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Make it an Overnight For an ambitious field trip, several local venues offer the option of a sleepover.

By Sawyer Thomson Overnight field trips give students an opportunity to see museums, zoos, and aquariums in a new light. Private tours and special after-hours exhibits offer a unique hands-on learning experience that can be tailored to fit any curriculum. Kids can engage with material in new, creative ways while having the fun of a campout in a controlled environment.

show Make It Work, along with shows in the planetarium and IMAX theater. Guests can also participate in engineering-based cart activities and stargaze from the Joel N. Bloom Observatory. Private nights are available for groups of 200 or more. The Institute also offers souvenir patches that grant admission through the calendar year.

Museum camp-ins

Private overnight trips to the Philadelphia Zoo are ideal for smaller classes. The experience is open to kids ages 6-13 and can be held in one of two locations — the Shelley Classrooms, an onsite education center for 35 to 45 people or KidZooU, an award-winning LEED-certified children’s zoo for 45 to 70 guests.

Overnight programs at Philadelphia museums offer kids options they might not have with a traditional school-day trip.

Flashlight expeditions through galleries and exhibits, scavenger hunts and interactive live shows let campers engage with material. Kids (and chaperones) will need to bring their own sleeping gear and evening snacks, but the next morning free breakfast and admission for the day are often provided.

Penn Museum’s 40 Winks sleepovers include a live game show called What in the World, where kids can test their knowledge against one another. Guests can choose one of the museum’s galleries for their stay, though the famous Sphinx gallery and two others are closed for renovations until Nov. 16, 2019.

Events are usually public, but private sleepovers can be reserved for groups of 120 to 175 people. Participants will receive souvenir patches that grant free admission to the museum for the rest of the school year.

The Academy of Natural Sciences offers a live animal show and hands-on science experiments. Guests can pick their sleeping spots by lion, tiger or dinosaur bones. Groups of 100 to 300 can reserve private nights.

The Franklin Institute’s camp-in features the live science

Sleep with the animals

The night begins with exclusive after-hours visits to the zoo’s many animal buildings followed by a meet and greet with a real zookeeper; a late night hike through the zoo and a live-animal presentation. The private group experiences come with souvenir patches and include admission for the next day.

Adventure Aquarium’s Shark in the Dark program allows visitors to observe the after-dark behavior of its collection of aquatic creatures and get a behind the scenes tour of the Camden, NJ facility. The evening also includes a Meet a Diver show.

Visitors can end the evening by falling asleep next to their favorite sea creature. In the morning, they will have access to the aquarium’s gift shop, shark bridge and 4D theater as well as a morning viewing of the Hippo Haven and African Penguin exhibits.

Sawyer Thomson is a MetroKids intern.

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Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks Mix thrills into the curriculum.

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark 309 Resort Dr., Tannersville, PA 18372 570-664-8448 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 856-802-3988 Educational Adventure programs at this indoor water park include Water Safety and CoCo’s Chemical Course. Packages include lunch.

Mtlaurelcocokey.com Diggerland USA 100 Pinedge Ct., W. Berlin, NJ 08091 856-768-1110 Construction-themed amusement park allows kids to operate real equipment and machinery. Diggerlandusa.com Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 3830 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3724 Educational programs at this dual-admission theme/water park include Thrill U Math & Science Day, Dinosaurs Alive, Marketing Career Day and the Art & Science of Roller Coasters.

Dorneypark.com/explore/groups/ student-and-youth Dutch Wonderland 2249 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA 17602 866-386-2839 Younger kids’ theme park with roller coasters, storytimes & shows. Dutchwonderland.com

Giggleberry Fair 166 Carousel Ln., New Hope, PA 18938 215-794-4047 Enjoy low group rates (starting at $3.50 per person) at this indoor fun center with a six-level obstacle course, carousel and water play area.

Peddlersvillage.com/kids Hersheypark 100 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3900 Learn how chocolate is made, watch shows & enjoy 60+ rides. Admission includes ZooAmerica and Chocolate World. Hersheypark.com Knoebels 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, PA 17824 800-487-4386 Connect rides at this theme park to reading maps, doing math and the principles of physics and art, plus behind-the-scenes tours of the Anthracite Mining and Carousel Museums. Knoebels.com Liberty Lakes Picnics & Special Events 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-499-0432 Includes team-building activities, swimming, miniature golf and much more.

Libertylakepicnic.com/picnics-schools Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-522-3900 Three piers of 100+ amusement rides host educational programs such as Seashore Ecology, Basic Physics Boardwalk Style, Peek Behind the Scenes of the Ghost Ship and Peer Leadership on the Beach.

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Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park 535 Rte. 73, W. Berlin, Franklin Square NJ 08091 6th St. & Race St., Phila. 19106 856-767-7580 215-629-5801 Indoor/outdoor Pair a trip to historic Philly sites with a stop at waterpark offers group this nearby park with the Liberty Carousel, Philly pricing and dedicated Mini Golf, bumper cars, laser tag & arcade.

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Funplex, The Saharasams.com 3320 Rte. 38, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-273-9061 Sesame Place Programs for 3rd-8th graders at this indoor/ 100 Sesame Rd., outdoor entertainment center includes Langhorne, PA 19047 Physics Concepts and Laws of Motion.

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

Sixflags.com/greatadventure Sky Zone Trampoline Park 10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-418-1500 Additional PA, NJ and DE locations Keeps students active and healthy with a fun approach to fitness. Skyzone.com Splash Zone Water Park 3500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-729-5600 All-shallow waterpark designed for younger children. Free sunscreen.

Splashzonewaterpark.com Split Rock Resort and H2Oooohh! Water Park 100 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony, PA 18624 800-255-7625 Pair outdoor activities such as hiking with time in an indoor waterpark and sports complex.

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FIELD TRIPS Storybook Land 6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 609-646-0103 All attractions at this park are designed for preK kids and young elementary schoolers. Rides & life-sized buildings depict fairy tales & children’s characters. Storybookland.com

Art Museums & Centers Help kids see the world with new eyes.

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-887-4882 See rotating exhibits in a gallery for regional artists. Participate in an inquiry-based tour of the sculpture park featuring environmental art made from natural materials. Abingtonartcenter.org Allentown Art Museum 31 N. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18101 610-432-4333 17,000 works of art and an Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery where kids get creative. Self- or docent-guided tour options.

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Art Museums & Centers

Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218 443-573-1700 School groups get free admission to tour 19thcentury, modern & contemporary art housed in a historic building. Guided group tours Wed.-Fri. Artbma.org/educators Banana Factory 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-332-1300 Artists affiliated with this center lead painting, photography, sculpture and cartooning student programs either on-site or in-school.

Bananafactory.org Barnes Foundation, The 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-278-7000 Eclectic collection of world art, sculpture and Impressionist paintings from the likes of Cezanne, van Gogh, Renoir & Monet.

Barnesfoundation.org 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.

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Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Located in downtown Philadelphia, PAFA 610-388-2700 Guided tours of offers interactive, skill-based programs grounded in the collection of American art. this19th-century grist mill link art to American • Our Tours emphasize visual and critical history, literature and thinking and enhance multidisciplinary environmental studies. learning.

See original illustrations • Our Art Lessons offer hands-on from Treasure Island, experiences and boost creativity.

Kidnapped & Robin • We meet many National Common Core Hood. Brandywine. curriculum standards and learning goals. admission for all students and org/museum/visit/ https://www.pafa.org/ • Discounted free buses for Philadelphia public schools. visiting-children teachers

Center for the Creative Arts 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-239-2434 Kids’ art classes & rotating exhibits by local artists. Ccarts.org Cheltenham Center for the Arts 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, PA 19012 215-379-4660 Art education classes and tours of the exhibitions.

Cheltenhamarts.org 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.

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Visit the La Salle University Art Museum Multidisciplinary interactive tours and art lessons through the oldest art school and museum in the U.S. FREE buses for Philadelphia public and charter schools.

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Art Museums & Centers/Art Walk-In Studios/ Children’s Museums

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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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Art Dept. Studios Creation Station: 28 Richboro Rd., Newtown, PA 18940; 215-968-7588 Paint N’ Pottery: 15 W. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901; 215-348-9003 The Mud Shack: 1241 Knapp Rd., North Wales, PA 19454; 215-393-8380 Drop-in studios for canvas painting, pottery painting, mosaics, clay, fused glass and ceramic fusion. Artdeptstudios.com

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

Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts 314 Linden St., Camden, NJ 08102 856-225-6306 Free admission to exhibition gallery and research-based arts education & performances that correlate to NJ curriculum. Rcca.camden. rutgers.edu Second Bank of the US 420 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-965-2305 Hour-long student programs promote critical thinking and experiential learning at 19th-century national bank now home to a gallery of paintings depicting the Founding Fathers.

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Taller Puertorriqueno 2600 N. 5th St., Phila. 19133; 215-426-3311 Multidisciplinary arts center celebrates Puerto Rican, Caribbean, African & Latino culture.

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Tallerpr.org 1201 Pawlings Rd., Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Wayne Art Center New 18,000-square foot, $13-million gallery 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 with interactive bird and nature displays, 610-688-3553 classroom space and outdoor kiddie trail and Local artists’ gallery offers classes and zipline. Johnjames.audubon.org workshops. See owl & boar tree-stump sculptures in the Robert and Jane McNeil Children’s La Salle University Art Museum Garden. Wayneart.org 1900 W. Olney Ave., Phila. 19141 215-951-1000 Wharton Esherick Museum Featuring European & American art from 1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Malvern, PA 19355 the Renaissance to the present, the La Salle 610-644-5822 University Art Museum offers free, ageGuided tours for groups of 10 or fewer of the appropriate lessons for PreK-12 classes. home/studio of the local artist, sculptor and Limited transportation funds are available for furniture maker. Climb the hand-hewn wooden qualifying schools. Lasalle.edu/museum spiral staircase. Whartonesherickmuseum.org Noyes Museum of Art Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 609-652-8848 856-825-6800 American art collections on seaside & local themes, including shore birds and a mini Victorian Tour the acclaimed Museum of American Glass, artist studios and the Education/Folklife Center. house. Noyesmuseum.org See the Guinness World Records’ World’s Largest Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Glass Bottle. Wheatonarts.org 118-128 N. Broad St., Phila. 19102 Woodmere Art Museum 215-972-7600 9201 Germantown Ave. Phila. 19118 Variety of unique educational tours and art 215-247-0476 lessons through world-renowned art school that houses paintings from American masters of Chestnut Hill museum showcases local art and the 18th-21st centuries. Pafa.org/teachers children’s works. Free student admission to special exhibits with school ID. Woodmereartmuseum.org Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-235-6488 Exhibits on photography, watercolors and pottery; also classes, workshops & family performances. Perkinsarts.org Spark that creative spirit.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130; 215-763-8100 Grade-specific tours & interactive lessons correlate massive collection that spans from ancient art to contemporary pieces with PA & NJ standards. Philamuseum.org Rodin Museum 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19130 215-763-8100 Guided and unguided tours of 124 sculptures and bronze casts align with French, language arts, art and social studies classes. Rodinmuseum.org

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All Fired Up! 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-833-1330 Four different paint-your-own-pottery field trip options for up to 50 students at a time.

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Ceramic Barn, The 5145 Church Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-234-0455 Paint-your-own pottery and greenware (more fragile unfinished pieces than regular bisque ceramics). Theceramicbarn.com Color Me Mine 100 Evergreen Dr., Ste. 105, Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-558-2300 18 Airport Square Shopping Ctr., 801 Bethlehem 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 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 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

Children’s Museums See exhibits scaled to their size.

Bucks County Children’s Museum 500 Union Square Dr., New Hope, PA 18938 215-693-1290 Full-day field trip at interactive museum for ages 12 mos.-8 years includes a tour of the New Hope Train station, plus ride. Half-day option available.

Buckskids.org Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W. 83rd St., New York, NY 10024 212-721-1223 Tailored, 90-minute guided groups focus on the environment, health and community.

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FIELD TRIPS Children’s Museum of the Arts 103 Charlton St., New York, NY 10014 212-274-0986 Customized tours led by teaching artists allow students to view/interact with exhibits and create their own work. Cmany.org Delaware Children’s Museum 550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-654-2340 Self-guided or educator-led field trips at museum with interactive exhibits aligned with DE state standards. Delawarechildrens museum.org

Children’s Museums/Farms & Orchards Coverdale Farm Preserve 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE 19807 302-239-2334 Unique hands-on experiences at our 377-acre farm preserve. Explore the farmstead, learn about soil health as well as our animals and connection to our food. DelNature.org/ Coverdale 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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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 Fernbrook Farms Environmental Center Children’s Garden or Springdale Farms.

142 Bordentown Georgetown Rd., Discoverymuseum.com Chesterfield, NJ 08505; 609-298-4028 Wide variety of field trip themes (growing plants, Hands-On House Children’s Museum of caring for animals) and Investigation Stations at Lancaster working farm; homeschool programs available.

721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 Fernbrookfarms.com/center/school717-569-KIDS (5437) programs/school-field-trips Nonprofit museum for ages 2-10 with hands-on exhibits for adults & kids as well as Discovery to Fifer Orchards Farm & Country Store Go outreach workshops. Handsonhouse.org 1919 Allabands Mill Rd., Wyoming, DE 19934 302-697-2141 Joe’s Train Station Corn Maze Fun Park, hayrides, U-pick apples 21 E. Street Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053 and U-pick pumpkins. The Country Store offers 215-322-5182 fall fruits and veggies, cider doughnuts and Hands-on learning and interactive play for ages unique specialty foods. Fiferorchards.com 2-8 with wooden and electric trains.

Joestrainstation.com Freddy Hill Farms 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446 LEGOLAND 215-855-1205 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Unit #1055, Working dairy farm/family fun center includes Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 homemade ice cream, two mini-golf courses, Offers hands-on learning across the curriculum batting cages & a farm zoo. Freddyhill.com including science, mathematics, language arts, technology, and engineering. Philadelphia.

Froelich’s Farm and Garden legolanddiscoverycenter.com 3143 York Rd., Furlong, PA 18925 215-794-8733 Please Touch Museum Purchase seasonal products including pumpkins, 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Phila. 19131 fall decor, Christmas trees, wood products and 215-581-3181 more. Froehlichsfarm.com/events/ Includes six interactive exhibit zones for kids school-and-group-trips 8 and under that foster a lifelong love for inventive play and learning. Includes orientation, Greener Partners 100 E. Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19096 a carousel ride and a private lunchroom.

610-584-6580 Pleasetouchmuseum.org The Deaver Wellness Farm at Lankenau Medical Center welcomes students of all ages to explore the farm and learn about the science of sustainable agriculture and healthy eating.

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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.

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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.

Hellericksfarm.com/adventure_farm_ tours_parties.html Hurricane Hill Farm 704 E. Reeceville Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 610-213-5944 Students work as a team to escape a themed corn maze and can interact with animals at the petting zoo. hhfmaze.com/field-trips-%26-birthdays

Indian Acres Tree Farm 111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 609-953-0087 Seasonal field trips include educational pumpkinpicking in fall and tours of the outdoor farm mall in spring. See the Great Pumpkin on a wagon ride. Indianacrestreefarm.com Indian Orchards 24 Copes Ln., Media, PA 19063 610-564-0794 Organic & sustainably grown fruit-and-veggie farm. Indianorchardsfarm.com Johnson’s Corner Farm 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055 609-654-8643 Tours include hayride, seasonal crop-picking, animal feeding, farm playtime coloring sheets and teacher info. Johnsonsfarm.com 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/toursparties/field-trips-schools 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.

Merrymead.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.

Milburnorchards.com 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. Ramseysfarm.com 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. Ryerssfarm.org Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067 215-968-1670 Barnyard buddies, wagon rides, pickyour-own crops and seasonal activities.

Shadybrookfarm.com/group-tours Springdale Farms 1638 S. Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-424-8674 Working farm features educational hayride tours with U-pick crops, fall corn maze and yearround evening hayrides, campfires & parties.

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2019 Marks Another Milestone for Ramsey’s Farm

2019 Season

2019 Marks another milestone for Ramsey’s Farm of Wilmington DE. Carl Ramsey, the 6th generation of Ramsey’s has returned from Penn State to shepherd the farm through its next chapter. Carl has added several pieces to the farm’s existing school tour including a huge commitment to “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” and its anti-bullying program. In 2019 as you traverse the 2 acre sorghum maze you will visit signs about Spookley’s life and you be asked questions about doing the right thing when faced with the decision to be kind or not to your fellow student. The farm has also enhanced its pumpkin lifecycle unit and added several types of livestock to its animal area.

For 2019 the farm has a mini horse, 2 calves, 3 lambs, 4 goats, and a sizable flock of laying hens. Ramsey’s farm is committed to making every students farm visit enriching and fun. Our knowledgeable staff will engage students and challenge them to learn about where food comes from and how farmers work with nature and the environment to keep the farm sustainable.

Oh, did I mention that the farm has built a sliding board from a massive John Deere combine? Even adults will like our combine slide.

2019 Season

Family Owned Since 1860

Wilmington, DE

Family Owned Since 1860

Features of Our Farm • • • •

5 Species of farm animals to visit Educational trivia maze Narrated hayride Many different crops to see (pop corn, pumpkins, sunflowers, sorghum, soybeans, squash, and more)

• Plenty of room to have your group-lunch

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Come and join us at Duffield’s Farm for your next educational field trip.

Our sessions are year round and centered for many different age groups.

Open Weekends Sept 21st thru Oct 27th Sat/Sun and Columbus Day 10am - 5pm Open Fridays in October Noon to 5 pm Weekday School Groups by Appointment

Hayrides to pick apples & pumpkins (Private parties hosted year-round by appointment)

8 am SEPTEMBER 22 INAUGURAL RAMSEY’S FARM PUMPKIN TROT 5K, 7.5 Mile and Kids Race – Great prizes and a Pumpkin for all participants Details soon on Ramseysfam.com

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!

Dates subject to change due to availability.

Plan an educational field trip designed to meet NJ core curriculum standards!

Book online at

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What You Take Home

Open Weekends Sept 21st thru Oct 27th Sat/Sun and Columbus Day 10am - 5pm Open Fridays in October Noon to 5 pm Weekday School Groups by Appointment

• (Private Increased for your fellow student partiesrespect hosted year-round by appointment) • Understanding of where food 8 am SEPTEMBER 22comes from INAUGURAL RAMSEY’S FARM PUMPKIN TROT and how it is produced 5K, 7.5 Mile and Kids Race – • 20 inch pumpkin Great prizes and a Pumpkin for all participants • Great memories Details soon on Ramseysfam.com

NEW FOR 2019!

SPOOKLEY the Square Pumpkin

Anti Bullying Program 330 Ramsey Road | Wilmington, DE 19803

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FIELD TRIPS Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2310 Grade-specific tours teach about how produce grows and why farming is important; adjunct field trips to Philly’s Awbury Arboretum.

Terhuneorchards.com Winding Brook Farm 3014 Bristol Rd., Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-8880 Groups educated on the life of a dairy farmer with visit to the calf condo.

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History Museums & Sites Take students back in time.

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

Farms & Orchards/History Museums & Sites

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 Batsto Village & Wharton State Forest 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 609-561-0024 Self-guided walking or cell-phone tours through 3 dozen historic buildings. Batstovillage.org Battleship New Jersey 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103 Discover the critical role the battleship played in four conflicts; features on-ship exercises and 4-D flight simulator. Battleshipnewjersey.org Bayshore Discovery Project 2800 High St., Port Norris, NJ 08349 856-785-2060 Sail on the tall ship A.J. Meerwald to learn about local marine history and maybe spot dolphins; teacher resources and enrichment programs available. Bayshorecenter.org

Claymont Stone School, The Philadelphia Pike & Darley Rd., Claymont, DE 19703 302-792-2023 Elementary-school lesson programs and hands-on activities in a one-room schoolhouse.

Claymontstoneschool.org Cliveden of the National Trust 6401 Germantown Ave., Phila. 19144 215-848-1777 Historic house & museum on the site of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Emancipating Clivedon shows how the house became a community institution for freedom during the Civil War. Cliveden.org Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 3900 North Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Sq., PA 19073; 610-566-1725 Demos of Colonial life, rare farm animals and 18th-century workshops amid preserved historic buildings staffed with interpreters.

Colonialplantation.org 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

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch St., Phila. 19106 215-629-4026 Meet re-enactors in the 18th-century home of the famed flag seamstress.

Cornwall Iron Furnace Historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house 94 Rexmont Rd., Cornwall, PA 17016 717-272-9711 African American Museum in Philadelphia Bourse Mall, The Tour the ironmaking complex where ammunition 701 Arch St., Phila. 19106; 215-574-0380 and cannons were made for the Revolutionary Docent-led and self-guided tours through exhibits 111 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-625-0300 War. Cornwallironfurnace.org that portray the experiences & contributions of TheBoursephilly.com African Americans. Aampmuseum.org Cumberland County Historical Society American Philosophical Society Museum Brandywine Battlefield State Park (Pennsylvania) 104 S. 5th St., Phila. 19106; 215-440-3400 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013; 717-249-7610 Exhibits explore the intersections of science, 610-459-3342 Field trips to museum that details the county’s history and art. Apsmuseum.org Learn about the important battle & visit storied past through hands-on activities.

Washington’s headquarters & other Historicalsociety.com American Swedish Historical Museum historic buildings. Full-day programs, 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila. 19145 guides and a picnic area available.

Cumberland County Historical Society 215-389-1776 Brandywinebattlefield.org (New Jersey) Country’s oldest Swedish museum showcases 960 Ye Greate St., Greenwich, NJ 08323 contributions of Swedes to American society. An Camden Cty. Historical Society & Museum 856-455-8580 exhibit featuring Swedish textiles and their role in 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 Multiple society-operated museums host handsclass, gender and identity.

856-964-3333 on experiences as well as research & historical Americanswedish.org Archive and collection tour that explores re-enactments. Cchistsoc.org Camden’s history. Cchsnj.org Amish Farm and House Daniel Boone Homestead 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602 Cape May County Historical Museum 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 717-394-6185 504 Rte. 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 610-582-4900 Walking tour includes barns, blacksmith shop, Hands-on historical programs at the Boone 609-465-3535 Early Americana Museum & food pavilion.

Historic house with rooms dedicated to toys, tools House, its blacksmith shop, sawmill and log Amishfarmandhouse.com house. Danielboonehomestead.org and maritime, military and Native American history is free & open to groups. Cmcmuseum.org Atlantic City Historical Museum, The Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village New Jersey Ave. & The Boardwalk, Chadds Ford Historical Society 866 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 1736 Creek Rd., 302-734-1618 609-347-5839 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Interactive learning based on 12,000+ artifacts Experience Atlantic City’s history through 610-388-7376 that showcase Delaware’s agricultural history photographs, a movie & memorabilia.

Educational programs led by costumed guides at sync up to state standards, topical pathways and Atlanticcityexperience.org/ the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House and John performance indicators. ac-historicalmuseum Chadds House. Chaddsfordhistory.org Agriculturalmuseum.org B&O Railroad Museum Chester County Historical Society Delaware Historical Society 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223 225 N. High St., West Chester, PA 19380 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 410-752-2490 610-692-4800 302-655-7161 Educational programs available for visits to the Visit a hands-on History Lab and Horticultural Multimedia exhibit and artifact display cover country’s most comprehensive train collection.

Hall, site of PA’s first women’s rights convention.

Delaware history and enhance curriculum Ride the Mile One Express along the first lessons. Dehistory.org commercial railroad mile laid in the U.S. Borail.org Chestercohistorical.org

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History Museums & Sites 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 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.

Archives.delaware.gov 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.

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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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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 Gloucester County Historical Society 17 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096 856-845-4771 See the Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Museum, one of Woodbury’s original buildings. Gchsnj.org

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.

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

Hagley Education Programs Science, history, nature, & fun all come together at Hagley!

Find out more about Hagley’s standards-aligned STEM and history programming today.

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FIELD TRIPS 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 Historic Fallsington 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 Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Dr., Phila., 19144 215-438-5711 Site of America’s first paper mill offers historic tours, interpretive paper-making & colonial cooking programs. Rittenhousetown.org

History Museums & Sites

Historic Smithville & Village Greene 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ 08201 609-748-8999 60+ boutiques, shops & restaurants in historic buildings. Historicsmithvillenj.com Holocaust Awareness Museum 10100 Jamison Ave., Phila. 19116 215-464-4701 Tours, eyewitness testimonies and live theater performances educate older students about the Holocaust. Hamec.org Hopewell Furnace 2 Mark Bird Ln., Elverson, PA 19520 610-582-8773 19th-century iron plantation with living-history programs and National Park Service curriculum materials. Nps.gov/hofu

BRING immigration history TO YOUR CLASS

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In our Becoming American program, students trace the journey of a young immigrant, Eva Baen, from Eastern Europe to America.

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St., 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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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

Visit NMAJH.org, call 215-923-3811 ext. 272, or email education@nmajh.org.

Always free for Title I schools.

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

Located on 5th & Market Streets in the heart of Historic Philadelphia.

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Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd. Phila. 19106 215-413-8655 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, we are the premier group destination along the Penn’s Landing waterfront! Phillyseaport.org/fieldtrips

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

Includes a hands-on classroom lesson followed by a visit to the Museum where students can even “meet” Eva!

Take a journey through American history like never before. Immigration, religious freedom, overcoming adversity — these are just a few of the themes students will explore through inquiry-based experiences featuring primary sources, engaging activities, 101 S. Independence Mall E. stories, and interactive media. Needbased scholarships available. Field trips Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.923.3811 • nmajh.org support Common Core. Nmajh.org

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

Masonic Temple 1 N. Broad St., Phila. 19107; 215-988-1917 Pennsylvania Masonic Order HQ features historically accurate rooms depicting world cultures, programs about the mission of Freemasonry. Pamasonictemple.org/temple

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Mercer Museum 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-0210 Inquiry-based learning tours of expansive Early Americana tool collection in a concrete castle.

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History Museums & Sites 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 Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd., Lansdale, PA 19443 215-368-2480 Programs about the lives of 18th-century children at a restored historical house once owned by Daniel Boone’s grandfather. Morganloghouse.org Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd St., Phila. 19106 215-253-6731 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. Amrevmuseum.org/ educators

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 National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-923-3811 Explore American history like never before.

Inquiry-based experiences featuring primary sources, engaging activities, stories, and interactive media. Need-based scholarships available. Field trips support Common Core.

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

National Constitution Center 525 Arch St., Phila. 19106 215-409-6700 School tours at the nation’s first museum New Castle Historical Society dedicated exclusively to the U.S. 30 Market Street, New Castle, DE 19720 Constitution include interactive learning 302-322-2794 activities about government, past & present.

Walking & audio tours at the Amstel House, 16485 Metrokids Education Guide_2019.qxp_Layout 9/6/19 11:03 AMMuseum.

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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 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 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 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. Pearlsbuck.org Penn Museum 3260 South St., Phila. 19104 215-898-4000 UPDATE: November opening of more than 8,000 square feet of reimagined galleries and public spaces devoted to ancient civilizations & cultural artifacts. penn.museum/teachersand-students/k-12-educators

Explore science, art, and history at Winterthur!

We help build 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Programs include STEAM Superheroes, Bugs in the Museum, Garden Explorers, Museum Mystery, and many more!

Visit winterthur.org/school and plan your trip today!

Onsite and offsite programs available. Scholarships available for admission and/or transportation for qualifying schools.

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FIELD TRIPS Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067 215-946-0400 Group tours, demos and a half-hour, hands-on history activity at the recreated 17th-century country estate of William Penn.

Pennsburymanor.org Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-287-9349 Activities, tours, crafts & period games focus on state history at the Victorian estate of former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker.

Montcopa.org/pennypackermills Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 717-665-7021 Annual festival runs weekends Aug.-Oct. Offers year-round educational programs for schools.

Parenfaire.com 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.

Peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.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.

Polishamericancenter.org 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

History Museums & Sites/Nature

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 215-965-2305 Monument honors an unknown Revolutionary War soldier. Ushistory.org/tour/ tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier.htm Tuckerton Seaport Museum 120 W. Main St. #1, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 609-296-8868 Discover the Jersey shore’s maritime heritage through 17 re-created and historic buildings, including a Barnegat Bay nature center. See how decoys were used for hunting in Jay Parker’s Carving Shop. Tuckertonseaport.org Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 N. Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-783-1000 Grade-specific field trips to the site where the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78.

UPDATE: $12 milion visitor center to open late 2020. Nps.gov/vafo Walt Whitman House 330 Mickle Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 856-964-5383 Provides a glimpse into the life of America’s great “Poet of Democracy.” State.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/historic/whitman

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Whitesbog Village 799 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 609-893-4646 Guided history tours about blueberry cultivation and cranberry farming at the birthplace of the Highbush blueberry.

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Winterthur Museum & Country Estate 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 800-448-3883 Explore the museum or wander through the beautiful garden during a guided, hands-on adventure. Every child has a fun, hands-on, interactive experience. Interdisciplinary programs support curriculum in history, art, science, and more. Most programs are for small groups of 5 to 6 children. Winterthur.org/school 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

Nature

Discover the outdoor classroom.

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 376-acre Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. DelNature.org/ Abbotts Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-2334 Enjoy trails, bird observatory, butterfly house and nature programs offered at center or inclassroom. DelNature.org/Ashland 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 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 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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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

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Nature Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 302-577-3534 Hiking trails and two nature preserves, Tulip Tree Woods & Freshwater Marsh.

Destateparks.com/park/brandywine-creek Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-571-7747 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. Briarbush.org Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 215-297-5880 On the 110-acre preserve or in the classroom, BCAS brings science to life for students. Bcas.org Bucks County River Country 2 Walters Ln., Point Pleasant, PA 18950 215-297-5000 Delaware River outdoor activity center provides river tubing, rafting, canoeing, hayrides & picnic facilities. Rivercountry.net

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 Delaware River Tubing 778 Frenchtown Rd., Frenchtown, NJ 08825 908-996-5386; Delawarerivertubing.com

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Sq., PA 19348 610-388-1000 Onsite and online lessons and activities bolster visit to premier botanical garden and indoor Children’s Garden. Longwoodgardens.org

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

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Phila. 19118 215-247-5777 Grade-specific tours of space with 2,500+ types of plants and a 50-foot-high treetop-canopy exhibit. Great Trees Tour. Morrisaboretum.org

DuPont Environmental Education Center 1400 Delmarva Ln., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-656-1490 Enjoy indoor & outdoor exhibits and a boardwalk that extends into the marsh.

Open year-round, offering school day field trips where students can engage in hands-on learning. DelNature.org/DEEC 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.

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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Camden Children’s Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103; 856-365-8733 640 Waterworks Dr., Phila. 19130 215-685-0723 Self-guided field trips among themed gardens.

High-tech exhibits on how water works Camdenchildrensgarden.org encourage grade-specific STEM learning.

Fairmountwaterworks.org/education/ Camp Conrad Weiser Outdoor Center 201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565 Grange Estate, The 610-670-2267 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083 Campsite with outdoor education & team610-446-4958 building programs. Smymca.org Tour historic buildings set amid 18th-century gardens & woodlands. Thegrangeestate.org Chambers House Nature Center 1475 Creek Rd., Newark, DE 19711; 302-368-6560 Green Valleys Association at Provides environmental outreach programs and Welkinweir Arboretum kits. Destateparks.com/park/ 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 white-clay-creek/nature-center.asp 610-469-7543 Interdisciplinary science programs at arboretum & Chanticleer nature sanctuary. Greenvalleys.org 786 Church Rd., Wayne, PA 19087; 610-687-4163 Pleasure garden with rooster sculptures and pond. Hershey Gardens Chanticleergarden.org 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 717-534-3492 Churchville Nature Center Educational programs at botanical garden, 501 Churchville Ln., Churchville, PA 18966 including an interactive Children’s Garden and a 215-357-4005 Butterfly House. Hersheygardens.org Nature preserve field trips focus on preservation of life with exploratory activities.

Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The Churchvillenaturecenter.org 7001 Sheaff Ln., Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-641-2687 Coverdale Farm Preserve Field trips can include an elementary-age 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE 19807 scavenger hunt around the 18th-century mansion.

302-239-2334 Highlandshistorical.org Unique hands-on experiences at our 377-acre Jenkins Arboretum farm preserve. Explore the farmstead, learn 631 Berywn Baptist Rd., Devon, PA 19333 about soil health as well as our animals and 610-647-8870 connection to our food. DelNature.org/ Tranquil gardens feature paved trails, picnic areas Coverdale & a pond. Jenkinsarboretum.org

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

Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 609-427-3045 NJ Audubon Society center with exhibits, aquaria and gardens customizes educational activities and nature programs to teacher specs.

Njaudubon.org/centers/nccm Paradise Farm Camp 1300 Valley Creek Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335; 610-269-9111 School programs focus on environmental education, outdoor adventure and teambuilding.

Paradisefarmcamps.org PAWS Farm Nature Center 1105 Hainesport Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-778-8795 Meet animals and birds in an educational setting filled with hands-on environmental learning opportunities. Pawsfarm.com Peace Valley Nature Center 170 N. Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901 215-345-7860 Trained teacher-naturalists lead hands-on learning experiences around the trails and lake.

Peacevalleynaturecenter.org Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd., Phila. 19115 215-685-0470 Explore nature through walking trails & environmental programs.

Phila.gov/parksandrecreation/ environment/environmentaleducation/ pages/pennypackenvironmentalcenter.aspx Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies (PINES) 120 W. Whitesbog Rd., #13, Browns Mills, NJ 08015; 609-893-1765 Lessons that focus on the natural & cultural history of the Pine Barrens correlate to NJ curriculum standards. Rcbc.edu/pines Plainsboro Preserve 80 Scotts Corner Rd., Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-897-9400 Hands-on nature programs & field trips at preserved open space and on-site Environmental Education Center. Njaudubon.org/ sectioncenters/sectionplainsboro/ introduction.aspx

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FIELD TRIPS Pocono Environmental Education Center 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 570-828-2319 Individualized education programs, plus nature treks and birdwatching. Peec.org Pocono Valley Resort 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 800-648-4386 Educational Components programs at rec facility consist of challenge courses with zip lines and climbing walls. Poconovalley.com Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Rd., Westhampton, NJ 08060 609-261-2495 School programs at NJ Audubon Society center include learning about the production/distribution of plant seeds, reptiles, insects and biotic/abiotic habitats. Rancocasnature center.org

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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

Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 484-329-7853 Treehouse World has something for groups of all ages. Basic group Tree Time includes access to Treehouses, Warrior Woods, Picnic Area and Walking Trails. Groups can add one to five Adventure Activities to their day, including Tree Climbing, Archery Tag, Tomahawk Axe Throwing, Walk the Plank and Bungy Trampoline. Some age and weight restrictions apply. Custom group and educational programs available.

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Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd., Media, PA 19063 Shofuso: The Japanese House & Garden 610-566-9134 Lansdowne & Horticultural Drs., Phila. 19131 Instructor-led PreK-grade 5 field trips 215-878-5097 amid trees and trails include Watershed 16th-century-style Japanese garden and Investigations, Land of the Lenape and Ecoteahouse with bamboo, azaleas, native Japanese Exploration; homeschool programs available. plants and koi pond. Participate in a formal Put on a show in the woods-sited Imagination Riverbend Environmental Education Center Japanese tea ceremony. Japanesehouse.org Station. Tylerarboretum.org 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035 610-527-5234 Silver Lake Park & Nature Center Tyler State Park Science and nature programs. Riverbendeec.org 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 215-785-1177 215-968-2021 Schuylkill Center for Environmental Field trips to 235-acre preserve, home to 20+ Environmental ed. & interpretive programs Education rare Pennsylvania plants & animals, include explore a variety of nature topics.

8480 Hagys Mill Rd., Phila. 19128; 215-482-7300 Watershed and Wetlands & Pond Study.

Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/tyler Offers field studies and hands-on exploration Silverlakenaturecenter.org amid 6 miles of trails, ponds, a stream & a Butterfly House. Schuylkillcenter.org/ 16547 Metro kids ad.qxp_Layout 1 9/11/19 9:39 AM Page 1 programs/forschools/

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Come explore the museum or wander through our beautiful garden during a guided, hands-on adventure!

Our interdisciplinary programs suit curriculum in history, art, science, and more. Our programs help build 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Qualified schools can receive scholarships to cover admission and/or transportation. Most programs are taught in small groups of 5 to 6 children. If our current offerings do not meet your needs, we can create a custom experience for you. Offsite programs also available.

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FIELD TRIPS Watershed Institute 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-3735 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.

Destateparks.com/park/white-claycreek Winterthur Museum & Country Estate 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735 800-448-3883 Explore the museum or wander through the beautiful garden during a guided, hands-on adventure. Every child has a fun, handson, interactive experience. Interdisciplinary programs support curriculum in history, art, science, and more. Most programs are for small groups of 5 to 6 children.

Winterthur.org/school Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W. 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. Cedarrun.org

Play Centers

Take time to expel some energy.

Arnold’s Family Fun Center 100 Station Ave., Phoenixville, PA 19460 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 484-480-4789 Inflatables, slides, arcade, toddler zone, snack bar. Bettesfuncenter.com

Nature/Play Centers/Science Museums

Bouncing Off the Walls 8919 New Falls Rd., Levittown, PA 19054 215-946-3432 Moonbounces, playhouses, monthly special needs nights. Bouncingoffthewalls.com Hullabaloo Amusement Center 44 Fox Hunt Dr., Bear, DE 19701 302-261-6169 Soft play center, zipline, art room, toddler area.

Hullabalooac.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/kidjunction-of-chantilly Oasis Family Fun Center 35 Lacrue Ave., Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-358-3501 Soft playground, rock wall, laser maze & mini bowling. Oasisfamilyfun.com Pump It Up 8 E. Stow Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053 856-797-9663 103 S. James St., Newport, DE 19804 302-998-1144 Inflatables, slides, obstacle course, jousting arena.

Pumpitupparty.com Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Dr., Phila., PA 19121 215-765-4325 UPDATE: Indoor playhouse closed until August 2020 for renovations. Playground open.

Smithplayground.org/sidebar-kids-parties/ field-trips Xbos Family Fun Center 456 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE 19977 302-653-1800 Bowling, soft playground, arcade. Xbos.com

Science Museums Wind up STEM experiences.

Academy of Natural Sciences, The 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 19103 215-299-1000 Lessons, hands-on programming & self-guided visits. Night in the Museum, sleep among the dinos. Ansp.org

SCIENCE, HISTORY, NATURE, & FUN ALL COME TOGETHER AT HAGLEY! Find out more about Hagley’s standardsaligned STEM and history programming today at hagley.org/education.

Financial assistance and winter discount available.

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Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-925-2222 School tours designed for high-school and college students familiar with chemistry. Science at Play explores the history of laboratory kits for children. Chemheritage.org Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE19807 302-658-9111 Hands-on interactive nature and science programs for students preK-high school meet state science standards. Topics include paleontology, physics, biology and geology, with a focus on the natural world. Delmnh.org Franklin Institute, The 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103; 215-448-1200 Camp-in sleepover for children ages 6-13. Sleep next to a Giant Heart or a 350-ton locomotive Fi.edu 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 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, we are the premier group destination along the Penn’s Landing waterfront! phillyseaport.org/fieldtrips Lancaster Science Factory 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602 717-509-6363 Spark children’s passion for the sciences with more than 60 hands-on interactive exhibits.

Lancastersciencefactory.org Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-200-1000 Curriculum-linked STEM programs at museum with IMAX theater and exhibits on space exploration, nanotechnology and sports. Lsc.org Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 410-685-2370 Exhibits cover earth, physical, life & space sciences. Also offers science encounters and IMAX & planetarium shows. Mdsci.org

History, art, and science come alive with field trips at Independence Seaport Museum!

In addition to exploring our hands-on and interactive exhibits, students also get to climb aboard National Historic Landmark ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna. New this fall, ISM is

offering “Beyond the Exhibit,” optional add-ons that have students diving deep into specific exhibits for a fully immersive experience. With something for everyone, field trips to the Museum encourage kids to think big while still having fun.

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd. Phila. 19106 215.413.8622 • www.phillyseaport.org

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Specialty Museums/Sports & Fitness 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

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

Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavillion 8046 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136 215-335-9500 Collection of rare & exotic insects and 7,000-square-foot butterfly pavillion.

Phillybutterflypavilion.com/school-tours

National Museum of Dentistry 31 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-0600 Oral health, science & dental careers taught through interactive programs & exhibits.

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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.

Airandspace.si.edu

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

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

Wagnerfreeinstitute.org

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

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

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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Dover Skate Center 2201 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 302-697-3218 Roller skating center. Doverskate.com

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

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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628 See 100+ locomotives & cars from the mid-19th & 20th centuries, plus a Railway Education Center with all-ages learning programs. Rrmuseumpa.org

Doylestown Rock Gym 3853 Old Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 215-230-9085 Indoor rock climbing center.

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American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Blvd. #1, West Chester, PA 19380; 610-436-9600 Over 35 exhibits and interactive helicopters tours for all ages feature STEM and history curricula.

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

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Specialty Museums Guide students to their niche.

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 Fireman’s Hall Museum 147 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-923-1438 Restored 1902 firehouse displays artifacts, five antique fire engines. Firemanshall.org

Sports & Fitness Help kids get fit for life.

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

Bcmountainresort.com The Big Event 1536 Kings Hwy. N., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-429-0672 Bowling center. Bigeventfun.com

Mid Atlantic Air Museum 1054 Arnold Rd., Reading, PA 19605 610-372-7333 Explore historic aircrafts from the 1920s-1980s on Bowlerama custom tours. Maam.org 3031 New Castle Ave., New Castle, DE 19720 302-654-0263 Bowling center. Bowelerama.us

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Facenda-Whitaker Lanes 2912 Swede Rd., E. Norriton, PA 19401 610-272-6547 Bowling center. Facendawhitaker.com Fencing Academy of Philadelphia 3851 Warren St., Phila. 19104; 215-382-0293 Learn this original Olympic sport.

Fap-fencing.com First State Lanes 25 Kiwanis Dr., Wilmington, DE 19802 302-762-3883 Bowling center. Firststatelanes.com Flyers Skate Zone 501 N. Albany Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-441-1780 6725 River Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 856-488-9300 601 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 856-309-4400 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

Flyersskatezone.com Grand Slam USA 11 E. Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 610-647-6622 Family fun center with pirate-themed, glow-in-thedark mini-golf, laser tag and full-sized basketball court. Grandslammalvern.com

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FIELD TRIPS 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 Vertical wind tunnel. Iflyworld.com Igloo Ice Rink 3033 Fostertown Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-638-0801 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

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Penn Ice Rink 3130 Walnut St., Phila. 19104; 215-898-1923 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

Cms.business-services.upenn.edu/icerink Pinsetter Bowl 7111 Maple Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109 856-665-3377 Bowling center. Pinsetterbowl.com Pleasant Hill Lanes 1001 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 302-998-8811 Bowling center. Pleasanthilllanes.com Pocono Valley Resort 300 Camp Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352 800-648-4FUN (4386) Poconovalley.com

Pocono Whitewater 1519 Rte. 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570-325-8430 International Sports, Skating & Fun Centre Offers rafting trips, biking excursions, kayaking & 600 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 paintball. Poconowhitewater.com 856-428-8588 Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, The 510 Deptford Ave., Westville, NJ 08093 101 John F. Campbell Dr., Newark, DE 19711 856-845-7353 302-266-0777 1 Hovtech Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

856-273-2828 Roller skating, an indoor Fun Zone and a full-size Thepondicearena.com turf field. Intsports.com Rastelli’s Kids Complex 1855 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080 Laurel Lanes & Brewsters 856-401-8111 2825 Rte. 73 S., Maple Shade, NJ 08052 Team youth sports, gymnastics, special needs 856-231-8498 programs & open gym. Rkcomplex.com Bowling center. Laurellanesnj.com Lucky Strike 1336 Chestnut St., Phila. 19107; 215-545-2471 Bowling center. Bowlluckystrike.com/ locations /philadelphia Mid-County Bowling & Entertainment Center 875 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE 19709 302-378-0677 Bowling center. Midcountylanes.com Millennium Skate World 1900 Carman St., Camden, NJ 08105 856-757-9460 Roller skating center offers STEM/fitness programs. Unitedskates.com/public/camden North Bowl 909 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19123; 215-238-2695 Bowling center. Northbowlphilly.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.

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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area 401 Hollow Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-421-7231 Skiing, ice skating & snow tubing.

Shawneemt.com Skating Club of Wilmington 1301 Carruthers Ln., Wilmington, DE 19803 302-656-5005 Public & figure ice skating and hockey programs. Skatewilm.com Sky Zone Trampoline Park 10 Conchester Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 484-418-1500 45 Runaway Rd., Levittown, PA 19057 215-642-8779 Multiple locations in PA, NJ and DE of indoor trampoline park. Skyzone.com Sports Zone 1065 Industrial Blvd., Southampton, PA 18966 215-942-2212 Sports center with collegiate-size basketball court, computerized rock climbing wall and virtual-reality competition. Thesportszone.info Tee’s Golf Center 707 Conshohocken Rd., Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-834-0845 Mini-golf, driving range & batting cages.

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Treehouse World 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 484-329-7853 Treehouse World has something for groups of all ages. Basic group Tree Time includes access to Treehouses, Warrior Woods, Picnic Area and Walking Trails. Groups can add one to five Adventure Activities to their day, including Tree Climbing, Archery Tag, Tomahawk Axe Throwing, Walk the Plank and Bungy Trampoline. Some age and weight restrictions apply. Custom group and educational programs available.

Treehouseworld.com/school-field-trips Urban Air Adventure Park 1260 Woodland Ave., Springfield, PA 19064 484-472-8382 Host an awesome fundraiser and let the kids enjoy open play time with, 4-lane Warrior Obstacle Course, 3 story tall climbing structures, trampoline dodgeball, battle beam, trampoline Wipe-Out, our awesome Sky Rider overhead zip-rail and more! UrbanAirDelco.com Vince’s Sports Center 14 Gender Rd., Newark, DE 19713 302-738-4859 9-hole outdoor golf course & indoor play park.

Vincessports.com Westbrook Lanes 1 Creek Rd., Brooklawn, NJ 08030 856-456-2692 Bowling center. Westbrookbowling.com Wintersport Ice Arena 551 North York Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-659-4253 Public & figure skating and hockey programs.

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

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Theaters

Show what live performance is like.

Act II Playhouse 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002 215-654-0200 Nonprofit theater produces new, classic, contemporary plays and musicals; offers student matinees. Act2.org Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut St., Phila. 19104 215-898-3900 Performance site of the annual Philadelphia International Children’s Festival.

Annenbergcenter.org Arden Theatre Company 40 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19106; 215-922-1122 Theater offers workshops and study guides.

Ardentheatre.org Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007 215-785-0100 Musicals, theater & kids’ shows. Brtstage.org

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Theaters 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

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

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Broad St., Phila. 19102 215-790-5800 The city’s premier arts center, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra & Broadway Series, offers student matinees. Kimmelcenter.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.

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Haddonfield Plays & Players 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-429-8139 Community theater schedules shows specifically for children & families. Haddonfieldplayers.com

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

Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA 19063 610-565-4211 Actors produce plays on request. Fit program to your needs. Hedgerowtheatre.org

Montgomery Theater 124 N. Main St., Souderton, PA 18964 215-723-9984 Once a firehouse, the intimate theater houses varied theatrical events for all ages.

Montgomerytheater.org

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-594-1100 Delaware’s only theatre developing new work for Broadway. Student matinee series features a mix of new & contemporary works & musicals.

Delawaretheatre.org

Kelsey Theatre 1200 Old Trenton Rd., W. Windsor, NJ 08550 609-570-3333 Family-friendly productions help incorporate the performing arts into curriculum and build on educational programs. Kelseytheatre.net

Family Stages / Duet Productions PO Box 153, Oreland, PA 19075 215-886-9341 Husband-and-wife duo write, produce & perform Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038 shows for kids & all ages. Familystages.org 215-572-7650 Abbreviated weekday performances of children’s Free Library of Philadelphia shows with nationally renowned music, comedy & 1901 Vine St., Phila. 19103; 215-686-5322 theater. Keswicktheatre.com Sundays on Stage series hosts a variety of free, culturally enriching family performances.

Freelibrary.org

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

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

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KELSEY THEATRE 2019-2020 Season of Special Shows for Kids

Thumbelina • ANNIE - The Movie Sing-Along Rosie Revere, Engineer • Frozen Jr. • Chicken Dance Treasure Island • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas • The Nutcracker Special Daytime Performances for groups for

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

Philorch.org 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

Theaters/Tours

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-622-1189 Musical, dance & theatrical productions for families. Udpac.org Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St., Phila. 19107 215-574-3550 Theatre for Kids series & family-friendly shows at country’s oldest theater. UPDATE: A $39 million theater and education center expansion set for 2022.

Walnutstreettheatre.org

Tours

See how it’s made.

Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Absecon, NJ 08201 609-652-4607 The Center presents the kids’ Imagination Station performance series. Stocktonpac.org Storybook Musical Theatre 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027 215-659-8550 Performs original adaptations of fairy tales & kid lit. Storybookmusical.org Symphony in C 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-240-1503 Professional orchestra performs concerts for the community. Symphonyinc.org Theatre Horizon 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA 19401 610-283-2230 Company produces plays, musicals, kids’ programming & hosts classes & a dedicated autism program. Theatrehorizon.org

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Mack Truck Assembly Operations 7000 Alburtis Rd., Macungie, PA 18062 610-351-8800 Discover how heavy-duty Mack trucks are made.

Macktrucks.com/about-mack/facilities/ mack-lehigh-valley-operations Martin Guitar 510 Sycamore St., Nazareth, PA 18064 800-493-9177 Explore guitar making. Martinguitar.com

Asher’s Chocolates 80 Wambold Rd., Souderton, PA 18964 215-721-3276 Self-guided tour of a candy factory.

Ashers.com

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

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

Ritz Theatre Company 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Twp., NJ 08107 856-858-5230 Traditional fairy tales and interactive, educational shows for ages 3-9. Ritztheatreco.org Cape May-Lewes Ferry 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958 Second Street Players 800-643-3779 2 S. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963 Historic lighthouses, harbors, vessels & seabirds 302-422-0220 on a ferry ride. Capemaylewesferry.com Children’s shows for age 4 and up Secondstreetplayers.com Cape May Whale Watcher 1218 Wilson Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204 Sellersville Theater 1894 609-884-5445 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960 Cruise the waters off Cape May 215-257-5808 while on the lookout for marine life.

Family concerts & kids’ shows at historic Capemaywhalewatcher.com theater. St94.com Sight & Sound Theatres 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks, PA 17572 717-687-7800 Christian-themed theatrical productions.

Sight-sound.com

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 a pretzel. Juliussturgis.com

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

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

Herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours.html

One Liberty Observation Deck 1650 Market St., 57th Fl., Phila. 19103 215-561-3325 Offering magnificent views of Philadelphia’s present as well as glimpses into the city’s proud culture. Phillyfromthetop.com Philadelphia Sightseeing 111 S. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 215-922-2300 A 16-mile journey on a double-decker bus or trolley led by a trained tour guide. See more than 100 sites and attractions.

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.

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

Snydersofhanover.com/our-story/ bakery-tour.html Spirit of Philadelphia 123 Chestnut St., Phila. 19106; 215-923-1419 See harbor sites during lunch, dinner or themed cruises. Spiritcruises.com/philadelphia

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Tours/Zoos & Aquariums 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

Jenkinson’s Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-892-1212 Programs and guided tours with a marine education specialist; materials available.

Jenkinsons.com/aquarium

Wilmington & Western Railroad 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808; 302-998-1930 Ride through the Red Clay Creek Valley on a late 19th-century steam train. Wwrr.com

Zoos & Aquariums Explore the wild side.

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 Class trips/discovery tours, animal science & career workshops, homeschool programming, teachers’ workshops. Brandywinezoo.org Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 N Rte. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 609-465-9300 550+ animals. Capemaycountyzoo.org Cohanzick Zoo 45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856-453-1658 Free admission to NJ’s first zoo. On-site programs, tours & teacher packets. Cohanzickzoo.org Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401 800-652-4143 Customizable educational programs that align with PA STEM standards at zoo with openair bald eagle exhibit, exotic frogs, talking parrots and farm. Certified Autism Center Elmwoodparkzoo.org

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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 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

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Strasburg Rail Road 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 Lehigh Valley Zoo Ride through Lancaster County on a restored 1915 passenger train. Strasburgrailroad.com 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078; 610-799-4171 200+-animal zoo featuring Common CoreTurkey Hill Experience, The aligned STEM and conservation programs.

301 Linden St., Columbia, PA 17512 Lvzoo.org 844-847-4884 Learn Turkey Hill’s history & ice cream and iced tea-making processes. Make your own virtual ice National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 cream flavor. Turkeyhillexperience.com 410-576-3800 U.S. Mint A pre-trip teacher orientation workshop helps 151 N. Independence Mall E., Phila. 19106 groups prep to navigate hundreds of exhibits & 215-408-0112 more than 16,500 sea creatures. Aqua.org Self-guided tours. See coin-manufacturing & original 1792 coin press. Usmint.gov Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 19104; 215-243-1100 Utz Quality Foods Free admission for eligible Title I schools. More 900 High St., Hanover, PA 17331 than 1,300 animals. All-abilities KidZooU exhibit.

800-367-7629 Philadelphiazoo.org Watch how snacks are made.

Utzsnacks.com/utz-factory.html

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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Tap Team Spirit Philly’s pro sports teams offer schools programs to motivate kids to exercise, read, master STEM and eat right.

By Susan Stopper The Sixers’ young new players have created a buzz of excitement, as have the Phillies’. The Flyers have a hip new mascot. And the Eagles, well, their Super Bowl victory will keep them a fan favorite for years to come.

Wouldn’t it be cool to tap into the enthusiasm local kids have for these teams to encourage reading, STEM studies, exercise and healthy eating? You can, because each local pro team has a program that goes into schools and makes kids winners in one way or another.

With incentives like team paraphernalia and visits from players, mascots and cheerleaders, they get students and teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware motivated to learn and achieve their goals.

Here’s what each team does:

NFL PLAY 60 Challenge

Students can win a trip to Lincoln Financial Field for a day of fun and activities with Philadelphia Eagles players and staff in the NFL Play 60 Challenge.

The program, run by the American Heart Association and the NFL, challenges students in grades four through six to get 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Swoop, and the Eagles cheerleaders visit schools to kick off the six-week program with a pep rally and trivia games about exercise and healthy eating. Schools receive digital lesson plans and resources to motivate students and incorporate exercise and healthy eating into their day. Teachers log their students’ activity and the 25 most active students from each of the top five schools win a day at Lincoln Financial Field.

“It gives them the motivation to get off the couch and exercise more each day,” says Jed Bordner, physical education teacher at Stephen Girard School in Philadelphia. “Sometimes children need a little push to get moving and this program does that for them when they are by themselves at home.”

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Philadelphia Eagles Character Playbook

To hear about the importance of character from an Eagles player can have a big impact on a child.

The Character Playbook, presented by the NFL, the United Way and the online-education program EverFi, teaches students in grades six through nine about healthy relationships and positive character development.

Students complete six, 20- to 30-minute graphic-novel-style online modules that teach students how to manage emotions, resolve conflict, make decisions, communicate effectively and other positive character skills. The program kicks off and closes with virtual and in-person visits with current and former Eagles players who talk with students about how to overcome challenges.

Phanatic About Reading

The Philadelphia Phillies and Comcast encourage children in grades PreK through eighth grade to read at least 15 minutes a day in the Phanatic About Reading program. Students log the number of minutes they read each day. Teachers report their students’ total time and that is used to select schools for a visit from the Philadelphia Phillies mascot, the Phillie Phanatic.

Terri Lamphere, second-grade teacher at Davis Family School in Camden, NJ, says, “The best thing about the program for us was the amazing visit from the Phanatic. Even if we hadn’t won the assembly, I still think the program as a whole was great and will continue to do it each year with my kids.

“I am a huge baseball fan and was able to teach them all about our home team through the Phanatic books. They were so excited to learn about him and the Phillies. They were actually excited about reading every day, which can be kind of cumbersome for 6- and 7-year olds.”

76ers Math Hoops

Students learn about statistics, math, sportsmanship, teamwork and

problem-solving in the 76ers Math Hoops program, presented by the TD Charitable Foundation. Students draft NBA and WNBA players based on their actual statistics and run a team in a basketball-themed board game designed for grades four through eight. Teachers are trained on the game and the lessons that accompany it.

Students have the opportunity to win Sixers merchandise throughout the program and top-performing students are selected for the Sixers Math Hoops tournament at the Wells Fargo Center where they’re treated to an appearance by the Sixers Dunk Squad and compete for prizes like tickets to a Sixers game or an in-school assembly with the Sixers.

Flyers School Assembly Programs

Two-time Stanley Cup winner and former Philadelphia Flyer Bob “The Hound” Kelly talks about the importance of teamwork to reach goals at school, in sports and at home in a 60-minute assembly designed for grades one through five. Using the acronym TEAM, which stands for Teamwork, Education, Attitude, and Motivation, Kelly shares life lessons from his career on and off the ice.

Kelly also visits middle schools as part of the Future Goals program for grades six through eight. Future Goals, presented by the NHL and EverFi, teaches students hockey-related STEM skills in an online curriculum. Once students complete the online modules, Kelly visits the schools to test students’ knowledge in a Flyers’ STEM trivia contest.

The Flyers also raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and physical activity with their Flyers Face-Off for Fitness program for grades one through eight.

Jason Tempesta, director of community relations for the Philadelphia Flyers, says, “We use the sport of hockey to get kids to be active. We take over gym class for about 45 minutes, do some hockey and get kids moving, and we talk about how our players eat and exercise.”

Susan Stopper is a Pennsylvania-based freelance writer.

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Arts

Arts

Tap into kids’ creative energy.

Abington Art Center Jenkintown, PA; 215-887-4882 Residencies & classes in drawing, painting & photography, plus extensive arts programming.

Abingtonartcenter.org/school-programs NEW: Art Dept. Studios North Wales, PA; 215-393-8380 Pottery classes & enrichment.

Artdeptstudios.com Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD; 443-573-1701 Programs & visual resources link to subject areas.

Artbma.org/educators/index.html Banana Factory Bethlehem, PA; 610-332-1300 Resident artists offer decorative-arts classes.

Bananafactory.org Barnes Foundation, The Phila. 19130; 215-278-7000 Variety of single-session, arts-outreach programs.

Barnesfoundation.org Branch Out Project, The 215-687-6523 Drawing techniques adjusted to a range of levels; materials provided. Branchoutproject.com

NEW: Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton Twp., NJ; 609-586-0616 Offers teaching experiences for educators and suggestions for classroom activities.

Groundsforsculpture.org/discover/ educator-enrichment NEW: Garden State Discovery Museum Cherry Hill, NJ; 856-424-1233 Performances with music, song, dance and humor. Discoverymuseum.com/educate/ discovery-theatre-performances/ James A. Michener Art Museum Doylestown, PA; 215-340-9800 Programs foster creativity & problem solving.

Travelling Trunk Program brings art & artifacts for a lesson based on Common Core standards.

Michenerartmuseum.org NEW: Mermaid Art Studios Ambler, PA; 267-934-9121 Eight-week classes for local schools teach children about art through hands-on experience.

Mermaidartstudios.com Mid-Atlantic Ballet Newark, DE; 302-266-6362 Quality school-assembly performances, some free. Ballet training available.

Midatlanticballet.org

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Carousel Performing Arts Center Kennett Square, PA; 610-444-1948 Musical theater training in acting, music, make-up & more. Songanddancekids.com

Youth

CJ’s Creative Arts Productions Wilmington, DE; 302-299-0359 Themed music & movement for grades PreK-K. Creativearts.vpweb.com/default.html

Paint-a-Treasure Ceramics Haddon Heights, NJ; 856-617-0602 Mobile ceramics-painting classes; students with special needs welcome. Paintatreasure.com Perkins Center for the Arts Moorestown, NJ; 856-235-6488 Furnishes professional artists for 6- to 20-day residencies. perkinsarts.org Philadelphia Museum of Art Phila. 19130; 215-763-8100 Grade-appropriate distance learning and curriculum-aligning virtual visits.

Philamuseum.org/education/ 124-192.html Rock School for Dance Education, The Phila. 19147; 215-551-7010 Performances, interactive arts activities & residency programs, plus teacher workshops & lesson plans. Therockschool.org

Classes

at The Art Studio

Clay Studio, The Phila. 19106; 215-925-3453 Traveling Claymobile ceramic-art classes & demos. Theclaystudio.org

OFFERING YEAR-ROUND YOUTH ART CLASSES AND CAMPS. OUR AMAZING AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS TEACH CLASSES IN CLAY, PAINTING, DRAWING, MIXED MEDIA AND MORE!

Cool Beans Music Warminster, PA; 215-675-7743 Blended music and art programs, including drawing lessons and concerts.

Coolbeansmusic.com Delaware Art Museum Wilmington, DE; 302-571-9590 Grade-specific themed tours, professional development & homeschool programs available at museum known for its American & English art & illustration. Delart.org

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Noyes Museum of Art, The Atlantic City, NJ; 609-652-8848, ext. 12 Loan kits include Abstract Art, The Artist as Subject & Art Inspired by Nature. Noyesmuseum.org

THE ART STUDIO | 310 KIAMENSI ROAD | WILMINGTON, DE

Center for the Creative Arts Yorklyn, DE; 302-239-2434 Children’s art and music classes.Ccarts.org

Fabric Workshop and Museum Phila. 19107; 215-561-8888 Programs include High School Apprentice Program. Fabricworkshopandmuseum.org

New Castle County, Delaware Wilmington, DE; 302-995-7661 Art classes and workshops with a focus on pottery, painting, drawing, photography, fiber arts, and more. Free art workshops monthly.

Nccde.org/artstudio

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Wayne Art Center Wayne, PA; 610-688-3553 Art concepts & famous artists explored in single or multiple sessions; special-needs programs available. Wayneart.org/education West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts West Chester, PA; 484-995-2915 In-school and after-school drama clubs for all levels and abilities taught by professional actors.

Westchesterstudio.com Woodmere Art Museum Phila. 19118; 215-247-0476 Variety of programs — some free, link art, music, math & history. Woodmereartmuseum.org/ experience/programs/special-programs

Educational Instruction Bring in a little extra help.

NEW: Phanatic About Reading Phila. 19148 Philadelphia Phillies program to encourage reading and earn a visit from the Phanatic. Mlb. com/phillies/community/educationalprograms/phanatic-about-reading Reading ASSIST Institute Wilmington, DE; 302-425-4080 Orton Gillingham-based individual and smallgroup tutoring in reading & spelling.

Readingassist.org

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

Heartcarecprinstruction.com Life Skills Training 800-293-4969 Substance-abuse prevention programs for adolescents and young teens.

Lifeskillstraining.com NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force 814-419-6673 High-impact multimedia presentations to middle and high school students in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in PA. Nopetaskforce.org/school-presentations.php Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Millburn, NJ; 973-467-2100 Free substance-abuse programs for NJ schools.

Drugfreenj.org NEW: Philadelphia Eagles Character Playbook Phila., 19148 Students in grades 6 to 9 learn to overcome challenges. Visits from current and former Eagles.

Characterplaybook.everfi.com/digitalcourse/ Sahara Sam’s Sambulance W. Berlin, NJ; 856-767-7580 Complimentary mobile program on safety awareness, emergencies, first aid & water safety.

Sambulance.org

Team Tutor Steered Straight Ft. Washington, PA; 215-657-1981 PA-based intervention & enrichment programs for Vineland, NJ; 856-691-6676 Speakers share personal experiences to all grades & subjects. Yourteamtutor.com encourage kids to make good life choices.

Steeredstraight.org/for-students Writing to the Beat of a Different Drummer Teach Anti Bullying (TAB) 717-572-7152 Writing workshops & presentations by PA-based 484-431-9711 An anti-bullying and school-violence prevention children’s & young adult author Linda Oatman organization. Conducts school assemblies for High. Lindaoatmanhigh.com children and informational workshops for parents and communities. Teachantibullying.org

Health & Safety

Guide kids to make better decisions.

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

Hypnoaid.com/antidrugshow.html D.A.R.E. America 310-215-0575 Teaches students good decision-making skills for safe & healthy lives. Dare.org NEW: Flyers School Assembly Programs Phila. 19148 Former Flyer Bob Kelly visits grades 1 to 5 for hour-long assemby on teamwork and middle school for Future Goals assembly. Flyers Face-Off for Fitness, for grades 1-8, includes 45-minute hockey-related gym class. Nhl.com/flyers/ community/community-relations

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History

Bring the past into the present.

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

Americanswedish.org Battleship New Jersey Camden, NJ; 856-966-1652 Assemblies, class presentations and video conferencing. Battleshipnewjersey.org NEW: B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, MD; 410-752-2490 LEGO bricks, worksheets, and railroad related objects are included in hands-on learning Eduborail.org/classroom-programs.aspx

Arts/Ed. Instruction/ Health & Safety/History Brandywine Battlefield State Park Chadds Ford, PA; 610-459-3342 Educators share materials from their traveling trunk highlighting aspects of colonial life and battle particulars based on curriculum standards. Brandywinebattlefield.org Camden County Historical Society Camden, NJ; 856-964-3333 Colonial life, the Underground Railroad, Camden history & other programs. Cchsnj.org Cape May County Historical Museum, The Cape May Court House, NJ; 609-465-3535 Cape May County history programs.

Cmcmuseum.org Cape May Lighthouse Cape May; 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 Chadds Ford, PA; 610-388-7376 Costumed educators brings artifacts & images for a 50-min. program on 18th-century life.

Chaddsfordhistory.org Chester County Historical Society West Chester, PA; 610-692-4800 Traveling trunks on historical themes & outreach programs for elementary-age students.

Chestercohistorical.org/school-youthprograms Claymont Stone School Claymont, DE; 302-792-2023 U.S. history through slides, artifacts, crafts & storytelling. Claymontstoneschool.org/ educational_programs.html Cliveden Phila. 19144; 215-848-1777 Hands-on Germantown history lessons.

Cliveden.org/student-tours NEW: Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Newtown Sq., PA; 610-566-1725 Traveling Workshops bring a variety of hands on activities to your location.

Colonialplantation.org NEW: Cornwall Iron Furnace Cornwall, PA; 717-272-9711 Uses a collection of iron products to illustrate early iron making in America.

Cornwallironfurnace.org/education.htm NEW: Cumberland County Historical Society Carlisle, PA; 717-249-7610 Comprehensive historical presentations with hands-on artifacts.

Historicalsociety.com/education/ classroom-outreach Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village Dover, DE; 302-734-1618 Travel trunk with reproductions of games, tools, accessories & school materials from the past.

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History/Multicultural 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 Cape May, NJ; 609-884-5404 Living history characters of the Victorian era.

Capemaymac.org/attractions/ emlen-physick-estate Fort Mifflin on the Delaware Phila. 19153; 215-685-4167 Revolutionary and Civil War programs.

Fortmifflin.us/our-programs/ educational-programs

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Mercer & Fonthill Museums Doylestown, PA; 215-345-0210 Interpreter-led programs discuss colonial life, Celebrate the diversity that surrounds us. archaeology & the Native Americans of PA & NJ. Mercermuseum.org/education/ school-youth-groups/outreach-programs/ African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey NEW: Morgan Log House Newtonville, NJ; 609-892-0439 Lansdale, PA; 215-368-2480 Eclectic traveling collection focuses on AfricanOffers in-class colonial educational activities American history, Africana and the works of local and games. Morganloghouse.org/ artists. Aahmsnj.org/childrens-programs/ educational-information/ traveling-museum

Multicultural

National Constitution Center Phila. 19106; 215-409-6600 Performances and citizenship challenges for all grade levels. Constitutioncenter.org

Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm Wilmington, DE; 302-999-9001 Programs explore aspects of pre-industrial U.S. society, technology & agriculture.

Greenbankmill.com/home/ program-tours

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

Aampmuseum.org/education.html

Old Barracks Museum Trenton, NJ; 609-396-1776 Programs focus on Revolutionary War-era history, Andy Fraenkel life, culture & medicine. Barracks.org Moundsville, WV 26041; 304-845-6840 Multicultural storytelling programs and teacher Once Upon a Nation workshops with world musical instruments.

Phila. 19106; 215-629-4026 Sacredvoices.com Hagley Museum & Library Assembly programs with storytellers or costumed Wilmington, DE; 302-658-2400 historical figures, customized to fit curriculum Bruce Segal Assemblies Hands-on programs include the Factory goals. Historicphiladelphia.org/ Haverford, PA; 610-291-6990 System, the 19th Century and other subjects. once-upon-a-nation/what-to-see Programs with traditional costumes, music & video Hagley.org on rainforests, diversity, anti-bullying, New Jersey, Penn Museum holidays. Mindyourplanet.com Highlands Mansion & Gardens, The Phila. 19104; 215-898-4001 Fort Washington, PA; 215-641-2687 Experience the Penn Museum without leaving Kids and Cultures Hands-on architecture & history programs for Lancaster, PA; 717-723-8687 school & scout groups. Highlandshistorical.org your classroom. Penn.museum/teachersand-students/in-your-classroom Interactive folktales from around the world; handouts & online material. Kidsandcultures.com History’s Alive NEW: Pennsbury Manor Little Falls, NJ; 973-420-5268 Morrisville, PA; 215-946-0400 National Liberty Museum “Thomas Edison” remembers his life & Offers online curriculum for in-class lectures along Phila. 19106; 215-925-2800 demonstrates inventions, among many other with Skype/Google Hangout conferences for historical programs. Historysalive.com Violence prevention and diversity training extra information. Pennsburymanor.org workshops. Standards-based character NEW: Historic Cold Spring Village education. Libertymuseum.org/ NEW: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm education/student-group-tours Cape May, NJ; 609-898-2300 In-class school visits free of charge to Cape May Stroudsburg, PA; 570-992-6161 County Schools. Hcsv.org Cover a variety of topics related to life on an National Museum of American Jewish early Pennsylvania-German farm.

History Holocaust Awareness Museum and Quietvalley.org/educationalPhila. 19106; 215-923-3811 Education Center opportunities/outreach-site-programs Age-appropriate activities & lessons;materials Phila. 19116; 215-464-4701 provided. Nmajh.org/k12_and_preschool Hear a Holocaust survivor or liberator, with Q&A. Tuckerton Seaport Anne Frank Theater Project & other presentations. Tuckerton, NJ; 609-296-8868 Oni Lasana Productions Hamec.org Experience South Jersey’s history, folk artistry & 484-885-0153 environment; customized programs & materials.

Poetic & historical storytelling. Harriet Tubman; NEW: Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard & Tuckertonseaport.org/ Paul Lawrence Dunbar & other topics.

Museum jersey-shore-folklife-center/programs/ Onilasana.com Wilmington, DE; 302-429-7447 Hands-on lesson that asks students to apply NEW: Smithsonian National Air & Space Paul Taylor important economic concepts – gains from trade, Museum 800-476-6240 choice, scarcity, and specialization – within Chantilly, VA; 703-572-4118 Song, story, drama, dance & painting illustrate the historical context of colonial Delaware.

Offers online webcam lectures on STEM fields.

Australian culture & history and U.S. parallels.

Kalmarnyckel.org Airandspace.si.edu Paultaylor.ws NEW: Meet the Pharaohs Exhibition & Workshops Multiple Locations; 610-635-9478 A touring hands-on exhibition with lectures and workshops for all ages. Topics include History, Kings & Queens, Dance, Jewelry & Costumes, Mummifications, Daily Life, Animal Deity, Architecture, Ancient Egypt, and more!

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NEW: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Strasburg, PA; 717-687-8628 Show-and-share classes on railroad history and train facts. Rrmuseumpa.org/travelingprograms/ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Wilmington, DE; 800-448-3883 Explore the museum or wander through the beautiful garden during a guided, hands-on adventure. Interdisciplinary programs support curriculum in history, art, science, and more.

Winterthur.org/family

A touring HANDS-ON EXHIBITION for all ages with LECTURES & WORKSHOPS for everyone History • Kings &Queens Mummification • Daily Life Ancient Egypt & Other Topics sherinmotawea@yahoo.com • 610-635-9478 Meet The Pharaohs Exhibition and Workshops

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

Music

Put a song into their hearts and minds.

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

Workshops & study guides. Carynlin.com Curtis Institute of Music, The Phila. 19103; 215-893-5252 Curtis vocal & instrumental students perform & talk about fundamentals. Curtis.edu Grand Opera House, The Wilmington, DE; 302-652-5577 School matinees & class visits; study guides and workshops. Thegrandwilmington.org Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms Media, PA; 610-361-0730 Preschool curriculum & performances; teacher workshops. Makinmusic.com Miss Maggie Sings 484-529-0466 Performer Peggy Gernerd combines singing, guitar, percussion, puppets, stories/poems and movement. Missmaggiesings.com Music School of Delaware, The Wilmington, DE; 302-762-1132 Country’s only statewide, accredited community music school offers standard-setting instructional programs.

Musicschoolofdelaware.org/home. html Mystic Drumz 888-638-5949 International provider of World Music education, with interactive rhythm and sound percussion experiences. Mysticdrumz.com

Silly Joe Sings!

610-357-6711 High-energy, interactive songs & stories for children & families. Sillyjoe.net SONQO — Music from the Andes Riegelsville, PA; 610-346-9087 Music from the Andes with authentic instruments.

Workshops & assemblies; materials provided.

Sonqo.com School of Rock, The Cherry Hill, NJ; 856-874-0041 Music lessons at camps & other locations.

Locations.schoolofrock.com/cherryhill Symphony in C Collingswood, NJ; 856-240-1503 Students experience the four families of instruments; guides available. Symphonyinc.org Temple University Music Preparatory Division Phila. 19102; 215-204-1512 Music and Dance instruction for all ages.

Free performances and introductory classes.

Programs for gifted instrumentalists, Suzuki teacher training. Temple.edu/boyer/ community/music-prep/index.asp

Nature

Bring the great outdoors to the indoors.

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

DelNature.org/Abbotts Academy of Natural Sciences, The Phila. 19103; 215-299-1000 Academy on the Go features specimens, live animals & naturalists. Ansp.org/education

Philadelphia Orchestra Phila. 19107; 215-893-3141 Musicians visit about 15 schools per year; some subsidies available. Philorch.org

Annie’s Menagerie Wilmington, DE; 302-654-8534 Traveling petting zoo serving the tristate area for 20+ years. Fully licensed and insured.

Anniesmenagerie.com

Settlement Music School Phila. 19147; 215-320-2601 Individual & group instruction & activity in music, dance & related arts. Settlementmusic.org

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Bellevue State Park Wilmington, DE; 302-761-6963 In-school programs include Classroom Paper Mill, Wiggly Worms & Wacky Water Science.

Destateparks.com/park/bellevue Brandywine Creek State Park Wilmington, DE; 302-577-3534 In-school programs include habitats, astronomy, insects, birds, plants, mammals, amphibians & reptiles. Destateparks.com/park/ brandywine-creek NEW: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve New Hope, PA; 215-862-2924 Pocket Habitats that teach about the ecosystem and our planet. Bhwp.org Brandywine Zoo Wilmington, DE; 302-571-7747 Traveling zoo to you. Brandywinezoo.org Briar Bush Nature Center Abington, PA; 215-887-6603 Program topics: live animals, Lenape life, cooperative games, astronomy. Briarbush.org Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow New Hope, PA; 215-297-5880 On the 110-acre preserve or in the classroom, BCAS brings science to life for students. Bcas.org

World Music Concerts With Daria 610-346-9087 Interactive world music program; materials online. Camden Children’s Garden Dariamusic.com Camden, NJ; 856-365-8733 Video-conferencing on nature & gardening topics. Camdenchildrensgarden.org

Opera Delaware Wilmington, DE; 302-658-8063 Opera master class; study guides for some programs. Operade.org

Satori Allentown, PA; Chamber music blended with artwork, narration and audience Q&A; guides available.

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Ashland Nature Center Hockessin, DE; 302-239-2334 Enjoy trails, bird observatory, butterfly house and nature programs offered at center or inclassroom. DelNature.org/Ashland Bartram’s Gardens 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. 19143 215-729-5281 Hands-on activities & workshops focus on environmental education. Bartramsgarden.org

Cape May County Park & Zoo Cape May Court House, NJ; 609-465-9300 Small live animals in classroom or via distance learning. Capemaycountygov.net Chambers House Nature Center Newark, DE; 302-368-6560 Provides environmental outreach programs and kits. Destateparks.com/park/ white-clay-creek/nature-center.asp Churchville Nature Center Churchville, PA; 215-357-4005 Lenape, geology, reptiles, water cycles & other environmental programs.

Churchvillenaturecenter.org Delaware Canal State Park Upper Black Eddy, PA; 610-982-5560 Environmental education programs. Teambuilding & history workshops.

Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ delawarecanal Delaware Museum of Natural History Wilmington, DE; 302-658-9111 Educators bring hands-on nature and science programs, including samples from our mollusk, bird, insect, reptile, and mammal collections, to a variety of venues. Delmnh.org Delaware Solid Waste Authority New Castle, DE; 800-404-7080 Environmental topics such as recycling, landfills & anti-littering. Dswa.com/education

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The Music School of Delaware The Music School of Delaware invites every age and ability to share their passion for music education, musical experiences and the pursuit of excellence.

• 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 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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The Music School offers: • Interactive early childhood music & movement classes for ages 4 months to 7 years • Private lessons in 30+ instruments - strings, winds, brass, percussion, piano, guitar & voice • Nurturing and engaging ensembles for youth and adults • A noted Suzuki Academy (violin, viola, cello & piano) for ages 21/2 and up • Individual music therapy sessions for all ages, including adults • Over 100 annual programs in classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass and folk - many free!

Serving the tri-state area: Branches in Wilmington and Milford, plus satellites in Hockessin, Pike Creek, Dover, Lewes and Landsdowne, PA. Experience the Music School first-hand — schedule a tour or a sample lesson any time! In PA, NJ, MD and New Castle County, call 302.762.1132; in Kent and Sussex Counties, call 302.422.2043. Always enrolling and happy to welcome you! Register online at musicschoolofdelaware.org.

The Music School of Delaware Multiple Locations musicschoolofdelaware.org

Early Childhood & Suzuki Private Music Lessons Group Classes & Ensembles Music Therapy Infants, Youth, Teens & Adults Tours/sample lessons available —call to schedule

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Earth Force Denver, CO; 303-433-0016 Community service workshops focus on environmental issues. Earthforce.org

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

Partyanimalzfarm.com

Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown, PA; 800-652-4113 On-site animal shows and Zoo-On-Wheels programs can be tailored to student interests, ages and needs. Elmwoodparkzoo.org

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

Peaceablekingdompettingzoo.com

Greener Partners Norristown, PA; 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

Pennsylvania Resources Council Newtown Sq., PA; 610-353-1555 Grade-specific outreach programs on environmental topics including Watershed Awareness and Wood, Water & Worms. Prc.org

NEW: Green Valleys Association at Welkinweir Arboretum Pottstown, PA; 610-469-7543 Outdoors study in your schoolyard, or hands-on programs in your classroom. Greenvalleys.org

Philadelphia Zoo, The Phila. 19104; 215-243-1100 Traveling live-animal program.

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Happy Tales Pets Jackson, NJ; 732-928-8593 Traveling petting zoo.

Happytalespets.com/pettingfarms

P.I.N.E.S.: Pinelands Institute for Natural & Environmental Studies Browns Mills, NJ; 609-894-9311 Examine Pine Barrens soil, water & plant life; fire ecology; Lenape wigwam building; medicine from plants. Rcbc.edu/pines

Iron Hill Museum and Science Center Newark, DE; 302-368-5703 Programs on Earth science, archaeology, paleontology, Native Americans & natural history. Ironhillsciencecenter.org NEW: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Audubon, PA; 610-666-5593 Non-releasable wild birds visit classes and help teach natural history and issues facing birds today. Johnjames.audubon.org

Ponyshare Party Morristown, NJ; 973-644-3355 Miniature horses, ponies, donkeys, mini-mules, cobs & horses. Ponyshare.com Quiver Farm Projects Pennsburg, PA; 267-607-7522 Chick-hatching with pre-incubated eggs. Hatch & care for the chicks for the week. Quiverfarm.com

Tyler State Park Newtown, PA; 215-968-2021 In-school winter programs. Elementary: habitat & land use. Secondary: deer management.

Dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ tyler Virtual Whale Watch Simulates a whale watch through multimedia.

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

Whatknottfarm.com Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Wilmington, DE; 800-448-3883 Explore the museum or wander through the beautiful garden during a guided, hands-on adventure. Interdisciplinary programs support curriculum in history, art, science, and more.

Winterthur.org/family Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Medford, NJ; 856-983-3329 Programs align with NJ State Learning Standards and incorporate NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas and STEM-based science lessons.Cedarrun.org ZooAmerica Wildlife Park Hershey, PA; 717-534-3900 Custom zoo & nature-related programs, plus liveanimal demonstrations. Zooamerica.com/ education_groups/schools.php

Performance

Riverbend Environmental Education Make magic, and more, happen.

Center Gladwyne, PA; 610-527-5234 Science and nature programs include outdoor 100% Interactive Theatrical Storytelling exploration, hands-on discovery, live animals Events & much more. Riverbend on the Road is also available. Topics & fees vary. Riverbendeec.org 610-644-8088 Kids use handmade puppets, costumes, props & musical instruments. Puppet-making lessons.

Safari Parties Artypantz.blogspot.com 610-446-6376 Exotic-animal shows teach respect for nature and Academic Entertainment, Inc. National Aquarium in Baltimore animals. Safariparties.net Baltimore, MD; 410-576-3800 800-883-9883 Traveling outreach programs feature aquarium Variety of touring assembly programs include animals and artifacts. Aqua.org/learn Schuylkill Center for Environmental anti-bullying, arts/cultural, motivation & science.

Education, The Academicentertainment.com Nature Center of Cape May Phila. 19128; 215-482-7300 Cape May, NJ; 609-427-3045 Nature-based programs. Schuylkillcenter.org Act!vated Storytellers Hands-on activities on nature, watershed, 800-429-6576 songbirds and fishing reflect a philosophy of Silver Lake Nature Center Multicultural folk tales & poetry feature action, personal responsibility for education.

Bristol, PA; 215-785-1177 physical comedy, participation.

Njaudubon.org/centers/nccm Fun environmental programs on watersheds, ActivatedStoryTheatre.com/ wastewater, hibernation, bones & hides and school_assembly.html Palmyra Cove Nature Park energy. Silverlakenaturecenter.org North, Palmyra, NJ; 856-829-1900 Al Angello Students view Earth from space in a virtual Watershed Institute 610-287-8365 Geoscience and Remote Sensing Orbiting Comedy, juggling & magic. Juggleral.com Pennington, NJ; 609-737-3735 Laboratory Live animal visits and water-cycle program meets Palmyracove.org/Visitors.aspx NJ core standards. Thewatershed.org/school Aliesh Entertainment Phila. 19153; 215-365-5509 Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Clowns, characters, magician, moonbounces & Tyler Arboretum Wilmington, DE; 302-655-4990 rides promote responsible fun. Alieshparty.com Media, PA; 610-566-9134 Activities, workbooks & presentations focus on DE Interactive activities on a variety of topics and pollution & environmental issues. hands-on experiences with live animals.

Delawareestuary.org/kids-teachers Tylerarboretum.org Junior Gardener Program at University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Newark, DE; 302-831-8862 Master gardeners provide environmental science & horticulture programs.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 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 Dick Rainer Media, PA; 267-474-7417 Incorporates juggling and balancing performances into everyday lessons.

Dickrainerentertainer.com Freckles the Clown Conshohocken, PA; 610-825-2848 Characters, clowns & other entertainers.

Frecklestheclownandfriends.com Full Effect Productions Cliffwood, NJ; 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 Phila. 19144; 518-538-8519 Juggling with audience participation & an emphasis on teamwork & decision making.

Circus routines with trapeze and aerial fabric.

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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

Performance/Science Wireharp Productions 610-823-3259 Storytelling and 18th-century music, instruments & costumes. Wireharp.com Youth4Youth 623-208-3230 Leadership programs empower students to change attitudes & take positive action.

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Zap Entertainment Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 440-843-8749 Phila. 19102; 215-790-5896 Variety of shows on math, science, history, Arts Education programs stimulate students’ reading & self-esteem. Zaphq.com thoughts and artistic expression through multidisciplinary experiences. Kimmelcenter.org Kit Summers Juggler, magician & unicyclist, who survived a 37-day coma, helps kids succeed.

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Science

Wind the STEM knowledge up.

Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen & Tracy 215-378-6635 Interactive educational illusions & comedy. Antibullying program. Cliveallen.com

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center West Chester, PA; 610-436-9600 Interactive helicopter gives kids a chance to sit in the cockpit, operate the controls and learn how each works. Americanhelicopter.museum

Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly, The Pottstown, PA: 610-326-1075 Customized magic & illusion.

Kyleandkellymagic.com

Baltimore Museum of Industry Baltimore, MD; 410-727-4808 Hands-on programs include City Builders, Design-It and Kids’ Motorworks. Thebmi.org

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

Davidcperry.com

Center for Architecture and Design Phila. 19107; 215-569-3186 Brings architects, architecture students and educational materials into the classroom to explore architecture, urban planning and design. philadelphiacfa.org

Music & Tales Delaware Children’s Museum Earth 215-848-0845 Balloon Motivational storytelling with solo keyboard or Wilmington, DE; 302-654-2340 jazz ensemble performance.

Louwalinsky.com Group Motion Dance Company 19-foot inflatable globe demonstrates Phila. 19104; 215-387-9895 geography, social studies & science.

Nick Newlin / Nicolo Whimsey Narrates & performs modern dance.

Delawarechildrensmuseum.org/ Assemblies, workshops, 3- to 5-day residencies. 301-775-7952 earth-balloon-general Juggling, poetry, storytelling, music, comedy & Groupmotion.org audience participation. Nicolowhimsey.com Delaware Museum of Natural History Hedgerow Theatre 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE19807 Pennsylvania Ballet Media, PA; 610-565-4211 302-658-9111 Actors can produce plays on request at your site. Phila. 19102; 215-551-7000 Hands-on interactive nature and science Eight-member troupe demonstrates ballet Fit programs to your needs. programs for students preK-high school Hedgerowtheatre.org exercises and performs excerpts from the meet state science standards. Topics include company’s repertoire. Paballet.org paleontology, physics, biology and geology, Jed Spangler Magic with a focus on the natural world. Delmnh.org 210-872-8858 Peter Moses: The Music Experience Magic entertainment. Jedspanglermagic.com Flourtown, PA; 800-350-9504 Dinosaurs Rock Fossils & Minerals Music enrichment classes for young children.

800-411-DINO (3466); 845-368-3466 Jedlie Circus Productions Petermoses.com Life-size, museum-quality exhibits & interactive 617-833-7063 fossil or mineral shows. Dinosaursrock.com Two of a Kind Anti-bullying and healthy choices magic shows 215-782-8258 with clown hosts. Jedlie.com Franklin Institute, The Custom music programs on character ed, conflict 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 19103 resolution, reading, environment and antiJohn Hadfield 215-448-1200 bullying. Twoofakind.com 800-672-7274 Customized traveling science shows; curriculum Science program features comedy, music, magic, workshops available. Fi.edu Wheels of Freestyle juggling & robots. Johnhadfield.net 858-539-5224 Garden State Discovery Museum Professional BMX extreme athletes advocate for John Morello — Dirt Cherry Hill, NJ; 856-424-1233, ext. 312 bike safety, drug & violence prevention, anti413-267-5557 Science of Suds, Your Amazing Body, Curly the Theatrical one-man show about substance abuse bullying, motivation and determination.

Caterpillar, Bugs and Beyond, Earth & You and Gogreenbmxshow.com and choices. Johnmorello.com other topics. Discoverymuseum.com

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Soccer in a Fun, Interactive Environment

At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to introduce and teach soccer in a fun, interactive environment. We offer a crib to college pathway, which provides a stimulating environment for beginners and advanced players alike. Our specially designed, age specific curricula use positive reinforcement and a low childto-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate, while having endless fun. While many youth programs have 12 or more kids for every coach, our low ratios ensure children get individual attention during every class.

In addition to our Super Soccer Stars classes, we also offering unique educational programming such as: • Super Soccer Stars + S.T.E.A.M., which includes a STEM and Art curriculum with our great soccer instruction. The program also focuses on team building and other social development milestones for our young players.

• The Shining Stars Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to players of all abilities, including individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities such as (but not limited to), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and PDD-NOS. • Multi-sport classes takes our soccer program one step further by introducing 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf), while also teaching about muscle groups and nutrition.

These programs can be offered as seasonal classes, or day-off camps / special events. Our innovative content can run outdoors or indoors, including in small spaces!

Super Soccer Stars is the Official Youth Program Partner of the Philadelphia Union, for kids ages 1-6 Super Soccer Stars Multiple Locations soccerstars.com

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Science/Sports & Fitness/Theater Hagley Museum & Library Wilmington, DE; 302-658-2400 Hands-on programs include the Factory System, the 19th Century and other subjects.

Hagley.org NEW: Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster Lancaster, PA; 717-569-KIDS Workshops can be integrated into many areas.

Handsonhouse.org Independence Seaport Museum Phila. 19106; 215-413-8622 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/outreach Johnsonville Centrifuge Warminster, PA; 267-250-8841 Speakers lead STEM-focused assemblies related to air and space. nadcmuseum.org Liberty Balloon Co. Groveland, NY; 800-777-2FLY (2359) On-site hot-air balloon demonstrations & slide show. Libertyballoon.com Mad Science Pennington, NJ; 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 New Jersey State Museum Trenton, NJ; 609-292-6464 School performances include science, history, world cultures, and fine art. State.nj.us/state/ museum Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavillion Phila. 19136; 215-335-9500 Program on insects and homeschool options.

Insectariuminstitute.com Science Explorers, Inc. Multiple Locations; 877-870-9517 Assemblies make science cool & exciting through interactive hands-on learning. All experiments, curriculum & instructors are provided.

Scienceexplorers.com Stars on the Move Portable Planetarium Shows 610-715-6853 Portable planetarium, educational for all grade levels. Starsonthemove.com Wondergy Phila. 19104; 86-MOLECULE (866-653-2853) Custom shows on liquid nitrogen, ice cream, laser shows, “falling up,” sound & safety.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Sports & Fitness Get in tip-top shape.

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia 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 Sicklerville, NJ; 856-723-7760 Exercise & fitness program. Kidzercise.com

Hedgerow Theatre Media, PA; 610-565-4211 Hedgerow presents professional productions and a robust year-round outreach touring program.

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

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

Acting, language & movement workshops.

Pashakespeare.org People’s Light Malvern, PA; 610-644-3500 Workshops, year-long residencies & partnerships for teachers in arts-integrated strategies. Peopleslight.org Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE; 302-888-0200 Free pre-theater in-class visits; materials online.

Duponttheatre.com Renaissance Artist Puppet Company Norristown, PA; 610-630-4259 Education-based puppet theater. visitpa.com/pa-theater/ renaissance-artist-puppet-company

Super Soccer Stars Multiple Locations; 215-261-7770 At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to 516-472-7130 nurture, build self-confidence, and to develop Wide variety of productions in English & Spanish. teamwork in every class. Soccerstars.com Robinklingerentertainment.com

Theater

Bring the stage to the classroom.

NEW: Storybook Musical Theatre Melrose Park, PA; 215-659-8550 Page to Stage brings artist/teachers into the classroom for eight, one-hour sessions.

Storybookmusical.org/outreachprograms.html

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center Elmer, NJ; 856-358-2472 Theater, music, dance & visual arts. Appelfarm.org NEW: Theatre Horizon Norristown, PA; 610-283-2230 Arden Theatre Company Teaching artists go to classrooms.

Phila. 19106; 215-922-1122 Theatrehorizon.org/education/ Theater classes, including improv, puppet-making, workshops.php Shakespeare & story-making. Ardentheatre.org Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Madison, NJ; 973-408-5600 Children’s Stage Adventures, Inc. Touring company presents age-appropriate 866-272-2255 versions of Shakespeare plays. Residencies Week-long theater residencies for 50 available. Shakespearenj.org students. Childrensstageadventures.org Delaware Theatre Company Wilmington, DE; 302-594-1100 Custom theater programs for grades K-12.

Delawaretheatre.org Family Stages Oreland, PA; 215-886-9341 Educational plays travel to schools; prep & follow-up material. Familystages.org

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

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Free Library of Philadelphia Phila. 19103; 215-686-5322 Traveling Treasures presents a hands-on collection of rare literary artifacts in a one-hour librarian-led program. Freelibrary.org

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Host Your Best Fundraiser Ever!

Host your best Fundraiser Ever with Urban Air Indoor Adventure Park and earn 20% of proceeds! Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park is proud to support you and your fundraising efforts. We will help you host an amazing event that the kids will talk about all year long and will provide you with the marketing materials you need to ensure the event is a success. We can ever offer unique event options such as dodgeball tournaments, slam dunk contests and silent auctions.

Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park and party place.

If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Philadelphia, Darby, Yeadon, Lansdowne and Springfield areas, we are the perfect place! You can experience open play time with a 4-lane Obstacle Course, 3 story tall climbing structures, trampoline dodgeball, battle beam, trampoline Wipe-Out, and an awesome Sky Rider overhead zip-rail (3 stories tall and 605’ long). Test your skills in the Warrior Obstacle Course, compete with friends, or practice your own tricks freestyle in our Pro Zone trampoline area.

No matter how you choose to play, you can take it to the next level at Urban Air. It takes an adventurous soul to experience all of our attractions in one visit. Lucky for you, we’re open all week. We offer amazing Fundraiser Events, Team Events, and Team Building.

About URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK Urban Air Springfield, located at 1260 Woodland Ave., Springfield, PA 19064 is home to 30,000 square feet of adventure park attractions. Urban Air is the Nation’s #1 destination for family fun featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. Urban Air Adventure Park is the perfect venue for kids’ birthday parties, school and team events, fundraisers, corporate gatherings or a day out for some family fun. For more information on Urban Air Delco please visit www.urbanairdelco.com

Urban Air Adventure Park 1260 E Woodland Ave (Rt 420), Springfield, PA 19064 484-472-8382 • UrbanAirDelco.com

With 24 attractions, some over 3 stories tall, Urban Air is the ultimate indoor playground for birthday parties, fundraisers or a day of fun with the family. It’s Next Level Play!

1260 E Woodland Ave (Rt 420) Springfield, PA 19064 484-472-8382