science field trips in atlanta

Atlanta STEM trips will create lifelong memories for your students. Educational Destinations offers a variety of Atlanta STEM trip opportunities. If your students are ready to sharpen their skills in science, technology and engineering with the Robotic Explorers challenge, discover NASA’s space shuttle program at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center or learn about astronomy with the 30-inch Lewis H. Beck telescope at the Bradley Observatory, Educational Destinations will make your Atlanta STEM trip rewarding and memorable.

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After staring into the Mouth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, your students will enjoy Atlanta as this colorful metropolis is full of activities, sights and sounds to accompany your STEM trip. There are also plenty of great opportunities for theme park enthusiasts. Your students will enjoy Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags White Water, or Stone Mountain Park, home to the largest bas-relief sculpture in the world. It's easy to live it up in the A-T-L. Atlanta has so much to offer your STEM students that are ready to open their minds to STEM!

 Below are some popular options for your educational STEM trip. You can also click on the PDF icon for a download of these features.

Educational STEM Opportunities

• Participate in Programs the Georgia Performance Standards
• Programs that meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Zoom Through Outer Space in the Mark Smith Planetarium
• Discover the Ecosystems that Surround Us
• Hands-On Activities
• Custom Classes
• Custom Lectures
• Engaging Simulated Space Missions
• Astrobiology and Extremophiles Presentations
• Geo Lab Presentations
• NASA Artifact Tours
• Origami Pinwheel Galaxies
• Scavenger Hunts
• The Science of Flight Tours
• Campus Tours
• Planetarium Shows
• Mechanical Sesign and Coding Labs
• Optional Mechanical Design Challenge
• Exploring Design
• 3D Printing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics and the Machine Shop
• Giant Screen Movies
• Weather Wonders
• Explosive Earth
• Forest Tours
• Ecology Investigations
• Zoology Investigations
• Creature Features
• Exhibition Tours
• Design Club Days
• Computer Science Education Week
• Fascinating Facts Programs
• Aquatic Ecosystems Programs
• Collins Family My Big Backyard!

STEM Attractions

• Georgia Aquarium
• Computer Museum of America
• Georgia State Museum of Science & Industry
• Museum of Arts & Sciences
• Robotic Explorers
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
• Tellus Science Museum
• Bodies Exhibition
• Atlanta History Center
• Coca-Cola Space Science Center
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Illuminarium
• Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta
• Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
• David J. Sencer CDC Museum
• Bradley Observatory
• George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium
• Georgia Southern University Planetarium
• Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium

Other Attractions

• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• Centennial Olympic Park
• CNN Studios & Tour
• Zoo Atlanta
• Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
• High Museum of Art
• Historic Atlanta Neighborhoods
• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
• Underground Atlanta
• The Alliance Theatre Company
• Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
• Six Flags Over Georgia
• Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
• Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
• World of Coca-Cola
• Stone Mountain Park

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It’s no surprise that Educational Destinations sets and exceeds student travel standards. We aim to provide the best service, communication, experience and safety for all of our groups. When researching for your travel provider, please download this PDF checklist HERE to ensure that your group is taking advantage of all of the essential building blocks of a successful, safe, and FUN trip! If you have questions or are ready to get started on your next trip, please call 800.616.1112 or request your customized quote .

Custom Designed Trips

ED will create a custom designed trip for your group that is shaped by your priorities, goals and wishes, and powered by your passions. ED is committed to listening and working one-on-one with you to build the perfect trip for your students. There are no stock trips here - just your trip.

Group Travel Specialists

Led by award-winning teachers, ED exceeds the needs and expectations of students, teaching staff, parents and administrators. ED anticipates group needs and delivers group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs. Our experience and expertise enable us to bring the best quality trips, events, experiences and opportunities to your group.

All-Inclusive Price

ED’s custom trips are cost-effective and inclusive, without hidden costs – a great value for your travelers. Charter coaches, flights, hotels, meals, sightseeing, events, taxes and gratuities are covered for each traveler. A 24/7 Emergency Contact System is included for each traveling group.

Cutting Edge Technology

Through ED's parent company, ED is the only student travel company providing Trip Account , an internet-based program that provides you a complete trip resource center 24 hours a day. Also included in your trip is the Trip Account App: Music Directors, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Personal Tour Director

A signature feature of every trip is the ED Tour Director , always right by the teacher’s side, managing all travel aspects of your trip: transportation, events, meals, lodging, tickets and more. Our TD’s training and management skills let the teacher focus on the students and education.

Safety is Priority #1

ED is pro-active on safety, sending the Tour Director World Aware® alerts, sharing best practices in travel safety, emergency procedures and travel hints with chaperones and staff, ensuring traveler accountability, monitoring vendor service/performance and tellng travelers of changes or emergencies with the Trip Account App .

Trusted Leader in Travel

ED is an active member of these respected travel suppliers and organizations: Walt Disney World & Disneyland, Universal Orlando, American Bus Association, National Band Association, National Tour Association, Student Youth Travel Association and more. View all ED’s partners and awards here .

Doing the right thing

ED is deeply committed to high quality educational group travel. We love what we do, and we work hard to do it better than everyone. Creating memorable performance trips that leave positive, life-changing impressions on your students and community is a privilege that we don’t take lightly. Please talk to us about your next trip.

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Since 1987, Educational Destinations, led by passionate, award-winning teachers, has become the first choice for educational student group travel. By listening to teachers, providing cutting edge technology and unmatched service, and having dedicated ED Tour Directors conduct trips, Educational Destinations has built an unmatched reputation. Focused on designing custom trips that provide educational, memorable, and rewarding student travel experiences, Educational Destinations successfully partners with customers to do just that, in destinations within the United States and worldwide. Decades of combined travel expertise, earned in dozens of countries, enables Educational Destinations to anticipate performance needs and deliver group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs.

I wanted to write and tell you what a terrific job you did with our trip. I’ve been traveling since 1980 and this was the easiest trip ever for me. I simply had to do nothing but teach! It’s hard to believe it’s taken me this long to get it right, slow learner! The students and parents have had nothing to say but wonderful things…

Nan Moore Male High School

You have been so wonderful with our parents and students throughout the entire course of this tour. I am so glad we signed on with Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations as you gave our group the red carpet treatment every step of the way.

Janis Stackhouse Bloomington High School North

Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations is top-notch. The professionalism of the staff and their attention to detail is a director’s dream come true. My students and I have traveled with them four times over the past several years and I can say that “I won’t leave home without them!

Jena Adrianson Lawrence Central High School

I can’t say enough good things about Educational Destinations. They had everything covered and it was a relaxing and fun trip. My students and parents commented that it was the best trip we have ever taken. I’m ready to plan another trip with this company.

Brenda Bergman Jay County School Corporation

I recently had the pleasure of going on a Disney Trip with our band from Eastern High School in Greentown, IN. I was skeptical about going but am so glad I did. My Grandson and I came in rather late and had no problems whatsoever in getting onto your site, paying for our trip, and having confirmation that we were good to go.

Dianna Workinger Greentown, IN

Being able to trust implicitly the people who are planning what we will see, the timing of the itinerary, and the traveling arrangements is comforting not only to our staff but also to our parents. For our parents to know that this is a company that we use year after year with great results gives them the peace of mind that their children will experience the safest trip possible.

Mrs. Kathy Schubel Principal, St. Bartholomew Catholic School

I wanted to thank you so much for such a great trip! Our kids had a wonderful time and I could not imagine how we would have seen all that we were able to see without having you organize this trip for us.

Angie Remington Madison-Grant Elementary Students

I have worked with Educational Destinations on a yearly basis since 2001 and ED is the best educational travel group our school has ever worked with. It is refreshing to know that during the course of a trip that if any questions or problems arise, we have the consultant, whom we have worked with all year, right there with us to answer all questions and take care of the tickets and timing. It makes the trip very relaxing and enjoyable and a trip our kids never forget.

Darrin Russell 8th Grade U.S. History, Mitchell High School

I have been coordinating educational field trips for my school for the past 10 years and could not be happier with Educational Destinations. From the very first brainstorming session to the moment we return home from our trip, Educational Destinations works tirelessly to make sure our trips are memorable and successful. They are always quick to answer my questions, which I truly appreciate. Michael, Robin, and Ryan have been fantastic to work with over the years and I highly recommend them!

Kris Samick Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation

Educational Destinations has taken the stress out of planning and traveling with a large group. As a teacher, I am now able to actually enjoy the time I have with my students instead of worrying about all of the necessary details. From the very first contact made to the last moment of the trip and beyond, each and every person we have interacted with from Educational Destinations has been professional, concerned about fulfilling our needs, and exceptionally conscientious.

Linda Crady History Teacher, Sycamore School

20+ Atlanta Field Trip Ideas

Another great field trip location is the Fernbank Museum of Natural History . Offering a perfect blend of education and fun, this Druid Hills-area museum allows kids to explore astonishing dinosaur displays, experience the magic of immersive giant screen movies, and engage in hands-on science activities.

With outdoor exhibit areas including WildWoods and Fernbank Forest, a visit to Fernbank inspires a deeper understanding of our natural world. Order lunch through Fernbank Café, or brown-bag it!

5. Atlanta Botanical Garden

For more outdoor field trip fun, head to the Atlanta Botanical Garden . This Atlanta field trip destination offers a captivating escape for kids, weaving together nature, art, and education. Book a guided tour, or opt for a self-guided adventure. Guided tours are offered for school groups from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Here, teachers can foster creativity and play by wandering through the Children’s Garden filled with interactive sculptures and imaginative spaces. Plus, find art exhibitions, seasonal displays, canopy walks, and educational programs that teach about plants and conservation.

6. LEGO Discovery Center

LEGO Discovery Center  immerses young learners in a vibrant world where imagination takes center stage. Kids can build, play, and marvel at intricate LEGO creations that transport them to fantastical realms. Plus, enjoy a thrilling show at the 4D cinema to add an extra layer of sensory excitement.

LEGO shares that their school group experiences “are designed to bring math, science, engineering and language to life and encourage skills in communication, collaboration, critical-thinking and problem solving.” Get learning with LEGO!

Atlanta Field Trip Ideas for Middle School Groups

7. georgia aquarium.

A mesmerizing underwater world awaits at the Georgia Aquarium . Here, groups can witness marine life up close, including dolphins, sea otters, tropical fish, sharks, and more!

Amongst seven distinct exhibits, the aquarium’s towering tanks become windows into the ocean’s intricate ecosystems. Spend the day here to learn about and ignite a sense of awe for the delicate balance of ocean life.

8. Fernbank Science Center

Unaffiliated with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History – but located nearby – the Fernbank Science Center is a fantastic destination for middle schoolers. Operated by the DeKalb County School District, this spot offers hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and opportunities to explore astronomy and environmental science.

The center offers a variety of school programs depending on age group; all are aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence. Each visit includes a tour of the current night sky with their “iconic Zeiss planetarium star projector and a presentation using our new state of the art 4k projector…”

9. High Museum of Art

As Atlanta’s premier art museum, the High Museum offers middle schoolers a chance to explore diverse collections of art techniques spanning centuries, cultures, and genres.

In addition to viewing its stunning collections, students can actively engage with the art through educational workshops that inspire hands-on creativity. Field trips are available for student groups ages K-12, with brown bag lunches welcome.

10. Tellus Science Museum

Located outside Atlanta in Cartersville, The Tellus Museum boasts interactive exhibits about science, paleontology, astronomy, and geology. Plus, make your visit easy with box lunches available for purchase.

With programs that make learning exciting and engaging, students can transcend the confines of textbooks and classrooms with this field trip idea. Engage students in a journey that ignites their passion for discovery and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

11. The College Football Hall of Fame

Need to get some energy out? Look no further than The College Football Hall of Fame ! Located in Downtown Atlanta, this attraction offers groups a dynamic blend of sports history, interactive exhibits, and educational enrichment.

Great for middle schoolers’ curiosity and energy, this spot allows students to tap into the game’s themes such as sportsmanship and collaboration to provide an enriching field trip experience.

12. Zoo Atlanta

A Zoo Atlanta field trip is always a hit with any age group! The zoo offers traditional field trips – plus sleepovers, guided tours, a zoomobile, and virtual field trips!

Here, students can marvel at a diverse range of animals from around the world, including Safari wildlife and kings of the jungles. Plus, tap into a range of expert-led talks, interactive programs, and informative signage for students to learn about conservation efforts.

Atlanta Field Trip Ideas for High School Groups

13. world of coca-cola.

The World of Coca-Cola explores the history and impact of the iconic Atlanta beverage brand. School groups can embark upon interactive exhibits, tastings, and insights into marketing and innovation.

Recommended for 8th-12th grades, a field trip here allows students to engage in tactile learning and opens the door to conversations about marketing, branding, and cultural impact.

14. Delta Flight Museum

Groups with aviation enthusiasts will enjoy the Delta Flight Museum ! Here, explore Delta Air Lines’ history with interactive exhibits, flight simulators, and vintage aircraft displays.

Going beyond the mechanics of flight, this hometown airline museum also fosters discussions about the broader impact of aviation on global connectivity, commerce, and culture.

15. Georgia State Capitol

A field trip to the Georgia Capitol Museum offers students a glimpse into the legislative process and civic engagement, making it an excellent destination for students studying government and politics. The Georgia Capitol Museum seeks to “preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia Capitol building as well as the events that have taken place within its walls.”

Foster a sense of connection to the democratic process and explore the power of advocacy, the importance of informed voting, and the ways in which individuals can shape public policy through participation.

16. Sports Venue Tours

Depending on the season, students can tour iconic sports venues like Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena . Going behind the scenes, these tours allow groups to delve into the strategic and logistical aspects of sports management.

While touring, students can gain insights into sports management, venue operations, security protocols, event planning, logistics, and teamwork.

17. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Another field trip idea great for students learning about government is the Jimmy Carter Museum . Here, explore the presidency of Georgia’s own Jimmy Carter.

Venture through exhibits full of historical artifacts and gain insights into global diplomacy and humanitarian efforts. Docent-guided and self-guided tours are available, with a variety of educational programs to choose from.

18. National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights  explores the history of civil rights movements and human rights struggles globally. Through curated exhibits, workshops, and facilitated discussions, students can engage in important conversations around social justice issues.

In addition, this field trip idea will encourage students to challenge assumptions, broaden horizons, and feel empowered to advocate for positive change in their own communities.

19. Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

This contemporary art museum features thought-provoking exhibitions and installations. As a result, it’s a perfect location for student groups looking for an art-based field trip.

While touring galleries, spark discussions about modern art, culture, and societal issues. Use a field trip here not only as an adventure into different art forms, but also as a catalyst for discussions that go beyond the art.

Atlanta Field Trip Ideas for Small Groups

20. historic market and food tour + biscuit class.

Experience the tastes of the south on this 2-hour interactive food tour and class at Atlanta’s historic Municipal Market! The Historic Market and Food Tour + Biscuit Class is the perfect activity for groups of up to 14 to enjoy some quality time together and tasty Atlanta food.

Throughout the class, sample flavors from five different restaurants. Additionally, participate in a hands-on mini class on classic Southern biscuits. Here, your group will learn the secrets of crafting these perfect flaky treats!

Have a larger group interested in this tour? Not to worry – reach out to make arrangements!

21. King Historic District Walking Tour

Have a small group of students learning about the Civil Rights movement? On the Martin Luther King, Jr. Atlanta History Tour , follow in Dr. King’s footsteps to learn all about his life, legacy, and impact on Atlanta and the world.

During this tour, students can explore firsthand the places in Atlanta that inspired this Civil Rights leader. Best of all, a live expert guide will lead your group during this experience, sharing knowledge and answering your questions along the way. While the typical tour hosts up to 14 people, larger groups can reach out to make arrangements!

To explore more Atlanta field trip ideas, check out Unexpected Atlanta’s full list of walking tours and our Atlanta activity guides ! With ideas for every age group, interest, and group size, let us connect you to all of Atlanta’s can’t-miss activities! 

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14 Top STEM and STEAM Focused Programs Around Atlanta

Technology and creative thinking make so many advances in our daily lives it’s often hard to keep up. It’s up to parents to take advantage of local resources. Here are schools, camps, programs and museums that emphasize STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for kids.

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Atlanta Academy

Atlanta Academy’s Innovation Center takes 21st Century learning to the next level by providing tools, space and opportunity for students to discover, problem-solve, build prototypes and collaborate as they bring ideas (and baby chicks) to life. The Center is a great mix of art, engineering, creativity and analytics, so every student can have the ability to excel.

Atlanta International School

Primary-year students are introduced to computer science, information technology and digital literacy through classroom inquiry. The secondary years focus on social entrepreneurialism, coding and computer science with the option to achieve a professional certification and continue in grades 11-12 with a two-year computer science course.

Centennial Academy

A Centennial Academy is a conversion charter school in the heart of Atlanta serving K-8th grade. Centennial Academy uses STEAM to create sustainable and equitable, school-based initiatives that integrate the Arts into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, so that its scholars are inquirers and change agents of their communities.

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Educational and outreach programs at Chattahoochee Nature Center have experienced naturalists teach you during a unique program and learning opportunity. Explore the 127 acres on the Chattahoochee River, learn all about your backyard at the Discovery Center, see the birds of prey in the aviaries of the Wildlife Walk and more.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Improve STEAM skills at the Museum with daily programs, including the Super Spectacular Science Show, Art Studio and Build It Lab. Permanent exhibits include “Step Up to Science,” featuring the inner workings of the human body, the wonder of light and the technology of robots and “Tools for Solutions” features simple machines for building.

Club SciKidz

Camps provide an opportunity for kids to see how science works in the real world. Options include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Robotics, Veterinary Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, Medicine, Programming, 3-D Printing, Drones and more.

The Mount Vernon School

Through design thinking, project-based learning and maker, design and engineering efforts, students engage with their community to innovate. Students collaborate with for-profit and non-profit organizations, create bio-engineering solutions, digital blueprints and more. This learning naturally integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

North Cobb Christian School

North Cobb Christian School partners with parents of over 1,000 students in K-12th grade to utilize their God-given intellect and innate sense of wonder to become critical problem solvers. Through STEAM/STEM, students empathize with real-world problems and create iterative solutions to impact our world.

Saint Anne’s Day School

A leader in innovative and best early childhood educational practices, Saint Anne’s is a Reggio inspired preschool that encourages its students to explore their curiosities. With an emphasis on play, children collaborate on project-based learning, interweaving early math and literacy into the arts and sciences and vice versa.

Science Akadémeia, the Atlanta Preschool of Science

At Science Akadémeia,  children cultivate their innate curiosity while receiving a foundation for math, art, technology, language, and literacy.  A focus on early immersion, using the engineering design steps integrated with the scientific method experimentations, cultivate a child’s ability to develop a scientific thinking process that will last a lifetime.

Sora Schools

Sora is a virtual private middle and high school turning today’s students into tomorrow’s change-makers. Sora’s approach is founded on inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, giving students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through engaging projects, based on real-world challenges and problems.

The Walker School

From early code work in the Primary School and hands-on laboratory work in the Lower School, to an award-winning robotics program in the Middle School and internship opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and Georgia Tech in our Upper School, Walker’s STEM program boasts experiential opportunities for students ages 3-18. 

Wesleyan School

Wesleyan School’s STEM program mission is for every student to discover and develop their unique calling from God as a problem solver. The School offers courses in computer science, engineering design, architecture and more to help fulfill this mission.

Woodward Academy

Woodward Academy’s S TEAM program emphasizes not just learning content, but designing, building and creating . Students at all levels experience STEAM-driven learning opportunities in their arts, science and mathematics classes as well as special attention through an interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum.

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High Touch High Tech in-school science programs transform your classroom into a Living Laboratory! Kids become scientists and learn by conducting the actual experiments. 

* Programs Include:

• 90 minutes of fun individual and group experiments that are hands-on and participatory by every student.
• All equipment and materials in this supply intensive educational experience.
• Many programs provide take home experiments!

We can present in a science lab, spare room, media center, or your classroom.

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Motivate children to investigate the natural wonders of science!

• Title I schools receive the discounted rate of $9.50 per student plus $35 supply surcharge per day all year long.

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High Touch High Tech scientists try to see each class individually and can conduct up to three 90 minute sessions or four 70 minute sessions in a day with no more than 34 students in each session. Depending on the number of classes per grade, we can come for one or several days.

An example of a 90 minute schedule per day is: 8:30 - 10:00 10:15 - 11:45 12:30 - 2:00

Discover the power of observation as students journey through experimentation!

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Let’s make sense (k).

A great introduction to scientific inquiry as young scientists use all 5 senses to make observations. Measuring sound with our ears, "smelling bees” with our nose, taste tests with our tongues, and testing our touch bags for a little sight-free sorting are just the beginning! SKP1

What’s Up? (K)

Make and take home sundials to simulate the world turning. Experience the power of the Sun’s energy when you make and take home your own solar powered bracelet. Measure shadows as they change throughout the day and safely view the Sun itself! (Program subject to alterations due to weather.) SKE1

Rock and Roll (K)

Young geologists will observe, sort and classify rocks as they learn real geology terms! Get the EARTHY facts about different soil types: sand, clay, and loam. Kindergarteners will know that SCIENCE ROCKS as they pan for their own minerals and crystals to take home! SKE2

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Fabulous Forces (K)

How do objects move or stop moving? In what directions do they move: zigzag, circular, straight? Learn the science behind some of your favorite toys and see for yourself! By rolling, pushing, pulling, and dropping, your students will explore motion and gravity in action. Marbles, balls, tops, cars, and tracks allow the physics playground to come to life in your classroom. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) SKP2

Our Living Planet (K)

The budding ecologist will investigate the characteristics of what lives on our Earth. We will explore characteristics of both plants and animals and how they grow. Do moms and babies always look similar? Do all animals move the same? We will explore these questions and more as we observe and sort organisms based on their attributes. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) SKL1, SKL2

Whatever Floats Your Boat (K)

What floats your boat? Or sinks it? Separate marker colors by their weight and take home a chromatography bookmark. All this and more as we use our senses and scientific tools to classify and test the physical attributes of common objects. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) SKP1

Get Buggy (K-2)

Creepy, crawly, weird, and wacky. Discover the incredible life of insects and arachnids. From egg to adult, journey through the life cycle of butterflies, bees, and beetles. Explore the role of Pollinators and help BeeBot®, the bee robot, make it to the flowers! This program will have every child amazed as they dare to touch real LIVE bugs! (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) SKL1, SKL2, S1L1, S2L1

Smarty Plants (1)

Get all the SEEDY facts on the parts of a plant as we dissect a real flower!. Use your senses to touch, even smell, as we compare leaves and seeds by size, shape, and structure. Help Botley® The Botanist robot in his Botanical Garden learn what plants need to survive! Make and take home a terrarium. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) S1L1

Sounds Like Fun (1)

TUNE IN and feel the VIBRATIONS as we make waves and discover the science of sound. Listen to different pitches using palm pipes and assemble a string instrument to keep. Identify sources of sound, use a model eardrum, make salt dance and water fly! S1P1

Me and My Shadow (1)

Discover differences between natural and artificial light sources. Identify sources of ultraviolet light using UV beads and make your own UV bead bracelet to take home! What makes a shadow? Why do shadows change size? Can we make colored shadows? Answer these questions and more while exploring with shadow puppets. S1P1

Magnet Makers (1)

Get ATTRACTED to the magnificent world of magnets. Discover magnetism as we use repulsion to push magnetic cars and make rings float. Test everyday objects and transfer magnetism through water, wood, and more. May the “FORCE FIELD be with you" as we use electromagnets and learn about ways to make a magnet. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) S1P2

Weather or Not (1)

Travel through the water cycle as we touch a real cloud and discover types of weather. Get an introduction to weather instruments: thermometers, rain gauges, weathervanes, and anemometers. Discover the importance of air pressure with tornado tubes and barometers.  Explore the 4 seasons as we look at weather patterns and identify seasonal changes.  (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) S1E1

Matter Matters (2)

Discover what "matters" as we explore the physical properties of matter. Use balance scales to measure the mass of common objects. Feel and describe the physical properties of unknown objects and build new structures by rearranging the same components again and again.  See the difference as we experiment with reversible and irreversible changes. (Program is arranged in 5 centers) S2P1

Space, The Final Frontier (2)

Move through space as we explore the size, motion, and brightness of stars. Follow the moon phases and discover why the Moon changes in appearance. Make and take home your very own sundial to track the position of the Sun. Who says you can’t see outer space during the daytime?  Now you can while using our iPads and VR to explore celestial objects near and far! (Program is arranged in 4 or 5 centers.) S2E1, S2E2

Circle of Life (2)

Explore the life cycles of both plants and animals while learning biology basics. Plant the seeds of knowledge as we make our own terrariums to take home. Explore the role of Pollinators and help BeeBot®, the bee robot,  make it to the flowers! (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) For an alternate program option see GET BUGGY [K-2] S2L1

Force, Of Course! (2)

What is a force? A push or a pull, of course! You'll make a commotion of motion in your classroom as you push, pull, roll, slide, and spin objects to discover the path of motion. Plus, design an experiment to collect data on how friction and gravity affect speed. (Program is arranged in 4 centers.) S2P2

My Green Earth (3)    *NEW 2022

Help keep our Earth “green” by investigating the harmful effects of land, water, air, and human pollution. Students will discover how pollution affects our keystone species through experiments conducted with robots, water testing, and more. This eco-friendly program is sure to bring renewed life to the phrase Re-duce, Re-use, Re-cycle. S3L2

Fossil Fun (3)

Travel back in time and uncover prehistoric scientific secrets. Learn first-hand how fossils are formed. Dig up the past using authentic fossils, replicas, and models. Mold-making, rubbing, and imprinting are exciting ways to uncover facts about plants and animals that have become extinct. Excavate and take home your own fossil collection! (Program is arranged in 4 centers.) S3E2

The Heat is On (3)

Energy is the HOT topic in this program as we identify heat sources and use them in our experiments.  Observe and measure the rate of the sun’s effects on light and dark materials.  Test heat transfer with radiometers and liquid crystal paper.  “Conduct” experiments with both liquid and digital thermometers. Even take home a heat-sensitive bookmark! S3P1

Georgia-ology (3)

An all-out study of Georgia’s geology, biology, botany, and paleontology. From mountains to marshes, learn to identify native plants and animals found within Georgia's habitats and how they have adapted to thrive in each region. Learn the importance of protecting our environment and take home Georgia's state fossil: the shark's tooth. (Program is arranged in 4 centers.) S3L1, S3L2

Dig It! (3)

An experience that totally ROCKS!  Pan for real gemstone minerals to take home!  Investigate the physical properties that make minerals, rocks, and soils unique through a series of classification tests.  Watch as we simulate the breaking down of rocks through weathering and erosion.  Become a real geologist by using a dichotomous key for common rocks found in Georgia. (Program is arranged in 4 centers) S3E1

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Finally Fun Machines (4)

Finally, a hands-on and FUN program on machines! Meet the Facilitator: our cool, multi-faceted compound machine. Engage in pulley power, lifting levers, and incline plane plunges as we build one big machine with all six simple ones. Become "energized" as we "work" through potential and kinetic energy. (Students work in groups of 3.) S4P3

Balancing Act (4)

Balanced or unbalanced, that is the question. See what happens when forces in nature are out of balance. Set into motion experiments guaranteed to show the difference. Explore how forces affect motion by using balance scales, gyroscopes, and even becoming a human launch pad for water rockets. (Program is arranged in 4 centers. Program subject to alteration due to weather.) S4P3

Catch a sound wave as we learn how the strength and speed of vibrations change sound. Test how sounds travel through different materials in your classroom. Study how your ears work and how to keep them safe while measuring classroom sounds with our decibel meters. S4P2

Power of Light (4)

Students will study the power of light as they reflect on the world of visible energy.  Meet “ROYGBIV” using prisms to separate light and discover the electromagnetic spectrum.  Experiment with refraction using concave and convex lenses, and then sit back and enjoy a laser light show. Take home an optical illusion that confuses the eyes and teases the brain! S4P1

Eat AND Be Eaten (4)

Connect the web… the food web, that is!  Design and illustrate the flow of energy through producers, consumers, and finally, decomposers.  Examine how changes to the environment affect the flow of energy through an ecosystem.  Become a wildlife ecologist and dissect owl pellets to discover the feeding habits of a barn owl.  Ooh & Aah as you observe and touch the skulls of different consumers. S4L1

Cosmic Capers (4)

Voyage into outer space to discover the planets, stars, nebulae, and black holes that define our universe.  Become a planet as we mimic the motion and position of the Earth and Moon.  Use telescopes, iPads and Virtual Reality to explore the Cosmos. Make and take home your own Star Finder. (Program is arranged in 4 centers) S4E1, S4E2

Meteorology Madness (4)

Learn how the flow of energy drives the water cycle. Use real weather instruments to measure temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction. Make and take home your own windsock. (Program is arranged in 4 centers.) S4E3, S4E4

No Bones About It (5)

Learn the “bare bone facts” about comparing and contrasting organisms. Get hands-on with skulls, Microslides, X-rays, and more! Put your classifying skills to the test and pick a shark tooth to take home! It’s ok to be spineless as we explore the world of invertebrates even touch our LIVING invertebrates, if you DARE! (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) S5L1

What’s the Matter (5)

Experiment with changes in matter as we discover the traits of mass and volume.  Perform chemical changes as we mix acids and bases.  See chemicals separate while making your own chromatography bookmark to take home!  Taste how cool physical changes can be by making homemade chocolate ice cream! S5P1

CELL-ebrate (5)

Become a cell biologist as we extract banana DNA and even take home a sample!  Discover the differences in plant and animal cells and investigate microorganisms using microscopes and microslides.  Explore your inherited traits versus those that you’ve acquired.  Try not to get grossed out as we reveal where germs are hiding and if hand sanitizer really works! (Program is arranged in 4 centers.) S5L2, S5L3, S5L4

Geologica (5)

Get the facts on how natural phenomena formed and still affect the geology of your own backyard.  See how constructive and destructive forces shaped and continually reshape the world.  “Construct” an experiment to model weathering, erosion, and deposition.  Have fun modeling the movement of plate tectonics as we make science putty to take home. S5E1

Edison’s Workshop (5)

Stay “current” with this electrifying program as we study natural and human-harnessed energy. Students will explore the connections between electricity and magnetism as they create an electromagnet and use an electro-magnetic crane.  Find out why insulators and conductors are crucial in a circuit. (Program is arranged in 5 centers.) S5P2, S5P3

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Field Trip Programs

Enhance your students’ Fernbank experience with a school program. Fernbank educators use active discussion, fun visuals, live specimens and unique artifacts to engage students.

All programs are correlated with Georgia Standards of Excellence and last 30 to 90 minutes. Programs are available from August–May. Call or register online for your requested date, time and program.

Auditorium Programs (min 10, max 170 per session)

Offered Tues., Thurs. and Fri. at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Science comes alive with discussion, demonstrations and exciting visuals in our auditorium-style programs! Discover the amazing, dynamic processes of Earth and Life Sciences. Each program lasts 45 minutes and is designed to accommodate large groups. 

Investigations (min 10, max 30 per session)

Offered Mon. and Wed. at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Sharpen your science skills in our inquiry-based investigations. Observe and explore the worlds of Earth and Life Sciences through hands-on activities and experiments. Each investigation lasts  45 minutes .  Note: Some investigations are designed for outdoor exploration; please review program summaries for details.

Creature Features (min 10, max 30 per session)

Meet our live teaching animals in an animal encounter. Learn about the incredible adaptations and life histories of our charismatic critters. Each encounter is scheduled for a  30-minute block and includes three animals from our collection of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

Guided Fernbank Forest Tours (min 10, max 40 per session)

Offered by request, Mon. - Fri. at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Gain a better understanding of the interconnected Piedmont forest ecosystem and the importance of biodiversity during this  90-minute interpretive tour of Fernbank Forest. Participants will explore the ecology and characteristics of an old-growth forest while developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Guided WildWoods Walk, Grades K-5 (min 10, max 40 per session)

Students will gain a better understanding of the interconnected Piedmont Forest ecosystem and the importance of native biodiversity during a guided interpretive tour of Fernbank Wild Woods. During this 45-minute tour, participants will see first-hand the ecology and characteristics of this old-growth forest while developing an appreciation for the natural world.  

Make a reservation online or contact the Field Trip Team at 404.929.6320 or [email protected] .

Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.

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In House Field Trips for Elementary & Middle Schools

Meet budget goals with field trips that come to your school.

It is just that simple! Our science & technology in school field trips allow students to work on 3 engaging activities without leaving the school.

Students perform hands-on STEM experiments which fully support state and national science performance standards.

We bring our portable labs to you: Featuring our Mini Lab! 

Our labs provide a project that students can take home and back to the classroom. There isn't a more exciting science and technology experience around.

All of our in school field trip science lessons help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts.

The following science process skills are also emphasized:

• Classifying
• Critical Thinking
• Hypothesizing
• Experimentation

Details and Pricing

• All supplies , materials , lesson plans , and instructors are provided.
• We have integrated the National New Generation Science Standards into our curriculum offerings.
• Labs will last for 90 minutes depending on the school's schedule.
• The cost of the program varies by location.
• There is a minimum of 50 students per in-school field trip. Minimum fees may apply for less than 50 students.

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Teachers,  just take a look at the labs in the chart below and decide which in school field trip mini-lab you would like. Please click on your topic of interest to view the Mini-Lab topics for that category.

Field Trips and Resources

Connect your students with Atlanta’s beautiful Piedmont Park. Your busy learners can discover the wonders of nature right in the heart of Atlanta or from the comfort of your classroom. From hands-on experiments to educationally themed hikes and outdoor games, our carefully crafted programs are sure to captivate students of all ages.

Our programs are aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence and are designed to reinforce and enhance learning goals. There are endless opportunities to learn here at Piedmont Park. Don’t see the perfect program for your group? Ask us about custom programming!

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Piedmont park field trip offerings.

Piedmont Park Conservancy offers exciting on-site STEM education programs for all K-12 grade levels! Utilizing the unique natural resources of the park to guide our lessons, we integrate technology and engineering practices with the GSE-driven science and math curricula to deliver engaging learning experiences. Click on the titles below to learn more about each program! Note: it is required to have a minimum of 15 students to book a field trip. Unless otherwise noted, programs can accommodate up to 150 students. Field trips cost $7 per student. One chaperone per every 10 students is included in the price of the program. Additional chaperones are $2 each. Title 1 Discounts are available. Grade level recommendations are flexible and based on GSE.

Babies to Big Ones – Kindergarten

Does a young frog look like its parent? How do plants and animals grow? Answer these questions and more! Play games, explore our collection of skulls, furs, and tracks, and see what it is like growing up in the wild!

100 student maximum.

Needs, Seeds, and Nature – 1st to 2nd Grade

Find out what every plant and animal needs to survive, and investigate the life cycle of plants on an exploratory hike through Piedmont Park and our education orchard!

Orienteer Engineers- 2nd to 12th Grade

Give your students a chance to become explorers in the green heart of Atlanta! Students will practice using a compass, reading and creating a map, and guiding classmates through the park using self-designed courses.

50 student maximum.

Habitat Hunt – 3rd to 4th Grade

Discover all the different habitats that Piedmont Park provides for wildlife on an adventure hike around Lake Clara Meer! Engineer a habitat for a mysterious animal, and play games to explore food web interactions.

ExCELLent Adventures – 5th Grade and 7th Grade

Step into the lab and become a scientist! Students build cell models, learn microscope basics, and even make their own slides in this hands-on program.

It’s Lonely at the Top – 6th to 8th Grade

Students will learn, first hand, how energy flows through natural systems as they investigate Piedmont Park’s ecosystems. Through hands-on exploration of our skulls, furs, ,and tracks, students will learn how scientists characterize organisms according to their energy source. Students will play games that apply their knowledge of food webs to understand trophic interactions. 

Buzz on Bees – Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Learn all about the characteristics, life-cycle, and importance of honey bees! Explore our collection of bee biofacts and discover how honey is made. Students will be able to identify the structure of a beehive by designing and engineering a honeycomb of hexagons. Furthermore, the program will explain what keeps a beekeeper busy as well as why we should “bee” aware around stinging insects.

Erosion 101 – Kindergarten to 3rd grade, 5th to 6th grade

Conduct a hands-on investigation of wind and water erosion, and how these processes slowly shape Earth’s changing surface. Students, as collaborative, small group scientists and engineers, will carry out a cause and effect investigation, analyze data, use math skills to measure/record changes, and construct an argument based on evidence. Students engineer their own solutions to determine, as a whole group, the best methods for controlling erosion.

Pond Water Web – 3rd to 5th Grade, 9th to 12th Grade

Investigate the trophic interactions in freshwater systems and how environmental changes affect a habitat. Identify macroinvertebrates and learn about their importance in a balanced ecosystem. Conduct a Rapid Bioassessment Experiment just like an Ecologist!

Fabulous Fibonacci – 6th to 12th Grade

Fibonacci’s nifty numbers are an interesting mathematical idea. The prevalence of their appearance in nature makes them an excellent principle to study on the grounds of Piedmont Park. Students will be introduced to Fibonacci numbers, their sequence, and historical origin. Through a series of STEAM challenges, students will discover the importance of the Fibonacci Sequence in nature, and make their own Golden Ratio artwork.

Putting Green into Goldberg – 9th to 12th Grade

Using teamwork, trial and error problem solving, and a boatload of recycled materials, students design, construct, and refine a Rube Goldberg machine.

Phenomenal Playground Physics- Grades 2,4,8, 9-12 (individual program differentiated for grade level)

Come investigate physical forces on our playscape designed by world-famous artist, Isamu Noguchi. Students will analyze and experiment on the playscape equipment to determine which forces are observed. Using what they’ve learned, students will design their own play structures and identify the forces in them .

Don’t see the perfect program for your group? Contact us to create a custom program just for you!

Outreach Program Offerings

Outreach programs.

Did you know that our Environmental Educators can now bring our programming directly to your school? All of our on-site programs listed above (with the exception of Erosion 101, Pond Water Web, Orienteer Engineers, and Phenomenal Playground Physics) can be conducted in your school in individual classrooms of 30 students or less. All programs are GSE-correlated for each grade.

Programs can be booked Monday-Friday from 8am-1pm. The cost of the program is $250 for the first visit and $175 for each additional visit. For more information, questions and price estimates, contact [email protected] or call the Education Team at 404.875.7275 x325

Babies to Big Ones – K-2nd Grade

What’s inside?

• 3 Biofact sensory bins (one of each) for common Georgia animals, and their babies! Complete with information sheets and guiding questions
• Animal Families Matching Activity (suitable for up to 25 students at one time)
• “Mother Bat” echolocation Activity (suitable for up to 25 students at one time)
• 1 copy of “A Nest is Noisy” book
• 1 copy of “An Egg is Quiet” book

What’s Inside? 

• 3 Biofacts sensory bins (one of each) for Herbivore, Omnivore, and Carnivore complete with information sheets and guiding questions 
• 1 set of “Design a Habitat” activity 
• 1 copy of ““Sparrow Girl”” book
• 1 copy of “Wolf Island” book

Water Water Everywhere - 4th Grade

• 1 set “Incredible Journey” Activity 
• 1 set “Common Water” Activity 
• 10 microscopes per trunk
• 10 glass slides 
• 15 glass coverslips
• 2 eyedropper jars of iodine 
• 10 dry erase “ExCELLent Adventures” instructions
• ExCELLent Adventures worksheets (as many as needed, or the file is preferred)
• 1 set of “Build a Cell” activity

PAW-some Adaptations - 5th grade

• 3 Biofact sensory bins (one of each) for Mammal, Reptile, Bird complete with information sheets and guiding questions
• 1 set of “Get a Grip” activity  
• 1 copy of “What if you Had Animal Feet” book 
• 1 copy of “Amazing Animals” flipbook 
• Seven, fully equipped, STEM Challenge Stations that reveal, when completed, the secret sequence of nature! 
• Supplies for creating your own Fibonacci Sequence/Golden Ratio artwork

Microscopy Box - All ages

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Outdoor Field Trips

Join wylde center for a hands-on environmental education field trip.

Since 1997, the Wylde Center has been dedicated to providing outstanding hands-on environmental education experiences for students throughout the Atlanta area. Our field trips bring students to one of our five greenspaces to explore the science of the natural world.

Our interactive classes are led by trained and enthusiastic environmental educators. As students encounter our gardens, streams, and woodlands, they learn to think critically, creatively, and responsibly about the world around them. All Programs Align with current grade level Georgia Standards of Excellence.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES:

• Topics: Choose from one of our program topics adapted from Georgia Standards of Excellence or contact us to create a new program to best fit your class’s needs.
• Length : 1 hour or 1.5 hours, depending on location & program.
• When: Check availability below.
• Number of students : Each site can accommodate up to 60 students per 1-hour program.
• Cost : $10-15 per student, depending on location & program.

Title I Atlanta Public Schools may be eligible for free Field Trips to Edgewood Community Learning Garden. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

Book Your Outdoor Field Trip Today!

Sugar Creek Garden & Herb Farm - 415 East Lake Dr. Decatur, GA 30030

Situated in a floodplain, this site cannot be used for residential or commercial construction. Sugar Creek is meant to serve as a model for urban farming on unbuildable land. There are garden beds beds, community compost bins, pollinator gardens, herbs, a stream, beehives, and an outdoor classroom space.

We recommend this space as an alternative site to the Oakhurst Garden.

Edgewood Community Learning Garden - 57 Mayson Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30317

Built for education, the Edgewood Community Learning Garden is a fantastic place for kids to learn. There are fruit trees, garden beds, compost bins, pollinator plants, a rain garden, chickens, and an indoor community center for events, classes, and cooking demonstration.

This site offers FREE field trips for Title I schools in Metro Atlanta. (Does not include transportation.) Schedule your field trip with the form below and mention that you are a Title I school in the notes section.

Hawk Hollow Garden - 2304 1st Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Hawk Hollow is a great spot to become an explorer. It is home to many birds, a family of turtles, frogs, and owls. Hawk Hollow is one of Atlanta's unique urban/wild interfaces. With its streamside location and its vital microecosystem, there are opportunities galore to explore how we can help native plants and animals thrive in these little habitat pockets. Our focus at this greenspace is invasive plant management and reintroduction of native plants and pollinators.

Oakhurst Garden - 435 Oakview Rd. Decatur, GA 3003.

Closed for renovation until Spring 2025. Learn more about our capital campaign and exciting plans here . 

Mulberry Fields - 1301 Iverson St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Closed for repairs until Summer 2024.

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In-School Field Trips

In house field trips for atlanta area elementary & middle schools, meet budget goals with field trips that come to your school.

It is just that simple! Our science & technology in school field trips allow students to work on 3 engaging activities without leaving the school.

Students perform hands-on STEM experiments which fully support state and national science performance standards.

We bring our portable labs to you: Featuring our Mini Lab! 

Our labs provide a project that students can take home and back to the classroom. There isn't a more exciting science and technology experience around.

All of our in school field trip science lessons help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts.

The following science process skills are also emphasized:Observing,Classifying, Comparing, Measuring, Critical Thinking, Predicting, Hypothesizing, Sequencing, and Experimentation.

Details and pricing.

• All supplies , materials , lesson plans , and instructors are provided.
• We have integrated the National New Generation Science Standards into our curriculum offerings.
• Labs will last for 90 minutes depending on the school's schedule.
• The cost of the program is $15 per student for Elementary Schools and $18 per student for Middle Schools .
• There is a minimum of 50 students per in-school field trip. If there are less than 50 students, then the minimum fee is $750 for Elementary Schools and $900 for Middle Schools .

Request an In School Field Trip In-School Field Trip Registration

Or Call us today at 678-294-9504 for more information.

Club scikidz in school field trip topics.

Teachers,  just take a look at the labs in the chart below and decide which in school field trip mini-lab you would like. Please click on your topic of interest to view the Mini-Lab topics for that category.

Not sure which in school field trip is right for your school? We'd love to discuss it with you! Complete the In School Field Trip form or call us today at

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The Science Wiz

The Science Wiz brings amazing science classes to you!

Each class has 10 experiments and the students are the scientists?

The perfect In-house field trip or after school enrichment program.

Learn, Experiment, and Explore!!

FIELD TRIPS

Bring your students to the dunwoody nature center.

Field Trips are not available during June, July, or August or during Dekalb County school breaks.

At the Dunwoody Nature Center, classes move through the meadow and trails of our park led by our highly trained staff of environmental educators for a hands-on learning experience that reinforces and brings to life the STEM concepts that they are taught in the classroom.

Our field trips are correlated to Georgia Standards of Excellence according to grade level and subject area using academically-based curriculum materials. We feature three distinct habitats — stream, wetlands, and forest — that are ideally suited to enhance the fundamentals of environmental science in a controlled setting. Many of our field trips are available for outreach at your school as well. To learn more scroll down to see all of our field trips by grade level.

A $50 deposit is required at registration. One-hour programs are a minimum charge of $100 (covers up to 12 students ) / $8.00 per student after the minimum; one-and-a-half hour programs are a minimum charge of $125 (covers up to 12 students) / $10.00 per student after the minimum.

To book your field trip,  call the program office at 770-394-3322, or email us.

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Homeschool:  All of our field trip programs are adaptable for a homeschool curriculum. Contact Program Director Holly Loscavio at 770-394-3322 , or email us for more information.

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One-hour programs are a minimum charge of $100 (covers up to 12 students) / $8.00 per student after the minimum; one-and-a-half hour programs are a minimum charge of $125 (covers up to 12 students) / $10.00 per student after the minimum. Payment is taken via our payment platform at this link or you can mail in a check. Once you book your program and receive your invoice, you may pay for your program. Book a program now by emailing [email protected] .

Need help in funding a field trip?

Thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners, a limited number of scholarships are available for Title 1-funded schools to attend field trips at the Nature Center. This funding provides a discount per student on all field trips. To initiate a Title 1 request, please contact  Holly Loscavio , Program Director, or by calling the Program Office at (770) 394-3322 .

How many students can we serve?

We can host up to 160 students per day. We recommend a maximum of 25 per class. If you have questions about your group, please call the Education Office.

When can we schedule a field trip?

Field Trips may be scheduled for Monday through Friday beginning from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from mid-August through mid-May. Sorry, we cannot offer field trip programs during the Summer months (June, July, mid-August ) due to our Summer Camp Program.

What is the cost for adults? Parking?

All teachers and chaperones are FREE – as is parking.

Can I reschedule?

All schedule changes must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

Can we picnic & play in the park before or after the program?

Yes, you may extend your stay at the Dunwoody Nature Center for play/exploration or lunch at no additional cost. We only reserve one field trip per day so the park is yours to explore outside of your field trip time. We have an outside picnic area for your enjoyment but have limited indoor space to accommodate lunch.

What should students wear?

Our programs are designed to be outdoor experiences. Please make sure that students are dressed appropriately for the day’s weather conditions.

Can the programs be customizable?

Yes, we can customize some programs. Please call the Program Office to discuss this at (770) 394-3322 .

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Atlanta-Area STEM Summer Camps

Below is a list of STEM-themed 2024 summer camps in the metro Atlanta area submitted and hosted by Science ATL Partner organizations. This list, presented in no particular order, is intended to support parents seeking awesome science experiences for their kids this summer.  Always check the website for more details about the camps and any changes to the program structure due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Junior TreeKeeper Camp

Hosted by: Trees Atlanta

We offer fun and energetic ways for youth in rising 1st - 6th grade to learn about their natural world and explore the outdoors. During camp, each day is a new adventure! Campers will spend time doing hands-on activities in environmental science, exploring the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum, playing games, creating art, and biking each day on the Atlanta BeltLine. It’s fun to make new friends and learn about the importance of our urban forest. In addition to Campers in Grades 1-6, we offer volunteer opportunities for youth in rising 7th - 12th grade to assist at camp throughout the summer

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse, 825 Warner Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Price: $295

Registration Opens: Open Now

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18)

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Girls Link Up Summer Camp

Hosted by: 3D Girls, Inc.

The Girls Link Up summer program targets rising 3rd-8th grade girls across Atlanta. Sessions will occur Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:30pm starting June 3, 2024, through June 28, 2024. Each day of the week is scheduled to incorporate elements of STEAM and Entreprenuership. Academic sessions occur during morning sessions, specifically focusing on improving math fluency and building reading skills using science in a contextual learning framework. We are intentional about providing an affordable, one-of-a-kind summer experience for girls to explore, engage, and ignite their passions. **New This Summer: **Our** **9th Grade Academy for rising high school participants. Students will focus on time management, leadership development, and service-learning.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28

Daily Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: TBD

Price: $500

Registration Opens: March 1, 2024

Target Age Group: Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Engineering, Health, Math, STEAM, Technology, Science & Society, Life Sciences

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

Hosted by: Union for Reform Judaism

At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, our staff members create and use incredible curricula, created in partnership with education experts, to guide campers in bringing to life the questions that capture their imaginations. Using a hands-on, project-based approach, campers learn and create in a collaborative environment. Campers choose one primary track, or “Workshop,” where they spend a total of 2½ hours throughout each day, in addition to exploring the world through our amazing counselor-led chugim (electives) and outdoor recreational periods. Workshops are taught by our lead instructors, who are professionals in their field and/or professional educators (such as science teachers) who bring both a passion for the subject and experience working with children. They are supported by college-age counselors majoring in fields of science and technology and actively engaged in learning and research. These amazing counselors also develop and lead our incredible electives! Workshops include: - ​Robotics - Game Design - Programming & Coding: Javascript - Digital Film Production - Biochemistry - Digital Art - Botanical Sciences Sci-Tech is open to campers entering grades 4-10, with a special rising 11th-grade unit offered during 3rd session only and a full-summer Machon Teen Leadership program for rising 12th graders. We also have a five day Taste of Camp program for rising 4th graders during Session 3 for our youngest campers looking to experiment with what Sci-Tech has to offer! Please note: This is a sleepaway camp located in the Boston area, but we have a great cohort of campers from the Atlanta area, and from all over the country.

Dates/Sessions: June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: Overnight Camp

Extended Care Availability: After Care, Before Care

Location: Governor's Academy, 1 Elm St, Byfield, MA 30033

Price: $4095

Registration Opens: Currently open

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Chemistry, Robotics, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology, Nature & Environment

Club SciKidz Atlanta

Hosted by: Club Scikidz LLC

The Best STEM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 70+ camps grades Pk-7th. Camp sessions include Robotics, Pokémon, Minecraft, Veterinary Medicine, Stop Motion Animation, Special Effects, Oceanography, Chemistry, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Mini Medical School to name a few! Our camps have 20 make and take projects per week.

Dates/Sessions: June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9am-4pm

Location: St. James UMC, 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $359

Registration Opens: Registration is open now

Target Age Group: Preschool (0-4 yrs), Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Health, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, Physics, Robotics, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology

STEAM Sustainable Solutions Summer Camp

Hosted by: STEAM Sustainable Solutions

Small intimate STEM/STEAM Camp where students engage in critical thinking activities that enhances their understanding of the Engineering Design Process. There space is limited for this camp. There will only be 15 slots available. Interested individuals my contact the Sassy Scientist at 770 896-5811 for additional information and pricing.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14

Daily Times: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Location: TBA

Price: $200

Registration Opens: May 1, 2024

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Engineering, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Technology

CDC Disease Detective Camp

Hosted by: David J. Sencer CDC Museum

Weeklong day program about public health for current high school sophomores and juniors.

Dates/Sessions: June 24 - 28, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00-3:30

Location: CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Registration Opens: Now

Target Age Group: High School (14-18)

Topics: STEAM, Life Sciences, Health

Masterpiece - A Colorful Experience

Hosted by: The Village Tutorial and Enrichment Program

This summer camp will be filled with a bounty of color, sounds, fun, movement, and design through the ARTS!  Campers will study various artists around the globe as they create works of art with visual art, theater, music, coding and engineering. Our summer includes field experiences to observe other works of art from painting to dancing to storytelling! The summer culminates with our campers presenting works created to the community!

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12

Daily Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: 2695 Highway 42 North, McDonough, 30253

Price: $275

Registration Opens: January 15, 2024

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Engineering, Nature & Environment, Robotics, STEAM, Sports & Fitness

The Science of Fun STEM Camp

Hosted by: The Science of Fun, INC

The Science of Fun (SOF) is a summer day camp for ages 5-9 near downtown Decatur, Georgia. Join us for hands-on experiments such as slime, rockets, Legos, roller coasters, and homemade ice cream! Our campers receive hearty outdoor play, solid interpersonal coaching, and engaging hands-on STEAM activities. We are teacher-owned and operated. Our supervisors are **certified teachers** who know how to strike just the right balance between structure and fun! Older students may apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) or Internship Programs. Campers ages 5-9. Jr CIT ages 10 & 11. CIT ages 12-14. Interns ages 15 & 16.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Location: North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Price: $399

Registration Opens: January 1, 2024

Topics: STEAM, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, Science & Society, Technology, Math, Physics

Hosted by: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

O-Academy Camp at the Outdoor Activity Center provides youth, ages 5-12, with a safe and supportive place to explore nature and help care for our environment. Hosted by West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), our experienced staff are environmental educators and certified interpretive guides, who foster outdoor skills. WAWA will facilitate programming that is principled in our Environmental Education pedagogy including; the power of play, placed-based learning, cultural relevance, inquiry instruction, and social constructivism. Summer O-Academy runs weekly from May 28th- July 26th. Note: WAWA offers a limited number of O-Academy scholarships for youth ages 5-12. Interested families can apply for scholarships here: We are looking for youth ages 13-18 to support O-Academy as Counselors in Training (CITs). CITs are teenaged-youth with a piqued interest in nature and the outdoors. CITs will gain experience in facilitating natural science programming, performing environmental skills, and assisting young people.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Outdoot Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Price: $250

Registration Opens:

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Life Sciences

Oakland STEAM Camps

Hosted by: Historic Oakland Foundation

### Explore art, history, nature, and science in one of Atlanta’s most special parks! Happening weekly at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery, this week-long summer camp offers a unique opportunity to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) through daily creativity-fueling crafts, exciting skill-building games, hands-on problem-solving activities, and engaging experiments that will ignite campers’ imagination and love of learning. Activities are centered around a different STEAM-related theme each week, so students can attend one or more camps and have a different experience each week. 

Location: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30312

Price: $350

Registration Opens: January 15

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Food & Drink, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Sports & Fitness

Inspiring Engineers

Hosted by: Inspiring Engineers

**Our Summer S.T.E.M. Program** Campers will participate in a variety of hands-on S.T.E.M. activities. Each week, campers will have an engineering challenge or competition. Campers will have access to various materials as they are encouraged to follow the engineering process to discover how things work.  **Our Summer Enrichment Program** Did you know that studies show students lose months of reading and math skills during the summer vacation? As a result of knowing this, our campers will also participate in summer enrichment for reading and math while integrating writing. Our camp counselors are educators; therefore, they are well-informed on best practices for promoting and encouraging academic achievement. **Other Engagement** We also offer at least two exciting field trips per week, intro to Spanish once a week, Public Speaking once a week, and a host of other engaging activities. There is never a dull moment at Inspiring Engineers Summer Camp. 

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19

Daily Times: 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Location: Inspiring Engineers, Conyers Ga. 30094

Price: $1120

Registration Opens: March 24, 2024

Topics: STEAM, Engineering, Robotics, Technology, Math

Wylde Nature Camp

Hosted by: Wylde Center

An outdoor nature camp focusing on exploring nature, gardening, creating arts and crafts, preparing healthy snacks with garden harvest, and participating in science experiments.

Daily Times: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: After Care

Location: SUGAR CREEK 415 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Price: $345

Registration Opens: February 9, 2024

Topics: STEAM, Nature & Environment, Earth & Space Science, Food & Drink

Garden to Table Cooking Camp

Campers will garden, harvest, and prepare fresh vegetables for healthy snacks. In addition, campers will learn cooking skills and food safety. All of the regular Wylde Center camp activities like arts and crafts and games will also be included.

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21, June 24 - 28

Location: EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY LEARNING GARDEN, 1503 Hardee St NE Atlanta, GA 30317

Price: $375

Topics: Food & Drink, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Critter Camp

Hosted by: The Amphibian Foundation, Inc.

Critter Camp is an amphibian and reptile camp for kids, ages 6-14! Our goal is to introduce children to the exciting biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles, using live animals to illustrate aspects of biology and ecology.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care

Location: The Amphibian Foundation, 4055 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $395

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Location: The Friends School of Atlanta, 862 S. Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Price: $300

Camp Invention at Ithica Elementary

Hosted by: National Inventors Hall of Fame and Ithica Elementary School

Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. K-6 Campers 7-9 Leadership In Training Opportunities 10th grade + Leadership Intern Opportunities

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21

Daily Times: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Ithica Elementary School, 75 Whitworth Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Price: $270

Registration Opens: Registration is open now!

Topics: Engineering, Technology, STEAM, Physics, Math, Science & Society, Business/Careers, Sports & Fitness, Robotics

Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science Summer Camp

Hosted by: Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science

**10 weeks of Fun, Science, Engineering and Tinkering!** **Each week offers a great opportunity for kids 3-12 to investigate a specific topic including Coding & programming robots, engineering design, the human body, chemistry-edible science, animal habitats- a visit from the Atlanta zoo, mission to space, microbiology-all about germs and fun with water and bubbles. ** **This experience will open your kids to the wonderful, magical world of science and realize that science can be fun and exciting.** ** There will also  be outdoor time where kids can run and play and make new friends, after all, it’s summertime! ** **Full day (9am-4pm) and half day (9am -1pm), early drop off (8am-9pm) and late pick up (4pm-5pm) sessions are available.**

Location: Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science, 9550 Nesbit Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Registration Opens: Now open

Target Age Group: Preschool (0-4 yrs), Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health, Math, Nature & Environment, Robotics, STEAM, Technology

GT's College of Design Pre-College Summer Program

Hosted by: GT's College of Design

The Pre-College program consists of two-week in-person workshops in architecture, building construction, industrial design, or music technology. Hosted by the College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology, this program provides the opportunity to engage with our world-class faculty and current students and give high-school (rising juniors and rising seniors) students insight into what it is like to study at one of the Schools in the College of Design.

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19

Daily Times: Residential for two weeks

Location: Georgia Tech's College of Design, 245 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332

Price: $2300

Topics: Technology, STEAM, Engineering

Data Detectives

Hosted by: CDC's National Center for Health Statistics

**The Data Detectives Camp, conducted by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, is an opportunity for rising 6th and 7th grade students to learn about statistics and science in a fun, hands-on way.** The free, commuter camp will be held in **Atlanta, Georgia at the **CDC Headquarters July 8–July 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. By attending one of these sessions, campers will build STEM confidence and skills, especially in data science areas. They will also learn how to think critically, solve problems, work with others, and think like a Data Detective. Apply: [NCHS Data Detectives Camp (cdc.gov)](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-detectives-camp/index.htm)

Dates/Sessions: July 8 - 12

Daily Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Registration Opens: February 28 - March 28, 2024

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13)

Topics: STEAM, Math

Code Create Make- Game Design & Cultural Exploration

Hosted by: Coding with Culture & Decatur Makers

- Embark on a journey through game design, integrating SAM Labs for an enriching hands-on experience.  - Campers will create games that reflect cultural narratives and histories, learning the basics of coding and logic.  - Maker projects will involve using SAM Labs to add physical interactions to their games, enhancing the gaming experience. Max 12 students

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7

Daily Times: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Location: FCCD & Decatur Makers, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030

Target Age Group: Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Technology, STEAM, Science & Society, Engineering, Business/Careers

Code Create Make- Mobile App Design with an ATL Twist

- This week, young innovators will dive into mobile app development with a focus on metro Atlanta culture & history -  Utilizing SAM Labs, campers will create real-world solutions to issues in DeKalb County and beyond, by creating prototypes to solve community problems or celebrate cultural heritage. -  Maker projects will provide a foundation in design thinking and basic programming. Max 12 Students

Dates/Sessions: June 10-14

Daily Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: FCCD and Decatur Makers, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Topics: Business/Careers, Engineering, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology

Code Create Make- Physical Computing & Interactive Art

- Explore the intersection of art, culture, and technology through physical computing with SAM Labs.  - Campers will create interactive art projects that respond to environmental inputs, learning about electronics, coding, and the engineering process. -  Maker projects will encourage creativity and innovation, using technology to express cultural stories and perspectives. Ages: 11-14, Maximum 15 Students

Location: FCCD and Decatur Makers, 601 W. Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA 30030

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18)

Code Create Make- Music Production with EarSketch

- Delve into the world of music production using EarSketch.  - Campers will learn to code their own music, blending beats, loops, and their own creations to produce unique tracks that reflect their cultural backgrounds.  - SAM Labs will be integrated to add physical elements to their music projects, such as creating interactive musical instruments or controllers. Ages 11-14, Maximum 15 Students

Dates/Sessions: June 24 - 28

The Neuroscience School

Hosted by: Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at Georgia State University

Each summer the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience sponsors this neuroscience program for high school students. Weeklong classes are offered throughout the summer - both online and in-person - and registration remains open until classes fill. In-person classes take place on the campus of Georgia State University, downtown campus. These engaging courses are taught by award-winning neuroscience and psychology professors, all of whom hold interest and scholarly expertise in science education research and programming. 

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Location: Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, Petit Science Center - GSU, 100 Piedmont Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Price: $425

Registration Opens: January each year

Topics: Life Sciences, Science & Society, STEAM

Schools and Groups

School and group offerings.

Everyone loves a  trip to the Zoo.  But did you know that Zoo Atlanta offers students and groups so much more? We offer  sleepovers ,  guided tours , and, of course,  field trips . And if you cannot make it to us, let the Zoo come to you with a zoomobile or virtual field trip !

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Field Trips: Self-Guided

Explore the zoo on your own at a discounted group rate.

Add to the educational experience by using our standards-based curriculum guides and grade-specific activities at the Zoo before and after your visit. Perfect for school groups , homeschoolers , scout groups and more. 

Field Trips: Zoo Challenge

Enhance your field trip with a zoo challenge program led by zoo atlanta educators..

Pre-K to 12th grade students will learn about animals, wildlife conservation, and research at Zoo Atlanta as we integrate the GSE Science Standards and STEM through inquiry-based learning stations and Zoo exploration.

Take a walk on the wild side with an exclusive guided tour through the Zoo to discover amazing animals from around the world.

Zoo Educators will share fun facts and interesting stories for an inside scoop on what it’s like to care for these creatures. Tours are available for school groups, homeschoolers, and Scouts.

Virtual Field Trips

Take a trip to the zoo without getting on a bus.

Connect your students to animals, careers, conservation, and all things Zoo Atlanta through a Virtual Field Trip. Aligned with the GSE, these programs engage students in STEM concepts as they learn about Zoo Atlanta’s animal ambassadors and conservation initiatives.

Homeschool Programs

From field trips and HomeSchool Academy for your students, to take-home resources, the Zoo can be your partner in homeschooling.

ZooMobile Outreach

Let the Zoo come to YOU! Learn all about wildlife and wild places without leaving your classroom.

NightCrawlers: Schools and Groups

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!

Through guided tours, workshops and overnight experiences, there are a variety of opportunities for Scout groups at the Zoo.

Twilight Trek

Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join us after-hours for an evening adventure for the whole group!

College Programs

Zoo Atlanta has a variety of offerings for college students, faculty, and alumni.

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Atlanta-Metro Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Atlanta, Georgia field trips for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Atlanta’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our  Virtual Field Trips  section or  Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs  section.

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Chick-fil-A® Backstage Tour

The guided Chick-fil-A® Backstage Tour offers a fun, storytelling experience about the fascinating history, culture, and values of Chick-fil-A® founder S. Truett Cathy, the unique “Eat Mor Chikin®” Cows business model, and more!

Georgia Capitol Museum

The Georgia Capitol Museum teaches the history of the Georgia Capitol building and the events that have taken place within its walls. The Museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art.

Pettit Environmental Preserve

A 70-acre nature preserve encompassing forest and lake ecosystems, the Pettit Environmental Preserve serves as a diverse habitat for Georgia’s native wildlife.

Wild Animal Safari-Georgia

At Wild Animal Safari you can meet some of nature’s most fascinating creatures–up close and personal. Our park offers many ways to discover the beauty of nature.

Apex Museum

The APEX Museum is solely dedicated to telling the rich and often untold story of people of the African Diaspora, providing visitors with a complete view of African and African American history and culture.

Atlanta Beltline Arboretum

Atlanta Beltline Arboretum puts Atlanta on a path to 21st-century economic growth and sustainability provides a network of public parks, multi-use trails, transit, trees, and plants by reusing 22 miles of historic railroad paths.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is the perfect place to learn about plants from around the world and their importance in food, medicine, the environment, and as raw products.

Atlanta History Center

The Atlanta History Center connects people, history, and culture by providing educational tours of historic houses, exhibitions, and gardens. Explore some of the center’s online exhibitions.

Atlanta Monetary Museum

The Atlanta Monetary Museum exhibits historical artifacts that tell the story of money from barter to modern times. Learn about the turbulent history of banking in America and see examples of rare coins and currency.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Schools throughout the Atlanta-metro region depend on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for music programs to provide inspiration, music education and enjoyment. Also family friendly concerts.

Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Blue Heron Nature Preserve, on 30-acres, serves as a home to a variety of wildlife and native plant species, a green space with creek-side trails to explore and a center of education and research.

Center for Civil and Human Rights

The Center for Civil and Human Rights tells inspiring stories of civil and human rights through artifacts, original works of art, music, videos, and dynamic interactive experiences.

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Atlanta Day Tours

Located in the heart of the South, Atlanta boasts a blend of the historic and the contemporary. Our educational field trips offer an experience that is a unique combination of the past and the present. Give your students the opportunity to learn about history, science, and so much more!

Why Book With Son Tours?

At Son Tours, we serve as your group’s full-service planning and tour operation valet. Our Atlanta-based tour company is dedicated to ensuring that trip experiences are fun, enriching, and safe. With expert guidance from location to location, we’ve got you covered.

Atlanta Tour Highlights

• Georgia Aquarium: Students can visit the largest aquarium on the planet, home to more than 100,000 animals and 500 different species, including beluga whales, penguins, manta rays, sea lions, and even whale sharks.
• World of Coca-Cola: Explore the 20 acre complex and the exhibits showcasing the history of the worlds most popular beverage brand.
• Zoo Atlanta: Take a stroll through this accredited zoological park to see hundreds of different animals from around the world. Students may even have a chance to watch handlers feed the Giant Pandas.
• Centennial Olympic Park: Experience Atlanta’s lasting legacy to the city’s 1996 Summer Olympics at this 21-acre park, including a visit to the famous Fountain of Rings.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site: Here, students can see the reverend and Civil Rights leader’s birthplace, church, and final resting place, all while remembering his voice and his message.
• Civil Rights Center: The Center’s iconic exhibitions feature the papers and artifacts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the history of the US civil rights movement; and stories from the struggle for human rights around the world.
• Fox Theater: Visit the historical theater to attend a variety of cultural and artistic shows and events.
• Alliance Theater: Watch a live performance of the classical musical “A Christmas Carol” in the 770+ seat theater.
• Truist Stadium: Explore the history of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team through artifacts and exhibits. Students can even attend an Atlanta Braves game!
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Students can experience the signature features of Mercedes-Benz Stadium through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
• Chick-Fil-A Headquarters: Learn the history of America’s #1 chicken restaurant chain. Explore the History Museum, Car Museum and Truett’s Office.
• Fernbank Science Center: Science becomes an adventure here, where students can view the planetarium, observatory, and visit the many exhibits and activities.

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