School Field Trips
Our School Field Trips are set up as an a la carte menu of activities that range from TEKS oriented Science and Math Studies
that will target the objectives required by the Texas Education Agency to High Adventure Programs designed to provide unique
experiences that build confidence, communication skills and teamwork.  Our motto is Education through Experience, let us build an
experience your students will never forget!
Please note that our prices will increase starting January 1, 2009.  Book now for a Spring '09 event and lock in at current
prices!
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Click here for the Course Descriptions.
Discipline		Course Name	Time Needed	Grade Levels	Cost	Cost
Science Studies						As of 1/1/09
		Get to Know a Tree	40 minutes	3rd - 8th	$100	$150
		Into The Pond	50 minutes	1st - 5th	$100	$150
		Erosion Study	40 minutes	K - 4th	$100	$150
		Walk The Trail Hunt	40 minutes	K - 5th	$100	$150
		What is Soil?	50 - 60 minutes	K - 5th	$100	$150
		Fish Prints	40 minutes	K - 5th	$100	$150
		Hey It's a Fossil	40 - 60 minutes	K - 5th	$100	$150
		Rocket Science	30 - 40 minutes	1st - 5th	$100	$150
		A Watershed Speaks!	50 - 60 minutes	4th - 8th	$100	$150
		Planetarium Science	45 minutes	3rd - 8th	$150	$200
Adventure Courses
		Archery	45 - 60 minutes	4th and Up	$100	$150
		Shooting Sports	45 - 60 minutes	6th and Up	$100	$150
		Fishing	40 - 50 minutes	K and Up	$100	$150
		Canoeing/Kayaking	40 - 60 minutes	K and Up	$100	$150
		Hiking	40 - 60 minutes	K and Up	$100	$150
		Camping Skills	45 - 60 minutes	2nd and Up	$100	$150
		Home Sweet Home	60 - 70 minutes	3rd and Up	$100	$150
		Beginner Compass	40 minutes	1st - 5th	$100	$150
		Geocaching	40 - 60 minutes	3rd and Up	$100	$150
		Biking	35 - 50 minutes	2nd and Up	$100	$150
		Climbing Wall	60 minutes	4th and Up	$150	$200
		Giant Swing	60 minutes	4th and Up	$150	$200
Course Descriptions
	Get to Know a Tree
	Ever asked how old is that tree or how tall is it?  This class will show you simple ways to answer those
	questions along with other useful facts about trees.  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Into the Pond
	Aquatic life is diverse and in our very own pond that remains true.  Participants will have a chance to
	study the various aquatic life forms found around the pond and creek.  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Erosion Study
	What is erosion and what are the factors that contribute to it?  Is it ever beneficial to have?  Answer these
	questions here!  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Walk the Trail Hunt
	Go on a nature hike and learn to identify various plants, animals and insects.  Also be on the lookout
	for what might be called home!  Class size limited to 18 students.
	What is Soil?
	Learn what effects soil has on water filtration as well as how soil is made.  Class size limited to 18
	students.
	Fish Prints
	Learn about fish anatomy, body shape and other adaptations that give certain fish an advantage.  Students
	will print a fish outline and be able to distinguish the different areas.  This lesson can also be joined with
	fishing or aquatic studies to round out the lesson.  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Hey, It's a Fossil
	Ever asked how a fossil is made?  Learn the process in this class as well as make your own fossil
	paperweight.  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Rocket Science
	Want a fun way to teach kids how to form hypothesis and how to draw graphs?  This is the class made for
	guessing and fun!  Class size limited to 18 students.
	A Watershed Speaks!
	What is a watershed?  Is it possible to measure the volume of rain falling on one?  These are all questions
	that will be answered during the lesson.  Students will learn to identify watersheds and calculate water
	volume.  Class size limited to 18 students.
	Planetarium Science
	In this program, students will learn how to identify various stars and their constellations.  With the help of a
	Planetarium and projector we can bring this knowledge to students during the day.  Class size limited to
	18 students.
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	Archery
	Learn safety, sound shooting techniques and get plenty of practice on our archery range.  We use
	Matthews Genesis bows in our instruction which is the official bow of the National Archery in the Schools
	Program.  We also have have several traditional recurve bows.
	Shooting Sports
	Learn to safely shoot BB/Pellet Guns, .22 calibar rifles and shotguns with us.
	Fishing
	Our stocked pond and pier will provide hours of catch and release fun!  Learn the basics of fishing such as
	knots, bait and handling fish safely.
	Canoeing/Kayaking
	Learn to paddle safely on our pond and see that is the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.  Learn
	different paddle strokes and safety basics.
	Hiking
	Our well mulched trails wind through the woods and interpretive signs along the way will teach you about
	the various plants and trees.
	Camping Skills
	Learn the essentials of camping such as good tent site selection, pitching a tent, starting a fire, cooking
	in the outdoors and map/compass use.  All skills learned will follow the Leave No Trace ethics for Outdoor
	Adventure to teach responsibility in the outdoors.
	Home Sweet Home
	In this course, students will learn the basics of how to build a shelter in the wilderness.  Students will
	work in a small group to develop a plan and build their own shelters.  Topics will also include Leave No
	Trace practices.
	Beginner Compass
	This course provides a great introduction for students on how to plot a bearing with a compass.  Students
	will find north with a compass and then complete a small course that guides them back to the starting
	point.
	Geocaching
	This is a high tech scavenger hunt using GPS technology.  Learn the basics of the sport such as finding a
	waypoint and placing one.  After one lesson you will be ready to apply those skills to seek out your own
	hidden cache!  Want more info on this growing sport?
			www.Geocaching.com
	Biking
	Our relatively flat yet challenging course provides an excellent introduction to mountain biking.  Learn how
	to bike safely and basic maintance.
	Climbing Wall
	Learn basic climbing technique and challenge yourself on our 45' vertical wall.
	Giant Swing
	Go for an extreme swing ride here at the center.  You will be attached to a cable and then pulled up to a
	point that you wish to stop.  Let go of your release rope and enjoy the sensation of flying!  Also a great
	class to teach momentum and energy.
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