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 2020-21 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. 

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.