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Course List
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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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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