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Orlando Field Trips for Kids

I am homeschooling my kids this year, and as such, I have decided to make Friday our field trip day. It gives us all a chance to get out of the house and go somewhere educational and hopefully fun. Since we are going on a Friday, I am hopeful that crowds will be less than what they would be if we went during the weekend.

While we all know that the Orlando area has a lot of fun activities, that’s why we are the vacation capital of the world, but what is there to do in terms of educational activities in Orlando for kids? Turns out there is a lot.

Here are fun Orlando field trips to take with the kids this year.

Albin Polasek Museum

Take the kids to learn about art at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden . The museum has over 200 works on display both inside and outside. At the museum kids can learn about Albin Polasek and his work and learn about sculpture as an art medium.

While in the sculpture garden, kids can participate in a fun scavenger hunt. The face of the Greek God Pan is hidden in 26 places around the property. Kids will definitely love searching for him.

Glass Bottom Boats at Silver Springs State Park

The Glass Bottom Boats at Siver Springs State Park is a great option for an Orlando field trip. This is where the Glass Bottoms Boats were first developed. On the Glass Bottom Boats kid will enjoy looking at and learning about the different species of fish in the springs. You will also see different artifacts and even some movie props down below.

30-minute tours are offered everyday and don’t require a reservation. 90 minutes tours are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday and do require reservations.

Kennedy Space Center

At Kennedy Space Center , kids can learn about rockets, NASA and space exploration. At Kennedy Space Center, kids will be able to take a look at a model of the Hubble Space Telescope, explore an international space station, see different rockets and capsules, and so much more. There might be too much to do in one day, that you might have to return for a second visit.

Leu Gardens

We visited Leu Gardens earlier this year, and while the day was hot (I recommend visiting at a cooler time of year or early morning) we had a good time walking around and exploring. Leu Gardens has a variety of flower gardens, a vegetable garden (with giant vegetables), a butterfly garden and a pond.

Kids can learn about plant life, the migration patterns of butterflies (my son taught me about this one), pollination and more.

Right now, Leu Gardens has an exhibit on Fairy Doors, which will add a fun element to the garden.

Tip: Leu Gardens offers a free day the first Monday of the month

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LunaSea Alpaca Farm

LunaSea Alpaca Farm is a great alternative to the zoo or a traditional farm. At LunaSea, they only have alpacas and a couple of llamas. Kids will learn all about these animals and be able to go into the pens to interact with the alpacas and to feed them. All tours are help by the owner of the farm, who is every knowledgeable about alpacas. Kids can ask any questions about alpacas or llamas that they want during the tour and get them answered .

Marine Discovery Center

Kids can learn about different animals that live in the Indian River Lagoon at Marine Discovery Center . While there is a small museum that you can explore at no cost, you will definitely want to join one of the tours that takes you out into the lagoon. The Marine Discover Center offers both boat tours and kayak tours last two hours and they are offered at various times of day. Tours are guided by a naturalists. On the tours, kids will learn about conservation efforts while spotting dolphins, sea turtles, birds and more.

Please note that for kayak tours, kids 6-12 must ride with an adult. Children under 6 are not allowed in a kayak.

Murals of Mills 50

Take the kids to Mills 50 and do a walking tour of the murals in the area. Walking the murals and discussing what the kids like or dislike about the murals makes for a fun morning out. We started at 1336 North Mills and made our way down to 730 North Mills and then back up the other side. There are some great places to grab coffee, breakfast or lunch along your walk.

Outschool has over 10,000 classes that will delight kids of all ages. Kids can take cooking classes, music classes, art classes, Harry Potter classes, math, science and much more!

Orlando Science Center

The Orlando Science Center is a great place for a field trip, maybe more than one. At the Science Center, kids can learn about Dinosaurs, weather in Florida, engineering and more.

The Science Center has rotating exhibits that come through every year. The exhibits are usually focused on something that kids can relate to, but incorporate science. We have seen exhibits on Super Heroes and on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The kids loved both. Later this year, the Science Center will have an exhibit on Pompeii and how it was destroyed.

Orange County Regional History Center

In the Orange County Regional History Center , kids can learn about the history of Central Florida. Kids can learn about early life in Florida and florida peoples, including Florida’s indigenous people, first contact between the Spanish and Native Americans living in Florida, Florida pioneer life and Afircan Americans in Central Florida history. Kids can also learn about the region’s natural environment and cattle and citrus, the two main economic drivers of the region in the past. The museum also has an exhibit on how Orlando became the theme park capital of the world and how people have been traveling to Orlando for 100 years.

If you are looking for a structured activity, the museum holds a homeschool day every month with a 2- hour activity. The program is mainly geared towards elementary aged children.

Scavenger Hunt Lake Eola

A great option for a field trip is a scavenger hunt around Lake Eola with Let’s Roam. I did this activity recently with my kids. The scavenger hunt takes you around downtown and Lake Eola and to view different works of art that are in the area. There are questions about the art to answer that helps kids learn more about the different pieces. Even better, kids are getting exercise as you race from one location to the next. As the scavenger hunt is a private hunt, you can stop partway through the hunt to take a ride on the swan boats, have a picnic or have lunch at World of Beer (they have outdoor seating) located in the park.

Central Florida Zoo and Brevard Zoo are great options for a field trip. Kids can learn about and interact with different kinds of animals. At the Brevard Zoo , kids can learn about animals that live in Florida, as well as about animals from the Caribbean and the Rainforest. Kids can also learn about Kangaroos and different kinds of birds.

At the Central Florida Zoo , kids can interact with barn animals, feed giraffes and have visit with the rhinos. They can also learn about invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles.

If you want to add on some fun to your educations field trip, both zoos offer tree top treks.

Which one of theses Orlando field trips are you looking forward to taking with your kids this year?

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130+ Amazing Florida Field Trip Ideas

Going on field trips is the highlight of any family’s life, especially if you homeschool your kids. There aren’t a lot of crowds, during the school year, and it’s just plain fun for the whole family. You can consider the day family time, but also know that they’re learning at the same time. Here are a few Florida field trip ideas the whole family will love also keep in mind Disney makes a great field trip option.

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Everyone always thinks of Disney and Universal Theme Parks when they think of Florida. But Florida is such a big state (trust me when you are driving north to south you will understand!).

Florida has so much more to offer than just theme parks! 

Related: 10 Ways to Take a Disney Vacation on a Budget  

Field Trip Ideas Tampa Bay Area

Orlando tour passes.

There are so many options for bundling attractions at a fraction of the cost to get more bang for your buck. In the Orlando area, these are your best options:

Orlando City Pass – Save on tickets to famous theme parks

Orlando GoCity Explorer Pass – Choose from 2-5 attractions. You will have 60 days to use the pass.

Orlando Sightseeing Pass – Entry to 2-5 attractions. Over 25 attractions to choose from.

Orlando Tours – 25+ tours and excursions to choose from.

Visiting Winter and Hope at Clearwater Marine Aquarium – If you have seen the Dolphin Tale movies then you know all bout the story of Winter and Hope and you can see them in person. 

You can also learn all about their journey and the recovery efforts at CMA. Get discount admission with the Tampa Bay CityPASS .

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Dinosaur World – Do your kids love dinosaurs? Taking them to Dinosaur World is going to open up their world. The interactive shows, prehistoric museum, and the dino activities are going to have everyone excited. 

Busch Gardens Tampa – Come on, if you haven’t visited Busch Gardens, then you’re missing out. This is the perfect family-friendly place to visit, plus a great way to spend time as a family learning.

Busch Gardens has a lot of history, so make sure you check it out! Get discount admission with the Tampa Bay CityPASS .

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Raymond James Stadium Tour – Your tour will include a luxury suite, the Hall of Fame Club, the famous pirate ship, the ALL-NEW West Club, the University of South Florida Home Team locker room, the field, and more!

Tour of the Pinellas County Heritage Village Largo Florida – This is a free open-air museum of buildings from all over Pinellas County and it brings the history of the area to life. 

From a sponge company to an old firehouse, and an old grocery store. Around the property, there are a lot of hands-on activities for kids to learn how things used to be done. Things like laundry and how they put out a fire. 

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MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) –  Located in Tampa, I remember several field trips here as a child. It's a hands-on science museum for kids that they will love. Get discount admission with the Tampa Bay CityPASS .

Manatee Viewing Center – Apollo Beach Florida – Just south of Tampa is one of my favorite places to spot Manatees in the winter. They are there from January until April and it's a free activity!

Make sure to go on a sunny day. The more daylight the easier they are to see! 

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11 of the Absolute Best Places to View Manatees in Florida – If manatees are your thing then make sure to check out the top spots across the state to spot them in the wild! 

Weeki Wachee State Park – The Home of the Mermaids – This is a state park just north of Tampa and it was one of the first roadside attractions in Florida in the 1940s. These women train and swim underwater for the 30-minute show.

There is also a water park, animal attractions, and a boat ride down the river. 

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Florida State Parks – You already know how much my family enjoys state parks. Visiting Florida State Parks as a special field trip is always so much fun.

Utilizing the park as an outdoor classroom, the exploring opportunities are endless. You may even be able to get into the park for free if you can prove the park trip is related to educational purposes. 

Historic Sunken Gardens St Petersburg Florida – This is such a great relaxing getaway in the city. Not only can you take in the gardens but they make a great place for family photos too! 

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Mote Marine Aquarium – Just south of Tampa right on the water of the Gulf of Mexico is Mote Marine Aquarium. They do a lot of animal rescue but also have a fun interactive aquarium to visit as well. 

Fort De Soto Park, Historic Fort, and Museum  St. Petersburg Florida – This is a historic park right on the water with an old fort and museum along with camping, fishing, hiking, beaches, and more. 

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Florida Botanical Gardens – Another free activity you can explore is the gardens full of local plants and beautiful relaxing settings. YOu never know what you might see from alligators to beautiful butterflies. 

Guide to Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival and Events – Hunsaders Farms is just east of Tampa and they have a great Pumpkin Festival and Christmas lights show. But all year long they have petting zoos events and Upick fruits and veggies. 

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The Florida Aquarium – With their 500,000-gallon coral reef tank you can see over 2,000 different animals who call the coral reef home. They also have a rainforest-themed splash pad and a 2-acre outdoor water play area. Get discount admission with the Tampa Bay CityPASS .

LEGOLAND Amusement Park, Winter Haven Florida – An entire amusement park and waterpark based on Legos. Everything that can be made out of legos and you can find anything lego-related here.

This is built on the old Cypress gardens grounds so it's just as beautiful as it is fun. Get discount admission with the Orlando GoCity Explorer Pass . 

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ZooTampa at Lowry Park – They have a manatee hospital and lots of animals and plants native to Florida. They have a safari and a down under section as well. Get discount admission with the Tampa Bay CityPASS .

Field Trips in Orlando and Central Florida

There is so much to do in the Orlando area outside of Disney and the theme parks. The Orlando GoCity Explorer Pass can save you up to 20% on admission. 

Gaylord Palms Resort  Check out this destination hotel in Kissimmee with a four-acre glass-enclosed atrium, home to a microcosm of Florida habitats including an alligator-filled swamp, Spanish style fort, 60-foot sailboat, and more.

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Bok Tower Gardens  – Take an educational spin on your visit to Florida by checking out Bok Tower Gardens. The gardens are a beautiful ode to Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

You can consider this place a historic landmark. Make sure you check out the Singing Tower while here. Located in Lake Wales Florida. 

Gatorland  – Located in the Orlando area this is an Alligator rescue. They had their own TV show for a while and this is where now they do alligator wrestling and educational shows here daily. Get discount admission with the Go Orlando® Card . 

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Chocolate Kingdom Factory Tour   – If anyone is going to talk about spending time with chocolate, I’m going to be there. The kids are going to love a Florida field trip to the Chocolate Kingdom. This factory tour will show you an amazing time! Located in Orlando. 

Kennedy Space Center – This is where they launch the space shuttles into space. Growing up in Florida we lived close enough (still hundreds of miles away) that I could sit on my grandpa's back porch and see the shuttles being launched.

They offer tours and other great info now. Get discount admission with the Go Orlando® Card . 

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Regal Marine Industries Boat Factory Tour – Learn how boats are made in this fun factory tour. You can then visit their showroom floor to see the finished products. You do need to make reservations for this tour. 

Davidson of Dundee Factory Tour – Learn about Florida's produce and how it is processed from the grove and even get some free samples to taste. They not only have jams but also citrus chocolate! 

Titanic Orlando Museum – See thousands of Titanic artifacts and walk through replicas of rooms from the ship including the grand staircase. Get discount admission with the Go Orlando® Card . 

Field Trips in South Florida

A large part of southern Florida is covered in the Everglades but southern Florida also has the Florida Keys! 

Edison Ford Winter Estates – Thomas Edison and Henry Ford had winter estates on the water in Fort Myers Florida. They were also neighbors now you can tour not only their homes and the grounds but also Thomas Edison Florida laboratory. 

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Barrier Island Sanctuary – Located down near Miami you can experience Brevard’s barrier island ecosystem firsthand. Topics include sea turtles and soil and water analysis. 

Biscayne National Park – This National Park is located just off the coast of Miami . It's really an underwater National Park that protects coral reefs, pirate ships, and other shipwrecks. 

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Big Cypress Seminole Reservation –  Located in the Everglades near Miami is this Native American Reservation. It's a great place to see a lot of the untamed parts of the Everglades and learn how the Natives adapted to survive in the area. 

Everglades National Park – The Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. This National Park is home to several endangered animals all of which can be quite deadly so make sure to listen to the rangers! 

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AH-TAH-THI-KI Museum – This museum includes a Seminole Village. The Seminole Indians are native to Florida and so much of the heritage is still found in the state. The museum offers tours, crafts, demonstrations, and more. 

Dry Tortugas National Park – located off the coast of Key West, this is the home to Fort Jefferson and it's only accessible by boat or seaplane. But once there the beauty is unmatched! Make sure to go snorkeling off the island too! 

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The Children’s Museum in Naples – If you and the kids love spending time together and exploring, then this may be a good field trip option.

This museum allows kids to play, learn, and dream. There are hands-on exhibit galleries that the kids can enjoy for hours.   

Florida Field Trip Ideas for the Rest of the State

As you head to the northern part of the state you hit the panhandle to the west and the historic shore of St Augustine to your east and all have so much to offer! 

Must-Sees When Visiting Amelia Island, Florida With Your Homeschoolers – Amelia Island is a great vacation beach town but a small town that has so much history being to close to St Augustine. 

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Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum – What if you could see history as it once was? Fort Menendez is such a fun way for kids to have a field trip and a history lesson at the same time. 

National Naval Aviation Museum – With Pensacola being the home of the Navy's Blue Angels there is a lot of aviation history here and the kids will love being able to see some of the planes up close. 

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Ancient City Tours – If you’ve ever wanted to see the historical part of Florida, then you’ll want to head to St. Augustine for Ancient City Tours.

This company will take you on a historical guide, showing you things you didn’t even know! You can take tours in other cities too. 

Daytona International Speedway – Do your kids have a need for speed? If so, they may just love a field trip to the Daytona International Speedway! The kids get a first-hand experience with the world of racing.

They’ll love everything this field trip has to offer from visiting the start/finish line to having their picture taken with a Champion DAYTONA 500 car. 

So now I want to know what are some of your favorite Florida Field Trips ?

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Inspire the next generation of space explorers with a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex field trip. Here, your students will launch into a galaxy of fun and learning through authentic NASA science, technology, engineering and math. While Kennedy Space Center's story has a rich history, today it is active as America's multi-user spaceport.

During a field trip, students come face-to-face with Space Shuttle Atlantis ® , explore the massive 363 foot-long Saturn V moon rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center , tour NASA's spaceflight operations, interact with immersive simulators and exhibits, and so much more. Additional ways to enhance your field trip include taking a guided bus tour, sitting down for Chat with An Astronaut , downloading the free Space Chase! app, or customizing your visit with the KSC SmartGuide . 

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Currently field trips are only available at the visitor complex and cannot be provided virtually.

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Space Chase!  Explore & Learn is the mobile learning experience for students before, during and after their school field trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Students use their smartphones to investigate and solve space-related challenges, earning stars for correctly accomplishing tasks. Enhance and extend your field trip with the  Space Chase!  app, now available in the  Apple Store  and  Google Play .

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ICON Park: The ultimate destination for Central Florida field trips

Written by chris jaskiewicz, icon park president and ceo.

Growing up in Central Florida, I know firsthand all of the wonderful adventures and educational opportunities Greater Orlando offers. Every child has a favorite part of school, and like for most students, mine was always field trips.

From learning all about space exploration at the John Young Planetarium (now the Orlando Science Center) to being inspired by the Orlando Orchestra to exploring the area’s great attractions, I always came home from field days energized and ready to absorb more information.

After moving back to my hometown with my family several years ago, I was excited to share my love for Central Florida with my children. They would finally be able to experience the same places and experiences that made me so eager to learn back when I was in school.

As the leader of ICON Park, I’ve made a strong effort to set the entertainment complex up as the ultimate field trip destination. Not only is it home to Orlando’s most exciting attractions, but it’s packed full of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

ICON Park’s fun, educational opportunities

ICON Park’s signature attraction The Wheel, gives school groups the chance to learn from new heights. The 400-foot observation wheel provides a fun experience for students while offering a unique view of Central Florida from a new perspective – high above the clouds.  During the ride, The Wheel’s in-capsule audio system allows students learn about the history of Ferris Wheels while exploring the science, technology, engineering and math that make this mechanical marvel turn, creating a full circle learning experience.

To ensure students get the most out of their ride, we’ve also created a series of downloadable resources for teachers, including lesson plans, discussion topics, activities, quizzes and projects.

In addition to The Wheel, there are several top-tier museums right onsite at ICON Park. Museum of Illusions features over 50 interactive, immersive and distinctly incomprehensible exhibits based on math, science and psychology. Students are prompted to learn about the tricks of perception and how the human brain works as they move through each exhibit.

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium introduces students to a range of scientific topics and encourages excitement and curiosity about marine phenomena in the natural world. From feeling the spiny skin of a Sea Star to gazing at sharks swimming overhead, students can explore over 20 marine exhibits, 2,000 sea creatures and 250 species in an immersive setting.

Madame Tussauds Orlando provides students with an entertaining and educational opportunity to experience the world’s most fascinating celebrities, influential world leaders, historical figures and sports icons. This wax museum is dedicated to the meticulous art of sculpting the most popular celebrities from the worlds of film, television, music, politics, history, sports and the arts from yesterday and today.

Not only are we dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for students, we’re also strong supporters of teachers. We’re proud to offer the Teacher Pass to all of our local classroom heroes. Any teacher in the State of Florida is eligible to receive unlimited access to ride The Wheel at any time for a full year. Each month, we also send out a special newsletter to over 14,000 educators focused on field trips, school programs and other content.

ICON Park’s leadership commitment to education

While ICON Park as a whole works toward being a welcoming destination for students and teachers, members of our company’s leadership team have also made a personal commitment to supporting education.

When I’m not planning exciting new projects at ICON Park or attending my children’s sporting events, you can find me volunteering with Junior Achievement, serving as a member of the board of directors. Founded in 1919, Junior Achievement is the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

I was extremely proud to be able to support Junior Achievement’s mission by hosting a Spirit Week for Oak Ridge High School’s Junior Achievement Academy and making a $3,125 donation to the school’s program on behalf of ICON Park. This school is located in the same neighborhood I grew up in, which meant a lot to me.

This past December, I had the opportunity to speak to the high school’s Junior Achievement students. I prepared and gave a presentation on ICON Park’s industries (entertainment and real estate), its history, the company’s departments and their functions, the company’s values, and shared a “return on investment” analysis that it was considering for a specific project.  I was able to personally connect with these future leaders of tomorrow who grew up in the same place I did and share with them “If I can do this, you can too.”

To benefit a broader number of students in Central Florida, I pledged ICON Park’s support of the JA Inspire Virtual for over 13,000 8th grade students from both Orange and Osceola School Districts.  The JA Inspire Virtual is a career fair that offers students the opportunity to learn about Central Florida’s high-wage, high-demand jobs, careers opportunities and the education pathways BEFORE planning their high school course work.

In addition to my work with Junior Achievement, ICON Park’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Goodman and Director of Sales Samantha Tudor are both heavily involved with Orange County Public Schools. John is a proud member of the Orange Technical College Advisory Board, working directly with the Administrative Office Specialist Program. Samantha enjoys participating in the school district’s annual Partners in Education Program. In April 2020, ICON Park was able to provide 1,750 complimentary tickets to The Wheel for Orange County Library System’s “Summer Reading Program” program.

If you’re a teacher or homeschool parent, ICON Park is proud to welcome you. From endless educational opportunities to exciting adventures, we’re sure your students will leave filled with awe and an eagerness to learn. To learn more about our educational opportunities or school group offerings, visit https://iconparkorlando.com/groups/schools-groups or call 407-601-7907.

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Whether you are a group of hundreds or a “group” of one, Orlando Family Stage (Orlando REP) wants to be on your calendar for academic enrichment activities. We welcome all school, community, and family groups! Choose from many different shows throughout the year, all for young audiences.

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Take Your Next Field Trip to the Next Level!

Push! Pull! Climb! Feel! Live the experience! Featuring over 100 hands-on exhibits, WonderWorks is fun for all ages! Ride our virtual roller coaster, encapsulate yourself in a bubble, lie on a bed of nails, analyze fingerprint ridge patterns, and feel hurricane force winds in your hair!

WonderWorks provides a unique setting for students K-12 to learn about S.T.E.A.M.:

Science – Explore various fields of science in our space discovery zone, physical challenge zone, weather zone and so much more! Technology – Get hands-on with the latest technology and take a closer look at how technology is all around us! Engineering – See how engineering comes to life in the real world and explore career opportunities that will inspire the next generation! Art – Take a walk through our Illusion Art Gallery to see how visual art can play tricks on our minds! Math – Excite your students by taking a closer look at math’s influence on everyday life with a variety of hands-on activities to make learning fun!

“WonderWorks empowers students to ask questions of themselves and the world around them. They take their experiences home and to the classroom without even knowing it. My students love this field trip, and I love seeing the excitement on their faces around every corner.” Isauris B – Elementary School Teacher in Orlando

In addition to physical science, students will be exposed to art, math and movement.

Upon request, WonderWorks can provide teachers with the following:

• Grade Level Exhibit Alignment with Next Generation Science Standards
• Science Lesson Plans
• Science Scavenger Hunts

WonderWorks offers lunch options for students visiting the facility. Please contact groups sales for pricing information and our available curriculum. Ready to book your group? Fill out the form below and get ready to experience the upside-down adventure.

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Experience the wonder of a live theatrical performance with your class! Expand your students’ imaginations as we bring stories and characters to life on stage. School-day performances are available for elementary, middle, and high school groups as well as homeschool groups, clubs, and the general public. These plays are chosen with an eye to the needs of the school curriculum and the needs of young people and families in our community. Below are upcoming field trip matinees and additional information.

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William Shakespeare’s Macbeth School Tour – Fall 2024

Central Florida’s largest professional theater comes to your school with a live production of Shakespeare’s thrilling play about ambition and superstition, just in time for Halloween.

Target Audience : Grades 6 – 12

Show Summary : “Something wicked this way comes.” Experience a visually striking, modern production of Shakespeare’s Scottish play, featuring an arresting design, bold costumes, and modern choreography. Blind ambition and twisted prophecy lead Macbeth to murder the Scottish king and seize the throne. An impulse for destruction and a loose grip on sanity define Lord and Lady Macbeth’s foothold on power that can only end in tragedy.

Option 1: At Orlando Family Stage

Date: October 7 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Fee: $19 per person

Option 2: At Orlando Museum of Art

Date: October 10, 11, 14, 15, & 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Option 3: At Your School

This special experience is available select Mondays through Fridays from the weeks of October 16 – November 1, 2024.

Length of Visit : Two and one half (3.5) Hours Total: (60 minute load-in, 80 minute performance and 10 minute talkback with students, 60 minute load-out)

Space Needed : Auditorium.

Technical Requirements : We will bring our own sound system or in some cases, we can plug into yours. We work with your contact to easily come into your school with minimal existing technical equipment.

Number of Students : 300 – 800 (Depending upon available space)

Ticket Price : $2,000 per performance and post-play discussion (School may add four (4) workshops for an additional $500.

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Add-On Workshops

Available before or after your students experience the play, enhance their learning with one of our specially designed workshops. (LENGTH: 45 – 60 minutes, FEE: $500 for 4 classes of 35 students each)

• Shakes Alive! – Orlando Shakes’ Teaching Artists engage your students in an interactive plot summary of Macbeth and learn to paraphrase Shakespearean text, distinguishing between the denotative and connotative meanings of words.
• Shakespeare’s Clues – Orlando Shakes’ Teaching Artists introduce your students to Iambic Pentameter and Shakespeare’s use of punctuation and wordplay as directions to the actor.
• Decoding the Sonnet – Teaching Artists will approach the themes, rhyme scheme and structure in Shakespeare’s sonnets. Students will compose their own personal sonnets by the end of the class.

All Middle and High School Workshops align with Florida Standards in Reading, Speaking and Listening, Theater Arts, and Social Studies.

Contact : Anne Hering, Education Director, [email protected] (407) 447-1700 ext. 208

Children’s Series Performance

Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s Children’s Shows introduces your students to theater and inspires learning in a fun and engaging way. Study guides are designed for each production to create natural connections between the play, Florida Standards, and your grade level curriculum.

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

$15 per person (Buy 10 tickets and the 11th ticket is free with a minimum of 50 tickets) Stuart Little – Mar 26 – April 26, 2025

Stuart Little is an extraordinary mouse born into an ordinary New York City human family. Through a series of adventures – a boat race in Central Park, a drive in a gasoline-powered model car, and a chase to find his best friend, Stuart expertly navigates the challenges of being a small mouse in a big world.

Based on the Book by E.B White | Adapted for the Stage By Joseph Robinette

Available Times: Mar 26 – April 26, 2025 Margeson Theater

Signature Series Performances

Our Educational Programs are designed to empower Middle and High School students by encouraging active listening, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, and creative initiative through a 3-step process.

• Use our skill-based Study Guides to supplement your students’ introduction to the play.
• Enjoy a workshop with our Teaching Artists in your classroom, providing your students with hands-on learning.
• Experience the wonder of a live theatrical performance to expand students’ imaginations as the story comes to life on stage.

Middle and High School

6th – 12th Grade

Select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am

$19 per person (Buy 10 tickets and the 11th ticket is free with a minimum of 50 tickets)

The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Witness the classic, heartwarming story of Orlando Shakes’ holiday tradition, in a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family.

By Charles Dickens / Adapted by Jim Helsinger

Young King Henry VI marries Margaret of Anjou, called by the ‘she-wolf of France.’ Little does the King know that Margaret and his own Duke of Suffolk are in love and seeking to control the kingdom. But first, they plot to get rid of the King’s uncle, Gloucester. In this “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, actors will perform the play with a short rehearsal process, with no designers, or director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time!

By William Shakespeare

Interested in enriching and engaging workshops for your students that relate to your Orlando Shakes field trip? Our Pre-show Workshops are a great chance to extend the learning beyond the stage. Click here for more information about enrichment activities, workshops, and teacher resources.

Call our Education Department at (407) 447-1700 ext. 254 to find out more information.

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School/College Group Field Trips

Education is no joke in Orlando with one of the largest universities in the United States. Our Orlando theme parks , museums, aquariums, and zoos offer youth programs for elementary through college level students, making learning exciting and enjoyable. School field trips can be packaged with overnight accommodations, group dining options, theme park tickets and other Orlando attractions . School Field Trips include performing bands, choirs, girl and boy scouts and more.

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• Grad Bash for High School Seniors:  Grad Bash is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime party with thrills, music, dancing and park admission.
• Gradventure for 8th grade Students:  Your middle school grads can celebrate with all their friends and experience the thrills of BOTH Universal Orlando Resort™ theme parks.

Benefits of booking Orlando School Field Trips with OrlandoVacation.com

• Assigned group coordinator to assist with planning.
• Youth student group tickets are available in theme parks.
• Inside corridor hotel rooms and security available for overnight trips.
• Educational programs, workshops, performances, field trips, and celebrations available at theme parks.
• Group Check in/pre-blocked rooms.
• Motorcoach parking at hotels/theme parks.
• Prepaid meal plans and group dining available.

How To Get The Best Rate On School Field Trips Packages

Finding Orlando hotels  rooms/suites that sleep multiple people, with breakfast daily, and free bus or van parking will save money. The summer time and most major holidays are extremely busy for the theme parks making hotels and vacation home rentals in high demand. Booking in advance is suggested to lock in current prices and availability. Group youth theme park ticket rates are available for groups of 15 or more with more youth attendees versus adults. Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption is accepted to save money on accommodations and theme park tickets.

Walt Disney World ® School Field Trips

Walt Disney World ® is every child’s dream field trip. There are a lot of questions about taking children in large groups to Walt Disney World ® and we are here to answer them!

SeaWorld ® Orlando School Field Trips

SeaWorld ® Orlando is the most educational park in Orlando making it the perfect place for a field trip. Bring your group to both learn and have a blast!

Universal Studios™ Orlando School Field Trips

Has your youth or school group been working hard this year? They deserve some fun and you deserve some piece of mind. Plan a safe and easy trip to Universal Studios Orlando by calling us today at 1-800-641-4008!

School Field Trips Package Deals!

Choose from our exclusive School Field Trips Package. Our group vacation specialist will help you create the best package for your group!

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Benefits of booking your orlando vacation as a group vs. individually.

• Discounted rates! The larger the party the more you save on lodging and theme park tickets .
• Our specially trained Travel Specialists will assist you in finding a vacation home that meets your needs and expectations.
• You get to work with your individual travel specialist so just one point of contact for your entire group.
• Option to stay in a hotel or vacation home , all VERY close to Disney World , SeaWorld ® , and Universal Studios™ .
• Rooms located together at your resort * based on availability.
• Ease of planning – everything is coordinated for you so you can spend more time relaxing while in the destination.
• On site tour operators always available to ensure that your group arrangements go as planned.
• Possible group discounts on tours and excursions from our partnered restaurants, transportation companies and budget attractions.

Requirements for Booking Orlando Group Packages

• We require a $500.00 deposit in order to make a group reservation . If you should have to cancel your reservation prior to 45 days of your arrival, there is a $300.00 cancellation fee, and we will refund the remaining $200.00 deposit.
• Once a contract is signed, all ticket prices and hotel prices are locked in so you don’t have to worry about prices increasing.  
• If your organization is tax exempt, you will need to provide us with a Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption.
• The remaining balance for all groups is due 30 days prior to your arrival . Failure to pay the remaining balance, could lead to your group reservation being cancelled and theme park tickets not being ordered.

Qualifications for Student Youth theme park tickets

Orlando Vacation offers a variety of discounted tickets for all major theme parks in Orlando along with Orlando attraction tickets . Group ticket prices are available for large groups of 25 or more who are booking and paying together as a group. Other discounted theme park ticket prices are available for Youth Programs organized and supplied by the theme parks.

Disney Youth Group Tickets

To qualify for group discounts, Disney offers youth tickets for student groups between the ages of 3 to 22. Discounted tickets are available for organized youth groups with a minimum of 10 youth. For every youth ticket paid and additional ticket may be purchased at the same rate for adults or chaperones. The number of adults cannot outnumber the youths. Disney’s youth programs can be coordinated by Orlando Vacation group sales department in which include performing arts, education, and field trips. In addition, all groups must be based in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. For all other groups who do not meet these minimum requirements, Orlando Vacation can offer discounted tickets for groups of 25 or more.

Universal Youth Group Tickets

In order to receive discounts at SeaWorld ® , Aquatica , Busch Gardens , and Adventure Island , 50% of the group should be between the ages of 3 and 12th grade. The number of youth individuals must exceed the number of adult chaperones. A minimum purchase of 15 paid youth admissions is required. For all other groups who do not meet these minimum requirements, Orlando Vacation can offer discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more.

Universal group discounts are available for youth groups between the ages of Pre-Kindergarten and 12th grade. A minimum of 15 youth admissions is required, and additional admission tickets can be purchased for adults. The number of adults cannot outnumber the amount of youths. Universal also offers discounts for general youth admission, sports teams, religious groups, and schools. Students also participating in STARS performances and Universal Studios™ programs are eligible for discounted tickets. For all other groups who do not meet these minimum requirements, Orlando Vacation can offer discounted tickets for groups of 25 or more.

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Orlando Repertory Theatre

The Orlando Repertory Theatre offers young audiences the experience of quality theatre that enlightens, enriches and entertains. Goals of the REP include challenging audiences with culturally diverse programming, aiding in the educational development of students, and to be advocates of reading, literacy, and verbal skills. In addition to shows and events, the REP hosts the Youth Academy and field trip programs.

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Hrs: Weekdays 9AM - 5PM, By appointment.

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Theater Lesson Plan

Throughout the ages, theater has been used to record history, depict religious stories, spread information and even propaganda. Theater began in 500 B.C. in Greece. Today, Broadway shows alone sell over $1 billion worth in tickets and support 85,000 jobs – everyone from the playwright, to the sound technician, to the set designer. When visiting the theater, discuss what jobs people can have at the theater and the process of producing a stage play. Ask if the show offers Q&A or behind the scene opportunities.

Central Florida STEM trips will create lifelong memories for your students. Educational Destinations offers a variety of Central Florida STEM trip opportunities. If your students are ready to train like an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center, engage in hands-on STEM learning through Discovery Labs at Orlando Science Center or learn about Clearwater Bay and all of its inhabitants by conducting field activities aboard a boat with Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Educational Destinations will make your Central Florida STEM trip rewarding and memorable.

Educational destinations is the 1st choice for central florida stem trips and central florida education travel..

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One of our most popular destinations for STEM trips, the Orlando area boasts numerous unique attractions. From Kennedy Space Center to WonderWorks Orlando, the Orlando Science Center to SeaWorld, your students will learn in interactive environments. Save time to experience great weather, the thrills of theme parks, the serenity of nature, the satisfaction of quality family-friendly time and the rejuvenation of a quiet retreat. You can find all of this in Central Florida. Alongside the magic of Disney and the thrills of Universal Orlando, Central Florida has so much to offer your 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

• State Standards-Based Lab Workshops
• Future World
• Race to the Moon with Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Animal Close Encounters
• Disney Youth Education Series
• Energy and Waves Physics Lab
• The Science of Disney Imagineering with Gravity
• The Evolution of Technology Attractions
• Properties of Motion Physics Lab
• Everyday Chemistry Hands-On Experiments
• Properties of Motion®
• Spaceship Earth Experience
• Discovering Marine Life Conservation
• Exploring Careers in the Marine Sciences
• Exploring Careers in the Zoological Sciences
• Principles of Animal Behavior
• Sustainable Practices in Wildlife Conservation
• The Science Behind the Seeds
• Exhibit Hall Explorations
• Celebrate Science Nights
• Adventures in Engineering Labs
• Flight Lab Experiences
• Observatory Experiences
• Planetarium Shows
• Floating Classrooms
• Kayak and Snorkeling Explorations
• Campus Tours
• Prehistoric Interactive Exhibits
• Lego Robotics Workshops
• NeuroExplorers
• 3D Printing Workshops
• STEM Studio Jupiter
• SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Hands-On Workshops
• Mission: SPACE
• Snorkel with the Manatees

STEM Attractions

• STEM Discovery Center
• Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
• Kennedy Space Center
• Rainbow Springs State Park
• The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
• Florida Air Museum
• Orlando Science Center
• Island Dolphin Care
• MOSI - Museum of Science and Industry
• South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
• Exotic Animal Experience
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• Fort DeSoto State Park
• The Turtle Hospital
• Dinosaur World Florida
• Crystal Springs Preserve
• Clinics at University of Central Florida
• Florida Marine Science Educators Association
• WonderWorks
• Discovery Cove

Other Attractions

• Walt Disney World
• Universal Studios Florida
• Blue Man Group
• Cirque du Soleil
• Medieval Times
• Outlet Mall Shopping
• Silver Springs
• Wet ‘N Wild
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
• Skeletons: Museum of Osteology

The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.

Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Powerful Director Tools

Interactive Checklists, Pop Up Communications, Emergency Notifications.

Tools for all travelers

Live Itineraries, Group Messaging, Photo Gallery and much more.

Everything you need for your next trip .

The Trip Account app is available for iPhone and Android.

See our difference

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

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School Field Trips

Onsite Field Trips to the History Center

Themed field trips.

We offer a variety of themed options for field trips to best fit your curriculum needs. Each field trip option allows for hands-on exploration of the museum, with additional activities and experiences.

Available field-trip themes:

(Please note that at this time our Fall 2023 field trip slots are booked to capacity for groups of more than 50 students. We are currently accepting registrations for Spring 2024.)

• Highlights of the Museum (all grade levels) – A comprehensive overview of 14,000 years of Florida history, spanning a variety of content areas. Enjoy free supplemental activities.
• First Floridians (grades 2 and up) – A look at the lifeways of Florida’s indigenous people, with a focus on the Timucua and the Seminoles. Enjoy free supplemental activities.
• Breaking Barriers (grades 2 and up) – An exploration of Black history in Florida, through the stories of those who broke through barriers and inspired change. Enjoy free supplemental activities.
• Pioneer Hustle (grades 1 and up) – An overview of life as a pioneer, with a look at what it took to survive on the Florida frontier. Enjoy free supplemental activities.

Onsite field trips include:

• 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. schedule, with five rotating stops
• Hands-on workshop based on selected tour theme
• Courtroom mock trial experience
• STEM challenge activities, hands-on replicas and primary sources*
• Standard-based lesson plans emailed to teacher

*Activities and exhibits are subject to change

Cost for Field Trips:

$8 per student. One free chaperone per 10 students. $8 per additional chaperone. (Limit of four chaperones in addition to the teacher for each class.) Educators are free. Maximum: 150 students per day.

Grant funding is available for eligible Orange County public schools on a first-come, first-served basis.

Onsite Field Trips are available Monday-Friday, August 28, 2023 – May 17, 2024.

Self-Guided School Tours

Self-guided tours of the History Center allow educators and children to set the pace and guide their own experience through the museum. These tours include:

• Suggested exhibit-rotation schedules
• Teacher guides for each exhibit
• Standard-based scavenger hunt for students

Cost for Self-Guided Tours: $6 per student. One free chaperone per 10 students. $8 per additional chaperone. Educators are free.

If you are a Home School Group interested in booking an onsite field trip, please visit Home School Field Trips .

How to Book Your Field Trip

Registration for field trips is available online. Click the link below to complete the registration form.

A $50 deposit is required to reserve a date for field trips (cash, check, or credit card). Deposits are refundable with notice of cancellation no less than two weeks prior to your program date. Deposits are applied to the total cost of your tour. Upon arrival at the History Center, we will collect the remainder of the payment for the number of classes in attendance.

If you have questions about booking your field trip, please call the Education Department at 407-836-8533  or email Courtney Burns at [email protected] .

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Upcoming Events

• History Alive: Unveiling the Power of Nature Saturday(July 6, 2024), 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Lunch & Learn: Tales from the Collection Friday(July 12, 2024), 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Third Thursday @ The Museum Thursday(July 18, 2024), 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Fun Education

Education is huge in florida, fun spot america theme parks educational field trips.

A popular and affordable destination in Florida for class field trips or summer camp outings is visiting Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando and Kissimmee. These educational experiences emphasize learning, so expect fast-paced thrills and hands-on activities that keep kids engaged. Field trips at Fun Spot America incorporate Florida’s Sunshine State Standards to assist with classroom learning while making it fun and exciting and applying what they are learning in school to the world around them.

Whether it’s discovering the science behind roller coasters and how to design them, or navigating through the science booklet while exploring our parks, your students have several opportunities to experience the rides in action — all while learning! Make your reservation today for an educational field trip that your students will remember for a lifetime.

Sample Itinerary

9 a.m.: Group Check-in

9:15 a.m.: Lesson Begins

10 a.m.: Park Opens (Ride time!)

11:30 a.m.: Lunch

2 p.m.: Depart Back to School

*Time may vary depending on school needs.

Math and Science:

Students can test physical science and physics concepts or determine the speed of fast-paced rollercoasters through self-guided activity stations. Fun Spot offers expert presentations about the science behind the rides, or groups can conduct controlled experiments. We also offer animal and environmental lessons involving facts about Florida and alligators.

Roller Coaster Investigations

Presentation time: 1 hour.

Students will explore the motion and speed of an object while constructing a roller coaster in small groups. They will demonstrate how potential energy transforms into kinetic energy and create their own question and then investigate it, finding out whether the speed of an object is affected by the track it follows.

The Science Behind Alligators

Presentation time: 40 min – 1 hour.

Students will be able to observe and learn the science behind the Alligators habitat and well-being.  Students and teachers are welcomed to prepare questions to ask during the lesson to ensure the Gator Spot Team is able to cover specific topics supporting the science behind their wild life.

Schedule Your Next School Field Trip Today!

To schedule your educational field trip today, please contact Madison Marinkovich at (407)-363-3867 ext. 156 or email [email protected] .

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Orlando Field Trips – From Your Own Home

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Orlando field trips can be tons of fun, while we cannot visit in person, there is still plenty to learn virtually. Lessons in science, art, biology and more, take a fun twist as students can learn about space from astronauts, engineering from theme park designers and physical education tips from a golf pro.

Orlando Field Trips

Orlando and it’s amazing attractions are now offering more than 20 new virtual learning experiences, that are not only fun but FREE.

“Millions of families are not only learning how to school at home, but also missed out on a fun spring break vacation, so we hope this helps ease the pain on both fronts,” said George Aguel, President & CEO of Visit Orlando. “As the theme park capital of the world, Orlando is home to some of the most creative minds and entertainers out there, and our tourism industry has teamed together, using their skills to help kids and parents who are adapting to this current reality.”

Get Creative

Disney has rolled out a few new fun and free programs for kids we are going to be making churros this weekend, let’s hope they taste like the parks..

• Learn how to design theme parks, engineer thrill rides and develop characters straight from Disney Imagineers in a   free online program created in partnership with the Khan Academy and Pixar.
• Draw Mickey Mouse with Disney tutorials on the  Disney Parks YouTube channel . Cast member Stephen Ketchum provides expert tips on how to draw the famous mouse in progression from vintage 1920s Mickey to the more contemporary “pied-eyed” version.
• Characters from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and Disney Parks help with lessons on the new   Disney Magic Moments website , from story times with celebrities to cooking recipes to educational activities.
• Interact with droids in  Star Wars:  Galaxy’s Edge, test your Disney trivia, download official Disney playlists and more with  Play Disney Parks , a mobile app that offers unique experiences and activities that bring the theme park environments to life.

Universal Orlando Resort is teaching kids how their world class coasters work, through STEAM concepts.

• Go behind-the-scenes to learn how your favorite roller coasters run through the  Science of Universal Orlando Resort  program produced by NBC Learn in partnership with Universal Orlando Youth Programs. Quick 3-4 minute videos talk through STEAM concepts found in attractions at Universal, such as how engineers rely on physics concepts such as Newton’s Laws of Motion and potential and kinetic energy, to design all the twists, turns and loops along the track.

The Crayola Experience

• Find live singalongs with celebrity musicians, techniques for sidewalk masterpieces, art tutorials, and a fun new craft each day on their  Facebook  channel. Sign up for  e-mail alerts  to find out when new activities are posted.

LEGOLAND Florida

• Practice building flowers, dinosaurs and flying cars with the new LEGO challenges, tips and activities on their Facebook page .

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Young squires and princesses can revert back to medieval times by creating their own coat of chivalry or coloring a princess crown via the Orlando Facebook page . Or play medieval bingo with activities like having a royal parade in your living room, creating a family crest and battling a pretend dragon.

For those budding scientist and astronauts in the family they will love these amazing free activities.

• Kids will love “ Story Time from Space ,” a series of audiobooks read by real astronauts. They can also learn about living in space, Mars and rocketry or tour Space Shuttle Atlantis during an ongoing series of  Facebook  lives from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex .  Parents can find additional  downloadable activities here .
• Budding scientists can find videos on do-it-yourself projects like making rock candy and slime on the Orlando Science Center’s  website . Other tutorials include making your own superhero training camp and creating dinosaur fossils.

Biology and Earth Science

• It’s readin’, writin’ and reptiles during Gatorland’s School of Croc’s  Facebook  lives every day at 10 a.m. showcasing amazing animals and adventures to entertain and educate viewers of all ages. You are encouraged to post comments, ask questions in real time to really take part in this interactive experience. At 3pm daily, their  YouTube  channel shares live-action encounters with animals including Burmese pythons, crocodiles, alligators and lizards.
• Explore animals all over the world, including their habitats, diets, behaviors and  scientific classification, through SeaWor ld Parks & Entertainment’s distance learning resources .  The site includes hands-on classroom activities, teacher’s guides, videos and info books.
• Read with sea creatures during “Under the Sea Story Times” every Sunday and watch interactive and educational animal encounters on SEA LIFE Aquarium’s  Facebook page . Audience interaction is encouraged using #MakingMagicwithMerlin.
• Pretend you’re exploring the jungle by listening to noises from nature, from sunrise in the swamp to giraffes munching their dinner. Wild Wednesday Nature Sounds is a new listening experience on Wild Florida’s  social channels .

Virtual P.E.

• P.E. goes online as students can practice their virtual swing at home with Topgolf WGT Golf  online or on mobile devices. Find additional resources like tips, drills and printable puzzles through their downloadable  guide .
• Learn how to juggle, face paint or dance like a Cirque du Soleil performer via  CirqueConnect , a new digital content hub featuring a section devoted to kids’ content.
• Comedy and magic come together to teach lessons about bullying, during  two full-length productions  filmed live onstage of “Pip-Squeak, An Anti-Bullying Magic Show,” presented by The Orlando Repertory Theater, in partnership with Tony Brent.
• In times of crisis, it is important to be a helper. The Holocaust Memorial & Resource Center of Florida’sis encouraging kids to share their stories of how they have helped others through  YouTube  video submissions.
• Learn about native Americans, pioneers and famous people in history on the Orange County Regional History Center’s  website , with activities ranging from historic coloring pages to lesson plans to virtual tours of recent exhibitions.

While we cannot visit the “Vacation Capital of the U.S.” right now, we can still have tons of free fun at home with Orlando field trips virtually. 

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• Middle School Field Trips to Orlando

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Whether your middle school class is from the area or you're traveling a great distance to be there, Orlando is certainly a beautiful option full of extravagant and wildly fun educational attractions. Even the theme parks, which are numerous, can be easily made into educational destinations if you so choose. Or else, there are plenty of natural, artistic, cultural, and historical destinations in which your middle schoolers will learn and have fun.

Wells' Built Museum of African American History - A prominent and one of the first African-American physicians in Orlando, Dr. William Monroe Wells built the Wells Hotel in 1921 specifically for the African-American locals who were refused from segregated hotels. Soon after, Dr. Wells built a casino next door where top performers of the day entertained patrons. In 2009, the historic Wells Hotel was transformed into a spectacular history museum showcasing the community's African-American heritage, Civil Rights Movement history, plus art and artifacts collected from Africa. Both the Hotel and Casino are fully renovated and open for touring.

Orlando Museum of Art - Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is a regional institution and a staple of the community. It also happens to be an excellently curated, wonderfully designed art museum with plenty of incredible works in store for your group. Though they are closed Mondays, you have six days of touring opportunities every week so stop by and see the collections featuring African and American art, ancient American art, contemporary art and graphics, and more! The stylish exhibitions rotate and are ultimately temporary though you may explore a series of works from local or nationally-known artists or galleries on hot topics in art. The museum offers interdisciplinary school field trips for all ages as a proven way to instill a love of art and learning in the students.

Harry P. Leu Gardens - A 50-acre tropical and semi-tropical botanical garden in the heart of Florida, Harry P. Leu Gardens surrounds history, innovation, and conservation with a beautiful face. Begin your visit at the Leu House Museum, a historic 19th-century mansion whose latest owner started the beautiful gardens you see today. At the house, you'll learn all about the past owners, tour the historic home and period decor, and learn more about the Leus whose love of gardening gave us something truly special. Then you can go out into the lovely gardens and see what's in bloom. At any given time, the staff (and the website) can tell you what exactly is blooming in the gardens. Right now, you can find Confederate jasmine, roses, southern magnolia, shell ginger, and plenty of others to keep your senses entertained and educated.

Orlando Science Center - We love science museums and Orlando's premiere scientific destination makes learning fun! Your group has four full floors of discovery, covering the exhibit halls from Our Planet and NatureWorks to DinoDigs, All Aboard, and Engineer It! The Orlando Science Center is perfect for early middle school grades though even eighth-graders will find something to enjoy here! Stop by the Crosby Observatory and see the night sky for yourself, try out one of the science stations for a personal experiment or demonstration, and check out the on-site 3D theater to see when the next showing begins.

Walt Disney World - It may not seem, at first blush, like taking middle schoolers on a field trip to a theme park would be a good idea, but simply consider the opportunities. Disney World has four major theme parks, two water parks, and Downtown Disney's shopping, dining, and entertainment district at its disposal. Your group, for education's sake, can stick to Epcot and the Animal Kingdom, though Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are educational in other ways as well.

Epcot is the well-known home to the International Showcase through which your students can tour the world. The pavilions are surprisingly authentic, even down to the employees who hail from their pavilion's country. You can teach them about a myriad of topics from customs to history, touring the art galleries and informational films along the way. The Animal Kingdom, likewise, is the perfect spot to enjoy Disney while learning about conservation practices, the importance of sustainable living, animal biology and behavior, and so much more!

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