School Field Trips
Why should you have your field trip at C’mon?  We have:

• 30,000 square feet of interactive environments
• Hands-on learning opportunities that expand upon formal learning
• Programs that are closely aligned with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards and the Common Core State Standards
• Fully accessible programs and exhibits designed to include multiple ways of learning that are appropriate for students in prek (ages 4-5) to 5^th grade

What days can I book a field trip?

Field trips are available Tuesday through Friday, with the exception of the following blackout dates:

• September (TBD)
• October 11, 18
• November 27, 28, 29
• December  24, 25, 26, 27, 31
• January 1, 2, 3, 7
• February 18
• March 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28
• April 18

• 30-45 minutes educator-led program (choices below)
• 1 ½ hours to explore the exhibits with a Museum Guide
• Grade-specific, educator-led exhibit activities
• Lunch time
• Outdoor play time

C’mon’s daily field trip maximum is 6 classes of up to 22 students in each class, for a maximum total of 132 students/day.   We ask that each class be split up into small groups of about 6 children to 1 chaperone.  Each class will stay in one area at a time but the individual groups will rotate in that area.

Each class in your group will be assigned one of the schedules below, which will be included in your confirmation email.  Only three classes can be assigned to each schedule.

Schedule 1:

• 10 Arrival and C’mon Pledge
• 10:15-11 Program
• 11-11:15 Lunch (in classroom or on classroom terrace)
• 11:15-11:30 Bathroom break
• 11:30-11:45 Outside play
• 11:45-12:15 Exhibit exploration
• 12:15-12:45 Exhibit exploration
• 12:45-1:15 Exhibit exploration
• 1:15 Departure

Schedule 2:

• 10 Arrival and C’mon Pledge
• 10:15-10:45 Exhibit exploration
• 10:45-11:15 Exhibit exploration
• 11:15-11:45 Exhibit exploration
• 11:45-12 Bathroom break
• 12-12:15 Lunch (in classroom or on classroom terrace)
• 12:15-1 Program
• 1-1:15 Outside play
• 1:15 Departure

*** Please note: Prek schedules will vary slightly due to a shorter program time***

We ask groups to arrive at 10 am to have time to complete group check in.  If you arrive early, you will be asked to wait on your bus, as groups are unable to enter the Museum until 10 am.

PreK (ages 4-5)
Program choices:

• Around the World- Learn about rhythm, beat, and more as we explore cultures around the world through storytelling, songs, and movement.
  Standards: I.C.1, I.C.2, V.D.b.1, V.D.c.1, V.D.c.2
• Where Land Meets Water- Explore life at the beach as we investigate the shapes, colors and textures of shells, use magnifiers to get an up close look at what’s hiding in the sand, and race to help clean the beach in this early learning adventure.
  Standards: V.A.c.2, V.B.a.1, V.B.d.1

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery and Art Studio
• Area 2: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market and Farm
• Area 3: Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Kindergarten
Program choices:

• Global Celebrations- How do you celebrate New Year’s?  This program studies how cultures around the world use costumes, music, and parades to celebrate their new year.
  Standards: SS.K.A.2.3, SS.K.G.1.2,  VA.K.H.1.1, VA.K.H.2.1, VA.K.H.2.2, VA.1.F.3.1, VA.1.H.1.1
• The Sun, the Moon, and Me- What makes day and night?  Explore the repeating pattern of day and night and the Law of Gravity in this outer space adventure.
  Standards: SC.K.E.5.1, SC.K.E.5.2, SC.K.E.5.4

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery and Art Studio
• Area 2: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market and Farm
• Area 3: Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Grade 1
Program choices:

• Beachology- Become a beach-ologist at C’MON by looking at the beach through the eyes of a scientist.  Make observations of sand, shells, and more using microscopes and magnifying glasses and then observe beach drift in our “It’s Alive!” game.
  Standards: SC.1.E.5.3, SC.1.L.14.3, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.P.8.1
• About Face- Discover the art of creating self-portraits while exploring universal similarities of facial proportion, techniques for drawing facial features and observing self-portraits by master artists.
  Standards: MACC.1.G.1.1, MACC.1.MD.1.1, SC.1.N.1.3, VA.1.F.3.2, VA.1.S.1.1, VA.1.S.2.2

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery and Art Studio
• Area 2: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market and Farm
• Area 3: Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Grade 2
Program choices:

• Survivor: Everglades- Explore the unique flora and fauna of the Florida Everglades as we learn what all living things need to survive and discover how plants contribute to this delicate ecosystem.  Then see what survives environmental change in our game Survivor: Everglades.
  Standards: SC.2.L.17.1, SC.2.L.17.2
• Healthy Choices Add Up- Enhance math skills by weighing, adding, and subtracting produce and using budgeted money in shopping activities.  Then learn healthy behaviors as we study the five food groups and build MyPlate meals.
  Standards: HE.2.B.1.3, HE.2.B.3.2, SC.2.P.8.1, MACC.2.OA.1, MACC.2.OA.2, MACC.2.NBT.5, MACC.2.MD.8

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery and Art Studio
• Area 2: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market and Farm
• Area 3: Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Grade 3
Program choices:

• Light, Color and Optical Illusions- Explore the properties of light and discover what happens when it interacts with prisms, mirrors, and filters.  Students will apply techniques in art that are used to create color, 3-dimensional effects, and optical illusions.
  Standards: SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.P.10.3, SC.3.P.10.4, VA.3.C.3.2, VA.3.F.3.2, VA.3.F.3.3, VA.3.H.3.1, VA.3.S.2.2
• Journey through Space- Travel through the night sky and visit the most famous constellations of the Northern Hemisphere.  Students will become familiar with stars, constellations and the tools and techniques astronomers use to study outer space.
  Standards: SC.3.E.5.1, SC.3.E.5.2, SC.3.E.5.3, SC.3.E.5.4, SC.3.E.5.5

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery
• Area 2: Curious Kids
• Area 3: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market, Farm, Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Grade 4
Program choices:

• C’mon Be Green- Explore what makes a building “green” and experiment with the uses of natural energy.  Then determine how much trash you throw away and make “green” products using inexpensive household items.
  Standards: SC.4.P.10.1, SC.4.P.10.4, SC.4.P.11.2, SC.4.L.17.4, MACC.4.MD.1.3

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery
• Area 2: Curious Kids
• Area 3: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market, Farm, Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

Grade 5
Program choices:

• CSI: C’mon- Who stole Buffy Livingston’s painting?  Use forensic science to analyze evidence from a burglary and then solve the crime.
  Standards: SC.5.N.1.1, SC.5.N.2.1, SC.5.P.8.1
• Engineers are Us- Study the laws of physics as you build a track to launch a projectile and complete a variety of design challenges.
  Standards: SC.5.N.1.1, SC.5.P.13.1

Exhibits:

• Area 1: Art Gallery
• Area 2: Curious Kids
• Area 3: Mother Nature’s House, World Café, Produce Market, Farm, Journey through the Everglades, Banyan Tree, and At the Beach

How do I book a field trip?
Once you have selected your desired program, email Carolyn Williams, Programs Coordinator, at education@cmon.org with:

• Name, phone number and email address of person booking the trip
• Name, phone number and email address for the class team leader
• Name and email address for all teachers attending the trip
• Number of classes
• Estimated number of students in each class
• School’s name
• School’s address
• School’s phone number
• Contact’s name for the day of the trip and their cell phone number
• Grade of students
• Number of chaperones
• Top three choices for field trip dates
• Lesson name

Please note, field trips will be processed in the order in which they are received.  You will hear back from us within two weeks.  Once your trip is scheduled and your invoice has been sent, you have two weeks (14 days) to submit full payment or your trip may be canceled. Your field trip is NOT confirmed until full payment has been received.

In your confirmation email, you will receive a schedule for each teacher.  Please make sure all teachers participating in the trip receive their schedule prior to the field trip day.

Please make sure to add education@cmon.org and cwilliams@cmon.org to your contacts to ensure you receive booking emails.

How much does it cost and what are your payment guidelines?
School field trips are $4/child. Teachers and one chaperone (over the age of 18) per six children are free and required.  Additional chaperones may attend at a cost of $4/person if booked 72 hours in advance ($10/ person if purchased the morning of your visit).

Field trips are available for groups of 10 or more children and must be reserved with full payment at least two weeks in advance. Trips will be booked on a first come- first serve basis and dates cannot be guaranteed until payment is received.  C’mon accepts purchase orders as a payment guarantee however full payment must be made at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit date.  If payment is not received at this time, your visit will be subject to cancellation.

Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or check.  Free admission or ½ off admission passes, discount coupons or C’mon memberships may not be applied towards field trip payment.  No payment or adjustment to your group count will be made on the day of your visit. Additional tickets for children or chaperones may be purchased on the day of your visit, but will be done so at the general admission rate of $10/ person. Therefore, we encourage you to make any headcount changes prior to your visit by calling the number indicated on your confirmation form at least 72 hours in advance.  Please remember that your field trip cannot include more than 6 classes of up to 22 students each.

What if I need to change or cancel my reservation?
The Museum is in high demand for visiting groups and we must limit the number of groups scheduled on any given day. Therefore, if your plans change, we ask that you cancel, reschedule, or change the number of children in your group well in advance of your visit.  No payment or adjustment to your group count will be made on the day of your visit. Additional tickets for children or chaperones may be purchased on the day of your visit, but will be done so at the general admission rate of $10/ person. Therefore, we encourage you to make any headcount changes prior to your visit by calling the number indicated on your confirmation form at least 72 hours in advance. 
Please remember that your field trip cannot include more than 6 classes of up to 22 students each.

Refunds or reductions in amount due will be awarded for field trip cancellations or changes in attendance numbers based upon when the Museum is notified:

• More than 30 days in advance: Full refund
• 15 to 30 days in advance: 1/2 refund
• Less than 15 days in advance: No refund

C’mon cannot refund groups for guests that do not arrive on the day of the visit.

Is the Museum accessible for children with disabilities?
C’mon is a fully accessible museum.  Please let us know at the time of booking if your group requires special accommodations or contact Amy Sommerville, Accessibility Coordinator, at asommerville@cmon.org.

What are your student to chaperone requirements?
C’mon requires one chaperone (over the age of 18) per six children, which are included free.  Additional chaperones may attend with a cost of $4/ person if booked at least 72 hours in advance or $10/ person if purchased the morning of the trip.  Aides for children with disabilities are always free.

Chaperones and adults are responsible for the behavior of the group and are required to supervise and stay with students at all times during their visit to C’mon.  Chaperones MAY NOT bring younger or older children with them on the trip.  If a chaperone brings a younger or older sibling, they will not count towards your required one chaperone per 6 students ratio, as they will be unable to provide their full attention to the students needs.

What if there is severe weather?
The outdoor areas of C’mon will remain open except during heavy rain, thunderstorms, or other severe weather. In the event of heavy rain, your group’s Museum experience will be limited to the indoor galleries.  C’mon does not refund payment regardless of weather.

For schools booking during hurricane season, please keep an eye on our website if we are in a forecast cone.  Safety is our first concern, and the Museum will be closed if hurricane or tropical storm force winds are predicted within 48 hours as well as during any evacuation and damage cleanup time.  If your trip is booked during one of these occurrences and the Museum is closed, you are eligible for a refund or to rebook your trip later in the school year.

What are our lunch options?
Boxed lunches are available from our Garden Café.  There are a variety of options from which to choose.  Click here to download our lunch order form.

Schools may also elect to bring their own lunches.  Please make sure your lunches are in coolers or baskets clearly labeled with your school and teachers’ names.  Schools will be assigned a lunch time in the classrooms or on the classroom terrace, which will be noted on the confirmation email.  Please note, no food or drinks are allowed in the exhibit areas.

Do you have scholarships available?

C’mon does not currently have scholarship funds available for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please contact the Education Foundation or Target for potential field trip grants.

The Education Foundation- Connect With A Classroom grant
The Connect With A Classroom grant cycle is now OPEN for you to submit requests for funding for classroom projects for the 2012-13 school year. The grant request cycle for funding will be open through the summer and into early fall in order to provide all teachers an opportunity to apply.  To be considered for the License for Learning funding, and other funding from The Education Foundation’s Connect With A Classroom Grant Fund, your request must be made by September 4, 2012.
Click here for more information.

Target Field Trip grants
Since launching the program in 2007, Target has awarded more than $16 million in grants — providing 2 million students in all 50 states with the opportunity to enhance their studies in the arts, math, science and social studies. As part of the program, each Target store will award three Target Field Trip Grants to K—12 schools nationwide—enabling one in 25 schools throughout the U.S. to send a classroom on a field trip. Each grant is valued up to $700.  The application opens August 1^st.
Click here for more information.