FIELD TRIPS
Explore
Welcome to Explore, the Seattle’s Child guide to learning enrichment programs for school kids and homeschoolers in the Puget Sound region. If you are a school teacher looking for field trips or classroom visits, educating your child at home, or running an after-school program, preschool or daycare, we hope you’ll enjoy discovering the remarkable opportunities available in our community to broaden and enrich learning!
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Soar through the year with The Museum of Flight Boeing Academy for STEM Learning’s exciting and transformative experiences. All programs capture the excitement of a Museum experience and bring aerospace and STEM topics to life.
At the Museum
Aviation Learning Center
Our educators lead students through workshops, activities and demonstrations that feature some of your favorite STEM activities. And with our Virtual and At-Your-Location options, you can bring the fun of a field trip directly to your students while engaging them with enriching content designed to enhance your curriculum.
Programs are for learners in grades K-12 and many support Common Core, NGSS and 21st Century Skills learning standards.
Financial assistance may be available for qualifying groups.
Join us in the Aviation Learning Center for a unique chance to experience a slice of daily life for a student pilot. These programs use a real Cirrus SR20 aircraft and simulators built to flight school standards to create a unique opportunity for students to step across the airport fence and get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used by real pilots every day! We offer two programs in the Aviation Learning Center: The Pilot Experience and Elements of Flight.
Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center will transform your students into NASA scientists and engineers with a single common purpose – the success of the mission! These realistic simulated space missions use hands-on and inquiry-based activities to challenge participants in the areas of teamwork, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Museum Explorations
Self-guided Explorations invite students to explore our galleries with their chaperones using Museum provided materials. Programs include “Great Gallery Aircraft Hunt,” “Strange and Amazing Aircraft Investigation,” Flying Through Time,” and “Dream of Flight.”
At Your Location
Yes, It’s Rocket Science
A brief history of rockets while participants engage in the design and testing of their own rockets.
Portable Planetarium
A great introduction to astronomy for learners of all ages.
Community Programs
Bring the excitement of aerospace to your STEM night or community festival.
Virtual
Suited for Space
A standards-based, learner-driven, exploration of spacesuit science, engineering and technology. ¡Disponible en español e inglés!
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Reptile Man and Reptile Zoo
22715 State Route 2, Monroe 98272 425-750-6660, spetersen55@gmail.com reptileman.com, thereptilezoo.org
The Reptile Zoo has one of the most comprehensive collections of reptiles on the West Coast, from black mambas to large anacondas, turtles to iguanas, and the only albino alligator in the Northwest. Scott Petersen, “The Reptile Man,” can be scheduled for a classroom visit or school assembly.
Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle 98101 206-386-4300, contactus@seattleaquarium.org seattleaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is a wealth of undersea information for educators, kids, parents and visitors. Through specialized teacher programs, field trip opportunities, events and other marine resources, everyone can learn to share their knowledge and encourage the protection of the Sound that surrounds us all.
Woodland Park Zoo
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A GUIDE TO FIELD TRIPS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS
tours of the zoo or schedule an Outreach Presentation.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville 98328 360-832-6117, info@nwtrek.org nwtrek.org/visit/field-trips
Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 animals native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. Grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals can be viewed in natural exhibits. Student field trips include a walking tour of the park.
ANIMALS
Cougar Mountain Zoo
19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah 98027 425-392-6278, info@cougarmountainzoo.org cougarmountainzoo.org
The 10 “worlds” of Cougar Mountain Zoo include habitats of cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, emus, lemurs, alpaca, wallabies, tigers and wolves. Schools can take guided
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma 98407 253-404-3800, reserve@pdza.org pdza.org/discover
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has 367 species and more than 9,000 individual specimens from sea stars to elephants. They offer a variety of educational programs both in and out of the classroom including guided field trips, teacher
5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-548-2500, schools@zoo.org zoo.org/education
Science education is core to WPZ’s vision of creating the next generation of conservation stewards. Their programs for educators and students include field trips, outreach programs, educator programs, teacher resources and school and community partnerships.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness for Students
nw.preparedness@redcross.org redcross.org/northwest
Free Emergency Preparedness training for elementary students. Prepare with Pedro, for students in grades K-2, is a 30-45 minute classroom presentation that teaches students to:
-Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies and home fires.
-Use coping skills to help manage stress. -Gain confidence through hands-on activities. -Act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.
FARMS, FOOD & NUTRITION
Hawthorn Farm
17340 NE 195th St., Woodinville 98072 hawthornfarm.org
At Hawthorn Farm, we believe that children are happiest and healthiest when they play outside, are immersed in living communities of plants and animals and humans, directly discover their food sources, and learn practical, hands-on skills from caring mentors and teachers. When these are present, children feel connected, capable, grateful, and fully alive. Hawthorn
Farm offers gardening, carpentry, archery, and nature skills programs for all ages.
Jubilee Biodynamic Farm
229 W Snoqualmie River Road NE, Carnation 98014 jubileefarm@hotmail.com jubileefarm.org
Jubilee offers September Harvest, October Pumpkin (pumpkin tours fill up fast) and spring tours customized to cover any farm-related activities you wish. The spring tours focus on planting, working the soil and working with animals. The fall tours are more specific to the harvest with time in the field for every student to harvest his or her own carrots, beets or beans. Tours are just over an hour long and include a ride on a hay wagon.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation
10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE, Carnation 98014 425-788-1134, education@oxbow.org oxbow.org
Oxbow’s Farm Field Trip Adventures focus on the seasons, organic farming, and connecting with the ecosystem in unique ways. These hands-on, guided field trips for schools and groups open kids’ eyes, ears, noses and taste buds to life, big and small, on our kid-friendly vegetable farm. Students participate in seasonal farm activities such as planting seeds, tending raised garden beds, and harvesting.
Tilth Alliance
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Ste 100, Seattle 98103 tilthalliance.org
Children and youth from PreK-grade 12 engage all of their senses while gaining valuable skills, knowledge and experiences at Seattle Tilth Children’s Gardens. We practice hands-on, science-based learning. We offer a variety of programs for all ages.
Wolf Camp and the School of Natural Science
1026 14th St. SW, Puyallup 98371 425-248-0253 wolfcollege.com
Wolf College offers a world of nature and survival using real-life stories, lectures, games and hands-on practice to impart skills and knowledge that last a lifetime. Whether in the classroom or on location, visits are highly customized. Favorite themes include Animal Tracking, Aboriginal Craftmaking, Lostproofing & Orienteering, Wild Edible Plants, Naturalist Art & Journaling, and much more.
HANDS-ON DISCOVERY & PHYSICAL FUN
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street, Seattle 98109 206-382-2628, youth@cwb.org cwb.org/youth-programs-camps
CWB uses the marine environment and classic
wooden boats to engage students in the Pacific Northwest’s unique culture, history and environment. CWB also provides hands-on educational opportunities for students from preschool to high school. Field trips at CWB can include a charter boat, pond boat rentals, toy boat building, rowing on the lake, wooden boat storytime, and more.
Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way, Burlington 98233 360-757-8888, emily@skagitcm.org skagitchildrensmuseum.net/education
The museum provides an interactive learning environment to promote an understanding of the arts, science, and culture among families and educators in Skagit County. Explore the STEMbased Nano exhibit, real Tugboat and SemiTruck, Music and Art Studios, large motor space, and more in the 15,500-square-foot facility.
Hands On Children’s Museum
414 Jefferson St. N.E., Olympia 98501 360-956-0818 ext. 103 reservations@hocm.org hocm.org/field-trips
Choose from several field trip workshops that connect to your curriculum and make learning exciting, interactive and fun. Workshops include art bots, catapult construction, circuit scientists and more. Printable field trip guides are also available. The Arts & Parts Studio gives every student an opportunity to take home a unique work of art. Hands-On 2U brings the museum field trip to your school or organization.
Outdoor Fun in Renton with the Environmental Science Center!
The Environmental Science Center is a nonprofit organization offering experiential environmental education programs for all to inspire environmental stewardship actions and to deepen our community’s relationship with the local environment.
Family Programs
Join one of our free family-friendly nature education programs in Renton designed to help you explore the health of the Cedar River for humans and salmon. Drop-in science time, nature story time, library visits, Halloween events, and more!
Cedar River Salmon Festival
Join the Environmental Science Center and community partners on October 12 at Liberty Park for Renton’s newest salmon festival! Come observe migrating salmon, become a salmon scientist, create family fun, and learn more about how you can become a salmon hero by helping salmon.
Find more information about our programs: envsciencecenter.org
@EnvironmentalScienceCenter @environment.sciencecenter
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
301 Ravine Lane, Bainbridge Island 98110 206-855-4650, learnmore@kidimu.org kidimu.org
KiDiMu is home to a variety of hands-on installations that encourage sensory exploration and interactive play for the whole family. Through self-guided tours, young learners discover the wonders of physics through hands-on experiments, solve real-life math problems, try their hands at art projects, explore the various imaginary play areas and more.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100, info@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org
KidsQuest Children’s Museum is an educational and fun experience for schools, clubs, and other organizations to enjoy hours of hands-on learning. In-class programs, in-school science fairs, and ScoutQuest workshops are also available.
Monster Mini Golf Bellevue
Marketplace at Factoria Mall, Bellevue 425-679-6265
bellevue@monsterminigolf.com monsterminigolf.com/bellevue
Unleash the fun at our indoor family entertainment center! Dive into glow-in-thedark mini golf with fun monsters, conquer the bowling lanes, navigate the laser maze, and enjoy arcade games and VR adventures. The center is perfect for family outings and educational field trips—where learning and teamwork meet excitement! Book your unforgettable adventure today!
Rick Hartman’s School of Toy info@schooloftoys.com schooloftoy.com
Rick Hartman is a professional toy inventor and former classroom teacher who brings curriculum-based toy-building workshops and assemblies to elementary and intermediate schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. Students build their own fun and surprising toys that fly, buzz, balance, twirl and engage young minds while demonstrating important concepts in science, math, history and the arts.
Seattle Times Newspapers in Education
206-652-6290, nie@seattletimes.com nie.seattletimes.com
The Seattle Times Newspapers In Education (NIE) promotes learning and literacy by providing electronic newspapers with sponsored curriculum to teachers and students throughout Washington state and beyond. NIE’s award-winning program supports classrooms from kindergarten through college with daily emailed lesson plans, engaging in-paper content, weekly serial stories and award-winning curricula that meets Common Core and Washington State K–12 Learning Standards. NIE also offers relevant, real-world learning opportunities, trainings and workshops for educators.
HISTORY & CULTURE
Bill and Melinda Gates Discovery Center
440 5th Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-709-3100 discoverycenter@gatesfoundation.org discovergates.org
At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, young people are invited to explore interactive exhibitions, global health innovations, and the powerful stories of foundation partners and communities as they work to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Tours are a great
way for young adults and/or adult groups of 10+ guests to engage with the Discovery Center.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 Memorial Way N.E., Seattle 98195 206-543-7907, burked@uw.edu burkemuseum.org/education/ educators-and-schools
The Burke Museum provides high-quality science and cultural learning experiences to students of all ages. Self-guided tours and a limited number of field trips are available. Use the Burke Box travel teaching collection or attend an educator
Salish Sea Expeditions | Available for grades 6–12
Join us for an extraordinary adventure aboard the Schooner Zodiac! Our multi-day voyage transforms students into integral members of the crew as they navigate the San Juan Islands, hoist sails, and delve into marine science experiments.
Departs from Bellingham, WA
Maritime Discovery | Available for grades 4–12
Our waterfront campus in Port Townsend is a perfect launching point to engage students in experiential learning through place-based maritime education. Teachers and schools can pick from a variety of options and design a program that works for them.
Located in Port Townsend, WA
Northwest Maritime offers a variety of hands-on learning opportunities for schools and groups. Scholarships available!
Scan the code to learn more or visit nwmaritime.org/school-programs
workshop where everyone is sure to learn something new.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5519 Five Mile Dr., Tacoma 98407 253-404-3970, ortnisqually@tacomaparks.com metroparkstacoma.org/place/fort-nisquallyliving-history-museum
Fort Nisqually is a living history museum where guides in period clothing demonstrate the crafts of the 1850s and engage visitors in historic dialogue. Students can take guided tours of the fort, have a classroom visit by a time traveler dressed in period clothing, or explore the contents of a classroom case on loan from the museum.
Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor 98332 253-858-6722
education@harborhistorymuseum.org harborhistorymuseum.org
All our school programs are fully facilitated experiences led by a team of specially trained staff and volunteers. In the restored Midway Schoolhouse and museum galleries, students step back in time, learning local and regional history while reliving schoolhouse life at the turn of the century.
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve
6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip 98271 360-716-2600
hibulbculturalcenter.org/Education/ FieldTrips
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve has more than 23,000 square feet of exhibits and classrooms, plus 50 acres of natural history preserve to provide a wonderful learning experience for students. School groups can take self-guided or guided tours of the interactive cultural center featuring a main exhibit, a temporary exhibit, the Canoe Hall, a longhouse with an introductory video, two classrooms, a research library and gift shop.
Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
5917 S 196th St., Kent 98032 206-764-9453, info@thunderboats.org thunderboats.ning.com/page/victoryeducation-program
The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum is the nation’s only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. The Victory Education Program is a rigorously researched, classroom-tested curriculum using the magic of racing to inspire students to pursue and excel in STEM education. The program is designed to encourage all children to envision themselves as potential engineers and problem solvers. Offering both classroom visits and field trips.
MOHAI
860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle 98109 206-324-1126, information@mohai.org mohai.org/education
MOHAI’s wide range of fun and engaging educational programs foster exploration, inquiry, and discovery for students of all ages. Get hands on with local history at MOHAI. Diverse offerings include on-site museum field trips, off-site Portable Museum rentals, and digital experiences, with scholarship funding support available for those who qualify.
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
325 5th Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-770-2700, info@mopop.org mopop.org
Education is a key focus for MoPOP, a cultural institution designed to explore the creative process and promote critical thinking. A school visit gives students the chance to experience interactive exhibitions that highlight the nation’s musical culture and history, discover the role that imagination plays in fictional literature and films, explore the development and effects of technology, and teach the craft of making music.
Nordic Heritage Museum
2655 NW Market St., Seattle 98107 206-789-5707, info@nordicmuseum.org nordicmuseum.org/school-programs
The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the
legacy of Nordic immigrants in the Northwest. The museum invites school groups in grades 1-12 to visit the exhibits, either on guided or self-guided tours. Teacher Packets and Outreach Trunks are also available to teach about Nordic culture, music, dance, arts, history, Norse mythology and Vikings.
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle 98144 206-518-6000, info@naamnw.org naamnw.org
The Northwest African American Museum documents and exhibits the unique historical
and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Reservations are required for group and guided tours.
Northwest Railway Museum
38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie 98065 425-888-3030 ext. 7202, info@trainmuseum.org trainmuseum.org/index.php/ programs-events/education
The Northwest Railway Museum is located in a Victorian depot. Students learn how the railway changed Washington and influenced settlement while they experience the excitement of a working railroad. The School Train program can be tailored to groups of all ages. The museum also offers
educational programming, lessons, tours and activities.
Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village
7716 Ohop Valley Road E., Eatonville 98328 360-832-6300 pioneerfarmmuseum.org/ group-tours-programs
Pioneer Farm and Ohop Indian Village takes visitors through the daily lives of pioneer and Native American children of the 1880s with costumed docents and plenty of hands-on activities. Classes can arrange for a 90-minute tour of the homestead cabin and farm (mid-March through November), or schedule an in-class presentation for individual classrooms or for the entire school.
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma 98402 253-272-3500 schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov washingtonhistory.org/education
Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, students learn about Washington State’s unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world. Tours are self-guided and by appointment.
NATURE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Academic Adventures
15510 Rosario Beach Road, Anacortes 98221 360-708-3286 andrew.rice@academicsandadventures.org academicsandadventures.org
Academic Adventures is an inquiry focused Coastal Ecology and Marine Biology Field School based in Anacortes. Students participate in the scientific process and are surrounded by the specific habitats, organisms and ecosystems they are studying. Programs for grades K-12 include one-day field trips, multi-day field school, and naturalist programs.
Climate Pledge Arena –All Access Pass
334 First Ave. N, Seattle 98109 Jay@climatepledgearena.com climatepledgearena.com/tours
All are welcome for an educational experience and a fun look behind the scenes of the arena with a focus on sustainability, sports, and music.
Environmental Science Center
Liberty Park Building, 1101 Bronson Way N, Renton 98057 206-561-7633 programs@environmentalsciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org
The Environmental Science Center is a nonprofit organization offering experiential environmental education programs to inspire environmental stewardship actions and deepen our community’s relationship with the local environment. We offer field trip programs for students in grades 4 to 8, family programs, and outdoor exploration kits, all to explore
the health of the Cedar River for salmon and people.
FISH (Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery)
125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah 98027 425-392-1118, education@issaquahfish.org issaquahfish.org
FISH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting watershed stewardship through education. FISH offers tours of the hatchery for groups of all ages throughout the fall when the salmon arrive in Issaquah to spawn. FISH also offers in-class presentations to schools and homeschool groups either in conjunction with the students’ visit to the hatchery in the fall, or any time in the spring or winter.
King County Wastewater Treatment Plants
Plants in Renton, Woodinville and West Seattle 206-477-5371 kingcounty.gov/services/environment/ wastewater/education.aspx
The Wastewater Treatment Division’s education programs provide information on treatment plants, clean water processes and technology, resource recovery, pollution prevention for homes and businesses and Puget Sound health. Learn where it all goes when you brush and flush. School tours for King County schools, grades 4 to 12, are available in Renton, Seattle and now Woodinville for all King County
residents. School field trips can include water quality testing, beach cleanup or a community recycled resources garden project. Ask about the Wheels to Water bus program.
Marine Science and Technology Center
28203 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines 98198 206-592-4000, mast@highline.edu mast.highline.edu
The MaST Center is the marine biology and aquarium facility of Highline College. Located 4 miles south of campus at Redondo Beach with easy access to a variety of nearby habitats, the 2,500-square-foot facility offers public space, classroom, laboratories, offices, research areas with state-of-the-art equipment and an aquarium. The Aquarium holds more than 15 tanks totaling over 250 native Puget Sound marine species.
Pacific Bonsai Museum
2515 S 336th St., Federal Way 98003 253-353-7345, info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org pacificbonsaimuseum.org
Pacific Bonsai Museum inspires a closer look at nature through the living art of bonsai. Nestled amidst a sprawling forest, the Pacific Bonsai Museum offers a peaceful and contemplative experience. As one of the few public collections worldwide solely dedicated to bonsai, the Pacific Bonsai Museum showcases contemporary exhibitions, hosts docent-led group tours,
provides educational programs, workshops, and much more. Open six days a week, all year round, admission is available by donation, ensuring accessibility to all who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of bonsai.
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon 98273 susan.wood@ecy.wa.gov ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/ Shoreline-coastal-management/ Padilla-Bay-reserve/Education-programs
At low tide, Padilla Bay exposes miles of mudflats formed by sediment from the Skagit River. The area is a perfect habitat for a variety of estuary plants and animals, which makes it a great place for nature study. Programs are offered for grades pre-K to 12 and can include a lecture, slide shows, videos and hands-on lab and fieldwork. Facilities include exhibits and an aquarium. Programs are free, but donations are accepted.
Seattle Tilth
Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle 98103 206-633-0451 tilthalliance.org/our-work/youth-families
Our gardens and farm are amazing places to learn in wetlands, under the kiwi vines, farm fields, garden plots and kitchen. Bring your class for a field trip or service learning visit and leave
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inspired. Each program is thoughtfully designed to promote environmental stewardship and encourage food systems learning. Experiences available for pre-school through high school.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency education@epa.gov epa.gov/students
Educators and K-12 students can access documents and resources about environmental topics such as climate change, conservation, recycling and much more. The website also offers links to grants, professional development, educator workshops and conferences, homework resources, games, science fair projects and more.
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer St., Seattle 98112
206-322-4112
foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org volunteerparkconservatory.org/calendar/ monthly-guided-tour
The Conservatory, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the few remaining original Victorian public glass houses in the country. It shelters a tropical plant collection and provides a warm, quiet, beautiful refuge. Docents lead 30-60 minute tours, including information on Conservatory plant collections, architectural history, plant acquisition and production, physical facility operation and
behind-the-scenes news.
PERFORMING ARTS
5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Ave., Seattle 98101
206-625-1900
educationaltouring@5thavenue.org 5thavenue.org/education/student-programs
Since 1994, The 5th’s Touring Company has brought the wonder and joy of live musical theater to students throughout Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest region. Our touring musicals engage students through storytelling, song, and dance. Supplementary, standards-based curriculum, resources and inschool workshops are also available, along with digital presentation options.
Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds 98020 425-275-4485
edmondscenterforthearts.org/ education-and-outreach
Each season, on its Main Stage, ECA presents Education Matinees for students from pre-K to high school. ECA also offers student workshops, teacher development, artist outreach and more.
GreenStage
206-748-1551, greenstage@greenstage.org greenstage.org/content/education
As Seattle’s Shakespeare in the Park Company
and Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare Company, GreenStage is committed to presenting quality productions of classical theater in a manner that is accessible to all. Classroom Bard brings Shakespeare to the classroom with 45-minute versions of popular Shakespeare classics.
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-441-2435, pnbschool@pnb.org pnb.org/community/programs/
PNB’s Community Education programs offer opportunities for students and teachers to learn, see and explore the art form of dance. PNB offers several student matinees each season, some with open set changes and live music so students can witness the method behind the magic. PNB also offers field trips, workshops and more. See the community programs page for more details.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St., Seattle 98109 206-859-4000, schoolshows@sct.org sct.org/education-programs
Theatre education is a critical component of our mission. SCT’s Education Department has been used as a model for theatres nationwide and continues to inspire and influence the TYA field. Programs include camps and classes that occur with our partners at SCT, in classrooms, and within the community. School matinees, artist residencies, classes, camps, teacher
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workshops and lesson plans are all a part of SCT’s educational outreach program.
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-389-7600, education@seattleopera.org seattleopera.org/classes-camps-clubs/ for-schools
To make opera irresistible to young people, Seattle Opera’s Education department has tailored its education programs for grade-schoolers and middle schoolers. Through tours of McCaw Hall, the Experience Opera, and the Opera Time programs, students will see opera through immersive performances and learning.
Seattle Repertory Theatre
155 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-443-2210
seattlerep.org/audience-programs/ youth-engagement/
From discounted student matinees, playwriting programs and continuing education the Seattle Repertory Theatre fosters a love of performance and the arts for all ages.
Seattle Symphony
Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle 98101
206-215-4700
seattlesymphony.org/education-andcommunity/schools
The Seattle Symphony offers a multitude of
education programs for students and teachers to build and foster lifelong relationships with symphonic music. Seattle Symphony provides musical story times for toddlers, elementary workshops and Friday matinees for older students.
Seattle Theatre Group
Paramount, Moore and Neptune theaters 911 Pine St., Seattle 98101
206-682-1414
stgpresents.org/
STG’s Education Programs provide trainings and classes focused on personal and professional development for participants in schools, community centers and STG theatres. The goal of these sessions and events is to empower, enrich and celebrate participants’ quality of life using the arts.
Stone Soup Theatre
1414 N. 42nd St., Seattle 98103
206-388-9212
stonesouptheatre.org/school-outreach
Designed to fit the needs of K-12 students, we have integrated state learning standards with the belief that theatre is the perfect medium to serve students with diverse learning styles. We provide after-school and performance programs to more than 35 private and public schools in the greater Seattle area.
Studio East
10718 NE 68th St., Kirkland 98033 425-820-1800, info@studio-east.org studio-east.org/outreach
Studio East offers performing arts education programming for students age 4-19 through classes, camps and workshops in our home base in Kirkland, and at schools around the community. Check out StoryBook Theater as well for programs and performances for ages 3 to 10.
S.T.E.M.
Code.org
801 Fifth Ave., Suite 2100, Seattle 98101 code.org
Code.org provides educational resources for all ages, free of cost. The online courses on Code Studio are meant for use in all settings — inschool, home-schooling, after-school — and can be taught by teachers, parents or volunteers. We offer teacher professional development workshops and school district partnerships to bring computer science into the classroom and make it accessible to all students.
DigiPen
Institute
9931 Willows Road NE, Redmond 98052 digipen.edu
The experience at DigiPen Homeschool Academy can best be described as a cross between a traditional homeschool co-op and a comprehensive school. Families may choose to take as
Field Trips
Teachers and homeschoolers, bring your students on a journey through time at the Harbor History Museum. As they explore the museum, students will learn that artifacts tell stories, how to look at primary sources, and build background in Washington state history.
K–2ND GRADERS will learn what a museum does on our Primary Museum Experience.
3RD–6TH GRADERS will live history as they step back in time in a one-room schoolhouse on our Midway School Experience.
7TH GRADE AND UP receive a customized visit.
few or as many courses as are needed to meet their students’ learning goals. DigiPen Homeschool Academy offers a wide variety of its well-known technology courses in video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, music, and sound.
Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle 98108 206-764-5700, education@museumofflight.org museumofflight.org/education
The Boeing Academy for STEM Learning is the world’s largest educational department across all air and space museums. With The Museum of Flight, the Academy offers a wide variety of programs to students in grades K-12. Each program delivers immersive, user-driven experiences around the subjects of aviation, space and robotics. See website for more details about programs.
Naval Undersea Museum
1 Garnett Way, Keyport 98345 360-396-4148 navalunderseamuseum.org/education
The Naval Undersea Museum holds the country’s most comprehensive collection of U.S. Navy artifacts, documents and reference material related to torpedoes, mines, diving and salvage, submarine technology and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Groups of more than 15 people may request a guided tour of the
museum. STEM-based programs for groups and a museum scavenger hunt are available as well. NUM also offers STEM activities for school and community events.
Northwest Maritime
431 Water St., Port Townsend 98368 360-385-3628, simona@nwmaritime.org nwmaritime.org/school-programs
Northwest Maritime offers a variety of maritime-themed educational opportunities tailored to schools and groups. Build your own multi-day program at our Port Townsend campus to engage students in experiential learning through place-based maritime education, or embark on a Salish Sea Expedition in the San Juan Islands for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure focusing on STEAM education and marine science.
Pacific Science Center (PacSci)
200 Second Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-443-2001, edprograms@pacsci.org pacificsciencecenter.org
PacSci has STEM education programs for schools and homeschoolers. Science on Wheels brings fun to the classroom. Digital Discovery Workshops beam right into your home or homeroom. If your class or group is on the move, how about a field trip to PacSci? In the classroom, learning from home, or on our campus, PacSci provides STEM access for your students.
Longfellow’s WHALE Tales
University of Washington
Planetarium and Observatory, UW Campus, Seattle 98195 astro.washington.edu/ uw-planetarium#group
The astronomy department at UW has several outreach programs including their planetarium, observatory, mobile planetarium, astronomy curriculum and educator clearinghouse.
VISUAL ARTS
Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle 98109 206-753-4940 groups@chihulygardenandglass.com chihulygardenandglass.com/visit/ plan-your-visit
Providing a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of Dale Chihuly, the exhibition includes 12 viewing areas, including the centerpiece Glasshouse and the lush Garden. School groups are given discounted rates for admission and for tours.
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave., Seattle 98104 206-622-9250 fryemuseum.org/school-educators
Opened in 1952, the Frye Art Museum exhibits late nineteenth and early twentieth century European paintings and hosts notable exhibitions
of works by internationally renowned and emerging artists. School & Educator Programs at the Frye Art Museum provide engaging, meaningful, and accessible learning experience for all students.
Schack Art Center
2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett 98201 425-309-7723, artsinfo@schack.org schack.org/schools-educators
Schack’s K-12 education programs offer unique learning opportunities through accredited teacher workshops, art docent training for parent/volunteers, a lending library of Art Outreach Suitcases, an annual college scholarship, art competi tions for middle and high school students, exhibition space, gallery field trips and more. These programs offer students and teachers the ability to develop critical un derstandings of art and culture and their relationship to our own lives.
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum & Olympic Sculpture Park
SAM Downtown: Seattle Asian Art Museum: Volunteer Park, 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle 206-654-3100 schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org seattleartmuseum.org/programs-andlearning/schools-and-educators
SAM offers programs, both at the museum’s three sites and in the classroom, designed to engage students of all ages in deep look ing, critical thinking and creative art mak ing. These inspiring, adaptable programs build direct connections between works of art, classroom curriculum and students’ own experiences and backgrounds. Guided tours, art workshops, classroom visits, teacher workshops, resources and educa tor previews are all available to make art a part of every classroom.
SIFF Film Center
Located in Seattle Center, 167 Republican St, Seattle 98109 206-464-5830, education@siff.net siff.net/education
Celebrating two complementary activi ties—film viewing and filmmaking—SIFF Education includes compelling, relevant and enjoyable films alongside meaningful workshops. Workshops include filmmak er visits to school classrooms, special student screenings both in-school and at SIFF venues, film study and discussion guides, post-film discussions and digital technology classes.
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma 98402 253-272-4258
education@tacomaartmuseum.org tacomaartmuseum.org/education
PACSCI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Tacoma Art Museum offers a variety of tours, workshops and other resources for teachers and students. Museum tours explore current exhibitions, create studio art projects and incorporate curricular subjects such as language arts, social stud ies, math and science. Online curriculum guides, self-guided tours and professional development workshops are also available.
