Grades Pre-2
For Teachers and Schools
School Programs:
Bring a Science Center naturalist and two of our live animal ambassadors to your virtual classroom. Or we can accommodate small groups for outdoor programs at the Science Center. Additional options for outdoor programs at your school are available.
Virtual Programs will:
- Connect to students via Zoom*
- Correlate to the Next Generation Science Standards
- Engage students for 45 minutes
- Feature two live animals
- Include interactivity between students and naturalist
- Include a post-visit activity that students can do at home
*This is a private program for your students using a unique, nonpublic link, utilizing all recommended Zoom security and privacy features. If your school is not able to use Zoom for security reasons we can make special accommodations for Google Meet.
Cost:
- $150 per program (Limit one classroom per program to facilitate interactivity.)
- $25 discount per program when scheduling two or more programs for the same school.
Use the Request a School Program button below to learn more.
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School Programs by Grade
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Homeschool Programs
Resources for Teachers
For questions or to schedule your field trip contact Sarah Wall, Visitor Services Manager, at 603-968-7194 x 147 or email
Things to Know about Field Trips
School Program Catalog
School Program Rates*
*Minimum program fees apply
| Field Trips to the Science Center | Exhibit Trail Open May, June, September, October |
Exhibit Trail Closed November 2 - April 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor | $8.00 per student | $5.00 per student |
| Outdoor | $11.00 per student | $7.00 per student |
| Trail Only | $7.00 per student | |
| Lake Education Program | $225 per boat |
- The minimum fee for programs held at the Science Center is $100.
- There is $1 discount per student if two programs are reserved for the same class on the same day.
- One adult is free for every five students. Additional adults pay the student fee. Paraeducators with a 1-on-1 student are free.
- Indoor and Outdoor Program fees include admission to the live animal trail.
- There is no minimum fee for exhibit trail use only.
| Science Center Programs at Your School | |
|---|---|
| Indoor | $6.00 per student plus mileage |
| Outdoor | $7.00 per student plus mileage |
- For schools 25 miles or less from the Science Center, there is a minimum fee of $125 per program.
- For schools 25 miles or further from the Science Center there is a minimum fee of $200 per program.
- Schools that schedule programs out of state must pay any "out-of-state" permit fees.
- There is also a round trip travel fee for mileage. Please call 603-968-7194 x 47 for current rates.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel your reservation within 1 month of the program date, there is a 25% charge.
- If you cancel your reservation within 2 weeks of the program date, there is a 50% charge.
- Cancellations due to school closings will be accepted and no charges will be incurred.
- Cancellations due to weather are not accepted, except for lightning or severe snow or ice.
- A rescheduling fee of $25 applies to all date changes that occur within 1 month of the program date.
- "No Shows" will be charged full price.
Programs for Scouts
Scouts may (from Daisies to Ambassadors and Cubs to Eagles) earn badges and reach their goals through programs offered year round, including live animal presentations, lake explorations, hikes, or hands-on activities led by experienced naturalist educators. A variety of programs for scout troops are available at your site, too. We will be happy to customize a program just for your group. For information contact Education Director Audrey Eisenhauer at 603-968-7194 x 14.
For questions or to schedule your field trip contact Sarah Wall, Visitor Services Manager, at 603-968-7194 x 47 or email
