School Field Trips

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Plan an unforgettable school field trip with hands-on STEM experiences at Science North and Dynamic Earth!

Explore curriculum-connected school programs, SHSM certification workshops, overnight camp-ins, homeschool opportunities, and helpful planning resources designed to make your visit engaging, flexible, and easy to organize.

Use this page to choose the experience that best fits your group and to review the details you’ll need to plan a smooth School Fieldtrip visit.


SCIENCE NORTH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Bring STEM learning to life at Science North!

At Science North, every school visit is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create memorable “a-ha!” moments for students. Each class visit includes up to two hands-on, curriculum-linked school programs delivered by our knowledgeable Bluecoats, giving students meaningful opportunities to explore, problem-solve, communicate, and think critically through engaging STEM experiences connected to the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum.

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DYNAMIC EARTH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Dig into curriculum-connected learning at Dynamic Earth!

Bring your class to Dynamic Earth for hands-on, Bluecoat-led programs that connect directly to the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Each visit can include up to two engaging school programs, plus signature Dynamic Earth experiences such as an underground mine tour, Object Theatre, and seasonal Outdoor Science Park free time, giving students an immersive way to explore Dynamic Earth.

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SHSM (FIELD TRIPS)

Get industry certifications for Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) students.

Help your SHSM students earn valuable industry certifications through engaging, hands-on learning at Science North. Choose from certification workshops in areas such as coding, communication, customer service, leadership, lab practices, GPS, and more, with flexible half-day and full-day options that make it easy to build a customized field trip experience for your Specialist High Skills Major students.

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OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS

Experience Science North overnight!

Turn an evening at Science North into an unforgettable overnight adventure for your students. Camp-Ins include extended access to the science centre, hands-on STEM activities, team-building experiences, a Live Discovery Theatre Show, animal ambassador encounters, the butterfly gallery, an IMAX® film, a Planetarium visit, dinner, breakfast, and a one-of-a-kind sleepover in either the Vale Cavern or the science centre.

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HOMESCHOOLS (FIELD TRIPS)

Hands-on school experiences for your children.

Join us for Homeschool Mondays, where students can explore hands-on science through engaging lab programs, live science shows, and time to discover Science North and Dynamic Earth. With monthly programs designed for Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, and Intermediate learners, homeschool families can build a year of memorable, curriculum-connected STEM experiences for their children.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Everything you need to plan a smooth school visit.

Find helpful information to prepare for your visit to Science North and Dynamic Earth, including booking and arrival details, payment information, lunch planning, supervision expectations, visitor guidelines, school memberships, and changes or cancellations. Review these details before your trip so your group arrives ready for a safe, organized, and memorable day of hands-on learning.

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QUESTIONS?

Contact us at education [at] sciencenorth.ca (education[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)

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