Field Trips
Discovery Programs
Discovery Programs are $9 per person (teachers and first five chaperons are free) and may accommodate up to 90 students per program time slot (9:45 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon) based on availability. A 5:1 chaperon ratio is required.
*The following Discovery Programs* are offered year-round and range from 30-45 minutes. All four programs are designed to meet the California Content Standards and to support the LAUSD science FOSS kits.
Amazing Arthropods
Pre-K, 30 minutes
What makes spiders so special? Students compare and contrast the anatomy of different arthropods while examining the distinct characteristics that aid in their survival.
Grades K-4, 45 minutes
Watch as your students embark on an imaginary adventure into the wonderful world of insects! Travel through diverse habitats (rain forest, desert, wetlands) and uncover the facts on how insect adaptations aid to their survival. Children will encounter live insects on their journey.
California Content Standards: Life Science, Visual Arts
Abstract Rhythms
Pre-K, 30 minutes
Students will experiment with tempo and rhythm, and practice movement patterns by playing with instruments, scarves and ribbons. They will then express their creativity by painting a drip-style classroom mural through movement.
Grades K-4, 45 minutes
Students explore the science of sound as they investigate how sound works in conjunction with the ear, heart and mind. Students create harmonious bodily movements to express the rhythms of diverse musical compositions while creating a drip-style mural.
California Content Standards: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Physical Science
The Life and Times of the Tyrannosaurus Rex
Pre-K-4th grade, 45 minutes
Follow in the footsteps of our friend the T-Rex and his dinosaur friends as students become apprentice paleontologists uncovering history. In this hands-on investigation, students uncover the truth about this predator and how he impacted the dinosaur world.
California Content Standards: Life Science, Earth Science
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Chumash Cave Painting
Pre-K and Kindergarten, 30 minutes
In this unique program that blends geology and art, students will grind raw materials such as hematite and graphite to make paint in the tradition of the Chumash Native Americans. They will then use these materials to paint Native American-inspired symbols.
Grades 1-4, 45 minutes
Kidspace presents a geology lesson that transforms into an art exploration as students investigate the applications of rocks and minerals used by the Chumash tribe. Students compare and contrast the hardness of rocks and minerals as they are crushed into powders used to create traditional Native American "cave paintings."
California Content Standards: History and Social Science, Visual Arts
Seasonal Discovery Programs are $10 per person (teachers and first 5 chaperons are free); Maximum of 30 students per program time slot (9:45 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon) based on availability. A 5:1 chaperon ratio is required.
*The following Seasonal Discovery Programs* are extended lessons (30-60 minutes) offered on a limited basis throughout the year. All four programs are designed to meet the California Content Standards and to support the LAUSD science FOSS Kits.
I Like to Move It Move It!
September 13 - November 25, 2011
April 24 - June 15, 2012
9:45 am or 12 noon start times
Pre-K-4th grade, 60 minutes
BIG, BIG, moves are made as students activate their large muscles using enormous balls, ropes, magnets and other scientific equipment to experiment with the principles of force. Students engage in large-scale interactive experiments and get physical as they apply the concepts behind physics.
California Content Standards: Physical Science
Harvest to Table
September 13 - November 25
Pre-K-4th grade, 45 minutes
Visit our Harvest Corner seasonal crops and embark on an agricultural adventure as students trace where food comes from and explore the process of how food is harvested, prepared, and served locally and throughout the world. Kids will learn to make their own ginger-ale or harvest herbs from the Kidspace garden.
California Content Standards: Life Science, Social Science
Caterpillars, Chrysalis and Butterflies
February 28 - May 25
10% discount on caterpillar purchases with the purchase of this program. Caterpillars will only be available for purchase from March 15 to April 15.
Pre-K and Kindergarten, 30 minutes
Students explore the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly through art activities, stories and interactive play. In this lively program, students are introduced to the primary parts of a butterfly's anatomy and compare and contrast the five senses of a human to the senses of a butterfly.
Grades 1-4, 45 minutes
Learn how caterpillars and butterflies use naturally selected adaptations such as cryptic coloring, stinky smells, mimicry and false heads to defend themselves from predators and survive in diverse environments.
California Content Standards: Life Science, Visual Arts
Summer Camp Discovery
Coming in Summer 2012!
June 18 - August 24
Bring your summer camp group and experience an engaging Summer Camp Discovery program that entertains challenges and educates campers of all ages. Ideal for mixed aged groups (ages 6-12). This program takes place in our amphitheater and is led by two Museum Educators. Available only for groups of 50 or more Monday-Friday at 2:30 pm (45 minutes).
*All programs are subject to change and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. A two-week advance reservation with full-payment is required for all groups. If the payment is not received at this time, your visit may be subject to cancellation. No payment of adjustment to your group count will be made on the day of your visit. Kidspace cannot refund for guests who do not attend on the day of their scheduled visit.
Self-Guided Field Trip
Available all year 'round! Use a Kidspace tour booklet to enjoy a self-guided Museum experience at your own pace. Self-Guided Visits are ideal for "mommy and me" groups with young children, school groups with young children and groups with severely disabled students. Kids can:
- Hike through the Bumpy Fuzzy Garden
- Climb a 40-foot raindrop tower
- Meet live insects
- Splash in the Interpretive Arroyo
- And much more!
Download the Field Trip Logistics Packet, which includes:
- What to expect before and during your field trip
- Lunch options and where to eat
- Museum rules
- Weather considerations
- Directions to Kidspace
- Parking information
All Field Trips are booked on a first-come first-served basis. Please fill out a Group Reservation Request Form if you would like to visit with your group.
Payment
Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or by check. Admission passes, discount coupons or Kidspace memberships may not be applied towards group visit payment. Kidspace does NOT accept Purchase Orders (POs). Mail payment with invoice to: Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103.
Full payment must be received no later than 14 days prior to your scheduled visit date. If payment is not received at this time, your visit will be subject to cancellation. No payment or adjustment to your group count will be made on the day of your visit. Kidspace cannot refund groups for guests that do not arrive on the day of the visit.
Questions?
Contact Marco Calderón, Programs & Groups Manager, at mcalderon@kidspacemuseum.org or (626) 449-9144, ext. 5218.
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