Trips to Whitaker Center

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For one event field trip, schools have the option of visiting the Harsco Science Center or the Select Medical Digital Cinema, to view a documentary. If the Science Center option is chosen, students can explore the Science Center and visit all of the hands-on science exhibits.   Adults and their students will meet a STEM Educator at the classroom doors and be introduced to the day’s inquiry-based challenge. Small groups will have time to design, test, and refine their projects to fulfill the posed requirements. These engaging activities will allow students to explore important problem-solving strategies while gaining an appreciation and love of STEM.

If taking part in a one-event documentary experience, your class will experience an educational film in a completely immersive, large-format movie theater. You will have the choice of one of the following 40-45 minute documentaries.

Groups can have the best of both offerings by opting in to the 2 Event package of the Science Center experience and a documentary.

Complete the Field Trip to Whitaker Center RSVP Form to book your trip!

Field Trips include the Science Center, a Documentary, or Both!

Adult Policy:  Groups will receive (1) complimentary chaperone admission with every 10 tickets purchased.  To qualify for complimentary chaperone admission, a minimum of ten (10) admission tickets must be purchased.  Each additional adult beyond this ratio will be $10.  This policy will apply to regular and STEM Scholarship pricing. 

Lunch Policy: Groups are encouraged to eat their lunch in Strawberry Square where there are tables and chairs set up for lunch.  If you choose to each lunch at Whitaker Center, there is an additional $2 charge per person.

Science Center:

• Students can explore the Science Center and visit all of the hands-on science exhibits.
• Students will take part in activities in the STEM Design Studios

  - Students will now be able to engage in hands-on STEM workshops in the interactive classroom spaces during all field trips to Whitaker Center!  Adults and their students will meet a STEM Educator at the classroom doors and be introduced to the day’s inquiry-based challenge.  The small group will have time to design, test, and refine their projects to fulfill the posed requirements.  These engaging activities will allow students to explore important problem-solving strategies while gaining an appreciation and love of STEM activities. There is no reservation required to take part in these activities. 

Documentary:

• One of the following documentaries can be viewed when you visit Whitaker Center
  
  • Expedition Chesapeake 2D
  • Into America's Wild 3D *NEW
  • Great Bear Rainforest 3D
  • Great Barrier Reef 3D
  • Dream Big 3D
  • Tiny Giants 3D
  • Flight of the Butterflies 3D
  • National Parks Adventure 3D
  • Forces of Nature 2D
  • Journey to Space 3D
  • Lewis and Clark 2D
  • Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
  • Tornado Alley 3D

Documentaries are approximately 45 minutes in length.

Please reach out to education@whitakercenter.org with any questions or help filling out your RSVP form.