 19087; 610-687-4163 Pleasure garden with rooster sculptures and pond filled with fish and turtles hosts groups for self-guided walks. Chanticleergarden.org Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Ln., Churchville, PA 18966 215-357-4005 Nature preserve field trips focus on preservation of life with exploratory activities. Churchvillenaturecenter.org Crystal Cave Park 963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-6765 Go 125 feet below ground to examine an array of spectacular crystal formations. Mini-golf on a course that uses historic relics as obstacles. Crystalcavepa.com

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Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 302-658-9111 Hands-on interactive nature and science programs for students PreK-high school meet state science standards. Topics include paleontology, physics, biology and geology, with a focus on the natural world. Delmnh.org Delaware River Tubing 778 Frenchtown Rd., Frenchtown, NJ 08825 908-996-5386 Offers educational scenic tubing & rafting trips. Delawarerivertubing.com Delaware Solid Waste Authority 1101 Lambsons Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 302-577-3457 Environmental topics include recycling, landfills, & anti-littering. Multimedia classroom hosts sessions on DSWA facilities, programs and partner companies. Dswa.com/education DuPont Environmental Education Center 1400 Delmarva Ln., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-656-1490 Hands-on environmental learning surrounding indoor/outdoor exhibits and a boardwalk that extends into the marsh. Delawarenaturesociety.org/ dupontenvironmentaleducationcenter

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Fairmount Park Phila., PA 19119; 215-683-3600 Philadelphia’s Park system, comprising 9,200 acres, offers visitors ball fields, disc golf, skate boarding, picnic areas & 215 miles of scenic trails. Myphillypark.org Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Dr., Phila. 19130 215-685-0723 High-tech exhibits on how water works encourage grade-specific STEM learning. The River Reimagined land/water tour both cruises the Schyulkill and walks its banks. Fairmountwaterworks.org

Hershey Gardens 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3492 Educational programs at botanical garden with 12 themed displays, including an interactive Children’s Garden and a Butterfly House. Hersheygardens.org Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The 7001 Sheaff Ln., Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-641-2687 Field trips can include an elementary-age scavenger hunt around the 18th-century mansion with a restored greenhouse & gardener’s cottage. Highlandshistorical.org

Grange Estate, The 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-4958 Tour historic buildings set amid 18th-century gardens & woodlands. Thegrangeestate.org

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berywn Baptist Rd., Devon, PA 19333 610-647-8870 Tranquil gardens feature paved trails, picnic areas & a pond. Jenkinsarboretum.org

Great Valley Nature Center 4251 State Rd., Devault, PA 19432 610-935-9777 Hands-on learning and birds-of-preywatching at 10-acre center with a maple sugar house & re-created Lenape Village. Gvnc.org

John Heinz Nat’l Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19153 215-365-3118 300 types of birds, plus rare frogs and turtles, have been spotted here. Walk or go canoeing. Fws.gov/Heinz

Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir Arboretum 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-469-7543 Interdisciplinary science programs at arboretum & nature sanctuary. Greenvalleys.org

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348; 610-388-1000 Onsite and online lessons and activities bolster visit to premier botanical garden with 11,000+ varieties, an indoor Children’s Garden & outdoor Bee-aMazed Garden. Longwoodgardens.org

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FIELD TRIPS Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Phila. 19118 215-247-5777 Grade-specific tours of spread with 2,500+ types of plants, a 50-foot-high treetop-canopy exhibit and a mini railroad built from natural materials. Morrisaboretum.org Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-427-3045 NJ Audubon Society center with exhibits, aquaria and gardens customizes educational activities and nature programs to teacher specs. Njaudubon.org/centers/nccm Paradise Farm Camp 1300 Valley Creek Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335; 610-269-9111 School programs focus on environmental education, outdoor adventure and teambuilding. Paradisefarmcamps.org PAWS Farm Nature Center 1105 Hainesport Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-778-8795 Field trip students meet animals and birds in an educational setting filled with handson environmental learning opportunities; materials provided. Pawsfarm.com Peace Valley Nature Center 170 N. Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-7860 Trained teacher-naturalists lead hands-on learning experiences around the trails and lake. Peacevalleynaturecenter.org Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd., Phila. 19115; 215-685-0470 Explore nature through walking trails & environmental programs. Phila.gov/parksandrecreation/ environment/environmentaleducation/ pages/pennypackenvironmentalcenter.aspx Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies (PINES) 120 W. Whitesbog Rd., #13, Browns Mills, NJ 08015; 609-893-1765 Lessons that focus on the natural & cultural history of the Pine Barrens correlate to NJ curriculum standards. Rcbc.edu/pines Plainsboro Preserve 80 Scotts Corner Rd., Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-897-9400 Hands-on nature programs & field trips at preserved open space and on-site Environmental Education Center. Njaudubon. org/sectioncenters/sectionplainsboro/ introduction.aspx Pocono Environmental Education Center 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 570-828-2319 Individualized education programs, plus nature treks and birdwatching. Peec.org Pocono Valley Resort 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 800-648-4386 Educational Components programs at rec facility consist of challenge courses with zip lines and climbing walls. Poconovalley.com

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Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Rd., Westhampton, NJ 08060 609-261-2495 School programs at NJ Audubon Society center include learning about the production/ distribution of plant seeds, reptiles, insects and biotic/abiotic habitats. Rancocasnature center.org Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-527-5234 Science and nature programs include outdoor exploration, hands-on discovery, live animals and much more. Riverbend on the Road is also available. Topics & fees vary. Riverbendeec.org

Watershed Center 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-7592 Environmental education programs at center with small animal collections and interactive kids’ exhibitis. Thewatershed.org/events/ teacher.html White Clay Creek State Park 880 New London Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-368-6900 Take scenic trails to historic sites. Destateparks.com/park/white-clay-creek

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 Northwestern Ave., Phila. 19118 215-685-9285 Fairmount Park nature center, aka the Tree House, features a native fish aquarium, a children’s activity center & 5+ miles of trails. Schuylkill Center Phila.gov/parksandrecreation/ for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd., Phila. 19128; 215-482-7300 environmentaleducation/pages/ Offers field studies and hands-on exploration wissahickonenvironmentalcenter.aspx amid 6 miles of trails, ponds, a stream & Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge a Butterfly House. Schuylkillcenter.org/ 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 programs/forschools/ 856-983-3329 Spy hawks, owls & other wildlife in Scotland Run Park environmental displays and on themed 980 E. Academy St., Clayton, NJ 08322 educational hikes. Cedarrun.org 856-881-0845 Provides educational programs focusing on nature preservation & exploration. Gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/p/parks/ The classroom that plays together stays smart. parkgolf/scotland

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Scott Arboretum 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-328-8025 300-acre Swarthmore College arboretum with a daffodil field, blossoming cherry trees and 75+ types of maple trees is open daily for selfguided walks. Scottarboretum.org Shofuso: The Japanese House & Garden Lansdowne & Horticultural Drs., Phila. 19131 215-878-5097 16th-century-style Japanese garden and teahouse with bamboo, azaleas, native Japanese plants and koi pond. Participate in a formal Japanese tea ceremony. Japanesehouse.org Silver Lake Park & Nature Center 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-1177 Field trips to 235-acre preserve, home to 20+ rare Pennsylvania plants & animals, include Watershed and Wetlands & Pond Study. Silverlakenaturecenter.org Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-566-9134 Instructor-led PreK-grade 5 field trips amid trees and trails include Watershed Investigations, Land of the Lenape and EcoExploration; homeschool programs available. Put on a show in the woods-sited Imagination Station. Tylerarboretum.org

Arnold’s Family Fun Center 2200 West Dr., Oaks, PA 19456; 610-666-0600 Arcade, bowling, go-karts, carousel & laser tag. Arnoldsffc.com Bette’s Family Fun Center 2971 W. Dutton Mill Rd., Aston, PA 19014 610-579-3960 Inﬂatables, slides, arcade, toddler zone, snack bar. Bettesfuncenter.com Bouncing Off the Walls 8919 New Falls Rd., Levittown, PA 19054 215-946-3432 Moonbounces, playhouses, monthly special needs nights (ﬁrst Wed.). Bouncingoff thewalls.com Dave & Busters 325 N. Columbus Blvd., Phila. 19106 215-413-1951 Game center/restaurant. Daveandbusters.com Hullabaloo Amusement Center 44 Fox Hunt Dr., Bear, DE 19701 302-261-6169 Soft play center, zipline, art room, toddler area. Hullabalooac.com Jellybean Jungle 230 N. Maple Ave., Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-8889 Ball pit room, climbing maze, carousel & ocean-themed play zone for ages 5 and younger. Jellybean-jungle.com

Tyler State Park 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-2021 Jungle Wonder Environmental ed. & interpretive programs 238 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 explore a variety of nature topics. Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/tyler 610-489-8919 Soft playground, blacklight mini-golf, mini bowling & laser tag. Junglewonder.com

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Play Centers/Science Museums/Specialty Museums

Kid Junction 4090 Layfayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151 703-222-5582 Arcade, soft play structure & kid-sized town for ages 8 & younger. Kidjunction.com/kid-junction-of-chantilly L.A. Fun Zone 127 Union St., Hatfield, PA 19440 215-368-9663 Inflatables, jungle gym, arcade & laser maze for ages 2-10. Lafunzone.com Oasis Family Fun Center 35 Lacrue Ave., Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-358-3501 Soft playground, rock wall, laser maze & mini bowling. Oasisfamilyfun.com Pump It Up 8 E. Stow Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053; 856-797-9663 103 S. James St., Newport, DE 19804; 302-998-1144 Inflatables, slides, obstacle course, jousting arena. Pumpitupparty.com Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Dr., Phila., PA 19121 215-765-4325 Indoor playhouse up to age 5. Giant wood slide up to age 10. Operates April-Oct. Smithplayground.org/sidebar-kids-parties/ field-trips Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380; 484-329-7853 Educational, environmental and outdoor programs and tours. Treehouseworld.com/school-field-trips

Franklin Institute, The 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103 215-448-1200 Field trip destination offers themed experiences with hands-on workshops amid three floors of interactive exhibits, IMAX theater and Fels Planetarium. Fi.edu Lancaster Science Factory 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602 717-509-6363 Spark children’s passion for the sciences with more than 60 hands-on interactive exhibits. Lancastersciencefactory.org Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-200-1000 Curriculum-linked STEM programs at museum with IMAX theater and exhibits on space exploration, nanotechnology and sports. Lsc.org Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 410-685-5225 Exhibits cover earth, physical, life & space sciences. Also offers science encounters and IMAX & planetarium shows. Mdsci.org

Science Museums

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Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 215-925-2222 School tours designed for high-school and college students familiar with chemistry. Science at Play explores the history of laboratory kits for children. Chemheritage.org Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE19807 302-658-9111 Hands-on interactive nature and science programs for students preK-high school meet state science standards. Topics include paleontology, physics, biology and geology, with a focus on the natural world. Delmnh.org

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Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Phila. 19121 215-763-6529 Hands-on activities and scavengers hunts among natural history collection. Wagnerfreeinstitute.org

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Academy of Natural Sciences, The 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19103 215-299-1000 Field trip discovery lessons, hands-on programming and self-guided visits among exhibits on mammals, dinos & more. Ansp.org

Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly, VA 20151;703-572-4118 600 Independence Ave., Washington, DC 20560; 202-633-2214 Explore historic aircraft & spacecraft, from the Wright Flyer to Space Ship One. Airandspace.si.edu

Air Victory Museum 68 Stacy Haines Rd., Lumberton, NJ 08048 Mutter Museum at the College of 609-267-4488 Physicians of Philadelphia Museum highlights the history of air travel. 19 S. 22nd St., Phila. 19103; 215-560-8564 Metrokids Educators.pdf 1 8/9/2016 9:52:46 AM Airvictorymuseum.com Exhibits on anatomical & pathological specimens & medical instruments have a cool gross-out factor. Muttermuseum.org

Xbos Family Fun Center 456 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE 19977 302-653-1800 Bowling, soft playground, arcade. Xbos.com

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Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavillion 8046 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136 215-664-8950 All-bug museum features a collection of rare & exotic insects. Insectariuminstitute.com

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FIELD TRIPS American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Blvd. #1, West Chester, PA 19380; 610-436-9600 35+ interactive exhibits, including helicopters, align with STEM curriculum. Americanhelicopter.museum Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown, PA 19512 610-367-2090 Museum in former factory collects, studies & exhibits vehicles built in southeastern Pennsylvania. Boyertownmuseum.org Delaware State Police Museum & Education Center 1425 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 302-739-7700 Focus on criminal investigation, highway patrol & communications. Delawaretrooper.com/museum

Specialty Museums/Sports & Fitness

Rosenbach Museum & Library, The 2008 DeLancey Place, Phila. 19103 215-732-1600 Custom field trips through rare book and manuscript archives that house Lewis Carroll’s original Alice in Wonderland illustrations. Freedom Train 1947-1949. Rosenbach.org

Sports & Fitness

A healthy body leads to brain power. 30 Strikes 501 S. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084 856-783-0558 Bowling center. 30strikes.com Bear Creek Ski & Recreation Area 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062 866-754-2822 Field trips to ski/snowboarding/tubing slopes; indoor rock climbing and teambuilding. Bcmountainresort.com

Fireman’s Hall Museum 147 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-923-1438 Restored 1902 firehouse displays artifacts, five The Big Event antique fire engines & a three-story brass pole. 1536 Kings Hwy. N., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Firemanshall.org 856-429-0672 Bowling center. Bigeventfun.com Mid Atlantic Air Museum 11 Museum Dr., Reading, PA 19605 Bowlerama 610-372-7333 3031 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720 Explore historic aircrafts from the 1920s-1980s 302-654-0263 on custom tours. Maam.org Bowling center. Bowelerama.us Millville Army Air Field Museum 1 Leddon St., Millville, NJ 08332 856-327-2347 Tours on U.S. military aviation history are led by veterans. Co.cumberland.nj.us/ millvillearmyairmuseum National Museum of Dentistry 31 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-0600 Oral health, science & dental careers taught through interactive programs & exhibits. Dentalmuseum.org New Jersey State Museum 205 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6300 NJ-linked archaeology, culture, natural history and fine arts displayed in 2 million+ specimens, including T. rex teeth discovered in-state. State.nj.us/state/museum Philadelphia Doll Museum 2253 N. Broad St., Phila. 19132 215-787-0220 300+ dolls highlight the history of African Americans. Visitphilly.com/museumsattractions/philadelphia/the-philadelphiadoll-museum Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 401 S. Broad St., Phila. 19147; 215-900-7999 Exhibits & displays honor the area’s Jewish athletes & sports administrators. Phillyjewishsports.org Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628 See 100+ locomotives & cars from the mid-19th & 20th centuries, plus a Railway Education Center with all-ages learning programs. Rrmuseumpa.org

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Camelback Mountain Resort 301 Resort Dr., Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-1661 Ski instruction. Skicamelback.com Centre Ice Rink at Delaware State Fair 644 Fairground Rd., Harrington, DE 19952 302-398-5900 Public & ﬁgure skating and hockey programs. Delawarestatefairgrounds.com/p/about Cherry Hill Skating & Fun Center 664 Deer Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-795-1919 Roller skating class trips. Cherryhillskatingcenter.com Christiana Skating Center 801 Christiana Rd., Newark, DE 19713 302-366-0473 Roller skating center. Christianaskatingcenter.com Devon Lanes 300 Lancaster Ave., Devon, PA 19333 610-688-1920 Bowling center. Devonlanes.com Dover Skate Center 2201 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 302-697-3218 Roller skating center. Doverskate.com Doylestown Rock Gym 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 215-230-9085 Indoor rock climbing center. Doylestownrockgym.com Facenda-Whitaker Lanes 2912 Swede Rd., E. Norriton, PA 19401 610-272-6547 Bowling center. Facendawhitaker.com

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia 3851 Warren St., Phila. 19104; 215-382-0293 Learn this original Olympic sport. Fap-fencing.com First State Lanes 25 Kiwanis Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-762-3883 Bowling center. Firststatelanes.com Flyers Skate Zone 501 N. Albany Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401; 609-441-1780 6725 River Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110; 856-488-9300 601 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees Township, NJ 08043; 856-309-4400 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Flyersskatezone.com Grand Slam USA 11 E. Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 610-647-6622 Family fun center with pirate-themed, glowin-the-dark mini-golf, laser tag and full-sized basketball court. Grandslammalvern.com Ice World 1300 Governor Ct., Abingdon, MD 21009 410-612-1000 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Iceworld.com Iceworks Skating Complex 3100 W. Duttons Mill Rd., Aston, PA 19014 610-497-2200 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Iceworks.net Igloo Ice Rink 3033 Fostertown Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-638-0801 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Skateigloo.com International Sports, Skating & Fun Centre 600 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; 856-428-8588 510 Deptford Ave., Westville, NJ 08093; 856-845-7353 1 Hovtech Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-273-2828 Roller skating, an indoor Fun Zone and a fullsize turf field. Intsports.com Laurel Lanes & Brewsters 2825 Rte. 73 S., Maple Shade, NJ 08052 856-778-7467 Bowling center. Laurellanesnj.com Lucky Strike 1336 Chestnut St., Phila. 19107 215-545-2471 Bowling center. Bowlluckystrike.com/ locations /philadelphia Malibu Dude Ranch 351 Foster Hill Rd., Milford, PA 18337 570-296-7281 Poconos horseback riding farm open yearround. Malibududeranch.com Mid-County Bowling & Entertainment Center 875 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE 19709 302-378-0677 Bowling center. Midcountylanes.com

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Where: Wilmington & Western Railroad’s Greenbank Station Rt. 41N, 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington DE When: These educational trains operate most Tuesday mornings April - August. See web site for spring and summer schedules! Departure Times: 9:45 and 11 am — 45 minute round trip Cost: $6.00 per child $8.00 per adult One adult chaperone rides free of charge for every 10 children in the group.

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Sports & Fitness/Theaters

Millennium Skate World 1900 Carman St., Camden, NJ 08105 856-757-9460 Roller skating center offers STEM/fitness programs. Unitedskates.com/public/camden

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-418-1500 45 Runaway Rd., Levittown, PA 19057 215-642-8779 Indoor trampoline parks. Skyzone.com

Broadway Theatre of Pitman 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 856-384-8381 Live productions, concerts & comedy shows, movies, a full theater series for kids ages 3-9 and summer camp.Thebroadwaytheatre.org

North Bowl 909 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19123; 215-238-2695 Bowling center. Northbowlphilly.com

Rastelli’s Kids Complex 1855 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 856-401-8111 Team youth sports, gymnastics, special needs programs & open gym. Rkcomplex.com

Delaware Symphony Orchestra 818 N. Market St. #2, Wilmington, DE 19899 302-656-7442 Family Pops series & Explorer Concerts for children; pre-concert guides available. Delawaresymphony.org

Oaks Center Ice 100 Pennco Rd., Oaks, PA 19456 610-650-9690 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Oakscenterice.com Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center 977 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335; 610-269-9999 Bowling center. Palacebowling.com Palace Roller Skating Center 11586 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila. 19116 215-698-8001 Roller skating center. Palacerollerskatingcenter.com Penn Ice Rink 3130 Walnut St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-1923 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Cms.business-services.upenn.edu/icerink Pinsetter Bowl 7111 Maple Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109 856-665-3377 Bowling center. Pinsetterbowl.com Pleasant Hill Lanes 1001 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804; 302-998-8811 Bowling center. Pleasanthilllanes.com Pocono Valley Resort 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 800-648-4FUN (4386) Five outstanding packages for students of all ages! Single day and overnight stays; 90 miles from NYC and Phila. Educational and fun experiences with experienced staff stationed at each activity. Delicious food served buffet-style in lovely dining rooms. Poconovalley.com Pocono Whitewater 1519 Rte. 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570-325-8430 Offers rafting trips, biking excursions, kayaking & paintball. Poconowhitewater.com Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, The 101 John F. Campbell Dr., Newark, DE 19711 302-266-0777 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Thepondicearena.com Shawnee Mountain Ski Area 401 Hollow Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-421-7231 Skiing, ice skating & snow tubing. Shawneemt.com Skating Club of Wilmington 1301 Carruthers Ln., Wilmington, DE 19803 302-656-5005 Public & figure ice skating and hockey programs. Skatewilm.com

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Sports Zone 1065 Industrial Blvd., Southampton, PA 18966; 215-942-2212 Sports center with collegiate-size basketball court, computerized rock climbing wall and a virtual-reality competition against world-class athletes. Thesportszone.info Tee’s Golf Center 707 Conshohocken Rd., Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-834-0845 Mini-golf, driving range & batting cages. Teesgolfcenter.com Vince’s Sports Center 14 Gender Rd., Newark, DE 19713; 302-738-4859 9-hole outdoor golf course & indoor play park. Vincessports.com Westbrook Lanes 1 Creek Rd., Brooklawn, NJ 08030 856-456-2692 Bowling center. Westbrookbowling.com Wintersport Ice Arena 551 North York Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-659-4253 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Wintersportsice.com Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave., Phila. 19118 215-247-1759 Public & figure skating and hockey programs. Wissskating.com

Theaters

Because all the world’s an educational stage. Act II Playhouse 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002 215-654-0200 Nonprofit theater produces new, classic, contemporary plays and musicals; offers student matinees. Act2.org Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-3900 Performance site of the annual Philadelphia International Children’s Festival. Annenbergcenter.org Arden Theatre Company 40 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-922-8900 Theater offers workshops and study guides. Ardentheatre.org Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-0100 Musicals, theater & kids’ shows. Brtstage.org

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-594-1104, ext. 204 Delaware’s only theatre developing new work for Broadway. Student matinee series features a mix of new & contemporary works & musicals. Delawaretheatre.org Family Stages / Duet Productions PO Box 153, Oreland, PA 19075 215-886-9341 Husband-and-wife duo write, produce & perform shows for kids & all ages. Familystages.org Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Phila. 19103; 215-686-5322 Sundays on Stage series hosts a variety of free, culturally enriching family performances. Freelibrary.org The Grand 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 800-37-GRAND (374-7263) Restored opera house produces diverse live performances & educational outreach programs. Thegrandwilmington.org Haddonfield Plays & Players 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-429-8139 Community theater schedules shows specifically for children & families. Haddonfieldplayers.com Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-565-4211 Hedgerow Theatre offers Storytime! Peter Pan and Storytime! Snow White for young audiences, and a seasonal offering of Tales from Edgar Allan Poe (fall), Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Xmas), and Shakespeare’s Macbeth (winter/spring). We will also have Storyboard Treasure Island, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Hobbit for purchase. Hedgerowtheatre.org Kelsey Theatre 1200 Old Trenton Rd., W. Windsor, NJ 08550 609-570-3333 Daytime school performances include Disney’s Frozen Sing-along, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Goldilocks & the 3 Bears, Junie B. Jones, The Nutcracker and Cat in the Hat. Kelseytheatre.net Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038 215-572-7650 Abbreviated weekday performances of children’s shows with nationally renowned music, comedy & theater. Keswicktheatre.com

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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Broad St., Phila. 19102; 215-893-1999 The city’s premier arts center, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra & Broadway Series, oﬀers student matinees. Kimmelcenter.org

Sight & Sound Theatres 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572 717-687-7800 Christian-themed theatrical productions. Sight-sound.com

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026; 610-622-1189 Musical, dance & theatrical productions for families. Udpac.org

Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, The 104 E. State St., Media, PA 19063; 610-891-0100 Company performs a variety of family musicals throughout the year. Mediatheatre.org

Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Absecon, NJ 08201 609-652-9000 The Center presents the kids’ Imagination Station performance series. Stocktonpac.org

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St., Phila. 19107; 215-574-3550 Theatre for Kids series & family-friendly shows at country’s oldest theater. Walnutstreettheatre.org

Montgomery Theater 124 N. Main St., Souderton, PA 18964 215-723-9984 Once a ﬁrehouse, the intimate theater houses varied theatrical events for all ages. Montgomerytheater.org New Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown, DE 19810 302-475-2313 Professional musical theater performances coupled with a gourmet buﬀet. Newcandlelight theatredelaware.com Opera Delaware 4 S. Popular St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-658-8063 Youth Opera Program produces performances by kids & teens. Operade.org

Storybook Musical Theatre 1811 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001 215-659-8550 Performs original adaptations of fairy tales & kid lit. Storybookmusical.org Symphony in C 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-240-1503 Professional orchestra performs concerts for the community. Symphonyinc.org Theatre Horizon 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA 19401 610-283-2230 Company produces plays, musicals, kids’ programming & hosts classes & a dedicated autism program. Theatrehorizon.org

Tours

Seek exploration inspiration Asher’s Chocolates 80 Wambold Rd., Souderton, PA 18964 215-389-8687 Self-guided tour of a candy factory. Ashers.com Big Bus Tour of Philadelphia, The 30 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-389-8687 Philly landmarks on a double-decker bus tour. Eng.bigbustours.com/Philadelphia/ home.html

Pennsylvania Ballet Broad & Locust Sts., Phila. 19102 215-551-7000 Student dress-rehearsal matinees; materials provided. Arrangements can be made for tours and meet-and-greets. Paballet.org

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People’s Light 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-3500 Oﬀers a family series and10am performances for school groups. Peopleslight.org

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Philadelphia Orchestra 1 S. Broad St., 14th Floor, Phila. 19107 215-893-1999 Kids experience musical concepts via fun activities during school concerts & open rehearsals. Preparatory workshops & materials. Philorch.org

Tickets $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, Students & Children Pinocchio Junie B. Jones October 7 April 28 Goldilocks & the 3 Bears The Cat in the Hat March 3 June 2

Playhouse on Rodney Square, The 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-888-0200 Children’s series daytime shows. Family-friendly mainstage productions. Duponttheatre.com Ritz Theatre Company 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Twp., NJ 08107 856-858-5230 Traditional fairy tales and interactive, educational shows for ages 3-9. Ritztheatreco.org Second Street Players 2 S. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963 302-422-0220 Children’s Dessert Theater series oﬀers lowcost live performances. Secondstreetplayers.com Sellersville Theater 1894 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-5808 Family concerts & kids’ shows at historic theater. St94.com

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FIELD TRIPS

Tours/Zoos & Aquariums Cape May-Lewes Ferry 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958 800-643-3779 Historic lighthouses, harbors, vessels & seabirds on a ferry ride. Capemaylewesferry.com

Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad 136 Brown St., Middletown, PA 17057 717-944-4435 Scenic rides on vintage trains along the Swatara Creek. Mhrailroad.com

Strasburg Rail Road 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 Ride through Lancaster County on a restored 1915 passenger train. Strasburgrailroad.com

Cape May Whale Watcher 1218 Wilson Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5445 Cruise the waters oﬀ Cape May while on the lookout for marine life. Capemaywhalewatcher.com

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-2332 Ride a steam locomotive & antique passenger train. Newhoperailroad.com

Turkey Hill Experience, The 301 Linden St., Columbia, PA 17512 844-847-4884 Learn Turkey Hill’s history & ice cream and iced tea-making processes. Make your own virtual ice cream ﬂavor. Turkeyhillexperience.com

City Hall Tours Broad & Market Sts., Phila. 19107 215-686-2840 See Philly from the top of City Hall. Learn about William Penn, the building’s history & city government. Philadelphiapass.com Cunningham Piano Company 26 East Coulter St., Phila. 19144 215-438-3200 Tour one of the few companies that specialize in piano restoration. Cunninghampiano.com Empire State Building 350 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10118 212-736-3100 See New York City from the 102nd-ﬂoor observatory. Esbny.com Field Trip Factory 800-987-6409 Free ﬁeld trips on topics that align with standards; includes in-class materials for lessons. Fieldtripfactory.com

One Liberty Observation Deck 1650 Market St., 57th Fl., Phila. 19103 215-561-3325 Your group will become part of Philadelphia’s iconic skyline when you bring them to see Philly from the Top at Philadelphia’s tallest enclosed observation deck. It provides 360º views, 365 days a year with extended morning and evening hours available. Phillyfromthetop.com Philadelphia Sightseeing 111 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-922-2300 Take an educational 16-mile journey on a double-decker bus or trolley led by a trained tour guide from Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours. Available day or night, students can see more than 100 sites and attractions. Group rates and packages are available. Philadelphiasightseeingtours.com Philadelphia Trolley Works & 76 Carriage Company 1350 Schuylkill Ave., Phila. 19146 215-389-8687 Philly double-decker bus, trolley or horsedrawn carriage tours. Phillytour.com

Herr’s Snack Factory Tours 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362 800-637-6225 PHLASH See chip & pretzel production & learn fun 12th & Market Sts., Phila. 19102 facts. Herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours.html 800-537-7676 Tour bus with 25 stops at Philly cultural and Historic Philadelphia, Inc. historic attractions. 150 S. Independence Mall W., Suite 550 Visitphilly.com/tours/philadelphia/phlash Phila. 19106 215-629-4026 Salt Marsh Safari Educational and interactive experiences are 1001 Ocean Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204 created by educators, for educators. From 609-884-3100 the Betsy Ross House to Franklin Square to Take an eco-cruise with ornithology, marine Independence Hall, it’s a field trip where biology & environmental education experts. every stop is a teachable moment. Skimmer.com Historicphiladelphia.org Snyder’s of Hanover Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 1350 York St., Hanover, PA 17331 219 E. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543 800-233-7125 717-626-4354 Half-hour tours of how pretzels are made. Tour America’s first pretzel bakery, Snydersofhanover.com/our-story/bakeryestablished in 1861, and find out how tour.html pretzel baking started in the U.S. Each student learns how to twist his or her Spirit of Philadelphia very own pretzel. Group tour reservations 123 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 available by phone or online. 866-394-8439 Juliussturgis.com See harbor sites during lunch, dinner or themed cruises. Mack Truck Assembly Operations Spiritcruises.com/philadelphia 7000 Alburtis Rd., Macungie, PA 18062 610-351-8800 Spirits of ‘76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Discover how heavy-duty Mack trucks are 325 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 made. Macktrucks.com/about-mack/ 215-525-1776 facilities/mack-lehigh-valley-operations Hear haunted tales about Founding Fathers & visit more than 20 spooky sites. Tour guides Martin Guitar are trained, local historians. Spiritsof76.com 510 Sycamore St., Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-2837 Explore guitar making. Martinguitar.com

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U.S. Mint 151 N. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-408-0112 Self-guided tours. See coin-manufacturing & original 1792 coin press. Usmint.gov Utz Quality Foods 900 High St., Hanover, PA 17331 800-367-7629 Watch how snacks are made. Utzsnacks.com/utz-factory.html Wilmington & Western Railroad 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808; 302-998-1930 Ride through the Red Clay Creek Valley on a late 19th-century steam train. Wwrr.com

Zoos & Aquariums Animal adventures await

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 844-474-FISH (3474) Four field trip packages can be customized to lessons; materials available. Adventureaquarium.com Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-571-7747 Brandywine Zoo offers school day class trips/discovery tours, animal science & career workshops, homeschool programming, teachers’ workshops and more. Download the EdZOOcation Program Guide from the Education section of the website. Brandywinezoo.org Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 N Rte. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 609-465-9300 550+ animals. Capemaycountyzoo.org Cohanzick Zoo 45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856-453-1658 Free admission to NJ’s first zoo. On-site programs, tours & teacher packets. Cohanzickzoo.org Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401 800-652-4143 Customizable educational programs that align with PA STEM standards at zoo with open-air bald eagle exhibit, exotic frogs, talking parrots and farm. Elmwoodparkzoo.org

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FIELD TRIPS Jenkinson’s Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742; 732-892-0600 Focus programs and guided tours with a marine education specialist; materials available. Jenkinsons.com/aquarium

Zoos & Aquariums

Smithsonian National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008; 202-633-4888 Free admission for group experiences such as animal training, feeding, demonstrations and keeper talks. Nationalzoo.si.edu

Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078; 610-799-4171 200+-animal zoo featuring Common Corealigned STEM and conservation programs. Lvzoo.org National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-3800 A pre-trip teacher orientation workshop helps groups prep to navigate hundreds of exhibits (including an Australian river gorge) & more than 16,500 sea creatures. Aqua.org Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 19104 215-243-1100 Free admission for eligible Title I schools. More than 1,300 animals. All-abilities KidZooU exhibit. Philadelphiazoo.org Popcorn Park Zoo 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731 609-693-1900 Educational classes and tours to American Humane Society rescue zoo. Ahscares.org/ page2.asp?page=popcornpark

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School Visits Bring TheaterAlive By Peyton Pflug Interactive experiences incorporated into the curriculum can spark student interest and make learning fun. Assemblies and performances often fulfill this function. Several companies deploy theater educators to schools, coordinating with literature curricula to bring plays alive.

Shakespeare brought to life

Classroom performances can help students connect with classic playwrights such as Shakespeare, whose work is required reading in many high schools. Philadelphia’s Lantern Theater Company brings theatrical learning tools into the classroom. In a series of visits, the company’s teaching artists incorporate curriculum– based exercises and discussions that work through unfamiliar vocabulary, a play’s socioeconomic context and the intricate relationships between characters. Nonverbal storytelling, debates, physical character work and other techniques let kids step into new roles and comprehend important themes and conflicts from various perspectives. These classroom exercises provide a modern “translation” of the work to which students can relate. At the end of the program, kids’ creativity can shine when the class produces its adaptation of the play being studied. In addition to Shakespeare titles, Lan-

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tern educators work with modern plays such as To Kill a Mockingbird. “Students will come out of the program with valuable skills such as confidence in public speaking and the ability to collaborate with others to create ideas and to convey them clearly to an audience,” says Craig Getting, Lantern’s director of education. He says the company’s unique teaching method is known to pique artistic interest in students and inspire the creation of drama clubs, leaving an impression on the school that lasts well beyond Lantern’s residency.

Basic bard

For teachers who prefer original, no–frills Shakespeare, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey keeps their performances simple and traditional by using The Bard’s exact language. “We believe that Shakespeare is accessible to everyone when presented by a group of skilled actors,” says Doug West, associate director of education. The company’s custom residency program, designed for grades 4-8, incorporates acting, movement and speech activities as students read through original Shakespeare scenes. “We hope to leave students with a sense of empowerment and ownership of Shakespeare, rather than fear and intimidation,” says West. The company offers companion study guides for its performances as well as discussions after each show. Students can also participate in workshops, described as “challenging and fun.”

Authentic experience

The Delaware Theatre Company’s student matinee program includes a pre-performance visit to the school. The visit prepares students for a play at the company’s Wilmington theater. Students become familiarized with the play, acting out some of the scenes themselves as they discover important themes and discuss the author’s meaning. They learn how the play was produced and even receive tips on how to be good audience members. The company provides study guides for each production. These include a synopsis of the play, teachable themes and topics as well as classroom activities. After the performance, students meet the cast in a question-and–answer session. These student matinees “expose students to theater as it should be experienced — with authenticity,” says Charles Conway, the Delaware Theatre Company’s education director. “With years of experience, we understand what teachers go through to include theater in their curriculum, and can provide what they need.”

Peyton Pflug is a MetroKids intern and a communications student at Temple University.

Teacher’s Note Students in grades 7-12 are invited to apply to be a Resident Playwright with Philadelphia Young Playwrights. If selected, students will receive mentorship, dedicated office space and a culminating reading of the student’s play in May. Deadline for applications is Sept. 22. Phillyyoungplaywrights.org Young writers in grades 8-12 can apply to join the Delaware Young Playwrights Festival. Students will compose original works and vie for the chance to work with a director and cast to bring their play to life in a performance by the Delaware Theatre Company. A DYPF kickoff workshop takes place Sept. 23. Delawaretheatre.org/young-playwrights-festival

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Arts

Encourage students’ creativity to flow.

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4882 Residencies & classes in drawing, painting & photography, plus extensive arts programming. Abingtonartcenter.org/ school-programs

Deborah Kogan Ray Kids learn about book creation from a local children’s author & illustrator. Dkray.com Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE 19806; 302-571-9590 Grade-speciﬁc themed tours, professional development & homeschool programs available at museum known for its American & English art & illustration. Delart.org

Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218 443-573-1700 Programs & visual resources link to subject areas. Artbma.org/educators/index.html

Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch St., Phila. 19107 215-561-8888 Programs include High School Apprentice Program. Fabricworkshopandmuseum.org

Banana Factory 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-332-1300 Resident artists offer decorative-arts classes. Students can showcase their work via Unseenamerica, a documentary photography project. Bananafactory.org

James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-340-9800 Programs foster creativity & problem-solving. Travelling Trunk Program brings art & artifacts for a lesson based on Common Core standards. Michenerartmuseum.org

Barnes Foundation, The 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-278-7200 Variety of single-session arts-outreach programs. Barnesfoundation.org

Jubili Beads & Yarns 713 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-858-7844 Beading, weaving, clay sculpture; special needs welcome. Jubilibeadsandyarns.com

Biggs Museum of American Art 406 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901 302-674-2111 Free outreach programs can be tailored to any grade level. Biggsmuseum.org Branch Out Project, The 215-499-2978 Drawing techniques adjusted to a range of levels; materials provided. Branchoutproject.com Carousel Performing Arts Center 207 W, Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA19348 610-444-1948 Musical theater training in acting, music, make-up & more. Songanddancekids.com Center for the Creative Arts 410 Upper Snuﬀ Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-239-2434 Art & music instruction. Ccarts.org

Mid-Atlantic Ballet 506 Interchange Blvd., Newark, DE 19711 302-266-6362 Quality school-assembly performances, some free. Ballet training available. Midatlanticballet.org Mud Shack, The 1241 Knapp Rd., North Wales, PA 19454 215-393-8380 Pottery classes & enrichment. www.artdeptstudios.com New Castle County, Delaware 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 302-995-7661 Art classes and workshops with a focus on pottery, painting, drawing, photography, ﬁber arts, and more. Free art workshops monthly. Nccde.org/artstudio

Noyes Museum of Art, The 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401; 609-652-8848, ext. 12 CJ’s Creative Arts Productions Loan kits include Abstract Art, The Artist as Wilmington, DE Subject & Art Inspired by Nature. 302-299-0359 Themed music & movement for grades PreK-K. Noyesmuseum.org Creativearts.vpweb.com/default.html Paint-a-Treasure Ceramics 615 Station Ave., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Clay Studio, The 856-617-0602 139 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106 Mobile ceramics-painting classes; students with 215-925-3453 special needs welcome. Paintatreasure.com Traveling Claymobile ceramic-art classes & demos. Theclaystudio.org Pennsylvania Ballet Broad & Locust Sts., Phila. 19102 Cool Beans Music 215-551-7000 PO Box 2091, Warminster, PA 18974 Student dress rehearsal matinees; materials 215-675-7743 provided. Arrangements can be made for Blended music and art programs, including tours and meet-and-greets. Paballet.org drawing lessons and concerts. Coolbeansmusic.com

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Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-235-6488 Furnishes professional artists for 6- to 20-day residencies. perkinsarts.org Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-763-8100 Grade-appropriate distance learning and curriculum-aligning virtual visits. Philamuseum.org/education/124-192.html Rock School for Dance Education, The 1101 S. Broad St., Phila. 19147; 215-551-7010 Performances, interactive arts activities & residency programs, plus teacher workshops & lesson plans. Therockschool.org Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 610-688-3553 Art concepts & famous artists explored in single or multiple sessions; special-needs programs available. Wayneart.org/education West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA 19380 484-995-2915 In-school and after-school drama clubs for all levels and abilities taught by professional actors. Westchesterstudio.com Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19118 215-247-0476 Variety of programs — some free — link art, music, math & history. Woodmereartmuseum.org/experience/ programs/special-programs

Educational Instruction Pro help to supplement class lessons

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. Back to Basics Private School 6 Stone Hill Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 1300 Paper Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-594-0754 Delaware’s only Department of Education-approved 1-on-1 private school. Backtobasicslearning.com, Backtobasicsprivateschool.com Delaware Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind 630 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19713 302-454-2301 Publicly supported program provides educational services to families & children. Dsdeaf.org Reading ASSIST Institute 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-425-4080 Orton Gillingham-based individual and smallgroup tutoring in reading & spelling. Readingassist.org Team Tutor 1300 Virginia Dr. #102, Ft. Washington, PA 19034; 215-657-1981 PA-based intervention & enrichment programs for all grades & subjects. Yourteamtutor.com

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Writing to the Beat of a Different Drummer 717-572-7152 Writing workshops & presentations by PAbased children’s & young adult author Linda Oatman High. Lindaoatmanhigh.com

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Battleship New Jersey 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 856-966-1652 Assemblies, class presentations and video conferencing. Battleshipnewjersey.org

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware 82 Fort Mifflin Rd., Phila. 19153 215-685-4167 Revolutionary and Civil War soldier programs. Fortmifflin.us/our-programs/ educational-programs

Camden County Historical Society 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 Programs to help kids make healthy life decisions 856-964-3333 George Washington Colonial life, the Underground Railroad, 102 Spinnaker Ln., Kennett Square, PA 19348 Camden history & other programs. Cchsnj.org 302-354-1493 Chuck Bollinger’s No Pot No Gin You Win Customized programs address character, 410-356-0055 patriotism & history. Gwashington.net/ An outrageous game show focused on drug & Cape May County Historical Museum, The 504 Rte. 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 gwservices_schools.html alcohol awareness. 609-465-3535 Hypnoaid.com/antidrugshow.html Cape May County history programs. Greenbank Mill Cmcmuseum.org 500 Greenbank Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 D.A.R.E. America 302-999-9001 310-215-0575 Cape May Lighthouse Programs explore aspects of pre-industrial Teaches students good decision-making skills 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May, NJ 08212 U.S. society, technology & agriculture. for safe & healthy lives. Dare.org 609-224-6032 Greenbankmill.org Lighthouse keepers speak about their jobs. Heartcare CPR Instruction Field trip follows. Distance learning available. Hagley Museum & Library 302-482-1524; 302-562-0517 Capemaymac.org/cape-may-lighthouse 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 First aid and CPR training at your location. 302-658-2400 Heartcarecprinstruction.com Chadds Ford Historical Society, The Hands-on programs include the Factory 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 System, the 19th Century and other subjects. 610-388-7376 Life Skills Training Costumed educators brings artifacts & images Hagley.org 800-293-4969 for a 50-min. program on 18th-century life. Substance-abuse prevention programs for Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The Chaddsfordhistory.org adolescents and young teens. 7001 Sheaff Ln., Fort Washington, PA 19034 Lifeskillstraining.com 215-641-2687 Chester County Historical Society Hands-on architecture & history programs for 225 N. High St., West Chester, PA 19380 NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & school & scout groups. Highlandshistorical.org 610-692-4800 Education) Task Force Traveling trunks on historical themes & 561-478-1055 History’s Alive outreach programs for elementary-age High-impact multimedia presentations to 347 Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043 students. Chestercohistorical.org/schoolmiddle and high school students in Chester, 973-420-5268 youth-programs Delaware and Montgomery Counties in PA. “Thomas Edison” remembers his life & Nopetaskforce.org/school-presentations. demonstrates inventions, among many other Claymont Stone School php historical programs. Historysalive.com Darley Rd. & Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703; 302-792-2023 Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Holocaust Awareness Museum and U.S. history through slides, artifacts, crafts 155 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ 07041 Education Center & storytelling. Claymontstoneschool.org/ 973-467-2100 10100 Jamison Ave., Ste. 210, Phila. 19116 educational_programs.html Free substance-abuse programs for NJ 215-464-4701 schools. Drugfreenj.org Hear a Holocaust survivor or liberator, with Cliveden Q&A. Anne Frank Theater Project & other 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19144 Sahara Sam’s Sambulance 215-848-1777 presentations. Hamec.org 535 N. Rte. 73, W. Berlin, NJ 08091 Hands-on Germantown history lessons. 856-322-6182 Cliveden.org/student-tours Mercer & Fonthill Museums Complimentary mobile program on safety 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 awareness, emergencies, first aid & water Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village 215-345-0210 safety. Sambulance.org 866 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 Interpreter-led programs discuss colonial life, 302-734-1618 archaeology & the Native Americans of PA & Steered Straight Travel trunk with reproductions of games, NJ. Mercermuseum.org PO Box 579, Vineland, NJ 08362 tools, accessories & school materials from the Speakers share personal experiences to past. Agriculturalmuseum.org/educational- Old Barracks Museum encourage kids to make good life choices. programs-group-tours 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608 Steeredstraight.org/for-students 609-396-1776 Dr. Daisy Century Programs focus on Revolutionary War-era 267-977-8335 history, life, culture & medicine. Barracks.org History 45-minute one-woman shows features 7 The past comes to life right in the classroom. historical women including Harriet Tubman & Once Upon a Nation Sojourner Truth. Daisycentury.com 600 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 877-462-1776 American Swedish Historical Museum Assembly programs with storytellers or 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila. 19145; 215-389-1776 Emlen Physick Estate costumed historical figures, customized to fit 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Programs showcase Swedish culture & curriculum goals. Historicphiladelphia.org/ 609-884-5404 influence on colonial America. once-upon-a-nation/what-to-see Living history characters of the Victorian era. Americanswedish.org Capemaymac.org/attractions/ emlenphysickestate.html

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Penn Museum 3260 South St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-4000 Experience the Penn Museum without leaving your classroom! Through the use of video conferencing technologies and outreach educators, we can bring educational opportunities directly into your school or community center. Classroom lessons can also be paired with Museum visits for deeper student engagement. Penn.museum Tuckerton Seaport 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087 609-296-8868 Experience South Jersey’s history, folk artistry & environment; customized programs & materials. Tuckertonseaport.org

Multicultural

Programs to celebrate diversity and similarity

African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ 08346 609-892-0439 Eclectic traveling collection focuses on African-American history, Africana and the works of local artists. Aahmsnj.org/ childrens-programs/traveling-museum

History/Multicultural/Music

Please Touch Museum 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Phila. 19131 215-581-3181 Portable play: Language, arts, landscape, celebrations & cuisine of world cultures, plus lesson plans. Pleasetouchmuseum.org

Music

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Caryn Lin: Bach to Rock 215-657-6083 African American Museum in Philadelphia, The Electric violinist performs 3D sound concert. Workshops & study guides. Carynlin.com 701 Arch St., Phila. 19106 215-574-0380 Cris and Lou Traveling Trunk features video presentations PO Box 2369, Phila. 19103 and materials that can be handled & worn. Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Music duo stresses social & emotional learning Aampmuseum.org/education.html 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 through original songs. Crisandlou.com 800-448-3883 Costumed guides with artifacts bring bags of Andy Fraenkel Curtis Institute of Music, The early American decorative arts and crafts from PO Box 299A, Moundsville, WV 26041 1726 Locust St., Phila. 19103 304-845-6840 the former home of Henry Francis du Pont. 215-893-5252 Multicultural storytelling programs and Winterthur.org Curtis vocal & instrumental students perform teacher workshops with world musical & talk about fundamentals. Curtis.edu instruments. Sacredvoices.com Bruce Segal Assemblies 610-291-6990 Programs with traditional costumes, music & video on rainforests, diversity, anti-bullying, New Jersey, holidays. Mindyourplanet.com Educate Us Productions 5037 Sherwood Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 412-835-2282 Performances spotlight African American historical figures. Educateus.org Kids and Cultures 323 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17602 717-723-8687 Interactive folktales from around the world; handouts & online material. Kidsandcultures.com

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National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 215-925-2800 Violence prevention and diversity training workshops. Standards-based character education. Libertymuseum.org/inspiredlearning/student-group-tours

Delaware Symphony Orchestra 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-656-7442 DSO on the Go: in-school ensembles and programs aligned to core curriculum. Delawaresymphony.org/education.html Grand Opera House, The 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-652-5577 School matinees & class visits; study guides and workshops. Thegrandwilmington.org Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms 5561 Pennell Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-361-0730 Preschool curriculum & performances; teacher workshops. Makinmusic.com Miss Maggie Sings 484-529-0466 Performer Peggy Gernerd combines singing, guitar, percussion, puppets, stories/poems and movement. Missmaggiesings.com

Music School of Delaware, The 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19802 National Museum 302-762-1132 of American Jewish History Country’s only statewide, accredited 101 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 community music school offers 215-923-3811 standard-setting instructional programs. Age-appropriate activities & lessons; materials Musicschoolofdelaware.org/home.html provided. Nmajh.org/k12_and_preschool Mystic Drumz Oni Lasana Productions 888-638-5949 484-885-0153 International provider of World Music Poetic & historical storytelling. Harriet education, with interactive rhythm and sound Tubman; Paul Lawrence Dunbar & other percussion experiences. Mysticdrumz.com topics. Onilasana.com Opera Delaware Paul Taylor 4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801 800-476-6240 302-658-8063 Song, story, drama, dance & painting illustrate Opera master class; study guides for some Australian culture & history and U.S. parallels. programs. Operade.org Paultaylor.ws

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Music/Nature

Philadelphia Orchestra 1 S. Broad St., 14th Floor, Phila. 19107 215-893-3141, 215-893-1900 Musicians visit about 15 schools per year; some subsidies available. Philorch.org Satori 2985 Fairfield Dr. N., Allentown, PA 18103 Chamber music blended with artwork, narration and audience Q&A; guides available. Satori-chambermusic.org Settlement Music School 416 Queen St. Phila. 19147 215-320-2601 Individual & group instruction & activity in music, dance & related arts. Settlementmusic.org

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Annie’s Menagerie 416 S Bancroft Pkwy., Wilmington, DE 19805 302-654-8534 Traveling petting zoo serving the tristate area for 20+ years. Fully licensed and insured. Anniesmenagerie.com

Delaware Canal State Park 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 610-982-5560 Environmental education programs. Teambuilding & history workshops. Dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/delawarecanal

Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-2334 Nature enrichment programs. Delawarenaturesociety.org/shlandnaturecenter

Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike,Wilmington, DE 19807 302-658-9111 Museum educators bring hands-on nature and science programs, including samples from our mollusk, bird, insect, reptile, and mammal collections, to a variety of venues. Discovery outreach tours are offered for groups of all ages, including schools & scout groups. Delmnh.org

Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809; 302-761-6963 In-school programs include Classroom Paper Mill, Wiggly Worms & Wacky Water Science. Destateparks.com/park/bellevue

Silly Joe Sings! 610-357-6711 High-energy, interactive songs & stories for children & families. Sillyjoe.net

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 302-577-3534 In-school programs include habitats, astronomy, insects, birds, plants, mammals, SONQO — Music from the Andes amphibians & reptiles. 3748 Haupts Bridge Rd., Riegelsville, PA 18077 Destateparks.com/park/brandywine-creek 610-346-9087 Music from the Andes with authentic Brandywine Zoo instruments. Workshops & assemblies; 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 materials provided. Sonqo.com 302-571-7747 Traveling zoo to you. School of Rock, The Brandywinezoo.org 1990 Rte. 70 E., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-874-0041 Briar Bush Nature Center Music lessons at camps & other locations. 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001 Locations.schoolofrock.com/cherryhill 215-887-6603 Program topics: live animals, Lenape life, Symphony in C cooperative games, astronomy. 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 Briarbush.org 856-240-1503 Students experience the four families of Bucks County Audubon Society instruments; guides available. Symphonyinc.org at Honey Hollow 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 World Music Concerts With Daria 215-297-5880 610-346-9087 On the 110-acre preserve or in the Interactive world music program; materials classroom, BCAS brings science to life for online. Dariamusic.com students! Bcas.org

Nature

In-class environmental explorations

3 Palms Zoo and Education Center 924 Blackbird Forest Rd., Clayton, DE 19938 302-715-1326 Traveling petting zoo. 3palmszoo.org

Camden Children’s Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 856-365-8733 Video-conferencing on nature & gardening topics. Camdenchildrensgarden.org

Delaware Solid Waste Authority 1101 Lambsons Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 302-577-3457 Environmental topics such as recycling, landfills & anti-littering. Dswa.com/education Earth Force PO Box 1228, Denver, CO 80201 215-884-9888 Community service workshops focus on environmental issues. Earthforce.org Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401 610-277-3825 On-site animal shows and Zoo-On-Wheels programs can be tailored to student interests, ages and needs. Elmwoodparkzoo.org Great Valley Nature Center 4251 State Rd., Devault, PA 19432 610-935-9777 30+ programs featuring birds of prey. Gvnc.org/education-and-outreach.html Greener Partners 3215 Stump Hall Rd., Collegeville, PA 19426 610-584-6580 Seed to Snack program brings the farm into the classroom & gives kids hands-on experiences with our local food system. Greenerpartners.org

Happy Tales Pets 46 Cathy Court, Jackson, NJ 08527 732-928-8593 Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 N. Rte. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Traveling petting zoo. Happytalespets.com/pettingfarms 609-465-9300 Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Small live animals in classroom or via distance Historic Bartram’s Gardens 15411 Abbott’s Pond Rd., Milford, DE 19963 learning. Capemaycountygov.net 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19143 302-422-0847 215-729-5281 Programs on topics including nature, Chambers House Nature Center Hands-on activities & workshops focus on environment and Native Americans for 1475 Creek Rd., Newark, DE 19711; 302-368-6560 environmental education. schools & groups in Kent and Sussex Counties. Provides environmental outreach programs Bartramsgarden.org Delawarenaturesociety.org/abbotts.html and kits. Destateparks.com/park/whiteclay-creek/nature-center.asp Iron Hill Museum Academy of Natural Sciences, The 1355 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19103 302-368-5703 Churchville Nature Center 215-299-1060 Programs on Earth science, archaeology, 501 Churchville Ln., Churchville, PA 18966 Academy on the Go features specimens, live paleontology, Native Americans & natural 215-357-4005 animals & naturalists. Ansp.org/education Lenape, geology, reptiles, water cycles & other history. Ironhill-museum.org environmental programs. Churchvillenaturecenter.org

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Jay Mankita Productions 413-627-3145 Concerts about environment, healthy eating, & other topics. Guides available. Jaymankita.com Junior Gardener Program at University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, DE 19716 302-831-2667 Master gardeners provide environmental science & horticulture programs. Extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/mastergardener-volunteer-educators/newcastle-county-master-gardeners/mastergardener-junior-gardener-program National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-3800 Traveling outreach programs feature aquarium animals and artifacts. Aqua.org/learn Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-427-3045 Hands-on activities on nature, watershed, songbirds and fishing reflect a philosophy of personal responsibility for education. Njaudubon.org/centers/nccm

Nature/Performance

Ponyshare Party 440 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960 973-644-3355 Miniature horses, ponies, donkeys, minimules, cobs & horses. Ponyshare.com

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 856-983-3329 Custom nature-based & live animal programs. Cedarrun.org

Quiver Farm Projects 3096 Wild Run Rd., Pennsburg, PA 18073 610-845-7522 Chick-hatching with pre-incubated eggs. Hatch & care for the chicks for the week. Quiverfarm.com

ZooAmerica Wildlife Park 201 Park Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Custom zoo & nature-related programs, plus live-animal demonstrations. Zooamerica. com/education_groups/schools.php

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-527-5234 Science and nature programs include outdoor exploration, hands-on discovery, live animals & much more. Riverbend on the Road is also available. Topics & fees vary. Riverbendeec.org Safari Parties 610-446-6376 Exotic-animal shows teach respect for nature and animals. Safariparties.net

Performance

Guests to inspire students from the stage

100% Interactive Theatrical Storytelling Events 484-356-8995 Kids use handmade puppets, costumes, props & musical instruments. Puppet-making lessons. Artypantz.blogspot.com Academic Entertainment, Inc. 800-883-9883 Variety of touring assembly programs include anti-bullying, arts/cultural, motivation & science. Academicentertainment.com

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, The 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Phila. 19128 Act!vated Storytellers 215-482-7300 Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Nature-based programs. Schuylkillcenter.org 800-429-6576 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801 Multicultural folk tales & poetry feature action, 302-655-4990 Silver Lake Nature Center physical comedy, participation. Activities, workbooks & presentations focus 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007 ActivatedStoryTheatre.com/school_ on DE pollution & environmental issues. 215-785-1177 assembly.html Delawareestuary.org/kids-teachers Fun environmental programs on watersheds, wastewater, hibernation, bones & hides and Al Angello Party Animalz Farm energy. Silverlakenaturecenter.org 610-287-8365 717-927-6505 Comedy, juggling & magic. Juggleral.com Traveling mini and full petting zoo & pony Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association rides. Partyanimalzfarm.com 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 Aliesh Entertainment 609-737-3735 8612 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19153 Paws Farm Nature Center Live animal visits and water-cycle program 215-365-5509 1105 Hainesport Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ meets NJ core standards. Thewatershed.org/ Clowns, characters, magician, moonbounces 08054; 856-778-8795 education/for-teachers & rides promote responsible fun. Small animals provided. Focus is on vanishing Alieshparty.com species & environmental responsibility. Tyler Arboretum Pawsfarm.com 515 Painter Rd., Media, PA 19063 Amazing Events by Linda Holliday 610-566-9134 Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo Interactive activities on a variety of topics and 610-398-7035 215-801-8496 Comedy, magic & ventriloquism promote Brings exotic and familiar animals to schools; hands-on experiences with live animals. reading, safety & drug prevention. Tylerarboretum.org customized programs. Lindaholliday.com Peaceablekingdompettingzoo.com Tyler State Park Books: The Magic Is Real! 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 Pennsylvania Resources Council 703-504-6993 215-968-2021 3606 Providence Rd., Newtown Square, PA 19073 Magic & illusion ignite a passion for reading. In-school winter programs. Elementary: 610-353-1555 Ultimateschoolshows.com habitat & land use. Secondary: deer Grade-specific outreach programs on management. Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ environmental topics including Watershed Debbie O’Carroll’s Magical Theatre Awareness and Wood, Water & Worms. Prc.org findapark/tyler 978-462-9954 Innovative magic shows with a variety of Virtual Whale Watch Philadelphia Zoo, The Simulates a whale watch through multimedia. educational themes. Debbieocarroll.com 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 19104 Includes a life-size whale & classroom 215-243-1100 Dick Rainer discovery stations. Virtualwhalewatch.com Traveling live-animal program. 1001 1st Ave., Media, PA 19063 Philadelphiazoo.org/learn.htm What-Knott Farm 267-474-7417 Incorporates juggling and balancing P.I.N.E.S.: Pinelands Institute for Natural & 1711 Kratz Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074 215-234-9379 performances into everyday lessons. Environmental Studies Dickrainerentertainer.com 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 Traveling petting zoo & live-animal show. Whatknottfarm.com 609-893-1765 Examine Pine Barrens soil, water & plant life; fire ecology; Lenape wigwam-building; Like Follow Visit medicine from plants. Rcbc.edu/pines

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Dream Believe Know It Foundation Anti-bullying speakers & materials. Thedbkfoundation.org

John Hadfield 800-672-7274 Science program features comedy, music, magic, juggling & robots. Johnhadfield.net

Freckles the Clown 407 E. North Ln., Conshohocken, PA 19404 610-825-2848 Characters, clowns & other entertainers. Frecklestheclownandfriends.com

John Morello — Dirt 413-267-5557 Theatrical one-man show about substance abuse and choices. Johnmorello.com

Full Effect Productions PO Box 345, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 888-727-5893 Live music, magic & comedy focus on teamwork, respect & diversity; study guides. Fulleffectproductions.net Geist Visual Comedian 717-396-7886 Visual comedy, magic, mime & juggling. Visualcomedian.com Give & Take Jugglers 5440 Morris St., Phila. 19144 215-842-9467 Juggling with audience participation & an emphasis on teamwork & decision making. New circus routines with trapeze and aerial fabric. Jugglers.com Great Holtzie, The 267-879-0090 Comic for the 3-10 set delivers high-energy antics. Thegreatholtzie.com Group Motion Dance Company 3500 Lancaster Ave., Phila. 19104 215-387-9895 Narrates & performs modern dance. Assemblies, workshops, 3- to 5-day residencies. Groupmotion.org Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-565-4211 Hedgerow Theatre offers Storytime! Peter Pan and Storytime! Snow White for young audiences, and a seasonal offering of Tales from Edgar Allan Poe (fall), Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Xmas), and Shakespeare’s Macbeth (winter/spring). We will also have Storyboard Treasure Island, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Hobbit for purchase. Available to tour to you. Hedgerowtheatre.org Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler, The PO Box 222, Spring Mount, PA 19478 888-811-4123, 610-287-4123 Interactive magic, comedy & education inspire kids to reach their potential. Samsandler.com/school_programs.htm

Julie & Brownie 603-601-2923 Duo performs original songs of positive thought and Healthy Choices programs. Juliebrownie.com Ken Galipeau 973-983-6611 Stories & songs on environment, character education & multicultural understanding. Storynsong.com Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Broad St., Phila. 19102 215-790-5896 Arts Education programs stimulate students’ thoughts and artistic expression through multidisciplinary experiences. Kimmelcenter.org Kit Summers Juggler, magician & unicyclist, who survived a 37-day coma, helps kids succeed. Kitsummers.com Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen & Tracy 215-378-6635 Interactive educational illusions & comedy. Anti-bullying program. Cliveallen.com Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly, The 111 N. Savanna Dr., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-326-1075 Customized magic & illusion. Kyleandkellymagic.com Mr. David C. Perry: Drawings, Songs & Silliness 610-239-8177 Themed performances feature music, art, puppets & comedy. Cartooning & songwriting workshops. Davidcperry.com Music & Tales 215-848-0845 Motivational storytelling with solo keyboard or jazz ensemble performance. Louwalinsky.com National Constitution Center 525 Arch St., Phila. 19106 215-409-6600 Performances and citizenship challenges for all grade levels. Constitutioncenter.org

Jed Spangler Magic Nick Newlin / Nicolo Whimsey 210-872-8858 301-775-7952 Magic entertainment. Jedspanglermagic.com Juggling, poetry, storytelling, music, comedy & audience participation. Nicolowhimsey.com Jedlie Circus Productions 617-833-7063 Pennsylvania Ballet Anti-bullying and healthy choices magic 100 S. Broad St., Phila. 19102 shows with clown hosts. Jedlie.com 215-551-7000 Eight-member troupe demonstrates ballet exercises and performs excerpts from the company’s repertoire. Paballet.org

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Peter Moses: The Music Experience PO Box 3, Flourtown, PA 19031 800-350-9504 Music enrichment classes for young children. Petermoses.com Two of a Kind 215-782-8258 Custom music programs on character ed, conflict resolution, reading, environment and anti-bullying. Twoofakind.com Wheels of Freestyle 888-818-8388 Professional BMX extreme athletes advocate for bike safety, drug & violence prevention, anti-bullying, motivation and determination. Gogreenbmxshow.comschoolassemblyidea Wireharp Productions 610-823-3259 Storytelling and 18th-century music, instruments & costumes. Wireharp.com Youth4Youth 623-208-3230 Leadership programs empower students to change attitudes & take positive action. Youth4youth.org Zap Entertainment 440-843-8749 Variety of shows on math, science, history, reading & self-esteem. Zaphq.com

Science

STEM-centric programs enhance science class.

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA 19380 610-436-9600 Stubby, the traveling helicopter, will come to your site. Americanhelicopter.museum

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore, MD 21230 410-727-4808 Hands-on programs include City Builders, Design-It and Kids’ Motorworks. Thebmi.org Delaware Children’s Museum Earth Balloon 550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-442-6857 19-foot inflatable globe demonstrates geography, social studies & science. Delawarechildrensmuseum.org/earthballoon-general Dinosaurs Rock Fossils & Minerals 800-411-DINO (3466); 845-368-3466 Life-size, museum-quality exhibits & interactive fossil or mineral shows. Dinosaursrock.com Earth Force PO Box 1228, Denver, CO 80201 303-433-0016 Community workshops support young people in finding their voice, while taking on leadership roles to solve local environmental problems. Earthforce.org Franklin Institute, The 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103 215-448-1200 Customized traveling science shows; curriculum workshops available. Fi.edu

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-424-1233, ext. 312 Science of Suds, Your Amazing Body, Curly the Caterpillar, Bugs and Beyond, Earth & You and other topics. Discoverymuseum.com Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-413-8655 Field Trips here connect kids to our rivers through exhibitions and programs featuring history, science and art, plus experiences on the water. Phillyseaport.org Johnsonville Centrifuge P.O. Box 2014, Warminster, PA 18974 267-250-8841 Speakers lead STEM-focused assemblies related to air and space. nadcmuseum.org Liberty Balloon Co. 6730 Barber Hill Rd., Groveland, NY 14462 800-777-2FLY (2359) On-site hot-air balloon demonstrations & slide show. Libertyballoon.com Mad Science 1580 Reed Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-0313 Workshops, after-school science clubs, assemblies; online materials and documents provided. Wnj.madscience.org

Science/Sports & Fitness

Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. 800-433-7459 Character development and academic assemblies. Mobileedproductions.com New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6464 School performances include science, history, world cultures, and fine art. State.nj.us/state/museum Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavillion 8046 Frankford Ave., Phila. 19136 215-664-8950 Program on insects and homeschool options. Insectariuminstitute.com Science Explorers, Inc. 110 W. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 17506 877-870-9517 In-school “field trips” and assemblies on Crazy Chemistry, Motion Commotion and Kooky Koncoctions. Scienceexplorers.com Stars on the Move Portable Planetarium Shows 610-715-6853 Fun for all ages! Bring the universe into the classroom with the Stars on the Move portable planetarium. Friendly, fun & educational for all grade levels, students & scouts. Starsonthemove.com Wondergy 3624 Market St., Ste. 316S, Phila. 19104 86-MOLECULE (866-653-2853) Custom shows on liquid nitrogen, ice cream, laser shows, “falling up,” sound & safety; materials provided. Wondergy.com

Sports & Fitness

Active enrichment kick-starts brain power.

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia 3851 Warren St., Phila. 19104 215-382-0293 Fencing programs combine fine and gross motor skills. Fap-fencing.com Fun Bus 856-853-4287 Weekly structured fitness classes at your site. Funbuses.com JumpBunch 302-241-3119 Serving children from 15 mos. to 12 yrs. Delaware.jumpbunch.com Kickin’ Flips 856-258-5062 Mobile fitness, karate and gymnastics program in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Kickinflips.com Kidzercise Fun Fitness Center 642 Sicklerville Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081 856-723-7760 Exercise & fitness program. Kidzercise.com

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Theater

The play’s the thing to educate.

A Bigger Boat Foundation 1706 N. Scott St., Wilmington, DE 19806 Green Team, a play about the environment, teaches kids that small actions can matter. Abiggerboat.org Appel Farm Arts and Music Center 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, NJ 08318 856-358-2472 Theater, music, dance & visual arts. Appelfarm.org Arden Theatre Company 40 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106 215-922-1122 Theater classes, including improv, puppetmaking, Shakespeare & story-making. Ardentheatre.org Children’s Stage Adventures, Inc. 866-272-2255 Week-long theater residencies for 50 students. Childrensstageadventures.org Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-594-1100 Custom creates theater programs for classroom enrichment in grades K-12. Delawaretheatre.org Family Stages PO Box 153, Oreland, PA 19075 215-886-9341 Educational plays travel to schools; prep & follow-up material. Familystages.org Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Phila. 19103 215-686-5322 Sundays on Stage series hosts a variety of free, culturally enriching family performances. Freelibrary.org

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Hedgerow Theatre 64 W. Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-565-4211 Hedgerow presents professional productions and a robust year-round outreach touring program. As a professional theatre ensemble, Hedgerow strives to serve as a cultural resource for audiences of all ages. Hedgerowtheatre.org

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company 3148 Sunset Ave., Norristown, PA 19403 610-630-4259 Education-based puppet theater. visitpa.com/pa-theater/renaissance-artistpuppet-company Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC 516-472-7130 Wide variety of productions in English & Spanish. Robinklingerentertainment.com

McCarter Theatre 91 University Pl., Princeton, NJ 08540 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 609-258-ARTS (2787) Shows, workshops & residencies; study guides. 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-5600 Mccarter.org Touring company presents age-appropriate versions of Shakespeare plays. Residencies Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival available. Shakespearenj.org 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 Walnut Street Theatre Touring Shakespeare play for PA, NJ, DE 825 Walnut St., Phila. 19107 schools. Acting, language & movement 215-574-3550 workshops. Pashakespeare.org Multicultural Touring Outreach Company introduces students to the art of theater. People’s Light Walnutstreettheatre.org 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-3500 Workshops, year-long residencies & LOOKING FOR ENRICHMENT IDEAS? partnerships for teachers in arts-integrated strategies. Peopleslight.org Playhouse on Rodney Square, The DuPont Bldg., 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; 302-888-0200 Free pre-theater in-class visits; materials online. Duponttheatre.com

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