The Children’s Museum of Pooler is excited to host field trips! Our field trips are designed to spark the imagination and foster cross-curriculum learning opportunities for children under 10 years of age.
All field trips include a brief orientation to the Museum and two hours of fun in the learning exhibits. Field trips can be scheduled for Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and select Mondays. Field trips require a minimum of 15 students and up to 50 students to book at field trip pricing. For trips with more than 50 students, please schedule multiple days or request a Monday field trip. One chaperone is requested for every five students.
Pricing
Special Field Trip Rates
Field trips dates book quickly, so please reserve early. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold the spot.
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Guided Field Trip
- A CMOP staff member will guide students through a 30 minute age-appropriate learning based lesson activity (topics listed below) in the Museum, while allowing time for play in each learning zone area. All field trips require active involvement of the chaperones attending to provide a successful experience.
- Field Trips typically start at 9:30am and last for two hours of learning through play. Please message us if you would like to request a different time.
- Available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and some Mondays (ask us!). Please request a Monday field trip for groups over 50 students. *Guided field trips are not available during the summer months of June/July.
- $8.00 per student
- $8.00 per chaperone
Self-Guided Field Trip
- Self-Guided field trips are a great opportunity for children to explore the Museum’s learning zones with their chaperones! All field trips require active involvement of the chaperones attending to provide a successful experience.
- Field Trips typically start at 9:30am and last for two hours of learning through play. Please message us if you would like to request a different time.
- Available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and some Mondays (ask us!). Please request a Monday field trip for groups over 50 students.
- $7.00 per student
- $7.00 per chaperone
Guided Field Trip Lesson Activity Topics
Please indicate which topic your group would like upon booking your guided field trip on the booking form.
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Got Milk?
Got Milk? A Farm To Table Dairy Lesson
Students will explore the world of dairy farming! Students will follow the production of milk from the farm to the table, do a STEM building barn activity, and have the opportunity to milk our life-sized dairy cow, Bella. Standards Supported: SKL1, S1L1, S2E3
Coasting Through
Coasting Through! All About Our Coastal Ecosystem
Students will gain a better understanding of the marine and animal life around the Georgia coastline. The importance and preservation of the salt marsh habitat will be explored through engaging discussion and activities.
Standards Supported: SKE2, S1L1, S2E3, S3L1, S4L1, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4, 2-LS4-1, SS1G3, SS2G1, SS4G1
STEM Fairy Tales
STEM Fairy Tale Building Challenge
Students will solve building challenges as they dive into the world of fairy tale literature! Children will love exploring math and engineering through these fun and engaging STEM based activities.
Standards Supported: SKP1, ELAGSEKRL2-3, ELAGSEKRL5, ELAGSEKRL9, ELAGSEKSL, ELAGSE1RL1-3, ELAGSE1RL9, ELAGSE1SL1-3, ELAGSE1SL4-6, ELAGSE2RL2-3, ELAGSE2SL1-3, ELAGSE3RL2-3, ELAGSE3SL1, ELAGSE4SL1
ART-TASTIC
ART-TASTIC Field Trip: Inspiration From Famous Artists
Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of various artists and their unique styles of art. Students will create their own compositions of artwork using techniques such as printmaking and colorblock.
Standards Supported: VAK.CR.1-5, VAK.CN.1, VAK.RE.1, VA1.CR.2-5, VA1.CN.1, VA2.CR.2-5, VA2.CN.1, VA3.CR.2-5, VA3.CN.1, VA4.CR.2-5, VA4.CN.1
All About Circuits
All About Circuits
Students will construct simple circuits with “do” components (switches) and “happen” components (lightbulbs, LEDs, motors, and buzzers), and battery blocks to investigate the wonder of electricity.
Standards Supported: S5PS, S5P2 a-c, SPS10, S8P5
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can the Museum accommodate for a guided field trip?
CMOP can accommodate up to 24 students for a guided field trip in our Museum classroom. If you have more than 24 students, please indicate this on the request form. Larger groups can be divided up and rotated between the lesson and exhibit exploration.
How many chaperones do we need?
CMOP requests one chaperone attend for every five students to ensure proper safety and supervision.
Can we eat lunch at the Museum?
Food is not allowed in the exhibit areas of the Museum. There is a Party Room that may be reserved for lunch. Please check with the Museum if the Party Room is available. There are also several benches located just outside of Museum that may be used.
Do you have restrooms and changing rooms available?
We do not have a public restroom. Tanger Outlets provides restrooms and family restrooms with changing stations across the walkway for visitors.