Syllabus
Syllabus
All of our field trips are designed to be real-world, hands-on experiences that align with MN Science and Social Studies standards.
Summer 2026 Topics
- Aquatic Life & Ponds
- Fish
- Insects
- Decomposers
- Art in Nature
- History
- Destination Playground Tour
- Water Play
Possible Field Trips:
- Shrek the Musical Jr @ Stages
- Westwood Hills Nature Center
- Harriet Alexander Nature Center
- Carpenter Nature Center
- Richardson Nature Center
- Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
- Dodge Nature Center
- Dakota County Fair
- Battle Creek
- Big Woods State Park
- Science Museum
- Lake Byllesby
- French Regional Park
- Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
- Madison's Place
- and MORE!
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027
- Tuesdays: Deepen friendships with our Tuesday social day–we will visit destination playgrounds and just-for-fun field trips. Tuesdays are offered at no additional cost, but only open to enrolled families.
- Thursdays: Exploring Science and Social Studies through Field Trips and Core questions:
- Fall: How do we identify our neighbors and our place on the land?
- Winter: How do humans and animals use tools to solve problems?
- Spring: How does the Earth provide what we need to grow?
- Summer: How do we tell the story of the land through art and care?
Possible Field Trips:
- Nature Centers
- Historical Sites
- Stages Theatre
- Destination Playgrounds
- Museums