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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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School-to-Farm FIELD TRIPS

By Cheyenne Shaffer From hayrides to pick-your-own crops, farms and orchards offer the perfect blend of discovery and hands-on fun.

They also cover subjects that align with state standards, giving both teachers and students a fresh way to explore material.

While kids of every age can expect to learn the basics of agriculture, local spots customize the experience to complement what’s happening in the classroom.

Sprout knowledge

A field is the starting point for the life cycle of fruits and veggies; how better to introduce preschoolers to the process than to show where it all begins?

That’s the basis of field trips to Media, PA’s Linvilla Orchards. Thirty-minute hayrides roll through the fields so kids can watch agriculture in action. Narrated by a knowledgeable guide, the tours give students a chance to see farmers tend to crops and operate modern equipment.

And because interactivity is such an effective way for young students to retain information, many venues provide op-

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portunities to explore the crops up close.

Duffield’s Farm in Sewell, NJ, does that during apple- and pumpkin-picking field trips. Kids examine how they grow, then stock up on goodies to bring home.

From mazes to livestock

Teachers and students can surely agree that field trips are guaranteed to get kids excited about learning.

Take the corn maze at Wilmington, DE’s Ramsey’s Farm: Elementary schoolers journey from one cornstalk “country” to the next, exploring the agriculture in each region and the ways in which modern technology impacts farming. Age-appropriate trivia questions help students navigate the path to the finish line.

A trip to the farm isn’t complete without an animal encounter. While kids gawk at goats and imitate pigs and chickens at Milburn Orchards in Elkton, MD, tour guides highlight how these critters contribute to everyday life.

A solid foundation

Field trips also show middle- and highschool students how classroom material manifests in the real world, all while building on what they already know.

Concepts in botany and entomology come to life at Terhune Orchards in Princeton, NJ and Wynnewood, PA’s Greener Partners. At the former, depending on the season, kids can search the soil for insects, check out a greenhouse and learn about pollination.

Instructors at Greener Partners, meanwhile, lead a hands-on lesson in how organisms and decomposers are part of a soil/food web. High schoolers dig even deeper. They shift focus from the fields to both the dinner table and the environment when they discus food access and food miles (a way to measure the impact of shipping food long distances), as well as the health benefits and environmental repercussions of food choices.

So, whether kids spend their visit to a farm or orchard navigating a corn maze, picking fruits and veggies or studying plants and animals, they’re in for a day of fruitful fun.

Cheyenne Shaffer is resource editor for MetroKids.

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Amusement Parks/Art Museums & Centers

Amusement Parks Mix fun, thrills and education.

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

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. 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

FIELD TRIPS 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.

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Storybook Land 6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Knoebels Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, PA 17824 609-646-0103 800-487-4386 All attractions at this park are designed for preK Connect rides at this theme park to reading maps, kids and young elementary schoolers. Rides & doing math and the principles of physics and art, life-sized buildings depict fairy tales & children’s plus behind-the-scenes tours of the Anthracite characters. Storybookland.com 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.

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Art Museums & Centers Use visual arts to stir creativity.

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

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-522-3900 Three piers of 100+ amusement rides host Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom educational programs such as Seashore Ecology, 3830 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104 Basic Physics Boardwalk Style, Peek Behind the Allentown Art Museum 610-395-3724 Scenes of the Ghost Ship and Peer Leadership on 31 N. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101 Educational programs at this dual-admission the Beach. Moreyspiers.com 610-432-4333 theme/water park include Thrill U Math & 17,000 works of art and an Art Ways Interactive Science Day, Dinosaurs Alive, Marketing Career Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park Family Gallery where kids get creative. Self- or Day and the Art & Science of Roller Coasters.

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Dorneypark.com 856-767-7580 Allentownartmuseum.org Indoor/outdoor waterpark offers group pricing Dutch Wonderland and dedicated special needs events with Baltimore Museum of Art 2249 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA 17602 adaptations for attractions and food service.

10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218 866-386-2839 Saharasams.com 443-573-1700 Younger kids’ theme park with roller coasters, School groups get free admission to tour 19thstorytimes & shows. Dutchwonderland.com Sesame Place century, modern & contemporary art housed in 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047 a historic building. Guided group tours Wed.-Fri. Franklin Square 215-702-3566 Artbma.org/educators 6th St. & Race St., Phila. 19106 This Sesame Street-themed park offers dry rides, 215-629-4026 wet rides, shows and parades. NEW: Certified Banana Factory Pair a trip to historic Philly sites with a stop at 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 Autism Center. Sesameplace.com this nearby park with the Liberty Carousel, Philly 610-332-1300 Mini Golf, bumper cars, laser tag & arcade.

Historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari & Artists affiliated with this center lead painting, photography, sculpture and cartooning Hurricane Harbor student programs either on-site or in-school.

1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527 Funplex, The Bananafactory.org 732-928-2000 3320 Rte. 38, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Special student-group days highlight physics, 856-273-9666 math, science & business. A Marine Animal Team Barnes Foundation, The Programs for 3rd-8th graders at this indoor/ 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 conducts biology-focused presentations. outdoor entertainment center includes 215-278-7200 Sixfl ags.com/greatadventure Physics Concepts and Laws of Motion.

Eclectic collection of world art, sculpture and Funplexmountlaurel.com Impressionist paintings from the likes of Cezanne, van Sky Zone Trampoline Park Gogh, Renoir & Monet. Barnesfoundation.org 10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 Giggleberry Fair 484-418-1500 166 Carousel Ln., New Hope, PA 18938 45 Runway Rd., Levittown, PA 19057 215-794-4047 215-642-8779 Enjoy low group rates (starting at $3.50 per Tired of the same fitness routine? Sky Zone aims person) at this indoor fun center with a six-level to keep visitors active and healthy with a fun obstacle course, carousel and water play area. approach to fitness. Skyzone.com Peddlersvillage.com/kids

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FIELD TRIPS Biggs Museum of American Art 406 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901 302-674-2111 Offers free youth tours to schools, youth groups, after school programs and camps with discounted group admissions and requires advanced reservations. Choose from among several tours, each designed around lesson plans which can be downloaded and used in the classroom or customized. Programs reflect recent visual art standards and incorporate multiple subject areas. Each tour is accompanied by a cross-disciplinary creative project. Biggsmuseum.org Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-2700 Guided tours of this19th-century grist mill link art to American history, literature and environmental studies. See original 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.

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Art Museums & Centers

Clay Studio, The 139 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-925-3453 Contemporary ceramic art exhibitions and workshops. Theclaystudio.org 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 materials. See nightfall/Indigo sculptures and drawings based on the African Savanna.

Decontemporary.org Fabric Workshop & Museum 1214 Arch St., Phila. 19107 215-561-8888 K-12 tours of global fabric & printmaking collection and professional studios; high-school 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 available.

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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 James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-340-9800 Open to all students in grades PreK-12. Bus scholarships are also available. FREE School Visit Program. 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.

NEW: New gallery/visitor center opens spring 2019. 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.

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Visit the La Salle University Art Museum • Free in-gallery and outreach lessons are available for preK-12 classes. Reservations required.

• Lessons are age-appropriate and complement Pennsylvania State Academic Standards.

• Limited transportation funds are available.

For more information call us at 215.991.3680 or visit us at www.lasalle.edu/museum.

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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 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 standards.

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Art Museums & Centers/Art Walk-In Studios

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 610-688-3553 Get a hands-on creative experience.

Local artists’ gallery offers classes and workshops. See owl & boar tree-stump sculptures in the Robert and Jane McNeil Children’s All Fired Up! Garden. Wayneart.org 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts 856-833-1330 Wharton Esherick Museum 314 Linden St., Camden, NJ 08102 Four different paint-your-own-pottery field 1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Malvern, PA 19355 856-225-6306 trip options for up to 50 students at a time.

610-644-5822 Free admission to exhibition gallery and Paintatallfiredup.com Guided tours for groups of 10 or fewer of the research-based arts education & performances home/studio of the local artist, sculptor and that correlate to NJ curriculum. Rcca.camden.

Art Dept. Studios furniture maker. Climb the hand-hewn wooden rutgers.edu Creation Station: 28 Richboro Rd., spiral staircase. Whartonesherickmuseum.org Newtown, PA 18940; 215-968-7588 Second Bank of the US Paint N’ Pottery: 15 W. Oakland Ave., Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center 420 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-965-2305 Doylestown, PA 18901; 215-348-9003 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 Hour-long student programs promote critical The Mud Shack: 1241 Knapp Rd., 856-825-6800 thinking and experiential learning at 19th-century North Wales, PA 19454; 215-393-8380 Tour the acclaimed Museum of American Glass, Drop-in studios for canvas painting, pottery national bank now home to a gallery of paintings artist studios and the Education/Folklife Center. painting, mosaics, clay, fused glass and ceramic depicting the Founding Fathers.

See the Guinness World Records’ World’s Nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/ fusion. Artdeptstudios.com Largest Glass Bottle. Wheatonarts.org places-secondbank.htm Ceramic Barn, The Woodmere Art Museum Taller Puertorriqueno 5145 Church Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 9201 Germantown Ave. Phila. 19118 2600 N. 5th St., Phila. 19133; 215-423-6320 856-234-0455 215-247-0476 Multidisciplinary arts center celebrates Puerto Paint-your-own pottery and greenware (more Chestnut Hill museum showcases local art and Rican, Caribbean, African & Latino culture. fragile unfinished pieces than regular bisque children’s works. Free student admission to special ceramics). Theceramicbarn.com Tallerpr.org exhibits with school ID. Woodmereartmuseum.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

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FIELD TRIPS Color Me Mine 100 Evergreen Dr., Ste. 105, Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-558-2300 18 Airport Square Shopping Ctr., 801 Bethlehem Pk., 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

Art Walk-In Studios/Children’s Museums/Farms & Orchards

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.

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Children’s Museums Scaled to the smallest visitors.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 educatorled field trips at museum with interactive exhibits aligned with DE state standards.

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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.

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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 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 Tap into your students innate desire to explore, investigate, and learn through LEGO(R) play.

LEGOLAND Discover Center Philadelphia offers hands-on learning across the curriculum including science, mathematics, language arts, technology, and engineering design, while building and reinforcing collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. Inspire your students imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO(R) bricks. 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.

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Farms & Orchards

How food gets from farm to table.

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/Plan-A-Visit/ Parties-And-Groups/Field-Trips Duffield’s Farm 280 Chapel Heights Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 856-589-7090 Programs include the Many Hats of a Farmer, Hayrides to pick seasonal produce and for the very young, an interactive reading culminating in a make and take “Hairy Caterpillar.”

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Farms & Orchards/History Museums & Sites 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.

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Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-876-7116 Working farm features orchards, animals & hayrides; groups can reserve the Straw Bale or Cornfield Maze. Linvilla.com/tours-parties/fieldtrips-schools

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.

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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

Merrymead Farm 2222 S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446 610-584-4410 “Story of Milk Tour” introduces farm animals and dairy production. Hear the legend of Johnny Appleseed from a “live” scarecrow.

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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.

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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

Milburn Orchards 1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-1349 Tour highlights include a hayride through the apple orchards, a talk from Johnny Appleseed & a visit to the apple-packing house.

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Froelich’s Farm and Garden 3143 York Rd., Furlong, PA 18925 215-794-8733 Purchase seasonal products including pumpkins, fall decor, Christmas trees, wood products and more. Froehlichsfarm.com/events/ school-and-group-trips

Ramsey’s Farm 330 Ramsey Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 302-477-1499 Family-owned farm hosts educational hayrides and activities that meet DE and PA K-3 standards in Earth and space, ecology and ecosystems.

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Greener Partners Fairview Village, Norristown, PA 19409 610-584-6580 The Deaver Wellness Farm at Lankenau Medical Center welcomes groups of students of all ages to explore the farm and learn about the science of sustainable agriculture and healthy eating from the ground up! Greenerpartners.org

Ryerss Farm 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-469-0533 Visit aged and abused horses at this nonprofit farm. Bring quartered apples or carrots to feed to the horses.

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Hellerick’s Family Farm 5500 Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Doylestown, PA 18902; 215-766-8388 18th century farm offers pick your own crops & flowers, a farm market and seasonal activities.

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Scarecrow Hollow 335 Quinton-Hancocks Bridge Rd., Salem, NJ 08079; 856-935-3469 Farm trip designed to increase awareness of the natural world through observation and hands-on activities.

Hurricane Hill Farm 704 E. Reeceville Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 610-213-5944 Shady Brook Farm Students work as a team to escape a themed corn maze. 931 Stony Hill Rd., Hhfmaze.com/groups-%26-birthdays Morrisville, PA 19067 215-968-1670 Indian Acres Tree Farm Barnyard buddies, 111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 wagon rides, pick609-953-0087 your-own crops and Seasonal field trips include educational pumpkin- seasonal activities. picking in fall and tours of the outdoor farm mall Shadybrookfarm. in spring. See the Great Pumpkin on a wagon com/group-tours ride. Indianacrestreefarm.com Springdale Farms Indian Orchards 1638 S. Springdale Rd., 24 Copes Ln., Media, PA 19063 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 610-564-0794 856-424-8674 Organic & sustainably grown fruit-and-veggie Working farm features farm. Indianorchardsfarm.com educational hayride tours with U-pick Johnson’s Corner Farm crops, fall corn maze 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 and year-round 609-654-8643 evening hayrides, Tours include hayride, seasonal crop-picking, campfires & parties. animal feeding, farm playtime coloring sheets Springdalefarms.com and teacher info. Johnsonsfarm.com

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History Museums & Sites Go back in time to learn about the past.

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 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!

Many Hats of the Farmer Students will participate in an interactive skit and experience the many jobs a farmer has in just one day!

The Hairy Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar story comes alive in our Learning Barn then each student will make a “Hairy Caterpillar” to take home with them and watch it grow on their windowsill!

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

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B&O Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223 410-752-2490 Educational programs available for visits to the country’s most comprehensive train collection.

Ride the Mile One Express along the first commercial railroad mile laid in the U.S. Borail.org Barclay Farmstead Museum 209 Barclay Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-795-6225 Learn about southern NJ history at this former Quaker home. Cherryhill-nj.com/Barclay

Brandywine Battlefield State Park 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-459-3342 Groups learn all about the important battle & visit Washington’s headquarters & other historic buildings on site through guided tours.

Programs include Life of a soldier, Life of a Quaker Farmer Early American Medicine and more. Full Day programs, programing guides and a picnic area is available.

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Camden County Historical Society & Museum 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 Batsto Village & Wharton State Forest 856-964-3333 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 Archive and collection tour that explores 609-561-0024 Self-guided walking or cell-phone tours through 3 Camden’s history. Cchsnj.org dozen historic buildings. Batstovillage.org Cape May County Historical Museum Amish Farm and House 504 Rte. 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602 Battleship New Jersey 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103 609-465-3535 717-394-6185 Discover the critical role the battleship played in Historic house with rooms dedicated to toys, Walking tour includes barns, blacksmith shop, four conflicts; features on-ship exercises and 4-D tools and maritime, military and Native American Early Americana Museum & food pavilion. flight simulator. Battleship history is free & open to groups.

Amishfarmandhouse.com newjersey.org Cmcmuseum.org Atlantic City Historical Museum, The Bayshore Discovery Project Chadds Ford Historical Society New Jersey Ave. & The Boardwalk, 2800 High St., Port Norris, NJ 08349 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 610-388-7376 856-785-2060 609-347-5839 Sail on the tall ship A.J. Meerwald to learn about Educational programs led by costumed guides at Experience Atlantic City’s history through the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House and John local marine history and maybe spot dolphins; photographs, a movie & memorabilia.

Chadds House. teacher resources and enrichment programs Atlanticcityexperience.org/ available. Bayshorecenter.org Chaddsfordhistory.org ac-historicalmuseum

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Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St., Phila.

19106 215-629-4026 Meet re-enactors in the 18th-century home of the famed flag seamstress.

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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.

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Bourse Mall, The 111 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-625-0300 Cliveden of the National Trust TheBoursephilly.com 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19144 215-848-1777 Historic house & museum on the site of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Emancipating Clivedon shows how the house became a community institution for freedom during the Civil War. Cliveden.org

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Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 3900 North Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Sq., PA 19073; 610-566-1725 Demos of Colonial life (butter-churning, woodsplitting), rare farm animals and 18th-century workshops amid preserved historic buildings staffed with interpreters. Colonialplantation.org 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.

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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

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History Museums & Sites 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 handson 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

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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 performance indicators.

Agriculturalmuseum.org Delaware Historical Society 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-655-7161 Multimedia exhibit and artifact display cover Delaware history and enhance curriculum lessons. Dehistory.org Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike (Rte. 52), 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 Public Archives 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., N. Dover, DE 19901; 302-744-5000 Guided tours through government, historical & genealogical records, exhibits and archives.

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Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave., Phila. 19130 215-236-3300 Historic 1829 prison offers interactive, gradespecific school tours that discuss daily life, stories of escapes & tales from the voices of inmates & officers. For ages 8 & older. Easternstate.org 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 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley 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.

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FIELD TRIPS 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.

Fortmifflin.us Fort Mott State Park 454 Fort Mott Rd., Pennsville, NJ 08070 856-935-3218 History of Fort Mott & the coast defense system that once protected the Delaware River includes interpretive programs & trails. State.nj.us/ dep/parksandforests/parks/ fortmott.html

History Museums & Sites

Greenbank Mill 500 Greenbank Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 302-999-9001 Tours at this Revolutionary-era mill & farm include Scenes from Daily Life and Traveling with Lewis & Clark. Greenbankmill.com

Historic RittenhouseTown 6034 Wissahickon Avenue, Phila., 19144 215-438-5711 Site of America’s first paper mill offers historic tours, interpretive paper-making & colonial cooking programs. Rittenhousetown.org

Grundy Museum 610 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 215-788-9432 Free guided tours in historic Victorian-era home on the Delaware. Grundymuseum.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

Hagley Museum & Library 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 302-658-2400 Experience 19th-century industrial life on grade-specific field trips such as the Factory System Workshop and 19th-Century Day. Hagley.org

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

Historic Cold Spring Village 720 US 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

Hopewell Furnace 2 Mark Bird Ln., Elverson, PA 19520 610-582-8773 19th-century iron plantation with living-history programs and National Park Service curriculum materials. Nps.gov/hofu

Gloucester County Historical Society 17 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096 856-848-8531 See the Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Museum, Historic Fallsington one of Woodbury’s original buildings. Gchsnj.org 4 Yardley Ave., Fallsington, PA 19054 215-295-6567 300-year-old colonial village with roots in PA’s Quaker origins offers PreK-12 educational programs. Historicfallsington.org

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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. Phila. 19106 215-413-8622 Field trips here provide students with an interactive experience, from our National Historic Landmark ships, to our MakerSpace and Workshop the Water. With newly designed curriculum based programming suitable for grades K-12 as well as brand-new exhibits, we are the premier group destination along the Penn’s Landing waterfront!

Phillyseaport.org/fieldtrips Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Phila., PA 19106 800-537-7676 Arranges visits to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell & other sites.

Independencevisitorcenter.com 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.

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History Museums & Sites Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard & Museum 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-429-7447 Educational sails on Tall Ship include hands-on programs about DE’s colonial and maritime history. Kalmarnyckel.org

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

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

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 water-powered colonial gristmill. Anselmamill.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

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.

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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

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Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd St., Phila. 19106 215-253-6731 Your group will enjoy a journey through the remarkable story of America’s founding and gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and ideals that gave birth to the nation. Located just steps from Independence Hall in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, the Museum brings the stories of our nation’s founding to life in exciting and unique ways.

Groups of 15 or more will receive discounted admission. NEW: Hamilton Was Here Student Experience, Oct. 27-March 17.

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 government, past & present. View one of the few remaining copies of the Bill of Rights and a rare copy of the Constitution. Constitutioncenter.org National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 215-925-2800 Students act out a famous work of art or learn about heroes who aren’t in history books at museum that celebrates liberty, freedom and diversity. Libertymuseum.org

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FIELD TRIPS National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-923-3811 Inquiry-based museum experience explores the history of Jews in America through artifacts, stories & interactive media. Nmajh.org New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720 302-323-4453 Learn about law, government and the Underground Railroad from costumed interpreters at the state’s first court & capitol.

History.delaware.gov/museums/ncch/ ncch_main.shtml New Castle Historical Society 30 Market Street, New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-2794 Walking & audio tours at the Amstel House, Dutch House & Old Library Museum.

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Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-459-2359 PreK-12 curriculum-aligning tours and demos at historic complex with blacksmith shop, log cabin & mill. Newlingristmill.org

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd., Worcester, PA 19446 610-584-5104 Restored 1776 home & 90-acre grounds look at 18th-century Pennsylvania German life.

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Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608 609-396-1776 Guided Meet the Past tours through the Officers’ House, squad rooms & infirmary used during the French & Indian War. Barracks.org

Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-922-1700 Exhibits highlight Polish art, culture, history, traditions & paintings of historical figures.

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Pearl S. Buck House 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944 215-249-0100 1825 farmhouse & gardens of author, activist & humanitarian Pearl S. Buck. Tours meet PA Common Core standards.

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New Jersey Renaissance Faire 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown Twp., NJ 08505; 888-864-8222 Late spring Faire offers edutainment led by teaching artists. Njrenfaire.com

Penn Museum 3260 South St., Phila. 19104 215-898-4000 Devoted to ancient civilizations & cultural artifacts. NEW: Middle East Galleries now open. penn.museum/teachers-andstudents/k-12-educators

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Pottsgrove Manor 100 W. King St., Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-4014 See historic home of colonial ironmaster John Potts; view an exhibit on women’s roles in the home. Pottsgrovemanor.montcopa.org Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-992-6161 Grade-level field trips to 14 farm buildings and 1765 log house with costumed guides & craft demonstrators. Quietvalley.org Rockwood Mansion & Park 4651 Washington St. Extension Wilmington, DE 19809; 302-761-4340 160-year-old estate hosts curriculum-aligning field trips. Rockwood.org

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 217 W. Washington Sq., Phila. 19106 Pennsbury Manor 215-965-2305 400 Pennsbury Monument honors an unknown Revolutionary Memorial Rd., War soldier. Ushistory.org/tour/ Morrisville, PA 19067 tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier.htm 215-946-0400 Group tours, demos Tuckerton Seaport Museum and a half-hour, 120 W. Main St. #1, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 hands-on history 609-296-8868 activity at the recreated Discover the Jersey shore’s maritime heritage 17th-century country through 17 re-created and historic buildings, estate of William Penn. including a Barnegat Bay nature center. See Pennsburymanor.org how decoys were used for hunting in Jay Parker’s Carving Shop. Tuckertonseaport.org Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Rd., Valley Forge National Historical Park Schwenksville, PA 1400 North Outer Line Dr., 19473 King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-287-9349 610-783-1000 Activities, tours, crafts Grade-specific field trips to the site where the & period games focus Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78 on state history at the tour Washington’s headquarters, soldiers’ huts Victorian estate of and monuments. Nps.gov/vafo former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Walt Whitman House Pennypacker.

330 Mickle Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 Montcopa.org/ 856-964-5383 pennypackermills Provides a glimpse into the life of America’s great “Poet of Democracy.” State.nj.us/dep/ Pennsylvania parksandforests/historic/whitman Renaissance Faire 2775 Lebanon Rd., Whitesbog Village Manheim, PA 17545 799 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 717-665-7021 609-893-4646 Annual festival runs Guided history tours about blueberry cultivation weekends Aug.and cranberry farming at the birthplace of the Oct. Offers yearHighbush blueberry. Whitesbog.org round educational programs for schools.

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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

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.

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Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Ln., Churchville, PA 18966 215-357-4005 Nature preserve field trips focus on preservation of life with exploratory activities.

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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, minigolfing, various sports and a gazing zoo.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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Chambers House Nature Center 1475 Creek Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-368-6560 Provides environmental outreach programs and kits. Destateparks.com/park/ white-clay-creek/nature-center.asp

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

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 selfguided walks. Chanticleergarden.org

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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 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. NEW: Freshwater Mussel Hatchery now open to the public. Fairmountwaterworks.org/ education/ Grange Estate, The 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-4958 Tour historic buildings set amid 18th-century gardens & woodlands. Thegrangeestate.org

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FIELD TRIPS Great Valley Nature Center 4251 State Rd., Devault, PA 19432 610-935-9777 Hands-on learning and birds-of-prey-watching at 10-acre center with a maple sugar house & recreated Lenape Village. Gvnc.org Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir Arboretum 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-469-7543 Interdisciplinary science programs at arboretum & nature sanctuary. Greenvalleys.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.

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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 hands-on 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

Jenkins Arboretum 631 Berywn Baptist Rd., Devon, PA 19333 610-647-8870 Tranquil gardens feature paved trails, picnic areas Plainsboro Preserve 80 Scotts Corner Rd., Cranbury, NJ 08512 & a pond. Jenkinsarboretum.org 609-897-9400 John Heinz Nat’l Wildlife Refuge at Hands-on nature programs & field trips at Tinicum preserved open space and on-site Environmental 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19153 Education Center. Njaudubon.org/ 215-365-3118 sectioncenters/sectionplainsboro/ 300 types of birds, plus rare frogs and turtles, introduction.aspx have been spotted here. Walk or go canoeing.

Fws.gov/Heinz Pocono Environmental Education Center 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 Longwood Gardens 570-828-2319 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Sq., PA 19348 Individualized education programs, plus nature 610-388-1000 treks and birdwatching. Peec.org Onsite and online lessons and activities bolster visit to premier botanical garden with 11,000+ Pocono Valley Resort varieties, an indoor Children’s Garden & outdoor 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 Bee-aMazed Garden.

800-648-4386 Longwoodgardens.org Educational Components programs at rec facility consist of challenge courses with zip lines and Morris Arboretum of the University of climbing walls. Poconovalley.com Pennsylvania 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Phila. 19118 Rancocas Nature Center 215-247-5777 794 Rancocas Rd., Westhampton, NJ 08060 Grade-specific tours of space with 2,500+ 609-261-2495 types of plants and a 50-foot-high treetopSchool programs at NJ Audubon Society center canopy exhibit. NEW: Great Trees Tour. include learning about the production/distribution Morrisaboretum.org of plant seeds, reptiles, insects and biotic/abiotic habitats. Rancocasnature center.org Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 Riverbend Environmental Education 609-427-3045 Center NJ Audubon Society center with exhibits, 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035 aquaria and gardens customizes educational 610-527-5234 activities and nature programs to teacher specs.

Science and nature programs include outdoor Njaudubon.org/centers/nccm exploration, hands-on discovery, live animals Paradise Farm Camp and much more. Riverbend on the Road is also 1300 Valley Creek Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335; available. Topics & fees vary. Riverbendeec.org 610-269-9111 School programs focus on environmental education, outdoor adventure and teambuilding.

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Nature Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd., Phila. 19128 215-482-7300 Offers field studies and hands-on exploration amid 6 miles of trails, ponds, a stream & a Butterfly House. Schuylkillcenter.org/ programs/forschools/ Scotland Run Park 980 E. Academy St., Clayton, NJ 08322 856-881-0845 Provides educational programs focusing on nature preservation & exploration.

Gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/p/ parks/parkgolf/scotland 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 self-guided 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 Eco-Exploration; homeschool programs available. Put on a show in the woodssited Imagination Station. Tylerarboretum.org Tyler State Park 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-2021 Environmental ed. & interpretive programs explore a variety of nature topics.

Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ tyler Watershed Center 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-7592 Environmental education programs at center with small animal collections and interactive kids’ exhibits. 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.

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Nature/Play Centers/Science Museums 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.

Phila.gov/parksandrecreation/ environmentaleducation/pages/ wissahickonenvironmentalcenter.aspx Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 856-983-3329 Study wildlife and their habitats through environmental displays and themed educational hikes through the many trails of the center. Programs are suitable for all age groups, and can be adapted to meet your group’s needs. Our programs are now aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum and the newly adapted Next Generation Science Standards.

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Play Centers Use play to learn.

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.).

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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 & oceanthemed play zone for ages 5 and younger.

Jellybean-jungle.com Jungle Wonder 238 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-8919 Soft playground, blacklight mini-golf, mini bowling & laser tag. Junglewonder.com 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.

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

Science Museums STEM specialists

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. NEW: Revitalized gorilla and talking dioramas now open. Ansp.org 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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FIELD TRIPS Franklin Institute, The 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103 215-448-1200 The Franklin Institute’s Camp-in is the perfect sleepover event for children ages 6-13 and provides an unforgettable experience for families, scout troops, school groups, birthday parties, and more! Where else can you sleep next to a Giant Heart or a 350ton locomotive? The theme for 2018/19 is ENGINEERING! 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.

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Science/Specialty Museums

Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 S. 22nd St., Phila. 19103; 215-560-8564 Exhibits on anatomical & pathological specimens & medical instruments have a cool gross-out factor. Muttermuseum.org 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 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

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 Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Phila. 19121 Maryland Science Center 215-763-6529 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 Hands-on activities and scavengers hunts among 410-685-5225 natural history collection.

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Air Victory Museum 68 Stacy Haines Rd., Lumberton, NJ 08048 609-267-4488 Museum highlights the history of air travel.

Airvictorymuseum.com American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Blvd. #1, West Chester, PA 19380; 610-436-9600 Over 35 exhibits and interactive helicopters will educate and inspire your students.

Educational programs and tours for all ages feature STEM and History curricula.

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

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Specialty Museums/Sports & Fitness Fireman’s Hall Museum 147 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-923-1438 Restored 1902 firehouse displays artifacts, five antique fire engines & a three-story brass pole.

Firemanshall.org Mid Atlantic Air Museum 11 Museum Dr., Reading, PA 19605 610-372-7333 Explore historic aircrafts from the 1920s-1980s on custom tours. Maam.org 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-philadelphia-doll-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.

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The Big Event 1536 Kings Hwy. N., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-429-0672 Bowling center. Bigeventfun.com Bowlerama 3031 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720 302-654-0263 Bowling center. Bowelerama.us 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 Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 215-230-9085 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579 Indoor rock climbing center.

717-687-8628 See 100+ locomotives & cars from the mid-19th & Doylestownrockgym.com 20th centuries, plus a Railway Education Center with all-ages learning programs. Rrmuseumpa.org Facenda-Whitaker Lanes 2912 Swede Rd., E. Norriton, PA 19401 610-272-6547 Rosenbach Museum & Library, The Bowling center. Facendawhitaker.com 2008 DeLancey Place, Phila. 19103 215-732-1600 Fencing Academy of Philadelphia Custom field trips through rare book and 3851 Warren St., Phila. 19104; 215-382-0293 manuscript archives that house Lewis Carroll’s Learn this original Olympic sport. original Alice in Wonderland illustrations.

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Sports & Fitness Get fit; get smart.

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.

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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.

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FIELD TRIPS Grand Slam USA 11 E. Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 610-647-6622 Family fun center with pirate-themed, glow-in-thedark 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 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! Our certified curriculum is aligned with state standards and goes beyond your typical lectures, with handson, full-body learning. Iflyworld.com 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 full-size 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 year-round.

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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Sports & Fitness/Theaters Millennium Skate World 1900 Carman St., Camden, NJ 08105 856-757-9460 Roller skating center offers STEM/fitness programs.

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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

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

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

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

Pleasant Hill Lanes 1001 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 302-998-8811 Bowling center. Pleasanthilllanes.com

Wintersport Ice Arena 551 North York Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-659-4253 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

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Pocono Valley Resort 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 800-648-4FUN (4386) Poconovalley.com

Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave., Phila. 19118 215-247-1759 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

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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.

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Theaters

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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

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area 401 Hollow Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Annenberg Center 570-421-7231 3680 Walnut St., Phila. 19104 Skiing, ice skating & snow tubing. Shawneemt.com 215-898-3900 Performance site of the annual Philadelphia Skating Club of Wilmington International Children’s Festival.

1301 Carruthers Ln., Wilmington, DE 19803 Annenbergcenter.org 302-656-5005 Public & figure ice skating and hockey Arden Theatre Company programs. Skatewilm.com 40 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106 215-922-8900 Theater offers workshops and study guides.

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Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-0100 Musicals, theater & kids’ shows. Brtstage.org 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 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 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 Hedgerowtheatre.org Kelsey Theatre 1200 Old Trenton Rd., W. Windsor, NJ 08550 609-570-3333 Daytime school performances include ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, The Nutcracker, Snow Day, Rapunzel, A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Jack & The Beanstalk, and The Magic School Bus. 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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FIELD TRIPS 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 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

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

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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.

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New Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown, DE 19810 302-475-2313 Professional musical theater performances coupled with a gourmet buffet.

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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

Opera Delaware 4 S. Popular St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-658-8063 Youth Opera Program produces performances by kids & teens. Operade.org

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Second Street Players 2 S. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963 302-422-0220 Children’s Dessert Theater series offers low-cost 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 Sight & Sound Theatres 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572 717-687-7800 Christian-themed theatrical productions.

Sight-sound.com 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 Storybook Musical Theatre 1811 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001 215-659-8550 Performs original adaptations of fairy tales & kid lit. Storybookmusical.org

Ritz Theatre Company 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Twp., NJ 08107 856-858-5230 Symphony in C Traditional fairy tales and interactive, educational 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 shows for ages 3-9. Ritztheatreco.org 856-240-1503 Professional orchestra performs concerts for the community. Symphonyinc.org

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

Herr’s Snack Factory Tours 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362 800-637-6225 See chip & pretzel production & learn fun facts.

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Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 219 E. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-4354 Tour America’s first pretzel bakery, established in 1861, and find out how pretzel baking started in the U.S. Each student learns how to twist her very own pretzel. Juliussturgis.com

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St., Phila. 19107 215-574-3550 Truck Assembly Operations Theatre for Kids series & family-friendly shows at Mack Alburtis Rd., Macungie, PA 18062 country’s oldest theater. Walnutstreettheatre.org 7000 610-351-8800 Discover how heavy-duty Mack trucks are made.

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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, Phila. 19107 215-389-8687 Philly landmarks on a double-decker bus tour.

Eng.bigbustours.com/Philadelphia/ home.html Cape May-Lewes Ferry 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958 800-643-3779 Historic lighthouses, harbors, vessels & seabirds on a ferry ride. Capemay lewesferry.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. Capemay whalewatcher.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

Martin Guitar 510 Sycamore St., Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-2837 Explore guitar making. Martinguitar.com

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

Tour America’s first pretzel bakery, est. in 1861, and find out how pretzel baking started in the U.S.

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

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One Liberty Observation Deck 1650 Market St., 57th Fl., Phila. 19103 215-561-3325 Phillyfromthetop.com

Cunningham Piano Company 26 East Coulter St., Phila. 19144 215-438-3200 Tour one of the few companies that specialize in piano restoration. Cunningham piano.com

Field Trip Factory 800-987-6409 Free field trips on topics that align with standards; includes in-class materials for lessons.

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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 horse-drawn carriage tours. Phillytour.com PHLASH 12th & Market Sts., Phila. 19102; 800-537-7676 Tour bus with 25 stops at Philly cultural and historic attractions. Visitphilly.com/tours/ philadelphia/phlash Salt Marsh Safari 1001 Ocean Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-3100 Take an eco-cruise with ornithology, marine biology & environmental education experts.

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Snyder’s of Hanover 1350 York St., Hanover, PA 17331 800-233-7125 Half-hour tours of how pretzels are made.

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Utz Quality Foods 900 High St., Hanover, PA 17331 800-367-7629 Watch how snacks are made.

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Spirit of Philadelphia 123 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 866-394-8439 See harbor sites during lunch, dinner or themed cruises. Spiritcruises.com/philadelphia

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

Spirits of ‘76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia 325 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-525-1776 Hear haunted tales about Founding Fathers & visit more than 20 spooky sites. Tour guides are trained, local historians. Spiritsof76.com

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

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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.

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Zoos & Aquariums 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 openair bald eagle exhibit, exotic pfrogs, talking parrots and farm. NEW: Certified Autism Center Elmwoodparkzoo.org Jenkinson’s Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-892-0600 Focus programs and guided tours with a marine education specialist; materials available.

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Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078; 610-799-4171 200+-animal zoo featuring Common Corealigned STEM and conservation programs.

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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

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

ZooAmerica 201 Park Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Standard-aligned tours, animal encounters and endangered species/conservation programs at zoo that specializes in animals native to North America. Zooamerica.com

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.

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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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By Debra Wallace While school assemblies and community-outreach programs have been a mainstay in the educational system for decades, there is a trend toward sensory-friendly and autism-friendly school programs and special events.

Instead of students with special needs missing out on arts, cultural, science and other educational programs, more arts organizations, private companies and educators are creating presentations for them.

Roger Ideishi, who plans sensory-friendly and adaptive-arts programs around the country using his 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist,

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has watched these public and in-school programs grow and thrive.

Ideishi, professor and director of occupational therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia, says the trend to teach artists how to adapt their programs for audiences made up of students with special needs began around 2000.

What has proven successful on Broadway and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. is now utilized by small and large arts and education venues in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and elsewhere.

“I first became involved with museum and community-outreach programs that didn’t have experience with children

possessing diverse abilities in the classroom,” Ideishi says. “Now, we make sure that area artists and museum educators are trained and well able to address diverse learners.

“Really astute educators and artists will intuitively know how to address” students with a wide range of abilities, he says. “But other times they are following a lesson plan and will need to make adaptations and modifications so that all students will get something extremely meaningful out of the lesson.”

The Pennsylvania Ballet and the Walnut Street Theatre, both in Philadelphia, Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA, Malvern PA’s People’s Light theater company,

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and other venues have gone from offering relaxed or sensory-friendly performances to bringing some of their workshops and offerings to the schools.

The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N.J., and the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, all offer a range of sensory-friendly programs on-site and in schools.

Longtime children’s musician David Jack, of SchoolAssemblies.Net, has performed for a variety of students with special needs, including those with sensory issues, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

“Our holiday shows, patriotic shows and other shows are big, musical and very interactive, so they encourage movement,” he explains. “My philosophy is to immerse the audience; this is not a quiet, folksy performance.”

Jack, who has been performing for 11 years, adds: “Children are bombarded with technology and they get so much thrown at them every day, so I want to generate excitement that engages the kids.”

David Volpe, of Prismatic Magic in Pompton Plains, NJ, came from a science and education background. He and his brother, Chris, brought laser shows to schools in 2002 after they experimented with them for fun.

“We get children excited and open to learning because this is such a unique media,” says Volpe.

His company provides more than a dozen themes, including space technology, ecology and anti-bullying, Volpe says his sensory-friendly programs are similar to his typical programs in the way they use music, performance and the visual arts, but the audience reaction is the major difference.

“Schools that serve students with special needs are some of our most loyal customers, because the teachers can see how the lasers engage the students,” he says. “In the beginning, the children may be distracted, but once we start, they sit in rapt attention and actively participate.”

Instead of students with special needs missing out on arts, cultural, science and other educational programs, more arts organizations, private companies and educators are creating presentations for them.

PROGRAMS THAT GO TO SCHOOLS Here are several examples of programs that go to schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware to entertain and educate typical students and those with special needs. They welcome inquires from teachers and principals, as well as PTA and PTO groups.

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES.NET Specializes in musical and interactive shows with a variety of themes, including music, character building and anti-bullying.

Schoolassemblies.net Contact: David Jack David@schoolassemblies.net 215-872-9320 PRISMATIC MAGIC Specializing in using laser-visualizations to illuminate educational topics. Programs include STEM topics such as space technology, light science and ecology.

Prismaticmagic.com Contact: Dr. David Volpe dave@prismaticmagic.com 866-952-7376 ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Booking and talent agency for school assemblies on music, math, anti-bullying and character education.

AcademicEntertainment.com Contact: Whitney Aguilar whitney@academicentertainment.com 800-883-9883

PEOPLE’S LIGHT Malvern, PA Relaxed and shush-free on-site theater programs, in-school theater residency program and performance workshops.

Peopleslight.org Contact: Marcie Bramucci bramucci@peopleslight.org 610-647-1900, ext. 143 WALNUT STREET THEATRE Phila., 19107 Sensory-friendly productions of children’s shows, 10week acting class for children on the autism spectrum.

Walnutstreettheatre.org Contact: Jasmine Hammond jh@walnutstreettheatre.org 215-574-3550, ext. 538 THEATRE HORIZON Norristown, PA Relaxed on-site performances, autism drama classes, in-school workshops.

Theatrehorizon.org Contact: Angela Myers angela@theatrehorizon.org 610-283-2230 ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY Phila., 19103 Frequent on-site autism-friendly programs as well as in-school programs. Visits schools within 60-mile radius of the museum.

Ansp.org Contact: Mike Kaczmarczk mck53@drexel.edu 215-299-1060

Debra Wallace is a Huntingdon Valley, PAbased freelance writer.

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

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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

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-763-8100 Grade-appropriate distance learning and curriculum-aligning virtual visits.

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

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

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

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

Jubili Beads & Yarns 713 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-858-7844 Beading, weaving, clay sculpture; special needs welcome. Jubilibeadsandyarns.com Mid-Atlantic Ballet 506 Interchange Blvd., Newark, DE 19711 302-266-6362 Quality school-assembly performances, some free. Ballet training available.

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Branch Out Project, The 215-499-2978 Drawing techniques adjusted to a range of levels; Mud Shack, The 1241 Knapp Rd., North Wales, PA 19454 materials provided. Branchoutproject.com 215-393-8380 Pottery classes & enrichment.

Carousel Performing Arts Center Artdeptstudios.com 207 W, Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA19348 610-444-1948 New Castle County, Delaware Musical theater training in acting, music, make-up 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 & more. Songanddancekids.com 302-995-7661 Art classes and workshops with a focus on Center for the Creative Arts pottery, painting, drawing, photography, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19736 fiber arts, and more. Free art workshops 302-239-2434 monthly. Nccde.org/artstudio Children’s art and music classes.Ccarts.org Noyes Museum of Art, The CJ’s Creative Arts Productions 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ Wilmington, DE; 302-299-0359 08401; 609-652-8848, ext. 12 Themed music & movement for grades PreK-K. Loan kits include Abstract Art, The Artist Creativearts.vpweb.com/default.html as Subject & Art Inspired by Nature.

Noyesmuseum.org Clay Studio, The 139 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-925-3453 Paint-a-Treasure Ceramics Traveling Claymobile ceramic-art classes & 615 Station Ave., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 demos. Theclaystudio.org 856-617-0602 Mobile ceramics-painting classes; Cool Beans Music students with special needs welcome.

PO Box 2091, Warminster, PA 18974 Paintatreasure.com 215-675-7743 Blended music and art programs, including Pennsylvania Ballet drawing lessons and concerts.

Broad & Locust Sts., Phila. 19102 215-551-7000 Coolbeansmusic.com Student dress-rehearsal matinees; materials provided. Arrangements can be made for Deborah Kogan Ray tours and meet-and-greets. Paballet.org Kids learn about book creation from a local children’s author & illustrator. Dkray.com 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

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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

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Help kids make healthy life decisions.

Supplement your classroom lessons.

Chuck Bollinger’s No Pot No Gin You Win 410-356-0055 An outrageous game show focused on drug & alcohol awareness.

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Reading ASSIST Institute 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-425-4080 Orton Gillingham-based individual and smallgroup tutoring in reading & spelling.

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D.A.R.E. America 310-215-0575 Teaches students good decision-making skills for safe & healthy lives. Dare.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

Heartcare CPR Instruction 302-482-1524; 302-562-0517 First aid and CPR training at your location.

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

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Teacher and Workplace In Service workshops and Advocacy. NEW: Anti-Bullying Club.

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NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force 561-478-1055 High-impact multimedia presentations to middle and high school students in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in PA. Nopetaskforce. org/schoolpresentations.php Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey 155 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ 07041 973-467-2100 Free substance-abuse programs for NJ schools.

Drugfreenj.org Sahara Sam’s Sambulance 535 N. Rte. 73, W. Berlin, NJ 08091 856-322-6182 Complimentary mobile program on safety awareness, emergencies, first aid & water safety.

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American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila. 19145; 215-389-1776 Programs showcase Swedish culture & influence on colonial America.

Americanswedish.org Battleship New Jersey 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 856-966-1652 Assemblies, class presentations and video conferencing. Battleshipnewjersey.org Brandywine Battlefield State Park 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-459-3342 Battlefield educators come to your school or group to share materials from their traveling trunk highlighting aspects of colonial life and battle particulars based on curriculum standards. Brandywinebattlefield.org Camden County Historical Society 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 856-964-3333 Colonial life, the Underground Railroad, Camden history & other programs. Cchsnj.org Cape May County Historical Museum, The 504 Rte. 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 609-465-3535 Cape May County history programs.

Cmcmuseum.org Cape May Lighthouse 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May, NJ 08212 609-224-6032 Lighthouse keepers speak about their jobs. Field trip follows. Distance learning available.

Capemaymac.org/cape-may-lighthouse Chadds Ford Historical Society, The 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-7376 Costumed educators brings artifacts & images for a 50-min. program on 18th-century life.

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History/Multicultural/Music Chester County Historical Society 225 N. High St., West Chester, PA 19380 610-692-4800 Traveling trunks on historical themes & outreach programs for elementary-age students.

Chestercohistorical.org/ school-youth-programs Claymont Stone School Darley Rd. & Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 302-792-2023 U.S. history through slides, artifacts, crafts & storytelling. Claymontstoneschool.org/ educational_programs.html Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19144 215-848-1777 Hands-on Germantown history lessons.

Cliveden.org/student-tours Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village 866 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 302-734-1618 Travel trunk with reproductions of games, tools, accessories & school materials from the past.

Agriculturalmuseum.org/ educational-programs/ Dr. Daisy Century 267-977-8335 45-minute one-woman shows features 7 historical women including Harriet Tubman & Sojourner Truth. Daisycentury.com Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5404 Living history characters of the Victorian era.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS History’s Alive 34 3rd Ave., Little Falls, NJ 07424 973-420-5268 “Thomas Edison” remembers his life & demonstrates inventions, among many other historical programs. Historysalive.com Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center 10100 Jamison Ave., Ste. 210, Phila. 19116 215-464-4701 Hear a Holocaust survivor or liberator, with Q&A. Anne Frank Theater Project & other presentations.

Hamec.org Mercer & Fonthill Museums 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-0210 Interpreter-led programs discuss colonial life, archaeology & the Native Americans of PA & NJ. Mercermuseum.org/education/ school-youth-groups/outreach-programs/ Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608 609-396-1776 Programs focus on Revolutionary War-era history, life, culture & medicine. Barracks.org Once Upon a Nation 600 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106 877-462-1776 Assembly programs with storytellers or costumed historical figures, customized to fit curriculum goals. Historicphiladelphia.org/ once-upon-a-nation/what-to-see Penn Museum 3260 South St., Phila. 19104 215-898-4000 Experience the Penn Museum without leaving your classroom! Penn.museum/teachersand-students/in-your-classroom

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware 6400 Hog Island Rd., Phila. 19153; 215-685-4167 Tuckerton Seaport Revolutionary and Civil War programs.

120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087 Fortmifflin.us/our-programs/ 609-296-8868 educational-programs Experience South Jersey’s history, folk artistry & environment; customized programs & materials.

George Washington Tuckertonseaport.org/ 102 Spinnaker Ln., Kennett Square, PA 19348 jersey-shore-folklife-center/programs/ 302-354-1493 Customized programs address character, patriotism & history. Gwashington.net/ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library gwservices_schools.html 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 800-448-3883 Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm Costumed guides with artifacts bring bags of 500 Greenbank Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 early American decorative arts and crafts from 302-999-9001 the former home of Henry Francis du Pont.

Programs explore aspects of pre-industrial U.S. Winterthur.org society, technology & agriculture.

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Multicultural

Programs that celebrate diversity and similarity.

Hagley Museum & Library 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 302-658-2400 African American Heritage Museum of Hands-on programs include the Factory System, the 19th Century and other subjects. Hagley.org Southern New Jersey 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ 08346 609-892-0439 Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The Eclectic traveling collection focuses on African7001 Sheaff Ln., Fort Washington, PA 19034 American history, Africana and the works of local 215-641-2687 artists. Aahmsnj.org/childrens-programs/ Hands-on architecture & history programs for school & scout groups. Highlandshistorical.org traveling-museum

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African American Museum in Philadelphia, The 701 Arch St., Phila. 19106 215-574-0380 Traveling Trunk features video presentations and materials that can be handled & worn.

Aampmuseum.org/education.html Andy Fraenkel PO Box 299A, Moundsville, WV 26041 304-845-6840 Multicultural storytelling programs and teacher workshops with world musical instruments.

Sacredvoices.com Bruce Segal Assemblies 268 West Montgomery Ave., Haverford, PA 19041 610-291-6990 Programs with traditional costumes, music & video on rainforests, diversity, anti-bullying, New Jersey, holidays. Mindyourplanet.com Kids and Cultures 823 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602 717-723-8687 Interactive folktales from around the world; handouts & online material. Kidsandcultures.com National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-925-2800 Violence prevention and diversity training workshops. Standards-based character education. Libertymuseum.org/ education/student-group-tours National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-923-3811 Age-appropriate activities & lessons; materials provided. Nmajh.org/k12_and_preschool Oni Lasana Productions 484-885-0153 Poetic & historical storytelling. Harriet Tubman; Paul Lawrence Dunbar & other topics.

Onilasana.com Paul Taylor 800-476-6240 Song, story, drama, dance & painting illustrate Australian culture & history and U.S. parallels.

Paultaylor.ws 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

Offer musical literacy for a lifetime of learning.

Caryn Lin: Bach to Rock 215-657-6083 Electric violinist performs 3D sound concert.

Workshops & study guides. Carynlin.com

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Cris and Lou PO Box 2369, Phila. 19103 Music duo stresses social & emotional learning through original songs. Crisandlou.com Curtis Institute of Music, The 1726 Locust St., Phila. 19103 215-893-5252 Curtis vocal & instrumental students perform & talk about fundamentals. Curtis.edu 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. Thegrand wilmington.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

School of Rock, The 1990 Rte. 70 E., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-874-0041 Music lessons at camps & other locations.

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Music School of Delaware, The 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-762-1132 Country’s only statewide, accredited community music school offers standard-setting instructional programs. Musicschoolofdelaware.org/ home.html

Symphony in C 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-240-1503 Students experience the four families of instruments; guides available. Symphonyinc.org

Mystic Drumz 888-638-5949 International provider of World Music education, with interactive rhythm and sound percussion experiences. Mysticdrumz.com Opera Delaware 4 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-658-8063 Opera master class; study guides for some programs. Operade.org 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

Temple

Music PREPARATORY

• Music and Dance instruction for all ages, infants to adults • Beginners to pre-college/pre-professional levels.

• Free performances and introductory classes.

• Programs for gifted instrumentalists • Suzuki teacher training • Parent/child activities and more

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Satori 2985 Fairfield Dr. N., Allentown, PA 18103 Chamber music blended with artwork, narration and audience Q&A; guides available.

Satorichambermusic.org Settlement Music School 416 Queen St. Phila. 19147 215-320-2601 Individual & group instruction & activity in music, dance & related arts.

Settlementmusic.org

Temple University Music Preparatory Division 1515 Market S., Ste. 501, Phila. 19102 215-204-1512 Music and Dance instruction for all ages, infants to adults; beginners to pre-college/ pre-professional levels. Free performances and introductory classes. Programs for gifted instrumentalists, Suzuki teacher training, parent/child activities and more.

Temple.edu/boyer/community/ music-prep/index.asp World Music Concerts With Daria 610-346-9087 Interactive world music program; materials online.

Dariamusic.com

Nature

Environmental explorations right in the classroom.

3 Palms Zoo and Education Center 924 Blackbird Forest Rd., Clayton, DE 19938 302-715-1326 Traveling petting zoo. 3palmszoo.org Abbott’s Mill Nature Center 15411 Abbott’s Pond Rd., Milford, DE 19963 302-422-0847 Programs on topics including nature, environment and Native Americans for schools & groups in Kent and Sussex Counties.

Delawarenaturesociety.org/centers/ abbottsmillnaturecenter Academy of Natural Sciences, The 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19103 215-299-1060 Academy on the Go features specimens, live animals & naturalists. Ansp.org/education

Silly Joe Sings!

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

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

SONQO — Music from the Andes 3748 Haupts Bridge Rd., Riegelsville, PA 18077 610-346-9087 Music from the Andes with authentic instruments. Workshops & assemblies; materials provided. Sonqo.com ‘

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

Delawarenaturesociety.org/ Ashlandnaturecenter Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809 302-761-6963 In-school programs include Classroom Paper Mill, Wiggly Worms & Wacky Water Science.

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Nature Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 302-577-3534 In-school programs include habitats, astronomy, insects, birds, plants, mammals, amphibians & reptiles. Destateparks.com/park/ brandywine-creek Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-571-7747 Traveling zoo to you. Brandywinezoo.org Briar Bush Nature Center 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001 215-887-6603 Program topics: live animals, Lenape life, cooperative games, astronomy. 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 Camden Children’s Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 856-365-8733 Video-conferencing on nature & gardening topics. Camdenchildrensgarden.org

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 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

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. Discoveryoutreach tours are offered for groups of all ages, including schools & scout groups.

Delmnh.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

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Party Animalz Farm 717-927-6505 Traveling mini and full petting zoo & pony rides.

Partyanimalzfarm.com

Greener Partners Fairview Village, Norristown, PA 19409 610-584-6580 Farm Explorer is a hands-on mobile farm that lets students dig in and explore food from seed to plate. Greenerpartners.org

Paws Farm Nature Center 1105 Hainesport Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-778-8795 Small animals provided. Focus is on vanishing species & environmental responsibility.

Pawsfarm.com

Happy Tales Pets 46 Cathy Court, Jackson, NJ 08527; 732-928-8593 Traveling petting zoo.

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Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo 215-801-8496 Brings exotic and familiar animals to schools; customized programs.

Peaceablekingdompettingzoo.com

Bartram’s Gardens 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19143 215-729-5281 Hands-on activities & workshops focus on environmental education. Bartramsgarden.org

Iron Hill Museum and Science Center 1355 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 Cape May County Park & Zoo 302-368-5703 707 N. Rte. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Programs on Earth science, archaeology, 609-465-9300 paleontology, Native Americans & natural Small live animals in classroom or via distance history. Ironhillsciencecenter.org learning. Capemaycountygov.net Jay Mankita Productions Chambers House Nature Center 413-627-3145 1475 Creek Rd., Newark, DE 19711 Concerts about environment, healthy eating, & 302-368-6560 other topics. Guides available. Jaymankita.com Provides environmental outreach programs and kits. Destateparks.com/park/ Junior Gardener Program at University white-clay-creek/nature-center.asp of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Churchville Nature Center 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, DE 19716 501 Churchville Ln., Churchville, PA 18966 302-831-2667 215-357-4005 Master gardeners provide environmental science Lenape, geology, reptiles, water cycles & horticulture programs. & other environmental programs.

Extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/mg/ncc/ Churchvillenaturecenter.org master-gardener-junior-gardener-program Delaware Canal State Park 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 610-982-5560 Environmental education programs. Teambuilding & history workshops.

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Partnership for the Delaware Estuary 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-655-4990 Activities, workbooks & presentations focus on DE pollution & environmental issues.

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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 NEW: Palmyra Cove Nature Park 1300 Route 73 North, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-829-1900 Students view Earth from space in a virtual Geoscience and Remote Sensing Orbiting Laboratory Palmyracove.org/Visitors.aspx

Pennsylvania Resources Council 3606 Providence Rd., Newtown Sq., PA 19073 610-353-1555 Grade-specific outreach programs on environmental topics including Watershed Awareness and Wood, Water & Worms. Prc.org Philadelphia Zoo, The 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 19104 215-243-1100 Traveling live-animal program.

Philadelphiazoo.org/learn.htm P.I.N.E.S.: Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 609-893-1765 Examine Pine Barrens soil, water & plant life; fire ecology; Lenape wigwam building; medicine from plants. Rcbc.edu/pines Ponyshare Party 440 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960 973-644-3355 Miniature horses, ponies, donkeys, mini-mules, cobs & horses. Ponyshare.com 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 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

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, The 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Phila. 19128 215-482-7300 Nature-based programs. Schuylkillcenter.org Silver Lake Nature Center 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-1177 Fun environmental programs on watersheds, wastewater, hibernation, bones & hides and energy. Silverlakenaturecenter.org Watershed Institute 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-3735 Live animal visits and water-cycle program meets NJ core standards. Thewatershed.org/school Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-566-9134 Interactive activities on a variety of topics and hands-on experiences with live animals.

Tylerarboretum.org Tyler State Park 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-2021 In-school winter programs. Elementary: habitat & land use. Secondary: deer management.

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Virtual Whale Watch Simulates a whale watch through multimedia.

Includes life-size whale & classroom discovery stations. Virtualwhalewatch.com What-Knott Farm 1711 Kratz Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074 215-234-9379 Traveling petting zoo & live-animal show.

Whatknottfarm.com Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 856-983-3329 School groups can discover nature at Cedar Run or during assembly-style programs where we bring animals to you! Programs align with NJ State Learning Standards and incorporate NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas and STEMbased science lessons.Cedarrun.org

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Performance

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 Act!vated Storytellers 800-429-6576 Multicultural folk tales & poetry feature action, physical comedy, participation.

ActivatedStoryTheatre.com/ school_assembly.html

ZooAmerica Wildlife Park 201 Park Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Custom zoo & nature-related programs, plus liveanimal demonstrations. Zooamerica.com/ Al Angello education_groups/schools.php 610-287-8365 Comedy, juggling & magic. Juggleral.com

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Aliesh Entertainment 8612 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19153 215-365-5509 Clowns, characters, magician, moonbounces & rides promote responsible fun. Alieshparty.com

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Performance Amazing Events by Linda Holliday 610-398-7035 Comedy, magic & ventriloquism promote reading, safety & drug prevention.

Lindaholliday.com Books: The Magic Is Real!

703-504-6993 Magic & illusion ignite a passion for reading.

Ultimateschoolshows.com Debbie O’Carroll’s Magical Theatre 978-462-9954 Innovative magic shows with a variety of educational themes. Debbieocarroll.com

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

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

Frecklestheclownandfriends.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.

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 Hedgerowtheatre.org

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Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly, The 111 N. Savanna Dr., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-326-1075 Customized magic & illusion.

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Jed Spangler Magic 210-872-8858 Magic entertainment. Jedspanglermagic.com Jedlie Circus Productions 617-833-7063 Anti-bullying and healthy choices magic shows with clown hosts. Jedlie.com

Dick Rainer 1001 1st Ave., Media, PA 19063 267-474-7417 Incorporates juggling and balancing performances into everyday lessons.

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Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler, The PO Box 222, Spring Mount, PA 19478 888-811-4123, 610-287-4123 “DEAFinitely Magic,” a spectacular Magic show filled with grand illusions, hilarious comedy, tons of audience interaction and participation, and Sam’s powerful inspirational story of how he overcame his sudden loss of hearing. His focus is on the positive side of life and the things we can accomplish through hard work and a positive attitude.

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

DRAWINGS, SONGS & SILLINESS

MrDavid.com 610 -239-8177

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

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The Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler • Award winning family entertainer • America’s only full time Deaf illusionist • Has perfect speech as was not born deaf • School assembly specialist

Hailing from Southeastern PA, Sam Sandler has been mystifying and amazing audiences for over 2 decades with his AWARD WINNING magic shows!

He is America’s only full-time deaf illusionist. His fast-paced, high-energy, familyfun show is filled with hilarious comedy, magic, inspirational messages and tons of audience interaction and participation. Sam has already performed over 8,000 shows in 45 states, including multiple appearances at the Tropicana Casino Atlantic City and the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Recently named Close-up Magician of the Year by the Philadelphia region’s Society of American Magicians, he has won multiple firstplace awards for stage, close-up and children’s magic.

Just a few years ago Sam took his new show, DEAFinitely Magic, on his first national tour to 400 schools in 39 states.

In 2005, Sam began to experience hearing loss and learned how to manage it, instead of letting it control his life and goals. In January 2009, a genetic disease called “progressive hearing loss” led to full-fledged hearing loss. Sam chose not to give up, working through the difficulties of presenting his show the same way.

What might be more magical then the magic itself is watching Sam perform and never realizing he is deaf.

The goal of DEAFinitely Magic is to entertain and educate by teaching about deaf history and culture while inspiring the students to pursue their dreams regardless of the hardship.

Sam has been featured in Linking Ring, the magazine for the International Brother Hood of Magicians and has lectured and performed at magic conventions nationwide. www.samsandlerdeaf.com bookings@samsandler.com

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Mr. David C. Perry: Drawings, Songs & Silliness 610-239-8177 Themed performances feature music, art, puppets & comedy. Cartooning & songwriting workshops. Davidcperry.com

Wheels of Freestyle 888-818-8388 Music & Tales Professional BMX extreme athletes advocate for 215-848-0845 bike safety, drug & violence prevention, antiMotivational storytelling with solo keyboard or bullying, motivation and determination. jazz ensemble performance. Louwalinsky.com Gogreenbmxshow.com National Constitution Center 525 Arch St., Phila. 19106; 215-409-6600 Performances and citizenship challenges for all grade levels. Constitutioncenter.org

Wireharp Productions 610-823-3259 Storytelling and 18th-century music, instruments & costumes. Wireharp.com

Nick Newlin / Nicolo Whimsey 301-775-7952 Juggling, poetry, storytelling, music, comedy & audience participation. Nicolowhimsey.com

Youth4Youth 623-208-3230 Leadership programs empower students to change attitudes & take positive action.

Youth4youth.org

Pennsylvania Ballet 100 S. Broad St., Phila. 19102; 215-551-7000 Eight-member troupe demonstrates ballet exercises and performs excerpts from the company’s repertoire. Paballet.org Peter Moses: The Music Experience PO Box 3, Flourtown, PA 19031 800-350-9504 Music enrichment classes for young children.

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Zap Entertainment 440-843-8749 Variety of shows on math, science, history, reading & self-esteem. Zaphq.com

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STEM-focused programs to enrich science classes.

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA 19380 610-436-9600 Invite Stubby to Your Event or School. Who is Stubby? Stubby is an interactive helicopter that travels to schools, camps and community events. Docents accompany Stubby to give kids a chance to sit in the cockpit, operate the controls and learn how each works. Students learn about the hand-eye coordination necessary to fly a helicopter.

Americanhelicopter.museum 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 NEW: Center for Architecture and Design 1218 Arch St., Phila. 19107 215-569-3186 Relaunched Architecture in Education program for 2018 that brings architects, architecture students and educational materials into the classroom to explore architecture, urban planning and design. philadelphiacfa.org

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Science/Sports & Fitness/Theater 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/ earth-balloon-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 Unable to travel to Independence Seaport Museum? We can come to you! Each program lasts 30-45 minutes and ties to your curriculum and state standards. With options for multiple grade levels in a variety of subjects, our outreach programs are a fun way to meet educational goals without leaving your classroom.phillyseaport.org/fieldtrips 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 Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. 800-433-7459 Character development and academic assemblies. Mobileedproductions.com

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New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6464 Plays to expand the mind.

School performances include science, history, world cultures, and fine art. State.nj.us/state/ museum A Bigger Boat Foundation 1706 N. Scott St., Wilmington, DE 19806 Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Green Team, a play about the environment, Pavillion teaches kids that small actions can matter.

8046 Frankford Ave., Phila. 19136 Abiggerboat.org 215-664-8950 Program on insects and homeschool options.

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center Insectariuminstitute.com 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, NJ 08318 856-358-2472 Science Explorers, Inc. Theater, music, dance & visual arts.

110 W. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 17506 Appelfarm.org 877-870-9517 If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it! Science Arden Theatre Company Explorers on-site Science Day Field Trips make 40 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106 science cool & exciting through interactive, 215-922-1122 hands-on learning. All experiments, curriculum Theater classes, including improv, puppet-making, & instructors provided. No more busing costs! Shakespeare & story-making.

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Theater

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

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

Wondergy 3624 Market St., Ste. 316S, Phila. 19104 86-MOLECULE (866-653-2853) Custom shows on liquid nitrogen, ice cream, laser Family Stages shows, “falling up,” sound & safety; materials PO Box 153, Oreland, PA 19075 provided. Wondergy.com 215-886-9341 Educational plays travel to schools; prep & follow-up material. Familystages.org

Sports & Fitness

Put kids into motion to kick-start 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

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 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.

Hedgerowtheatre.org McCarter Theatre 91 University Pl., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-ARTS (2787) Shows, workshops & residencies; study guides.

Mccarter.org Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034 610-282-9455 Touring Shakespeare play for PA, NJ, DE schools.

Acting, language & movement workshops.

Pashakespeare.org

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS People’s Light 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355 610-644-3500 Workshops, year-long residencies & 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

Theater

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company 3148 Sunset Ave., Norristown, PA 19403 610-630-4259 Education-based puppet theater. visitpa.com/pa-theater/ renaissance-artist-puppet-company

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-5600 Touring company presents age-appropriate versions of Shakespeare plays. Residencies available. Shakespearenj.org

Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC 516-472-7130 Wide variety of productions in English & Spanish.

Robinklingerentertainment.com

Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St., Phila. 19107 215-574-3550 Multicultural Touring Outreach Company introduces students to the art of theater.

Walnutstreettheatre.org

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