Plan a Field Trip - CSPM

Plan a Field Trip

WE ARE NOW SCHEDULING IN-PERSON FIELD TRIPS THROUGH MAY 26, 2023.  We are currently undergoing major HVAC upgrades and many of our exhibit spaces are subject to closure. We will make every effort to communicate any program changes/cancellations as far in advance as possible and will work with you to reschedule programs or find alternative options.

HANDS ON HISTORY

  • 2nd – 5th Grade
  • 10 – 60 Students; Require 4 Adult Chaperones (no more than 10 chaperones total – including teachers)
  • Tuesdays-Fridays; 9, 9:30, or 10am; 2.5 hours

Students will be welcomed as a group and rotate between three interactive stations in Museum exhibits. Each station focuses on a learning target developed according to Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies. At the conclusion of your program (optional), students will enjoy 25-minute film “Colorado Experience: The Original Coloradoans” while small groups take rides in our 1917 Otis Bird Cage Elevator and use the restrooms as needed. Groups larger than 60 are encouraged to schedule two separate visits on different mornings. 

LITTLE LEARNERS

  • PreK – 1st Grade
  • 10 – 40 Students; Require 4 Adult Chaperones (no more than 10 chaperones total – including teachers)
  • Tuesdays-Fridays; 9, 9:30, or 10am; 1 hour

Students will be welcomed as a group and rotate between three interactive stations – story time, a craft, and exhibit exploration. Groups larger than 40 are encouraged to schedule two separate visits on different mornings. 

AMAZING RACE

  • Middle & High School
  • 10 – 40 Students; 1:10 Adult to Student Ratio
  • Tuesdays-Fridays; 9, 9:30, or 10am; 2.5 hours

Students break into teams and explore exhibits through a challenging and engaging scavenger hunt. Using inquiry skills, students will draw connections and discover clues to complete tasks throughout the museum. Groups larger than 40 are encouraged to schedule two separate visits on different mornings. 

VIRUTAL FIELD TRIPS

  • 2nd – 5th Grade; Can accommodate older grade levels upon request
  • 1 – 4 Classrooms; 1 Adult Chaperone Per Class
  • Tuesdays-Fridays; Between 9am and 2pm; 1 hour

Can’t come in person? The Museum offers several virtual options for your students aligned with Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies. 

Questions?

Contact the Museum Program Coordinator, Meg Yevara at meg.yevara@coloradosprings.gov to discuss educational programs at the Museum. While we do not recommend self-guided visits, we understand that some groups have a certain itinerary in mind for their visit. If you choose this option, please let us know how we can help you plan a great visit that fits your needs and aligns with Museum policies. 

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“ My students gained so much from the hands on experience. They continue to make connections from our visit to what we are learning currently. I highly recommend this field trip! I always feel it’s important for students to not just learn about Colorado history but also our local history. Thank you for the opportunity to explore and learn!”

– Local 4th Grade Teacher

We are now scheduling field trips through MAY 26, 2023.

Spring 2023 Field Trip Registration

  • Your Contact Info

  • Please include a number that we can contact the day of your visit.
  • Your Field Trip Information

  • Both virtual and in-person field trips are offered Tuesdays through Fridays. Please note that there is no guarantee the date you requested will be available. We are now scheduling through May 26, 2023.
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  • Please provide us with an alternative date that would work for your group. You can also list additional options in the notes section of this form. We are only scheduling through May 26, 2023.
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  • We require a minimum of 10 students for guided programs. Our maximum students permitted per visit is 60, although some programs can only accommodate up to 40. We also have specific chaperone requirements for each program. Please see the program descriptions above.
  • For in-person field trips we require 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Hands on History Field Trips require a minimum of 4 adult chaperones. Virtual programs only require 1 adult chaperone per session. Please see the program descriptions above for specific requirements.
  • Please see the program descriptions above to ensure you’ve chosen the most appropriate program for your age group.
  • If you experience difficulties with this form, please call or email the Museum Program Coordinator Meg Yevara at 719-385-5631 or meg.yevara@coloradosprings.gov