Field Trips

Scales & Trails

This field trip style is designed to provide students with a brief overview of a science topic and corresponding standard as they rotate through an activity and a short hike. For more science content, please schedule a EcoSTEM Exploration Field Trip

Scales & Trails Trip Package:

• 2–hour Field Trip
• $10 per student
•  Access to picnic spaces for group lunch after field trip
• Maximum 120 students, divided into 4 groups

Included:

• One standard activity
• One auditorium presentation
• Guided Themed Hike
• Tour of animal exhibits
• Optional lunch after field trip

EcoSTEM Explorations

This field trip style is designed to cover several science standards with extended hands-on activities. The hike in each field trip will vary in length, location, and activity, depending on the field trip selected. 

EcoSTEM ExplorationsField Trip Package:

• 3-hour field trip
• 2.5–hours of  activities  
• 30-minute lunch break during the field trip
• $12 per student
• Maximum 120 students, divided into 4 groups

Included:

• One premium activity
• One Auditorium Presentation
• Interactive activity on the hiking trails (length will vary depending on field trip selection)
• Tour of animal exhibits
• Lunch break during field trip

Pre-K & Headstart

Choose from our Pre-K and Headstart specific Field Trip options that include one hands-on activity, a tour, interactive hike and a creature feature with our animal ambassadors.  

Standard Field Trip Package:

• 1.5 hour Field Trip
• $6 per student
• Access to picnic spaces for group lunch after field trip
• Maximum 60 students, divided into 3 groups

Included:

• One standard activity
• Auditorium presentation of choice
• Guided Themed Hike
• Tour of animal exhibits
• Optional lunch after field trip

 

 

Science to the MAX

Take your science field trip to the max with a full day at Oxbow! Students will gain more experience and time to explore.   

Science to the MAX Full Day Field Trip Package:

• 4-hour Field Trip
• 3.5-hours of activities
• 30 minutes lunch break
• $15 per student
• Maximum 120 students, divided into 4 groups
• Access to picnic spaces for group lunch after field trip

Included:

• One premium and standard activity
• Auditorium presentation
• Interactive activity on the hiking trails (length will vary depending on field trip selection)
• Tour of animal exhibits
• Lunch break during field trip

Parents & Chaperons:

We encourage field trips to limit chaperons to 1 parent for every 10 students.  All parents are asked to pay $5, regardless of the program they are attending.   

There is no fee for teachers or bus drivers for the field trip. 

Weather:
All programs take place rain or shine.

Reschedule/Cancel:
You may reschedule your field trip (if space is available). Field trips must be canceled 2 weeks in advance.

Animal Policy:
Based on CDC guidelines, Oxbow Meadows does not recommend that children under 5 years of age touch reptiles or amphibians.

 

Lunch Information:

NEW!  Lunches will be incorporated into the EcoSTEM Exploration Field Trip and Full Day options.  

If you select Scales and Trails, lunch will be at the end of the 2-hour field trip. 

We do not provide lunch or have food available for purchase. If you have questions about having food delivered, please call our main line at 706-507-8550.

 

Group Size:
Field trip sizes are a maximum of 120 students. Please see field trip descriptions for specifics. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate groups of less than 10 students.

Middle and High school is limited to 60 students, or 2 classes, for EcoSTEM Explorations.  

Other Information:
Please note that programming options and pricing is subject to change.