{"id":322,"date":"2024-02-23T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T17:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=322"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:42:44","slug":"school-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/school-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"School Programs &amp; Field Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-grey-curve-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Field Trips<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; separator_text=&#8221;\/&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#8fa7c5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;DP Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3486&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1841a45a-0d0c-4d8c-8220-c9686cf6cef2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We invite you and your students to join us for a journey into the great outdoors of Ottawa County Parks!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;8436,8480,8574&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|12px|12px|12px|12px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Overview&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;77059ae3-2b34-45e7-9ccc-6f13cb671bbb&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our professional outdoor educators provide field trips that are enriching, positive, and memorable, giving your students tangible experiences to relate back to what is taught in your classroom, no matter the season! We strive to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled check\">\n<li>Initiate and encourage further exploration<\/li>\n<li>Nurture an emotional connection with nature<\/li>\n<li>Advance a wider perspective of students\u2019 sense of place in the environment<\/li>\n<li>Promote a greater understanding and attitude of responsible stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>All programs meet Next Generation Science Standards; many also meet specific Michigan standards.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Interested?&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/ottawacounty.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2hNa2Rs4qOdVVNI&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get Started&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;9cb264b1-d1d3-4375-9018-0cb45c08f27c&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fill out a program request form today!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Program Length&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Program Length<\/h2>\n<p>Field trips for grade school students are typically 2-3 hours, plus a half hour for lunch (not provided). We offer a variety of nature-based program topics that can be paired together to best fit your classroom goals and interests. We also offer specialty programs that are three hours, plus a 30-minute lunch. Students will rotate through activities planned for each topic with a break in the middle for lunch.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><em>Example Schedule (grades 3-12)<\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>9:30am-11:00am<\/td>\n<td>Program Topic 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:00am-11:30am<\/td>\n<td>Lunch Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:30am-1:00pm<\/td>\n<td>Program Topic 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Contact us if you have questions about which program is best for your class.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Pricing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Pricing<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Join us at a park\/location in Ottawa County for\u00a0<strong>$7 per student ($125 minimum)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rendezvous! Fur Trade on the Grand for <strong>$8 per student ($350 minimum)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>We can travel to you outside of Ottawa County for\u00a0<strong>$10 per student + $50 travel fee<\/strong> (includes Muskegon, Kent, and Allegan)<\/li>\n<li>Teachers and aides included<\/li>\n<li>Parent chaperones included, based on grade and group size:\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li>Chaperone ratio of 5:1 for grades 1-12 (e.g. class of 25 = 5 chaperones allowed without additional charge)<\/li>\n<li>Chaperone ratio of 3:1 for pre-k\/K<\/li>\n<li>Additional chaperones $5\/person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/fieldtrip1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Field Trip Kids&#8221; title_text=&#8221;fieldtrip1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0316be77-95fe-4169-a7d8-979acc4a2192&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;dddbc4a1-cc28-4980-8884-d41378394cd6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"visiting\">Visiting Parks<\/h2>\n<p>Are you visiting an Ottawa County Parks property with your class? Here are a few tips to plan your visit:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"steps\">\n<li>Please let us know you\u2019re coming in advance by contacting us by\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:naturecenter@miottawa.org\">email<\/a>\u00a0or phone (616) 786-4847; this helps us ensure that the park and facilities are ready for a large group.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/rules\/\">park rules<\/a>\u00a0Park rules and regulations may vary by property. For example, while visitors are not allowed off trail at parks, off trail hiking and exploration is allowed at open spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Follow\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leave No Trace<\/a>\u00a0principles: Take only pictures, leave only footprints.<\/li>\n<li>Special events require a permit.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/special-use-permits\/\">Check here<\/a>\u00a0to see if you need a permit for the event you are planning.<\/li>\n<li>Do you need a facility for your visit? Ottawa County Parks has many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/park-facilities\/\">rentable facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;dce2464f-68ab-4ff5-9cf2-c738204f17ea&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Questions? Contact Us<\/h4>\n<p><span>Ottawa County Parks Nature Center<\/span><br \/><span>(616) 786-4847<br \/><\/span><a href=\"mailto:naturecenter@miottawa.org\">naturecenter@miottawa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-flyer-cover-page-new.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;school-flyer-cover-page-new&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OCP-Field-Trip-Brochure.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;3em||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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