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AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE

Educational Guide for 2016 - 2017 Art & Culture in Palm Beach County3

Dear Educator :Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenu! Did you know that more than 150 languages are spoken in the schools of Palm Beach County? With 300-plus arts and cultural organizations that span from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County encourages you to use this guide to help make connections to art and culture for your students through field trips, partnerships with cultural organizations and enhanced access to innovative curriculum.

Now in its third decade, the Council has evolved into a strong, multifaceted arts advocate with priorities that include providing grants to cultural organizations, developing and advocating for cultural funding and enhancing arts education.

A primary focus of the Council is arts education and whether you work through public, charter or private schools, afterschool programs or homeschools, this guide is an asset. Through its close working relationships with the School District of Palm Beach County and the organizations included in this guide, the Council demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that all young people have the best possible opportunities to reap the proven benefits that arts and culture bring to the educational experience.

This guide was made possible through generous funding from the Office Depot Foundation and Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc. We are grateful for our strong partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, including the School Board members, curriculum planners and arts education team.

For more information on cultural activities in this area and to become a member of the Cultural Council and support local arts initiatives, please visit PalmBeachCulture.com. Among other benefits, our members enjoy a regular subscription to art&culture magazine (published three times a year) and access to exclusive events.

Rena BladesPresident and CEO


An Educational Guide to Art and Culture in Palm Beach County is available on the Cultural Council’s website at PalmBeachCulture.com and in a limited print version. The Council asks that you share this information with other educators. The organizations and resources listed within this directory represent members of the Council; most offer free or low-cost opportunities to participate in their programs.

This guide is an excellent resource for private, public, charter and homeschool students, as well as afterschool programs. Please note that many of the organizations listed in this guide offer curriculum-based field trips to their site and are available to visit your school. For specific curriculum benchmarks, contact each organization for more details.

As you review the catalog, locate the arts and cultural organizations that are close to your school or home and that meet your needs. Each organization has a direct link to its website that not only lists school-based field trips, but also includes programs that are of interest to the general public. If you are an educator, the Council encourages you to contact these organizations and form a partnership. This will result in a stronger relationship between education, community, art and culture, and could lead to afterschool possibilities, internships, scholarships or even jobs.

The Council’s website is a useful resource for your classroom. The “Education” tab features resources for educators and online materials, while the “Events” tab lists numerous options for events, rentals, tours and information in individual cities in the county.

For Public Schools:Coordinate your field trip or teacher development day using the School District calendar: LTM – Learning Team Meetings, PDD – Professional Development Day. Also note that many of the listed organizations can host your teacher development days or visit your school during an LTM day.

About this Guide


Scheduling a Field Trip: The Process This process is managed by the School District of Palm Beach County

Coordinate your field trip or teacher development day using the School District calendar: LTM – Learning Team Meetings, PDD – Professional Development Day. Also note that many of the listed organizations can host your teacher development days or visit your school during an LTM day.

1. Teacher chooses field trip venue.

2. Teacher contacts venue to schedule field trip date. 3. Teacher then goes to the individual at their school who processes field trip funding (usually the school treasurer) to complete required form, found on the District website (PBSD 1894 Field Trip/Activity Planning Report & Approval Request). Treasurer will then arrange for transportation. NOTE: If the treasurer has questions about funding, approvals, coding information or transportation, he/she should contact Andrea Jones with the District’s Arts Education department (561) 357-7616, as soon as possible.

4. Treasurer should continue checking the TR71 screen for final approval. When approval is received, teacher is notified.

5. Several weeks before field trip, teacher distributes to students the field trip permits found on the District website: PBSD 0755 (English), PBSD 0755CR (Creole) and/or PB0755SP (Spanish). The teacher also includes in the class lesson the necessary vocabulary, information and connections to the benchmarks for the trip to be taken.

6. On the day of the field trip, teacher completes the form PBSD 2149 Field Trip/Activity Roster, and turns that form and the field trip permits in to the school office.

NOTE: One suggestion is to have the school office call Area Transportation the day before the field trip to make sure the buses are scheduled correctly and on time. On the day of the trip, if buses are running late, a call should be made to the field trip venue with the projected arrival times.

The organizations that display the School District of Palm Beach County logo represent approved field trips that have met District-required curriculum to receive free busing. Funding is limited.


Arts and Cultural OrganizationsTable of Contents

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.............................7

April is for Authors Foundation Inc. .....................8

Armory Art Center ..................................................9

Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches ...............10

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee

National Wildlife Refuge ................................. 11

Arts Dance Organization .....................................12

Arts Garage ...........................................................13

ArtStart, Inc. ..........................................................14

Boca Ballet Theatre ..............................................15

Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum .........16

Boca Raton Museum of Art .................................17

Center for Creative Education ............................18

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach .............19

Children’s Science Explorium .............................20

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County .............21

Daggerwing Nature Center .................................22

Dance Theater of Florida .....................................23

Delray Beach Playhouse ......................................24

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center .........................25

Duncan Theatre ...................................................26

EG2: Educational Gallery Group ..........................27

Eissey Campus Theatre .......................................28

Flagler Museum ....................................................29

Florida Intergenerational Orchestra ..................30

Green Cay Nature Center ....................................31

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center .............................32

The HARID Conservatory ....................................33

Historical Society of Palm Beach County ..........34

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park .................35

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum ...................36

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts ...............37

Lake Worth Playhouse .........................................38

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art ..39

Loggerhead Marinelife Center ...........................40

Maltz Jupiter Theatre ...........................................41

Manatee Lagoon ...................................................42

McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. ....................43

Miami City Ballet ..................................................44

Milagro Center ......................................................45

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens .......46

Norton Museum of Art ........................................47

Okeeheelee Nature Center .................................48

Palm Beach Atlantic University ...........................49

Palm Beach County Library System ....................50

Palm Beach Dramaworks ....................................51

Palm Beach Opera ...............................................52

Palm Beach Photographic Centre ......................53

The Palm Beach Poetry Festival .........................54

Palm Beach Symphony ........................................55

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society ...........56

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ......... 57

Resource Depot ....................................................58

River Center ..........................................................59

Riverbend Park ......................................................60

Sandoway Discovery Center ................................61

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum ...................... 62

The Society of the Four Arts ................................63

Solid Waste Authority ..........................................64

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium ....65

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum .......................66

Theatre Lab - Florida Atlantic University ............67

VSA Florida - Palm Beach County .......................68

Yesteryear Village .................................................69

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches ..................70

Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County ............71

approved field trips for free busing


K - 12

Ann Norton Sculpture GardensInspired from the success of the award-winning Literacy Day and Garden Days Adventure, “The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.” children's book and program were developed to feature the story of Ann Weaver Norton as a child and illustrate her commitment at a young age to visual art, writing, reading, the creative process and environmental preservation. Illustrated by nationally recognized and award-winning artist Henry Cole, this interactive children's book is a charming and lively perspective of a young Annie V. aspiring to be a great artist and dreaming to make her mark on the world. Visiting school groups will be given the opportunity to check out an Eco-Backpack containing a copy of “The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.” children's book, art materials and exploration tools to be used during their visit. Ideal for groups of any size.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Environmental Science / Engineering / Math

Programs• Awesome Adventures of Annie V. Experience (K-5)• Language Arts & Visual Arts Curriculum (K-10)• Environmental Science Curriculum (K-10)• General Tours featuring visiting exhibitions (6-12)• Annual Events: • Literacy Day in the Gardens - October 17, 2016 • Festival of Trees 2016 - Theme: Celebrating Design Through the Decades - December 2-14, 2016 • Children's Gala - December 11, 2016 • Garden Days Adventure - February 13, 2017

Costs and Details• $5 per student (minimum payment of $100 for 20 children required)• Title I funding may be available

Contact Person:Nancy Jones

[email protected]

ansg.org

2051 South Flagler Drive [Corner of Barcelona Road]

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 832-5328


K - 12

April is for Authors Foundation Inc.April is for Authors is a festival featuring authors who write for children and young adults. This yearly event, set for April 29, 2017, provides a county-wide literary experience bringing together authors, teachers, students and families to share their love of books. The event, held at Palm Beach Gardens High School, includes a keynote speaker, panel discussions, individual author sessions, book sales, book signings and the Reading Council of Palm Beach County's annual Poetry Contest. In it's seventh year, April is for Authors was created by a dedicated group of Palm Beach County educators as a way for students to interact with their favorite authors. Before the Saturday event, authors are available for school bookings.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Literacy

Programs• The printed program is available on the website two weeks prior to the

event.

Costs and Details• Free

Also AvailableLifelong memories of meeting an author of a book a child loved to read

Contact Person:Helen Zientek

[email protected]

aprilisforauthors.org

4488 Hickory DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL

33418(561) 818-9753


K - 12

Armory Art CenterThe Armory Art Center is a not-for-profit, community-based visual arts education and exhibition center. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory offers in-studio art classes, exhibitions, lectures and other educational programs to a diverse population.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts • Art History and Appreciation

Programs• Art classes for children, teens and adults in ceramics, drawing,

fused glass, jewelry, fiber art, painting, photography and digital art, printmaking and sculpture

• Summer art camp, spring break camp and holiday break workshops• Prep courses for middle school and high school of the arts• Home education classes• Need-based scholarships are available• Gallery tours combined with hands-on art project• Outreach programs for underserved

Costs and Details• The Armory provides a 20 percent discount on classes to Palm Beach

County teachers and high school and college students in adult classes with ID.

Also Available• Preschool Readiness Through Art: a program for kids 2 – 4.5 years old and their parents or guardians• Visiting master artist workshops• Gallery exhibitions, lectures and community presentations• Armory Annex in Lake Worth offers exhibitions and opportunities for the local community

Contact Person:Jeanne Martin

[email protected]

armoryart.org

1700 Parker AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL

33407(561) 832-1776


K - 12

Art Deco Society of the Palm BeachesThe Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, preservation and awareness of art deco and 20th-century art, architecture and design found in the Palm Beaches. The ADSPB specializes in educational collaborations, multicultural and multigenerational community outreach programs and special needs audiences. Group mural projects and large-scale workshop events are customized to your site-specific requirements.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Mathematics / Social Studies / Language Arts / Science /

History / Preservation• Multiple Intelligence / Bloom Indicators • More than 350 murals / art installations in Palm Beach County schools

Programs• Recycling and Go Green murals, sculptures and garden installations• Walking tours of art and architecture in historic neighborhoods,

including Delray Beach, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach• Hands-on art workshops• Lectures / PowerPoint presentations: Art Deco Havana Cuba, Art Deco

Palm Beaches, Art Deco International, History of Murals in Palm Beach County

Costs and Details• Call or email [email protected] for free quotes for curriculum-based art

workshop, lectures and tours.• Cost starts at $12 per student, including materials.

Also AvailableA signed copy of the book “Art Deco of the Palm Beaches” (Arcadia Press) by ADSPB President Sharon Koskoff ($20)

Contact Person:Sharon Koskoff

[email protected]

ArtDecoPB.org

325 SW 29th AvenueDelray Beach, FL

33445(561) 276-9925


Pre-K - 12

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeThe Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a 143,954-acre refuge protecting the remaining portion of the unique northern Everglades. The refuge comprises five different habitat types: tree islands, wet prairies, sloughs, sawgrass communities and the largest remnant of a cypress swamp in Palm Beach County. The refuge offers opportunities for fishing, boating, bird watching and environmental education.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies (contact Serena for specific

benchmarks)

Programs• Pre-K-12 guided visits through the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk and Marsh

Trail areas• Plant and animal species found in several different Everglades habitats

featured• State-of-the-art exhibits on the Everglades located in the fully accessible

visitor center• Wet, Wild, and Dirty Teacher Workshop offered each June; other teacher or

scout leader training available on request• Teacher resource library, lending trunks and outdoor classroom facilities• Pathways Student Employment Program and Greening Youth Foundation

program for university students• Youth Conservation Corps summer programs for high school students

Costs and Details• Education programs are offered free of charge. An educational entrance

fee waiver to the refuge is available to all groups that show curricula in environmental education.

• At least three weeks advance reservations required.• Group size limited to 60 students. Please ensure one adult for every 10

students. Closed-toe shoes are required by all attending.• All field experiences are held rain or shine.• The refuge is open every day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please check entrance

sign for current closing time.• Visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and

Christmas.

Also Available• Recreational opportunities for families and individuals• Volunteer opportunities for individuals and service learning for students and scouts• Gift Shop• Butterfly Garden• Canoe rentals available through Loxahatchee Canoeing, Inc., at (561) 733-0192

Contact Person:Serena J. Rinker

[email protected](561) 735-6029

fws.gov/refuge/ARM_Loxahatchee

10216 Lee RoadBoynton Beach, FL, FL

33473-4797(561) 732-3684


Pre-K - 5, 6 - 12

Arts Dance OrganizationThe mission of the Arts Dance Generation Dance Company and its teaching arm, The School of Ballet Arts, is to impact and improve the lives of people through the art of dance. The school provides innovative training, using a teaching technique based in the methodology developed by the world- renowned Cuban Ballet School.

Performances include classical ballets and new or rarely performed ballets, all having an element of surprise and freshness. The company, composed of professional dancers and talented students from The School of Ballet Arts, offers the opportunity to train, dance with and share the stage with professional dancers, thus building confidence and memories the students will savor all their lives.

Curriculum Connections• Dance

Programs• “The Nutcracker,” December 17, 7 p.m., Wellington High School Theater,

Wellington• “The Nutcracker,” December 18, 3 p.m., Wellington High School Theater,

Wellington• “An Evening of Magic and Dance,” March 3, 7 p.m., Duncan Theatre, Lake

Worth• “Paquita” and “Mixed Bill,” June 10, 5 p.m., Wellington High School

Theater, Wellington • “Paquita” and “Mixed Bill,” June 11, 2 p.m., Wellington High School

Theater, Wellington

Costs and Details• For "An Evening of Magic and Dance" and "The Nutcracker," tickets are

made available to qualifying local schools. Schools or parents must arrange for transportation.

• General admission reserved seating - $30

Also AvailableThrough Arts Dance Generation’s School of Ballet Arts• Children’s division, a pre-professional program and adult classes offering Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Repertory, Partnering and Variation• All-boys full-scholarship program • Master classes with renowned master teachers

Contact Person:Deborah Marquez

[email protected]

artsdancegeneration.com

924 North Dixie HighwayLake Worth, FL

33460(561) 582-3100


1 - 12

Arts GarageArts Garage presents a diverse palette of educational offerings atits newly remodeled 5,500-square-foot facility.

Curriculum Connections• Youth: audition preparation classes for BAK, as well as TheatrePlay class

(ages 5 – 7) and Dream Role Cabaret Class (ages 8 – 12)• Teens: audition preparation classes for Dreyfoos, the Bridge Project Jazz

Ensemble and Drumline Project • Adults: Acting Improv classes with Improv U, Monologue Workshop

class with Tony-nominated director Michael Leeds and Yoga for All with Caroline Wybar

• Private lessons in voice, piano, guitar and percussion

Programs Winter, spring and summer camps for ages 6 – 18, including:• The STUDIO@Arts Garage Summer Camp• Sessions are three weeks long, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.• Each three-week session will culminate in an original show

centering around a theme chosen by the campers. Led by the director of education and teaching artists, campers will present a 30 – 45-minute performance highlighting what they’ve learned. Each student will spend time exploring acting / musical theatre and visual art / technical theatre.

• Acting / Musical Theatre: Students will focus on voice, dance and acting. They will learn about stage presence, group collaboration, utilizing the imagination, basic stage skills, vocal technique and projection, understanding and utilizing physicality and developing a script. This will include solo and group work in song, character development and dance combinations.

• Visual Art / Technical Theatre: This is for the student who loves the behind-the-scenes work necessary for success in any production. Students will explore their imagination and expressive ability through printmaking, collage, painting and design, then utilize these techniques to explore costume and scenic design while assisting in stage management, lighting and much more.

• Tuition for each camp session is $600.• Scholarships are available.• Before- and after-care are offered.

Costs and Details• For prices and information, please contact John Lariviere

at [email protected].

Also AvailableCreative Classroom Engagement Using Drama-Based Instructionwith Melissa Boher Jacobson

Contact Person:John Lariviere

[email protected]

artsgarage.org

94 NE 2nd AvenueDelray Beach, FL

33444(561) 450-6357, ext. 04


K - 12

ArtStart, Inc.ArtStart provides educational opportunities in visual arts, creative writing and digital media. The organization's goal is to cultivate the resources, leadership and partnerships that nurture and support arts and cultural programs, thereby enriching the quality of life for all.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Creative Writing / Language Arts / Communications /

History / Social Studies

Programs• BAK and Dreyfoos audition prep classes in visual arts, communications

and digital media: Visual arts classes are designed to help students who have applied for acceptance into BAK Middle School and Dreyfoos High School. Communications and digital media classes provide a framework for creating the materials needed to satisfy BAK and Dreyfoos audition requirements. Curriculum is updated each year to conform to current audition requirements.

• Art and creative writing classes: Small group, semi-private and private classes provided in the studio; afterschool, weekends, homeschool, summer scheduling. Call (561) 635-2037 or visit artstartinc.org for details.

• My Story — Young Writer's Workshop: An interactive creative writing /storytelling workshop for students in grades 2-5; ideal for classroom, afterschool and homeschool programs.

• MasterWorks Series: Traveling to area schools and aftercare facilities, ArtStart personnel will introduce students to a series of artists and their work, while offering some background on each artist's style.

Costs and DetailsPlease visit artstartinc.org for classes and programming, or call (561) 635-2037.

Contact Person:Jeannette Parssi

[email protected]

artstartinc.org

750 Cedar Cove RoadWellington, FL

33414(561) 635-2037


2

Boca Ballet TheatreThe organization’s mission is to enrich the cultural landscape of the community and to educate youth in classical ballet and concert dance through focused training, interaction with professional dancers and participation in full-length ballets and contemporary choreography.

Curriculum Connections• Dance / Language Arts / PE

Programs• Curriculum-based concert dance training and open classes in

Ballet, Jazz and Modern August 2016 – June 2017, Mondays – Saturdays, 3:15 – 9 p.m.

• Three performances each year: “The Nutcracker” (November 2016), Mixed Repertory Concert (Spring 2017), “La Bayadere” (August 2017)

• Field Trip Experience: Performance of “The Nutcracker,” November 28, 10 a.m., at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater (no cost to Boca Raton and Delray Beach second graders ONLY)

Costs and Details• Performance of “Peter and the Wolf” at your venue• Fees vary from venue to venue due to available flooring, lighting and

sound capabilities• Classes: curriculum-based and open divisions offered• Costs vary on frequency and level

Also Available• Boca Ballet Theatre offers morning and evening adult classes, serving more than 100 people.• Boca Ballet Theatre offers dance classes to people living with Parkinson's Disease, twice weekly September 2016 – May 2017.

Contact Person:Cindy Surman

[email protected]

bocaballet.org

7630 NW 6th AvenueBoca Raton, FL

33487(561) 995-0709


K - 12

Boca Raton Historical Society & MuseumThe Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) is a private, non-profit organization that provides first-rate school programs using its own unique artifacts and its own historic structures, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. School programs are led by a Florida-certified educator. Each school program is designed to integrate students' local culture and history with current classroom curriculum based on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Florida Standards accompanied by hands-on interactive activities. The BRHS is committed to educating our young citizens with the belief: Share the history, build the community. The BRHS school programs have been approved by the School District of Palm Beach County.

Curriculum Connections• Ticket To Ride: Social Studies / Language Arts / Math / Health / Theatre• History on the Move: Social Studies• Pioneer Kids & Me: Social Studies / Language Arts / Math

Programs• Ticket To Ride at the Boca Express Train Museum / November through

May / grades three through five / two hours• History on the Move via Trolley / November through May / grades four

through eight / two hours• Pioneer Kids & You in Your Classroom (In-House Field Experience) /

September through May / grades K through five / 30 – 50 minutes

Costs and Details• All school programs are complimentary. History on the Move may

require a charter fee for the trolley.

Also Available• Local history / cultural online lesson plans available at bocahistory.org/historymuseum/programs/teachers&schools• Hometown Histories: Boca Raton five-day lesson plans with Teacher Guide available• Online access to BRHS Research Library, exhibits and archival collections• Custom education programs possible through request for all grade levels• Additional educator resources available, such as the Books for Boca program

Contact Person:Laurie-Lynn Jones

[email protected]

bocahistory.org

71 N. Federal HighwayBoca Raton, FL

33432(561) 395-6766, ext. 307


K - 12

Boca Raton Museum of ArtThe Boca Raton Museum of Art is one of the leading visual arts cultural institutions in South Florida. The museum enriches the vital classroom learning experience by providing docent-led tours of its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science – FL STATE

STANDARDS are provided on line

Programs• Permanent Collection Tour: Year round, grades K – 12• Abstract Tour / African Tour / Portrait Tour / Landscape Tour / Latin

American Tour / Narrative Tour / Still-Life Tour• Emotions Tour: Year round, grades K – 1• Education Mornings: September 10, 2016 – May 18, 2017, grades K – 12• Temporary Exhibitions Tours: Hungarian Art: A Century of Rebellion and

Revival, October 18, 2016 – January 8, 2017, grades K – 12• RPM: The House Inside My Head, October 18, 2016 – January 8, 2017,

grades K – 12• Glasstress, January 31 – July 2, 2017, grades K – 12• Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection,

January 31 – July 2, 2017, grades K – 12

Costs and Details• Free admission and docent-guided tour based on core curricula.• Teachers receive complimentary preview with walk-through by staff (by

appointment).• Students receive a complimentary family pass for a return visit.• Reservations are required; contact the museum four weeks in advance.• Classes are divided into groups of eight; one chaperone per every

eight students required.• Visit the website for a full listing of programs: bocamuseum.org.

Also Available• Field trip grant applications on line: bocamuseum.org/ftg• Lesson plans and suggested pre- and post-visit activities on line: bocamuseum.org/lessonplans• SDPBC-approved field trip provider• Professional development workshops• Boca Raton Museum Art School offers afterschool and Saturday classes for children and teens: bocamuseum.org/theartschool

Contact Person:Maria A. Brueggeman

[email protected](561) 392-2500, ext. 106

bocamuseum.org

501 PLaza RealBoca Raton, FL

33432(561) 392-2500


K - 8

Center for Creative EducationThe Center for Creative Education's mission is to empower students to grow academically, creatively and socially through arts-based education. CCE is an educational non-profit that engages children though the arts to learn in a way that unlocks their potential. This arts-integrated model improves children's academic abilities, creative-thinking and life skills. Teaching artists create a dynamic environment by introducing singing, dancing or painting into the study of science, math, literacy and more.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Music / Dance / Drama / Media Arts with Science / Language

Arts / Math / History and more

Programs• Project LEAP (Learning Enriched through Arts Partnerships) blends the

talents of professional artists and classroom teachers in 10 one-hour sessions to develop and implement a genuine arts-integrated, in-school curriculum.

• CADRE (Creative Arts Designed to Reinforce Education) provides youth with creative alternatives during the critical out-of-school hours to develop an appreciation for art and culture, as well as their own artistic and creative talents.

• Discover Series allows third, fourth and fifth grade students to take an exciting journey through music, dance, theater, visual arts and media arts.

• LOT23: Artists in residence teach free classes ranging from ukulele to painting and drawing, through a community development program sponsored by the Northwood CRA.

Costs and Details• CADRE programming (out of school) can be obtained by Title I schools

that qualify at no charge due to a grant from Prime Time, which receives significant funding from the Children Services Council. Classes available at sites throughout Palm Beach County.

• LEAP programming (in school): a limited number of projects available to Title I schools at no charge. Schools are asked to match these funds, in order to double the impact within the community. Non-Title I public and private schools can obtain LEAP programming on a fee basis.

• Discover Series is a 10-month tuition-based afterschool program; the fee is $900. Generous scholarships are available on a sliding scale for students demonstrating financial need. Classes are held 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

• LOT23 classes are available at the center free of charge.

Also Available• Art Exhibitions: In the CCE gallery, exhibits of student, local talent and professional works are open to the public Monday through Friday. Volunteers, college age or older, are welcome to help with events, classes and office duties.

Contact Person:Jerry Crank

[email protected]

cceflorida.org

425 24th StreetWest Palm Beach, FL

33407(561) 805-9927


K - 12, College and Post

Chamber Music Society of Palm BeachCommunity and educational outreach are central to the mission of the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Typically, visiting artists are in Palm Beach for several days prior to their performance, and they often perform in schools, conduct workshops and master classes or perform for underserved segments of our community. Artists from the Cleveland Orchestra, Emerson and Escher Quartets, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman Music Program and distinguished soloists have performed for local students.

Curriculum Connections• Students who take four years of arts and music classes in high school

score 98 points better on their SATs than students who took only one half-year or less. Music appreciation students scored 61 points higher on the verbal and 42 points higher on the math.

• STEAM FACTS

Programs• The Goldner Young Performers Collaborative will introduce the

independent study of music for small ensembles, in sessions led by professional musicians. Coaching in teamwork, collaboration and listening skills will allow students to develop as they work toward a common performance goal.

• Students involved in the program will be featured in performances at locations in Palm Beach.

Costs and Details• There is no cost to the school or the student.• Jupiter residents Sandra and Paul Goldner have made a $75,000

matching grant available to The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach to set up this educational program.

• Additional funding for educational programs has been provided by Carolyn Jenkins-Jaeger and the SED Children's Fund.

Also AvailableChamber Music Society Great Performers have performed and taught at the following institutions:• A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach• Bak Middle School, West Palm Beach• Lynn University, Boca Raton• New World Symphony, Miami Beach• Palm Beach Children's Hospital / Quantum House• Palm Beach Day Academy• Palm Beach Habilitation Center• Palm Beach Opera• Palm Beach Public Schools• Palm Beach Round Table• Palm Beach State College• Palm Beach Suzuki School of Music• Rosarian Academy

Contact Person:Michael Finn

[email protected]

cmspb.org

190 Valencia RoadWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 379-6773


K - 5

Children's Science ExploriumSugar Sand Park Community Center provides residents of the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District with quality cultural arts and science programs. The Children's Science Explorium (CSE), located inside the center, provides hands-on, inquiry-based exploration of science that is guaranteed to impact visitors' natural curiosity and appreciation of science.

Curriculum Connections• Earth and Space / Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Earth Science /

General Science Skills

Programs• Earth and Space — STARLAB: From Night to Day (K-2); STARLAB: Moon &

Stars (3-4); STARLAB: Exploring our Galaxy (5); Reasons for Seasons (1-2); Rock & Erode (3-5); Mineral Mystery (3-4)

• Physics — Magnet Investigations (K-2); Good Vibrations (1-2); Electrical Encounters (3-5); 3,2,1 Blastoff: Forces & Motion (3-5)

• Chemistry — Icky Squishy Matter (K-2); Radical Reactions (3-5)• Biology — Body Science: Healthy Habits (K-2); Body Science: Cell

Theory (3-5)• General Science Skills — Know Your Rock (1-2); Clues of the Past (3-5);

Build It: Engineering (3-5)

Costs and Details• No charge; advance registration required; reservations are limited to

schools located within the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District.

• Any bus or van entering Sugar Sand Park must have a park-issued permit.

• The outdoor Science Playground is closed for renovations until fall 2016. Visit mybocaparks.org/SSPAIPlayground for updates on the new fully accessible, all-abilities playground.

Also Available• The CSE offers public programs for K – 5 (ages 5 – 12 years) and their families, including: Scout Groups; Birthday Parties; After School Science; Early Afternoon Explorers; Friday Night at the Museum; Winter, Spring and Summer Camps; Special Events; Eyes to the Skies; Science Stories; and Science Demonstrations. • The SCE also provides volunteer opportunities for high school students, college students and adults. Contact Cory Mills, science educator, at [email protected].

Contact Person:Cindy Estrada


scienceexplorium.org/sugarsandpark.org

300 S. Military TrailBoca Raton, FL

33486(561) 347-3912


Pre-K - 5, 6 - 12

Cultural Council of Palm Beach CountyThe Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a strong, multifaceted local arts advocate. It was founded in 1978 through the vision and leadership of Alexander W. Dreyfoos, an inventor, successful business owner and community activist who believed in the value of arts and culture enhancing and sustaining strong economic and societal growth.

Arts education is a primary focus and priority of the Cultural Council. Through its close working relationship with the School District of Palm Beach County and the continuing work of its Cultural Educators Committee, the council is committed to ensuring that our young people have the best possible opportunities to reap the proven benefits that arts and culture bring to the educational experience.

Curriculum Connections• Visual art, music, theater, dance, language arts, math, science, social

studies

Programs• Field trips: A 2,500-square-foot flexible gallery space showcases ongoing,

rotating exhibitions focused on art made in or unique to Palm Beach County. Students and school groups can tour a number of exhibitions throughout the year. Field trips to the gallery can be individually designed and tailored to meet current curriculum and areas of study. Gallery tours will conclude with a hands-on art experience drawn from a variety of disciplines. Transportation is included.

• Afterschool: Afterschool providers can partner with the council for 10-week sessions of classes at the center in downtown Lake Worth. Arts, science and cultural organizations from throughout the county will provide programming in visual art, theater, dance, music and interdisciplinary arts. Transportation is included.

• Family Saturdays: One Saturday per month throughout the year families and friends are invited to the council's Education and Training Center for creating and learning together. Details are available at palmbeachculture.com.

Costs and Details• Field Trips: Free• Afterschool: Free• Family Saturdays: $5 per family (register online or in person)For more information on programs, please call Trish Halverson, manager of arts and cultural education, at (561) 472-3347.

Contact Person:Trish Halverson

[email protected]

(561) 472-3347

palmbeachculture.com

601 Lake AvenueLake Worth, FL

33460(561) 471-2901


K - 6

Daggerwing Nature CenterDaggerwing Nature Center is set within the beautiful confines of Burt AaronsonSouth County Regional Park in western Boca Raton. Features include a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals and interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, classroom facilities, laboratory, lobby, reading area and an elevated boardwalk that takes you on a relaxing journey through a swamp. The boardwalk has two trails, bench-style seating and an observation tower. Daggerwing Nature Center offers educational programs for formal school groups and others including camps and scout troops. Field trips to Daggerwing include a lesson on the topic of your choice, a boardwalk tour and time to explore the exhibit hall. Programs are tailored to the age / grade level of the students, and custom programs may be available upon request.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Language Arts

Programs• Florida Animal Experience (K - 6)• The World of Butterflies & Insects (K - 6)• Life Cycles: Amphibians (K - 6)• Poetry in Nature (3 - 6)• Animal Adaptations (3 - 6)• Wetland Habitats: Piece by Piece (3 - 6)

Costs and Details• School Field Trips: $1 per child, no charge for teachers / chaperones

(minimum $30 program fee)• Specialty Groups (Scout Troops / Camps / Social Clubs): $3 per

participant (one free chaperone per 10 children)• Maximum 60 participants per program day

Also Available• Art Gallery: Available to display nature-related student artwork• Meeting room: Available for teacher / school meetings, workshops and retreats (free of charge to PBC schools)• Volunteer opportunities for ages 15 and older / teacher-chaperoned group service projects (e.g., clean-up)

Contact Person:Sean Mallee

[email protected]

pbcparks.com/nature

11435 Park Access RoadBoca Raton, FL

33498(561) 629-8760


2 - 8

Dance Theater of FloridaThe Dance Theater of Florida was founded with several objectives in mind: to offer professional training for students interested in pursuing a career in dance by providing an opportunity to perform their craft in professional theaters with an audience; to offer area communities the opportunity to experience a variety of dance forms; to offer underserved groups the chance to experience performing arts.

Curriculum Connections• Dance / Language Arts / Music

Programs• “The Bell — An Adaptation of The Polar Express,” Crest Theater,

December 2, 10 a.m.• Elevé Outreach, a six-week workshop for grades two through four, sends

a lead teacher with two assistants each week. Schools — one each in fall and spring — are selected based on financial and artistic need.

• Elevé provides an enrichment package that includes dance flash cards, samples of appropriate shoes, DVD documentation of young people in the arts, books and images.

• A lecture demonstration is offered with other young people who have dedicated their lives to dance. These dancers represent a cross-section of genders, races and ages.

• Elevé provides tickets for the child and a parent to experience a live dance performance by Dance Theater of Florida.

• Dance Theater of Florida provides opportunities for students to continue dance training once the program has ended.

Costs and Details• The Bell: $5 per student• The Elevé outreach program is free to Title 1 schools.

Also Available• Florida School for Dance Education has an open-enrollment program for ages 2 – 11 that promotes discipline, creativity and a love for dance. • Florida School for Dance Education offers a pre-professional training program for students ages 10 – 18. Admission is by audition only. Participants experience techniques designed to cultivate and develop strong, well-trained dancers who are educated to perform skillfully and creatively.• Scholarships are available.

Contact Person:Michele Zehner

[email protected]

Dancetheaterofflorida.com

4100 PGA BoulevardPalm Beach Gardens, FL

33410(561) 627-9797


Pre-K - 12

Delray Beach Playhouse/Locomotion TheatreLocomotion Theatre Lunchbox Field Trips at the Delray Beach Playhouse havebeen keeping kids laughing and learning for more than 10 years. For K – 5: Character Education Comedies emphasize responsible behavior; The RIPLE Project Workshops offer a mini Character Education Comedy followed by interactive workbook time. PreK – 1: Pretend-Alongs offer music, make-believe and fun. 6 – 12: Teen Studio Theatre offers talk show-style programs about responsible behavior.

Curriculum Connections• Character Education / Language Arts / Theater / Health / Social Studies –

Holocaust Studies

Programs• Lunchbox Field Trips at the Delray Beach Playhouse• Anger Goes to Hollywood: October 11, 12, 13, 14, 21; February 7, 8, 9, 10• The Character Construction Company: December 6, 7, 8, 9, 16; March 31;

April 7• Mentor the Inventor: May 23, 24, 25, 26• The RIPLE Project Workshops: September 28, 29; October 5, 6;

November 8, 9, 10• Stargazia Blue: February 17• If you book 100 student seats or more, you may choose the topic for

your workshop.• Show dates scheduled on request• Locomotion Theatre Shows available at your school, afterschool or

community location• Staff training workshops available at your location• You may bring box lunches for your students and enjoy the on-site park

after the show or workshop

Costs and Details• Character Education Comedies & Pretend-Along Lunchbox Field

Trips: $6 per child; two free teachers or chaperones per class of up to 30 students. Shows start at 10:30 a.m. and run one hour with no intermission.

• The RIPLE Project Workshops: $7 per child; two free teachers or chaperons per class of up to 30 students. Workshops begin at 10:30 and run 75 minutes.

Also AvailableDelray Beach Playhouse Young Actors Workshop:• Fall and winter sessions: All on Saturdays• Theatre Experience A: Grades 3 and 4• Theatre Experience B: Grades 5 and 6• The Art of Acting (Teen Program): Grades 7 –12• The Art of Acting + Musical Theatre (Teen Program): Grades 7 – 12

Contact Person:Andrea Ellison

[email protected]: (561) 361-8318

Cell: (561) 445-1305

delraybeachplayhouse.comlocomotiontheatre.com

950 NW 9th StreetDelray Beach, FL

33444(561) 272-1281


Pre-K - 12

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts CenterThe Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is an approved Palm Beach County School District Field Experience Provider and offers programming for students in all grade levels through the center’s Cultural Arts For Education Series (CAFE).

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Theatre

Programs• “Goodnight Moon” and “The Runaway Bunny,” October 11, PreK-4• “Pete the Cat,” October 13, PreK-3• “Chicken Dance,” October 17, K-4• “We the People,” October 20, 3-8• “The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit London! The Musical!,”• October 25, K-3• “Pocahontas,” October 27, K-6• “School House Rock,” November 1, K-6• Steve Trash, November 3, 2-6• “The Princess and the Pea,” November 7, K-5• Science of Sound, November 9, 4-8• “A Very Electric Christmas,” December 8, 2-6• “Snowkus Pokus,” December 9, K-12• “Elephant & Piggie,” December 12, PreK-3• Science of Santa, December 15, K-4• Palm Beach Opera's “Opera Discovery,” December 16, K-9• “The Lightning Thief,” January 25, 3-8

Costs and Details• All seats (students, teachers and chaperones) for all performances

are $2.

Also AvailableThe DHCAC also offers a Professional Guest Artist Series and a Family Series.

Contact Person:Debbie Bowles

[email protected]

dollyhand.org

199 SW College DriveBelle Glade, FL

33430(561) 993-1160


K - 5

Duncan Theatre Palm Beach State CollegeThe School Time at the Duncan Series offers teachers and students new and vibrant opportunities to learn outside the confines of the classroom. These performances, representing the finest in music and theatre for young audiences, are designed to be educational and entertaining. Curriculum connections are outlined in study guides available on line for every performance. Attending a School Time at the Duncan performance can open a magical and engaging window for learning.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Science / Theatre / Dance / Music / Math / Social Studies

Programs• Mariposa Martinez and More Tales from Latin America — October 19

and 20, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.; Grades K – 2• School House Rock: LIVE — October 28, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.;

Grades K – 5• A Very Electric Christmas — December 9, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.;

Grades K – 5• The Science of Magic — January 27, 2017, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.;

Grades K – 5• Let Freedom Sing — February 10, 2017, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.;

Grades K - 5

Costs and Details• All seats $5. Everyone must have a paid admission.• School Time performances are NOT open to the general public.• No tickets available day of show; advance reservations for all required

through school group leader.

Also Available• Year-round programs for residents of all ages featuring internationally acclaimed modern dance companies, classical musicians, popular concerts and productions for family audiences• Weekend Family Fun Series• Friday and Saturday Night Modern Dance Series• Classical Music Series• Juke Box Series• Mix Tape Series• Special Events

Contact Person:Jamie Ziegele

[email protected]

duncantheatre.org

4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL

33461(561) 868-3315


K - 12

Eg2: Educational Gallery GroupThe Educational Gallery Group: A Community of Young Artists (Eg²) was created as a space to showcase the visual and performing art talents of all students in Palm Beach County.

Eg2 is a non-profit organization that creates and supports young artists. Eg2 educates, develops, fosters and showcases creativity for students and teachers in order to build confidence and leverage creativity, enabling more productive, better educated kids, and raising the quality of life in our community. Eg2 provides creative development, art community connections, public awareness, links to experienced artists and educators as well as highly innovative events, classes and activities.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science / History /

Theater/ Fashion / Critical Thinking / Multicultural Studies

Programs• Scholastic Art Awards (Grades 7-12)• Catwalk: A Student Fashion Show• School Year Academy Classes: Academic art classes, visual art intensive

prep classes, college portfolio prep classes, sewing and design / fashion class, Mommy and me art classes, comic art, specialized artist-in- residence workshops, homeschooled art programs, specialized classes in a variety of mediums.

• Art teacher workshops• Summer Academy: Specialized art sessions each week (drawing and

illustration, painting, mixed media, sewing and design, printmaking, theatre, sculpture)

Costs and Details• Please visit egsquared.org for rates on classes and workshops.

Also Available• Volunteer opportunities • Macy’s Art Wall in CityPlace• Featured Student Gallery of Palm Beach County• Scholarship opportunities• Open studio time• Internships

Contact Person:Lindsey Friedel

[email protected]

egsquared.org

4912 S. Dixie HighwayWest Palm Beach, FL

33405(561) 313-0965


K - 12

Eissey Campus TheatreThe 2016-2017 season will mark the sixth year of the Paul and Sandra Goldner Arts in the Gardens for Young People series. This series, underwritten by Paul and Sandra Goldner and provided free to area schools, offers programs in music, dance and theatre with themes that link to Florida Standards. The purpose of the program is to develop an appreciation for the performing arts in young people by providing quality educational performing arts experiences. Study guides, available on the website and provided to participating schools, are filled with activity suggestions, interactive links and performance information intended to enhance the field trip experience and assist educators with arts-related activities before and after the show.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Theatre / Music / Dance / Social Studies / Multicultural /

Science / Math

Programs• The Serious Truth of Comedy: Monday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.

Presented by the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival (Grades 6 – 12)• “Peter and the Wolf”: Wednesday, November 2, 10:30 a.m.

Presented by the Palm Beach Symphony (Grades K – 5)• “Hot Peas N’ Butter”: Monday, November 7, 10:30 a.m.

(Grades Pre-K – 2)• “The Bell”: December 16, 10:30 a.m.

Presented by Dance Theater of Florida (Grades 3 – 12)• “Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science”: Wednesday, January 25, 2017,

10:30 a.m. (Grades 2 – 6)• Red Grammer in Concert: Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 10:30 a.m.

(Pre-K – 5) • “The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks”: Monday,

May 1, 2017, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Theatreworks USA (Grades K – 4)

Costs and Details• This series is free of charge. Reservations will be accepted via e-mail only

at [email protected] starting September 1, 2016, 8 a.m. Participating schools are responsible for arranging for and covering the cost of transportation.

Also AvailableThe Eissey Campus Theatre provides the community with a full season of entertainment, including orchestral concerts, dance productions, vocal ensembles, bands and musical theatre.

Contact Person:Shoshana Davidowitz


eisseycampustheatre.org

11051 Campus DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL

33410(561) 207-5900


4 - 12

Flagler MuseumThe mission of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is to restore and preserve Whitehall and its collections, and to research and interpret materials related to the life of Henry Flagler as important and unique elements of Florida's history and America's Gilded Age (1865 – 1929). Whitehall was the winter home of Henry Flagler, one of the most influential figures of the Gilded Age.

Curriculum Connections• School Tour Program: Social Studies / Visual Arts• IMPACT (Select Classrooms): Social Studies / Language Arts / Visual Arts• Flagler's Florida and Flagler's Legacy Newspapers In Education (NIE) Tab:

Social Studies / Language Arts / Visual Arts

Programs• School Tours (available to all public, private and homeschool groups):

November – May, Tuesday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. Tour lasts 1 hour, 30 minutes, Grades 4 – 5

• IMPACT: October and May (five-week program meets once per week), Grades 4 – 5

• Classroom Outreach: Programs vary, Grades 1 – 12

Costs and Details• School Tour: Free admission for up to 60 students and for teachers /

chaperones within ratio (10 students: 1 chaperone)• Teachers / chaperones exceeding 1 per 10 students must pay

regular cost of adult admission ($18)• School Tours include the first floor of Whitehall, the Flagler

Kenan Pavilion and Railcar No. 91• IMPACT and Classroom Outreach: Inquire for cost and details

Also Available• Audio, docent-led or self-guided tours (School Tours are docent-led only)• Whitehall Lecture Series (February & March)• Grandparents Day Activity (September)• Flagler Museum Music Series (January - March)• Teacher Resources (Available online)• Classroom Outreach: Programs vary (November - May)• Palm Beach County History Institute (June)• Gilded Age Tea (Thanksgiving - Easter)• Boys and Girls Scouts Badge Programs

Contact Person:Group Tour Coordinator

[email protected]

flaglermuseum.us

1 Whitehall WayPalm Beach, FL

33480(561) 655-2833


K - 12

Florida Intergenerational OrchestraThe Florida Intergenerational Orchestra (FLIOA) is a non-profit community educational and cultural organization with musicians spanning ages 9 – 95. The mission of the FLIOA is to bridge the generations with music and musical performances by fostering: role modeling, character building, responsibility, self-esteem, confidence, maturity, team spirit, feeling of accomplishment and appreciation of the arts. Musicians need not audition to become a member; all abilities are welcome.

Curriculum Connections• Music / Art / Social Studies / Math / Language Arts / Science / Community

Service

Programs• Open Rehearsal and Youth Scholarship Auditions: October 13 and 20• Concert: December 11, 3 p.m.• Concert: February 26, 3 p.m.• Concert: April 23, 3 p.m.• All concerts have a 2:30 p.m. meet and greet pre-concert talk.• An educational intergenerational coloring book will be available at all

concerts.

Costs and Details• Concert tickets range from free to $10.• Students membership is free; adults $60 per season. Scholarships are

available.

Also Available• Educational outreach and mentoring• "Color the Music," a concert with interactive intergenerational coloring book and explanation of the instruments • Enhancing Your Child's Education Through Music, a lecture for parents, teachers and PTAs by Founder/ Conductor Lorraine Marks-Field• Concerts create an opportunity for aspiring musicians to play alongside professional musicians.• Volunteering: Students can volunteer and receive community service hours.

Contact Person:Lorraine Marks [email protected]

flioa.org

12059 Rockwell WayBoca Raton, FL

33428(561) 482-8206


K - 6

Green Cay Nature CenterGreen Cay Nature Center overlooks 100 acres of constructed wetland and provides educational opportunities about this unique habitat. Enjoy a walk on the mile-and-a-half raised boardwalk to look for birds, otters, alligators, snakes, marsh rabbits and more. Interpretive signs help visitors understand this unique ecosystem and its micro-habitats. Green Cay naturalists lead guided walks and teach public and private programs about the wetland and other nature topics. For school field trips, hands-on interactive programs are tailored to meet the curriculum and common core needs of the students.

Curriculum Connections• Science (life science, earth science, nature of science)• Social Science (ethnobotany, history of how people used plants, history

of humans' effects on the Everglades)• Language Arts (similarities and differences, comparing and contrasting,

reading and writing)• Math (measurements and calculations)• Visual Arts (adaptation artistry, habitat designing, drawing water cycles

and lifecycles)

Programs• Grades K – 2 year round: Florida's Fabulous Animals, Wetland Wonders,

Herp Keepers, Birds of a Feather, Exotic Animals • Grades 3 – 4 year round: Florida Wildlife Discovery, Wetland

Adventurers, Herp Explorers, Avian Adaptations Stations, Exotic Investigators

• Grades 5 – 6 year round: Junior South Florida Wildlife Biologists, Junior Hydrologists, Junior Herpetologist, Junior Ornithologist, Junior CSI: Exotics on the Loose

• Grades 3 and up year round: Birding 101

Costs and Details• School Field Trips: $1 per child, no charge for teachers / chaperones

(minimum $30 program fee)• Specialty Groups (Scout Troops / Camps/Social Clubs): $3 per participant

(one free chaperone per 10 children)• Maximum 60 participants per program

Also Available• Free guided boardwalk tours, select times on select days• Regularly scheduled public programs such as Birds and Breakfast, Nightstalkers, Story Time, Tai Chi and Yoga • Multipurpose room available for rental for birthday parties, meetings, workshops and retreats• Volunteer and scholarship opportunities available

Contact Person:Bobby Seals


pbcgov.com/parks/nature/

green_cay_nature_center

12800 Hagen Ranch RoadBoynton Beach, FL

33437(561) 966-7000


1, 3, 5, 7

Gumbo Limbo Nature CenterGumbo Limbo Nature Center, named after the red peeling Gumbo Limbo tree of the coastal hammock forest, provides environmental education for the community through public programs, school and camp field trips, group tours, exhibits and lectures. The indoor and outdoor classrooms, laboratory, interpretive displays, marine aquariums, sea turtle rehabilitation facility, butterfly garden, nature trail and boardwalk / tower offer unique opportunities for environmental learning.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Arts: Curriculum meets Common Core and Next

Generation Sunshine State Standards

Programs• 1st Grade: Island Tours; barrier island tour including dune and beach• 1st Grade: Meet the Animals; a comparison lab with Gumbo Limbo's

animal residents• 3rd Grade: Beach Explorers; beachcombing and erosion lab• 3rd Grade: Living Dinosaurs; a mock sea turtle rescue and visit to Rehab• 5th Grade: Coral Reef Connection; interrelationships and chemistry• 5th Grade: Eco Investigators; observe, investigate, analyze• 7th Grade: Mangrove Life: collect and classify marine animals (a water

activity)

Costs and Details• Reservations required• Classes scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis• Free to Palm Beach County Public Schools (Grades 1, 3, 5, 7)• Free bus transportation through the School District of Palm Beach

County• Maximum number of students 54, due to fire code in buildings

Also Available• Summer and break camps• Group tours (maximum 25)• Trails and aquariums open to public

Contact Person:Jeff Dobbs


gumbolimbo.org

1801 N. Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, FL

33432(561) 544-8605


4 - 5

The HARID ConservatoryThe HARID Conservatory offers a series of 45-minute Dance Outreach Performances for fourth and fifth graders in South Palm Beach County public schools. HARID's Dance Outreach Performances provide a special opportunity for students to experience a high-quality dance performance, learn and practice proper theater etiquette and exercise their behavioral responsibilities outside the classroom.

Curriculum Connections• Dance / Music / Theater / Life Skills

Programs• Divertissements from “The Nutcracker,” Act II; HARID's colorful

production of “The Nutcracker” includes all the magical and exciting dances from Act II including Spanish Chocolates, Chinese Tea, Arabian Coffee, the Russian Trepak, Dance of the Mirlitons, Waltz of the Flowers and the majestic Grand Pas de Deux. Each performance is 45 minutes in length.

Costs and Details• Admission is free and bus and driver costs are underwritten by HARID.• All performances are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Robert Ulmer at (561) 997-2677 or [email protected] to reserve space for your class.

• All performances are held at the Countess de Hoernle Theater on the campus of Spanish River Community High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton.

Performance Schedule:• December 14, 10:15 - 11 a.m.• December 14, 12 - 12:45 p.m.• December 15, 10:15 - 11 a.m.

Also Available• Winter Performances: December 17 and 18, 3 p.m. Featuring classical ballet, character and modern dance and “The Nutcracker,” Act II • Spring Performances: May 26, 7:30 p.m.; May 27 and 28, 3 p.m. An exciting selection of classical and contemporary ballets showcasing HARID's 2016 graduating class• Tickets for all performances: $30 and $25 (half price for children and full-time students); harid.edu/performances, (561) 998-8038

Contact Person:Annabel Russell

[email protected]

harid.edu/student-outreach-performances

2285 Potomac RoadBoca Raton, FL

33431(561) 997-2677


3 - 12

Historical Society of Palm Beach CountyThe Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, which is operated and maintained by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, enriches educational lessons by making local history accessible, interesting and meaningful. The museum features two main galleries: The People Gallery and The Places Gallery, as well as a gallery designated for special exhibitions. The Historical Society also maintains the courtroom exhibition, "And Justice for All," presented by the Palm Beach County Bar Association, highlighting noteworthy civic issues throughout the history of Palm Beach County.

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Language Arts / Science / Visual Arts / Theater

Programs• History Museum tours• Florida History Program (Grade 4): Printed in tabloid format distributed

by The Palm Beach Post in September of each year• Palm Beach County History and Civic Program (Grade 7): Printed in

tabloid format distributed by The Palm Beach Post in September of each year

• Traveling Educational Trunk Program: Trunks are loaned for three weeks. Please call to make a reservation. • Seminole and Miccosukee trunk (five available) • The Native Americans of South Florida trunk (five available) • Pioneer Era (four available) • Fifth grade Holocaust Studies trunk (two available) • Spanish Explorers of Florida trunk (one available) • Florida in the Civil War (coming soon)

Costs and Details• Museum tours are free• Please contact Rhonda Gordon, Outreach Coordinator, to book your

tour and for information on the availability of transportation funding.

Also Available• Classroom lecture visits• Adult lectures series November-April• Research library and archives• Annual Scarecrow Fest (October)• Annual Armed Forces Day event (May)• Volunteer opportunities available • For other events, please visit website

Contact Person:Rhonda Gordon

[email protected]

historicalsocietypbc.org

300 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 832-4164


1 - 12

John D. MacArthur Beach State ParkJohn D. MacArthur Beach State Park Natural Science Education Programs are where “science comes alive.” Programs focus on the four diverse habitats that make up the park: the Maritime Hammock, Estuary, the Dune and Beach and the Rock Reef. Students will learn about the plants and animals that live in and near these distinct ecosystems, making important connections between them. They learn through participating in hands-on field experiences utilizing the park as a living labatory.

Curriculum Connections• Curriculum meets the Florida Next Generation Standards, as set forth

by the Florida State Board of Education, and includes Making STEM Connections to the Florida Standards

Programs For more detailed information, please visit macarthurbeach.org.• 1st Grade – Fish Fun• 2nd Grade – Over in the Ocean• 3rd Grade – Plants Plus• 4th – 5th Grade – Habits and Habitats or Bird Basics or

Turtle Hurdles• 5th Grade - Life in the Estuary • 6th – 12th Grade – Beach Explorations or Estuary Explorations or

Student Stewards: A Focus on Water Resources • 1st – 3rd Grade – Water Patrols• 4th – 5th Grade – The Wonders of Water• 6th – 8th Grade - Waters SOS or Water Rangers• 9th – 12 Grade – Oceans 911

Costs and Details• Programs are provided free of charge. School groups must submit a fee-

waiver letter on school stationary prior to visit, or entry fee may apply. • Registration begins at PBSD Science Symposium and continues until all

slots are filled.• Packets with pre and post activities will be sent to teachers upon

registration.

Also Available• Natural Science Education Training (NSET) are in-service opportunities provided for teachers throughout the year.• School groups may apply for free park entry and self-exploration.

Contact Person:Veronica Frehm

[email protected]

macarthurbeach.org

10900 Jack Nicklaus DriveNorth Palm Beach, FL

33408(561) 776-7449


K - 12

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and MuseumThe Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers guided climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse. The waterfront museum in the restored WWII building offers the exhibit “Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee,” featuring Native American, Seminole, Florida Maritime, Lighthouse, Pioneer and local WWII history. Outdoor exhibits include the Tindall Pioneer Homestead & Gardens, Pennock Plantation Bell, Florida's First Peoples exhibit, Seminole Chickee, Keeper's Workshop and Oil House. The lighthouse is part of the federally designated Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.

Curriculum Connections• Aligned with Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State

standards and prior years versions: Language Arts / Visual Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science

• Lesson plans are located on line at jupiterlighthouse.org under the “Education” tab “Teacher's Resources”

Programs• Guided climbing tours of the lighthouse, Oil House & Keeper's Workshop

area, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, Seminole Chickee, Native American Kiosks and History Museum; video room inside museum featuring history of the lighthouse

Costs and Details• Lighthouse & Museum Tours: $4 per child (chaperones pay the child rate

and must be able to climb tower with the children). • Children's Tours (14 and older): Each group of 15 must include two adult

chaperones; Children's Tours (13 and younger): Each group of 15 must include three adult chaperones.

• Area Title 1 Schools fourth grade and up are free of charge and must provide documentation when booking tour; limitations apply, contact tour office.

• Children must be four feet tall to climb tower; no flip flops are permitted for climbing.

• Assistance with cost of bus transportation may be available; please inquire when booking tour.

Also Available• Museum Gift Shop, Educational Programs, Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids, Hike Through History, Sunset / Moonrise Tours, Twilight Yoga at the Light, Tales from the Archives, Weddings and Proposals• The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area also features a hiking trail and waterfront beach wading (unguarded) area.• Lighthouse River Rendezvous (November)• Sea Fest For Kids (February)• Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April)

Contact Person:Katrina Heller

[email protected]

jupiterlighthouse.org

500 Captain Armour's WayJupiter, FL

33469(561) 747-8380, ext. 101


K - 12

Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsThe Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization that presents national and international performing artists and provides a home for local and regional arts organizations. In addition to its S*T*A*R Series school performances, the Kravis Center's education programs include Kravis-on-the-Road, Family Fare, the De George Academy for Performing Arts, The Broadway Artists Intensive, community outreach events, student arts enrichment opportunities, ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education, professional development for teachers, afterschool performances and workshops and a summer performing ArtsCamp.

Curriculum Connections• Dance / Character Education / Health / Holocaust Studies / Language

Arts / Math / Multicultural Studies / Music / Physical Education / Science / Social Studies / Theater

Programs• Please refer to the Kravis Center website: Kravis.org/education.

Costs and Details• Busing questions? Call the Teacher Hotline at (561) 651-4251.• Performances are usually at 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.• Ticket price: $5 per student. Students enrolled in the Palm Beach County

Free / Reduced Lunch Program receive an admission waiver.

Also AvailableStudent and Educator Rush Ticket Program provides half-price tickets for any seat in the house when a valid student or teacher ID is presented at the box office, one hour prior to curtain time for any Kravis Center self-initiated performances, based on availability. Call the box office at (561) 832-7469 for additional information.

Contact Person:Ali Rehm

[email protected]

kravis.org/education

701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 651-4251


K - 8

Lake Worth PlayhouseAtlantic Coast Theater offers tours year round to schools, theatres, libraries, museums and festivals. They have continued to bring imaginative, entertaining and educational productions to audiences across the United States for more than 12 years.

Curriculum Connections• Palm Beach County School District Approved Lesson Plans on Learning• Village / Literature / Music / Theatre-Character Education / Audience

Participation / History

Programs• Florida Treasures, October 27, 11 a.m.

When two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. The audience will laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, the settlement of Pensacola (Florida's "almost oldest" city), the founding of St. Augustine, and the "original" Pocahontas story.

• A Beatrix Potter Holiday, December 13, 11 a.m. Famous children's author Beatrix Potter arrives to entertain the guests at a holiday party. Stories such as "The Tailor of Gloucester" and "The Rabbit's Christmas Party" come to life on the stage with the help of the audience and Beatrix's Uncle Henry. Her most famous character, Peter Rabbit, may even surprise the guests with an appearance.

• Casey at the Bat, February 15, 2017, 11 a.m. Step up to the plate as the Mudville 9 take the field in this stage adaptation of Ernest L. Thayer's classic poem about the early days of America's past-time, baseball. The entire crowd expects Casey to knock in a home run, but has he practiced enough? The audience will learn about the birth of radio, the challenges of the Women's Suffrage movement, and about being a good sport.

Costs and Details• All shows: Adults $8, children $6• Doors open 30 minutes before show time

Contact Person:Judith Johnson

[email protected]

lakeworthplayhouse.org/kid_families.html

713 Lake AvenueLake Worth, FL

33460(561) 586-6410


K - 12

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of ArtAs northern Palm Beach County's oldest visual arts organization, the Lighthouse ArtCenter features year-round local, regional and national exhibitions in six gallery spaces. The School of Art offers dynamic fine art classes for all ages, with 40 distinguished faculty members. In 2017, the center will host “Illuminating the Deep: The Art of Exploration." This interactive exhibit features the underwater photography of MacArthur Fellowship Award Winner Dr. Edith Widder, the world’s foremost authority on bioluminescence and one of the most well-known female scientists / explorers of our time.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Social Studies / Literary Arts / Science / Multicultural Studies /

Math / Critical Thinking / Music

Programs• Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the Lighthouse ArtCenter galleries

and School of Art. They offer year-round guided gallery tours, student field trips that include an imaginative art project, and year-round art classes for all ages. Creative programming can be tailored to fit the needs of any group.

Costs and Details• Self-guided Gallery Tour: $5 for non-members, free for members;

children 12 and under are free• Guided Gallery Tour for youth groups: $3 per child• Guided Gallery Tour and art project for youth groups: $5 per child for 2D

project; $8 per child for ceramics project• Annual Membership for Individual Adult: $75; Palm Beach County

teachers receive 50 percent discount on annual membership• Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.• School of Art Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also Available• Art Library• Homeschool Art Programs• Annual K-12 Community Children's Art Exhibition• Internships and volunteer opportunities for students• Summer Enrichment ArtCamps for youth, ages 4-12• Special needs art classes for children and adults• Year-round fine art classes for all ages• Art Supply Store• Museum Gift Shop• Community art outreach programs• Facility rental for parties, meetings and events• Art Parties for birthdays, special events and team-building• Scholarships available based on financial need

Contact Person:Cynthia Trone


LighthouseArts.org

373 Tequesta DriveTequesta, FL

33469(561) 746-3101


K - 12

Loggerhead Marinelife CenterLoggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) offers a chance for the public to understandthe ins and outs of sea turtles and their conservation. LMC serves as a fullyoperational sea turtle hospital as well as a hub for research and an interactiveeducational facility. Its mission is to promote the conservation of Florida'scoastal ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered seaturtles. Through field trips, guided tours, outreach, turtle walks and lectureseries, the center strives to educate the community on how it can help aid theseimperiled reptiles back to a non-endangered status.

Curriculum Connections• Science-aligned with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

Programs• Field Trips: Located close to the center? Take an hour-long field trip

excursion through the facility and receive an up close education on sea turtle biology and conservation.

• Outreach Programs: Can't come to the center? They can bring the science to you.

• Outreach programs discuss everything students will want to know about sea turtle morphology, nesting habits and more with hands-on artifacts.

• Virtual Field Trips: Don't live locally but still want to learn? Virtual Field Trips are a great way to bring the facility into your classroom. Meet some of the turtle patients through your computer screen and partake in an interactive field trip, including the center's hospital.

Costs and Details• Field Trips run Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.• Field Trip fees are $5 for an hour-long program; chaperones and

teachers are free.• Limited Title 1 funding available upon request

Also Available• Summer camps• Field Trips, Outreaches and Virtual Field Trips• Birthday parties• Guided Tours• Turtle Walks• Kid's Fishing Program• Eco-tours• Marine-themed gift shop • Loggerhead Park amenities include a guarded beach, nature trails, playground, restroom facilities, outdoor showers and picnic pavilions

Contact Person:Kerri Allen

[email protected]

marinelife.org

14200 US Highway OneJuno Beach, FL

33408(561) 627-8280


K - 12

Maltz Jupiter TheatreThe Maltz is a professional, not-for-profit regional theatre whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire the community. The Theatre's Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full, year-round schedule of classes, the conservatory’s hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors.

Curriculum Connections• Theater / Music / Language Arts / Visual Arts / Character Education

Programs• Page to Stage: Teaching artists travel to schools or community centers to

engage students in the process of bringing a story from its written form to the stage.

• Kids Korner Series student matinee program: Student audiences experience a full production from the theatre's season.

Costs and Details• Page to Stage: $50 per hour • Kids Korner Series: $5; reservations required• Student rush tickets: $25; call the box office for details

Also Available• Tours of the theatre and conservatory• Professional Training Program: Prepares students for a career in the arts• Career Apprentice Program: Trains students for a career outside of performance, including arts administration, education, scenic, costuming, props, sound, lights and stage management• Youth Artists' Chair summer mentorship program• Youth Touring Company and Dance Company• School Spirit Night and Family Show Time performances• First Step to Stardom: annual youth auditions for the theatre's professional productions• In the Style Of workshops: Conservatory students are selected via lottery for free dance workshops with cast members • Vacation camps• Teacher professional development opportunities• Guest speakers in the classroom• Scout badges• Internship and volunteer opportunities

Contact Person:Julie Rowe

[email protected]

jupitertheatre.org

1001 East Indiantown RoadJupiter, FL

33477(561) 575-2672


K - 12

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery CenterManatee Lagoon is a free educational attraction with hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about these endangered and unique creatures. On cold winter days, the observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatee aggregations basking in the warm-water outflows from FPL’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Mathematics / Language Arts / Visual Arts / Social Studies

Programs• Lake Worth Lagoon: A National Treasure in Our Backyard, all ages —

Guests will learn the importance of mangroves, seagrass and oysters, and how human activities could throw these systems out of balance.

• Much Ado About Manatees, all ages — Guests will learn about the history and conservation needs of the Florida manatee.

• Shell Shocked: Scrutinizing Shelled Species, Grades K – 1— Students will learn about different types of local mollusks, what they eat, who eats them and how they grow such pretty sea shells.

• Animal CSI: Bone Forensics, Grades 2 – 3 — Students will explore the structure and strength of manatee bones and compare their skulls to other species.

• Homeward Bound: Migrating Species, Grades 4 – 5 — Students will learn about what brings various migratory animals to Florida, and the great challenges they face.

• Lagoon Life: The Ups and Downs of Tidal Living, Grades 6 – 8 — Students will investigate how the gravitational forces of the sun and moon create tides, and the adaptations some local animals have for dealing with these conditions.

• Manatee Masters, Grades K –12 — Students will be educated on the incredible marine mammal that is the Florida manatee.

Costs and Details• Most school programs and tours are free, but advance registration and

confirmation are required. One chaperone is required with every 10 students.

Also Available• Manatee Tales & More Story Time (ages 3-8) — no charge• Much Ado About Manatees walking tour — no charge• Lake Worth Lagoon: A Natural Treasure in Our Backyard talk — no charge• Sunday Afternoons at Manatee Lagoon science lectures — no charge• Artful Learning on the Water: Adults (21+) — $30 per class• Artful Learning on the Water: (ages 6-12) — $15 per class• Mindful Moments Yoga: Adults (21+) — $5 per class

Contact Person:Donna Selch


visitmanateelagoon.com

6000 N Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL

33047(561) 863-1881


K - 12

McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary provides an educational, science-basedpublic outreach program concentrating on native and exotic wildlife and theirecosystems. This program is live, interactive and suited for grades K-12.The program is available throughout Palm Beach County.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Geography / Natural History / Florida History

Programs• K-12 in-school educational presentation: “Bringing the Endangered

Species of the World to You”; a live, interactive program that introduces students to endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

• Animals included in the program are a Florida Panther, Scarlet Macaw, Alligator, Tarantula, Gila Monster, Kinkajou, Albino Burmese Python and a Ringtail Lemur.

• This program can be performed for a single class or the entire grade, meets Sunshine State Standards and is approved by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare Act and The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Department of the Interior.

Costs and Details• In-school educational presentation: Call for details and pricing.

Also Available• Guided tours of McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary are available Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 12 and 1 p.m. Get up close and personal with the animals that live at the facility: White Tigers, Black Leopards, Ruffed Lemurs, Kinkajous, Red Tail Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Scarlet Macaws, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes and Green Mambas. More than 200 animals now call the sanctuary home. • Cost is $35 per adult and $25 per student. Space is limited to 20 people per tour; reservations are required.

Contact Person:Mark McCarthy

[email protected]

McCarthysWildlife.com

12943 61st Street NorthWest Palm Beach, FL

33412(561) 790-2116


K - 12

Miami City BalletJoin Miami City Ballet School Ensemble for an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at the art of ballet. Learn what it takes to become a professional ballet dancer, how a ballet is created and how a production is mounted. Ballet for Young People, MCB's signature community outreach program, is a child-friendly performance that will appeal to the whole family. Ballet for Young People offers free performances and educational supplements to family and school audiences, performed by Miami City Ballet School Ensemble or company dancers. Enhancing the experience are interactive talks by the MCB school director or members of the artistic team, providing the audience with insight into the performance.

Each participant leaves with an educational program guide, including child-friendly activities and exercises related to the history of ballet, the ballets performed and the exciting world of dance, to which many are introduced for the first time.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / History / Social Studies Programs

Programs• This season, you’ll see performance excerpts from MCB's repertoire,

including Marius Petipa's famed fairy-tale ballet "Sleeping Beauty," featuring Puss 'N Boots, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood.

• The MCB School Ensemble is composed of the top level students in the Pre-Professional Division of Miami City Ballet School. They perform in Ballet for Young People, as well as in other special events and public performances throughout South Florida. By increasing community access to high-quality artistic programming, they truly serve as ambassadors for Miami City Ballet and MCB School.

Costs and Details• Ballet for Young People takes place on January 20, 2017, at Kravis Center

for the Performing Arts. Event starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. • All tickets are priced at $5 per person. Palm Beach County students

enrolled in the Free / Reduced Lunch Program receive an admission waiver.

• For reservations, please call the Kravis Center Box Office, (561) 832-7469.• For performance information and Teacher's Guide, please call Miami

City Ballet Outreach, (305) 929-7000, ext. 1401.

Also Available• A Ballet for Young People Teacher's Guide will be available on line in October. Please visit miamicityballet.org/outreach.

Contact Person:Terry Schechter

[email protected]

miamicityballet.org

2200 Liberty AvenueMiami Beach, FL

33139(305) 929-7000, ext 1401


K - 12

Milagro CenterMilagro Center’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and youth through cultural arts, living values, academic support and mentoring. Children are empowered to achieve success and assume responsibility for their actions. Through the combination of arts, Living Values Education, mentoring and academic support, 98 – 100 percent of Milagro's students are promoted to the next grade in school each year. This has translated to an increased number of youth graduating from high school.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Math / Visual and Performing Arts / Social Studies /

Health

Programs• Stars and Teen Leadership• Cultural arts education, including dance and musical instrument

instruction taught by master artists• The Living Values Education program is endorsed by the United Nations

to help children develop key personal and social characteristics, including peace, love, respect, responsibility, happiness, cooperation, humility, honesty, tolerance, simplicity, freedom and unity.

• Academic enrichment provides children who are at the highest risk of school failure with one-on-one academic support and tutoring. Career development to expose teen

Costs and Details• Stars Program (grades K – 5): weekdays, 2 – 6 p.m. during the school

year; 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for the 10-week summer camp program• Bus transportation provided by Palm Beach County Public Schools

during the school year• Cost per child: $55 per month, $100 summer camp fee for ELC

subsidized families; $110 per month, $100 summer camp fee for all others. Camp scholarships are available.

• Teen Leadership Program (Grades 6 – 12): weekdays, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. during the school year; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the 10-week summer camp program

• Daily transportation from local schools is provided.• There is no cost to attend the Teen Center.

Also AvailableMilagro Center is open full days during winter break, spring break and all teacher work days.

Contact Person:Barbara J. Stark

[email protected]

milagrocenter.org

695 Auburn AvenueDelray Beach, FL

33444(561) 279-2970


K - 5

Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensWith six Japanese Gardens, two museum buildings and 200 acres, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is an inspiring haven for those ready to delve into traditional and modern culture of Japan or discover the history of the Japanese farming community of 100 years ago. Take a guided tour, enjoy an outreach program, learn one of the traditional arts or celebrate culture at one of the festivals.

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Visual Arts / Foreign Language

Programs• Permanent Exhibit: Japan Through the Eyes of a Child• Permanent Exhibit: The History of Yamato Colony• Permanent Exhibit: Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew• June 10 – September 18, Transcending Forms: Japanese Bamboo Baskets

and Shadows of the Floating World: Paper Cuts by Hiromi Moneyhun• October 14 – January 29, 2017, Above the Fold: New Expressions in

Origami • February 24 – May 29, 2017, Building a Legacy: Gifts from the Mary

Griggs Burke Collection • June 14 – September 18, 2017, Ema: Japanese Votive Plaques

Costs and Details• Docent-led Tours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. for groups of

15-50• Please call (561) 233-1330 for all school group tour admission

information and scheduling.

Also Available• Outreach Programs, Guest Lecture Series, Workshops and Classes, Family Fun Days, Sushi & Stroll• Festivals: Lantern Festival (October 15), Oshogatsu (January 8, 2017), Hatsume (April 1 – 2, 2017)

Contact Person:Miyoko Carman


morikami.org

4000 Morikami Park RoadDelray Beach, FL

33446(561) 233-1350


K - 12

Norton Museum of ArtThe Norton Museum of Art, one of the Southeast’s premier art museums, is known for the quality and depth of its extensive American, European, Contemporary, Chinese and Photography collections.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Math / Social Studies / Science

Programs• Special Exhibitions 2016 – 2017

Rudin Prize for Emerging Photographers (9 – 12) November 2016 – January 2017

• Themed tours of the museum collection: About Face: Portraits (4 – 9); Highlights from the Museum Collection (K – 12); Learning to Look (K – 5); Storytelling in Art (K – 8)

Costs and Details• Admission is free for school groups. Reservations are required three

weeks in advance; one chaperone for every 10 students is required.• All tours are docent-led. Middle school and high school teachers can

self-tour the museum collection. Please inquire with the Education Department in advance.

• If you don't see an appropriate tour offered for your students, contact the museum to discuss your ideas.

• Inquire about teacher and professional development opportunities.

Also Available• Family Studio: Make Art a Family Affair! Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 and accompanying adults participate in a gallery tour and related art workshop. Advance registration required; $1 per child. Bilingual Family Studio is available when requested two weeks in advance. American sign language interpreters are available with two week’s notice.• DIY Art Projects: Select Thursdays 6 – 8 p.m. All ages can explore the galleries and create a related art project to take home. No reservations required. • Spring Break Camp Tours: March 20 – 24, 2017. Tour theme: Learning to Look. What does it take to truly see a work of art? This 50-minute interactive tour is designed for campers ages 6 – 12. Registration required.

Contact Person:Marcy Koch

[email protected]

norton.org

1451 South Olive AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 832-5196, ext. 1198


K - 5

Okeeheelee Nature CenterOkeeheelee Nature Center sits on 90 acres of Pine Flatwoods Forest habitat with more than two miles of trails and a large butterfly garden. Highlights include a herd of White-tailed Deer, threatened Gopher Tortoises, and Painted Buntings. The center offers live animals (birds of prey, alligators, turtles, snakes, fish) and interactive exhibits, designed to educate about South Florida's unique habitats and animals and inspire visitors to be good stewards of the environment. A variety of interactive programs are offered to schools, special groups and the public.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Language Arts / Health

Programs• Pre-K: Nature Adventures (1 hour) - Children will take a short nature

walk to look at where different animals live, and meet some live animal friends (butterfly, owl, reptiles).

• Kindergarten – 1st Grade: On the Wing: Exploring Animals that Fly (1.5 hours) - Students will take a nature walk, learn about the butterfly host plants and the butterfly life cycle and experience live bird meet-n-greets, including a nocturnal and diurnal bird, as they explore the lives of birds.

• 2nd – 3rd Grade: Animal Homes and Habitats (2 hours) - Students will explore forest and wetland habitats to learn what animals need to survive, then meet some of our resident animals that could live in those places.

• 4th – 5th Grade: Freshwater Wet Lab (2 hours) - Students will study live plants and animals acquired from the marshes at Okeeheelee. They will use microscopes and other tools to analyze what they see and record their findings. These inspections will allow them to figure out each animal's role in the food chain. Students will also play an active game that illustrates a food web.

• 4th – 5th Grade: Raptor Chapter (2 hours) - Students dissect an owl pellet to find out how they fit into the food web. Students will then meet a variety of resident raptors and learn about raptor adaptations and ecological importance.

Costs and Details• Pre-K – 3 Grade School Field Trips: $1 per child, no charge for teachers /

chaperones• 4th – 5th Grade School Field Trips: $3 per child, no charge for teachers /

chaperones• Maximum 60 participants per program / minimum $30 program fee

Also Available• Specialty Group Program (Scout Troops / Summer Camps / Social Clubs)

- $3 per participant (one free chaperone per 10 children)• Meeting Rooms - three different facility options available for teacher /

school meetings, workshops and retreats (fee applies)• Volunteer opportunities

Contact Person:Callie Sharkey

[email protected]

co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/nature/okeeheelee_nature_

center/

7715 Forest Hill BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL

33467(561) 233-1400


K - 12

Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic University's School of Music and Fine Arts PreparatoryDepartment – Dance Division welcomes children ages 3 through 18 who havea sincere desire to make the fine arts a profound part of their lives. Programsfor all ages and levels are designed to nurture each student's innate artisticability, emphasizing private instruction as well as classroom and ensemble experience. The program, administered by Dr. Kathleen Klein, offers the highest quality, multidisciplinary dance training available in the South Floridaarea to students at all levels. The PBA Preparatory Program in Dance is proudto include the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough eight-level program that combines high-quality artistic trainingwith the basics of dancer health and child development.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Dance / Health Education / Language Arts / Math /

Multicultural Studies / Music / Physical Education / Science / Social Studies / Theater

Programs• Please refer to the Palm Beach Atlantic University website:

pba.edu/mfa-prep-dance.

Costs and Details• Group and student rates available.

Also AvailableFall Session and Spring Session• Times: Determined by schools and availability• Interested in enrolling your child in a dance program? Check out the PBA website for more information on classes for all ages and ability levels.

Contact Person:Kathleen Klein

[email protected]

pba.edu/mfa-prep-dance

901 S Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL

33416(561) 310-4004


K - 12

Palm Beach County Library SystemThe Palm Beach County Library System connects communities, inspires thought and enriches the lives of its members. The library offers many activities to meet the educational and cultural needs of the community. Interactive classes are offered at all 17 locations throughout the year for children of all ages. On line resources are also available to assist students with educational needs.

Curriculum Connections• Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, English, History, Literature,

Technology, Volunteering

Programs• Free Live Homework Help Sunday• Families Reading Together• Lynda.com• Read Down Your Fines• Summer Reading Program• Volunteer Opportunities

Costs and Details• Free Live Homework Help: An afterschool session connects students

to tutors in math, science, social studies and English. Sessions are student-driven: K – 12 and college intro students log on to ask for help on a specific topic. Live Homework Help in English or Spanish: Sunday – Thursday 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays 2 – 7 p.m.

• Families Reading Together: In November, all preschoolers and children in kindergarten and first grade are encouraged to read the same book, selected by school and county librarians. Special programming and community activities take place during the month.

• Lynda.com: The on line video training library includes almost 3,000 self-paced training classes on a range of technology and business skills for all levels of user. Classes are developed and taught by industry experts; choose courses by subject, software or author.

• Read Down Your Fines: Children and teens under age 18 can participate to pay overdue fines on their library cards.

• Summer Reading Program: Children, teens and adults are encouraged to read during the summer months. Return your log and enter a drawing to receive a prize.

• Volunteer opportunities: Youth, ages 12 – 18, can earn volunteer hours during the summer by providing assistance with the Summer Reading Program. Registration begins May 1.

Contact Person:Adam Davis


pbclibrary.org

3650 Summit BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL

33406(561) 233-2600


6 - 12

Palm Beach DramaworksPalm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach’s only professional, not-for-profit theatre, is committed to enhancing the quality of life through the transformative power of live theatre. Since its founding in 2000, PBD has distinguished itself with vibrant productions of classic, contemporary and overlooked plays that inspire, engage, challenge and entertain audiences. Guided by what PBD calls Theatre to Think About, the company presents five stimulating works between October and June, and additional summer programming. PBD is equally invested in the community, in education and in nurturing the future of theatre, and as its reputation has grown, so has its reach and outreach.

Curriculum Connections• Theatre / Language Arts / Social Studies

ProgramsField Trip Performances 10 a.m. school day performances are offered for the following productions:• “The Night of the Iguana” by Tennessee Williams: October 25• “Tru” by Jay Presson Allen: December 13 • “Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies: February 14• “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard: April 11• “The Cripple of Inishmann” by Martin McDonagh: May 23

Costs and Details• Tickets to school-day performances for students, educators and

chaperones are complimentary. • Complimentary bus transportation for schools is provided, if needed. • Teacher Resource Guides are available at palmbeachdramaworks.org/

education. • The school-day performance schedule is subject to change. Additional

dates and times may be available. • Student groups are also invited to attend Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m.

Students must be pre-registered and supervised by chaperones. • Homeschool groups of 10 or more are welcomed. • Limit 200 persons per performance.

Also AvailableDramalogue: a series with working professionals that explores all aspects of theatre, in conversations with or about the industry’s top professionals and master artists. Student tickets available for $10 (subject to availability).A 50 percent educator discount is available for all public performances and special programs by showing your school ID at the box office (subject to availability). Wednesday matinee and Sunday evening performances are followed by an interactive talkback with actors from the current production.

Contact Person:Gary Cadwallader

[email protected]

palmbeachdramaworks.org

201 Clematis StreetWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 514-4042


K - 12

Palm Beach OperaPalm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing world-class opera and enriching the community through a diverse offering of educational programs. Free education programs plug the community directly into opera’s stories.

Curriculum Connections• Music / Theater / Visual Arts / Social Studies / Language Arts /

Mathematics

Programs• Concerts in the Classroom: Turn your classroom into a stage. Benenson

Young Artists present an engaging musical experience customized to your curriculum. K-12

• Opera Rehearsal 101: Catch a glimpse of the production process during a working dress rehearsal of one of the operas at the Kravis. 6-12

• PBO Studio: Competitive Vocal Apprentice Program for high school students who are engaged in theater / vocal activities. Seven-month program includes lesson, master classes, audition prep, performance opportunities and more. 10-12

• Opera Discovery Community Concerts: Throughout the year, concerts are presented at schools, theaters and community centers. School concerts are free. All ages

• Story-Time Series: Become a part of the opera story. A sing-along story-telling experience for younger audiences. Grades: up to 5

Costs and Details• Palm Beach Opera's youth education programs are free.

Also AvailableDon't miss out on the annual Children's Performance, April 8 at 1 p.m., with Education Stations beginning at 11:30 a.m. ($5 tickets; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; sensory-friendly integrated performance).Palm Beach Opera offers adult education programs including Lunch & Learn, Curtain Warmers and Sunday Q&A.

Contact Person:Jourdan Laine Howell


pbopera.org

1800 S Australian AvenueSuite 301

West Palm Beach, FL 33409

(561) 833-7888


5 - 12

Palm Beach Photographic CentrePalm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the enrichment of life through the photographic arts. PBPC is esteemed throughout the United States and beyond as a quintessential center of the photography world. Housing both an excellent museum and an acclaimed school, the center offers photography classes for all levels of proficiency, from beginner to master.

Museum exhibitions explore the entire spectrum of photography from the historic to the cutting-edge. The school offers a wide range of educational programming, from mastering basic techniques to investigating the latest innovations in photography and digital media.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / History / Digital Media

Programs• Learn from internationally acclaimed masters of photography.• Enjoy small class sizes for individual attention in 90-minute and

introductory half-day classes through to master level, multiple-day workshops.

• Tours can be arranged to suit the times and program of each group.• Digital photography programs for children and teens• Summer FOTOcamp: A two-week summer photography camp for kids

ages 10 to 17

Costs and Details• Prices vary for the individual classes. See the website for details:

workshop.org• The Museum at Palm Beach Photographic Centre is free and open to the

public six days a week and features world-class photography exhibits by internationally renowned artists.

• Museum Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Also AvailablePhotographic travel tours around the world, membership programs, custom printing services and a pro shop for photographers

Contact Person:Fatima NeJame

[email protected]

workshop.org

415 Clematis StreetWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 253-2600


9 - 12

The Palm Beach Poetry FestivalThe Palm Beach Poetry Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the writing, reading, performance and appreciation of poetry by presenting community outreach projects and programs year round. In addition,the 13th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival is set for January 16 – 21, 2017.Consider bringing students on a field trip to hear readings and craft talks by 14 of America's engaging and award-winning poets, including special guest poet Charles Simic, former United States 15th Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress in 2007. A full schedule of craft talks, readings and performance poetry events are available.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, English, Literary Studies, Drama, Performance Arts

Programs• Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival High School Poetry Contest. Grades

9 – 12. Submission period, September 15 – December 1. Judged by Dr. Jeff Morgan, professor of English, Lynn University.

• Annual Haiku U. Workshop at the Morikami Museum and Gardens. January 12, 2017, 11 a.m. Grades 2 – 12.

• Annual High School Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony, January 16, 2017, 4 p.m. Old School Square Crest Theater. Open to all ages.

Costs and Details• No charge for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival High School Poetry Contest

or Awards Ceremony.• Admission only to the Morikami Museum and Gardens, no charge

for Haiku workshop. Special student rates offered to groups by the Morikami.

• Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival events, special group and student rate tickets available at palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

Also Available• Please contact Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community Outreach for information on the High School Poetry Contest, or to visit your classroom to discuss poetry.• Special student rates for admission to festival readings, craft talks and performance poetry coffee house events.

Contact Person:

Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community [email protected]

(954) 729-8007

palmbeachpoetryfestival.org

3199 B-3 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL

33461(561) 868-2063


K - 8

Palm Beach SymphonyThrough Palm Beach Symphony Children's Concerts, students will develop an appreciation of live performances of classical music at the highest level by a professional symphony orchestra. When young people are exposed to the enchantment and rigor of classical music, critical thinking skills and individual work habits are established. They will learn concepts required for a better understanding of orchestral music while developing fundamental life skills such as self-expression, cooperative learning, discipline and creativity.

Curriculum Connections• Music / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies / Science

Programs• Palm Beach Symphony Children's Concert Series: PBS introduces

children to one of the most internationally recognized pieces of music, Sergei Prokofiev's “Peter and the Wolf.” This tale depicts the story of a boy named Peter and his adventures with a lovable duck, an impatient bird, a fat cat, a grumpy grandfather and a scary wolf. Along with narration and dance, these characters come to life as children learn about the different instruments in the orchestra.

Costs and Details• October 31, at Kravis Center, free performances at 10:30 a.m. For

reservations call: (561) 832-7469.• November 2, at Eissey Campus Theatre, free performance at 10:30 a.m.

For reservations contact: [email protected]• November 4, at Society of the Four Arts, two free performances at

10:15 and 11:45 a.m. For reservations call: (561) 659-8515.

Also Available• STEAM Nights: In collaboration with the South Florida Science Center

and Aquarium, Palm Beach Symphony incorporates the musical arts into school Science Nights. By introducing concepts of sound wavelength, frequency and amplitude, PBS transforms a school's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program into STEAM (adding A for Arts).

• Side-by-Side Concerts: Usually a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has a long-lasting impression, aspiring student musicians have the chance to play alongside professional musicians at symphony-sponsored events.

• Master Classes: Artist-in-residence programs for schools provide small group and individual arts instruction that has immeasurable impact in the artistic and musical growth of students.

• Teacher Resources: Instrumental needs – ensures that there is one instrument for every child. Music library needs – helps schools expand on their extremely limited repertoire.

Contact Person:Kevin Smith

[email protected]

PalmBeachSymphony.org

44 Cocoanut Row, M207-BPalm Beach, FL

33480(561) 655-2657


K - 12

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation SocietyThe Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society exhibits more than 500 animals in naturalistic animal exhibits, while immersing guests in a beautiful botanical setting. The zoo also offers waterfront dining, a carousel and an interactive play fountain for visitors to enjoy.

Curriculum Connections• Environmental / Science / Math / Multicultural

Programs• Zoo Classes for Pre-K: Animal Discovery, Color Safari• Zoo Classes for K-2nd: Animal Adventures, Habitat Sweet Home, Zoo

Clues• Zoo Classes for 3rd-5th: Food Chains, Florida Wildlife and Wetlands,

Creatures Have Class, Rain Forest Rescue, Animal Algebra• Zoo Classes for 6th-8th: Classification Connection, Animal Adaptations,

Wildlife Conservation• Zoo Classes for 9th-12th: Wildlife Conservation, Kingdoms and

Conservation, Zoo Careers• Guided Tours: Tropics of the Americas, Florida Wildlife and Wetlands,

Endangered Species, Animal Hospital Tour• Zoo Labs: Animal Discovery Lab, Animal Science Lab, Veterinary Lab• Zoo Mobile Outreach programs: Let the zoo come to you! Zoo classes

with live animals can be presented at your school, special event, camp or afterschool site.

Costs and Details• Open 363 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and select Friday and

Saturday evenings • Please visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for prices and detailed information

about onsite and offsite programs. Group rates are based on a minimum of 15 or more paying people.

Also Available• Guided Tours / Behind-the-Scenes Tours / Zoo School / Children’s and

Teacher Workshops / Summer Camp / Afterschool Programs / Outreach Programs: Zoo Mobile / Homeschool Classes / Night Owl’s Overnight Sleepover Adventures / Toddler Programs / Internships, General Volunteers, Volunteer Teaching Guides (Docent) and Summer Camp Teen Volunteer Positions

Contact Person:Education Coordinator

[email protected]

www.palmbeachzoo.org

1301 Summit BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL

33405(561) 533-0887


K - 8

Preservation Foundation of Palm BeachThe Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to preserve the historic, architectural, environmental and cultural heritage of Palm Beach. These goals are attained through advocacy initiatives, educational programs and cultural events.

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Language Arts / Science / Math• Please contact the foundation for specific benchmarks.

Programs September - May, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.• Little Red Schoolhouse Living History Program (Grade 4)• Pan's Garden Programs (Grades K-8):• Florida's Plants and the Native Americans• Monarchs and Milkweed• Let's See What Transpires• Let's Class Things Up• Customized programs upon request (Grades K-12)

Costs and Details• Admission is free for school groups.• Teacher manuals are provided for each program.• Reservations are required.

Also AvailableTeacher Professional Development Opportunities• Palm Beach County History Institute• Architecture - Building an Integrated Curriculum• Indoors and Out: Connecting Classrooms and Nature• Adult Lectures and Tours• Exhibitions• Garden Tours

Contact Person:Amanda Skier

[email protected]

palmbeachpreservation.org

311 Peruvian Avenue Palm Beach, FL

33480(561) 832-0731, ext. 104


K - 12

Resource DepotResource Depot is a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep reusable items out of the landfill in a way that benefits local educators and students through arts and environmental education. A center for creative reuse, Resource Depot collects all the things that nobody wants anymore and gives them to those who can use them. Resource Depot offers STEAM-based field trips and hands-on workshops to demonstrate the ways materials can be reused for educational purposes. Tours, presentations, workshops and field trips teach children about the ways we impact the environment and develop creative and problem-solving skills through the use of non-traditional (reused / recycled) materials.

Curriculum Connections• The creative use of reusable materials can be adapted and linked to

all curricula and to the Florida Sunshine State Standards and Core Standards.

Programs• K-12 - Turning Waste into Wonder: Includes a tour, environmental

discussion of the life-cycle of trash, ways to reduce and reuse and a hands-on project with reused materials. Resource Depot will also come to your site with this field trip.

• 9-12 - Reuse with Teens: Includes a tour, discussion of (reused) artwork in the GallerRE space, time to earn community service hours and shop the materials that will go toward a project of their own.

• K-12 - Drop Stop: Includes a van full of materials for a class reuse project or class kits for a reuse project with lesson plan. Both options come to your site.

• Adults - Choose 2 Reuse: Geared toward educators. Includes a tour, teaching workshop and creative reuse project.

Costs and Details• Student fees: $45 / 1-10 students; $75 / 11-30 students; $125 / 31-60

students. One chaperone required for every 10 students.• Student fees when at your site: $65 / 1-10 students; $95 / 11-30

students; $145 / 31-60 students• Adult workshops: $5 / person, minimum of 10 in attendance• Workshops / field trips: 1.5 – 2 hours

Also Available• Shopping memberships available to anyone in Palm Beach County, discounts for public and private school teachers, preschool and aftercare providers, homeschool parents and non-profits. • Resource Depot accepts donations that are clean and safe.• Resource Depot offers family workshops and evening adult workshops.

Contact Person:Chelsea Odum

[email protected]

resourcedepot.net

2510 Florida AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 882-0090, ext 102


K - 12

River CenterThe River Center offers educational field trip programs to public, private, charter and homeschool groups. Its mission is to foster environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed. Students can explore freshwater and marine aquatic exhibits with an interactive experience.

Curriculum Connections• Programs are designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards

and Florida Core Standards for grades K – 12, with a focus on natural and life sciences. Teachers are given lesson plans and activities to include in their classroom before and after their visit.

• Science: Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life and Natural Sciences, Local and Global Conservation

• Math• Language Arts• Social Studies: Civics, History, Environmental Policy, Ethics and Citizen

Responsibility• Digital Technology• STEAM

Programs• Grade K-1 Sea Urchin Lab / Shark Senses / Fish Morphology / Multi-

Sensory Experience• Grade 2-3 Jupiter Shark Exploration: Sharks 101• Grade 2-4 Food Webs of the Loxahatchee• Grade 2, 4-5 Habitat Conservation (weather permitting)• Grade 2 and 5 Water Cycle• Grade 3-5 Mangrove Adaptations (weather permitting) / Water

Properties Lab / Oyster Reef Ecology Lab• Grade 4-5 Jupiter Shark Exploration: Conservation and Research• Grade 5 Squid Dissection ($1 per student lab fee)• Any program can be adapted to higher grade levels.• Estuary Biodiversity Index and Abundance (Seine and Dip Netting

Experiences)• Water Quality of the Loxahatchee

Costs and Details• The River Center provides these programs for free. Programs include

an interactive tour, touch tank demonstration, water resources and conservation discussion and hands-on activity. Educational experiences for formal school groups (up to 50 students per program) are scheduled 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Also AvailableThe center provides programs and events for children, adults and families, as well as kayak tours, summer camps, nature walks and snorkel expeditions.

Contact Person:Megan Harris

[email protected]

loxahatcheeriver.org

805 North U.S. Highway OneJupiter, FL

33477(561) 743-7123, ext. 702


K - 12

Riverbend Park, Palm Beach County Parks and RecreationRiverbend Park is a 744-acre natural area that has been called The Jewel Of Palm Beach County. With 10 miles of multi-use trails, five miles of waterways and six miles of equestrian trails, the park offers a wide vareity of ways for visitors to get outdoors, learn and enjoy Florida's natural areas. In addition, Riverbend is the site of two Second Seminole War battles.

The park offers students an opportunity to experience a number of environmental and historical programs and take their classroom lessons to a new level. All programs are aligned with Florida state standards. Programs run aproximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Come and experience Florida yesterday and today.

Curriculum Connections• Environmental Science / Social Studies / Language Arts / Math

Programs• Wetland Wonders (Dip Net)• Raptors• Reptiles and Amphibians• Butterfly Life cycle• Orienteering • Pioneer Living History

Costs and Details• Cost for schools is $1 per child; no charge for teachers or chaperones.

Call for reservations.

Also AvailableThe park offers guided bike rides, guided paddles and walks for civic groups as well as the general public.

Contact Person:John Welch

[email protected]

pbcgov.com/parks/riverbend

9060 Indiantown RoadJupiter, FL

33478(561) 741-1359


K - 12

Sandoway Discovery CenterThe Sandoway Discovery Center is located in a historic 1936 beachfront home in Delray Beach. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and preserved as a unique Nature Center, now home to native plants, live animals, a world-class shell collection, a 400-gallon living reef aquarium anda 15,000-gallon saltwater pool with sharks and reef fish. The center offers a glimpse into South Florida's fragile marine and freshwater environments through educational exhibits and programs.

Curriculum Connections• Science: Curriculum meets Common Core and Next Generation

Sunshine State Standards.

ProgramsEducational in-house and outreach field trips:• Shark Adventure and Coral Reef Education (in-house field trip only)• Scales & Tails! All about Reptiles• All about Amphibians!• Creepy, Crawly, Insects!• Sea Turtles: The Followers of the Moon• From Beaks to Feathers! All about Birds• Shell Stories and Touch Tank Adventure• The Power of Plants• Coral Reef Shark Feedings: Tuesday – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday

at 1:30 p.m. (free with admission)• Alligator Feedings: Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. (free with

admission)• Stingray Feedings: Tuesday – Sunday 2:45 p.m. (free with admission)

Costs and Details• Field trips are $6 per child (reservations are required); one chaperone is

free with every 10 students.• Outreach programs: Call for cost and availability.• Title 1 Schools may receive free or discounted programs. Call for

availability.• Sandoway has been selected to receive free transportation through the

Palm Beach County School District.

Also Available• Gift Shop• Birthday Party / Facility Rental• Volunteer Opportunities• Beach Clean Ups (September and April)• Sandoway's "Shark Month" Exhibit June – August with more than 100

shark jaws, shark tooth weapons and more

Contact Person:Evan Orellana

[email protected]

sandoway.org

142 S Ocean Boulevard Delray Beach, FL

33483(561) 274-7263


Pre-K - 3

School House Children's Museum Boynton Cultural CenterThe Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center is located in the historic schoolhouse built in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Schoolhouse Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs both on site and through a visit to your school or facility. Current programs are aligned with Common Core standards. The mission of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center is to engage children in playful discovery through hands-on, interactive learning that integrates arts, humanities and science in a historical setting.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Engineering / Reading / Language Arts / Social Studies /

Art / History

Programs• Pre-K – First Grade

The Fabulous Five Senses Wacky Weather

• Kindergarten – Second Grade What’s The Matter Volcanos I Dig Dino's

• Kindergarten – Third Grade Egg Drop

• First Grade – Second Grade Our Awesome Anatomy - a) Mr. Skeleton or b) Inside Out

• First Grade – Third Grade Engineering A Fairytale - a) Rapunzel or b) The Gingerbread Boy or c) The Three Little Pigs Imagination Art Studio - a) Alexander Calder or b) Wassily Kandinsky or c) Piet Mondrian

Costs and Details• Advance reservations required• Please contact Operations Coordinator Terry Winters at (561) 742-6785

for program reservations and cost.• Please contact Program Manager Linda Abbott at (561) 742-6783 for

specific program details.

Also Available• Facility Rental• Birthday Parties• Volunteer Opportunities• Special Events

Contact Person:Linda Abbott


schoolhousemuseum.org

129 E Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, FL

33435(561) 742-6780


K - 12

The Society of the Four ArtsThe Society of the Four Arts is a non-profit cultural organization located in Palm Beach. Each year The Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of programs, including notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs and art exhibitions. The campus is home to a library, children's library, beautiful sculpture and botanical gardens and state-of-the art educational facility.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Art / Literacy / Science / Language Arts / Social Studies / Music /

Theater• Teacher's manual and student guide for all field trips located at

fourarts.org/childrens-programs

Programs• "Art Exhibition: Illustrating Words: Poetry by Robert L. Forbes, Drawings

by Ronald Searle.” This exhibition features more than 60 works combining the poetry of Robert L. Forbes and the imaginative art work of Ronald Searle. This exhibit has been approved by the Palm Beach County School Board for students in kindergarten through grade 12. CCSS & NGSSS: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Visual Arts

• The Palm Beach Symphony presents "Peter and the Wolf" with Ballet Palm Beach at The Society of the Four Arts on November 4, at 10:15 or 11:45 a.m. Experience one of the most internationally recognized pieces of children's music. The concert helps students develop an appreciation of live music and dance performed at the highest level by professional artists. Reservations required. Appropriate for kindergarten through grade 5.

Costs and Details• There is no charge for admission or special programs.• The Children's Library and Gallery is open November through April,

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May through October, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., closed weekends. August closure dates to be announced.

Also Available• The Society of the Four Arts Children's Library offers free field trip opportunities, story times and other activities that can be customized for any school group and grade level. • The Four Arts offers limited funding to underwrite transportation when using the School District Transportation System. Contact Susan Harris or Samantha Merigold beginning September 7, at 9 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 or email [email protected].

Contact Person:Susan Harris


fourarts.org

2 Four Arts PlazaPalm Beach, FL

33480(561) 655-2776


K - 12

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach CountyThe Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County offers comprehensive environmental education outreach programs to Palm Beach County students and teachers.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Environmental Awareness / Social Studies / Civics / Language

Arts

Programs• In-School Programs K-12

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County's Education programs offer a variety of environmental lessons, labs and case studies. Most lessons are designed to be done in the classroom or similar setting with no more than two classes (approximately 40 students) at a time.

• Field Trip Experiences 3-12 Students gain firsthand experience at SWA's Renewable Energy Park, which includes a Renewable Energy Facility, Recovered Materials Processing Facility or SWA Greenway Trail System. Field Trip Experiences are designed for up to 40 students and require at least one chaperone per 10 students. Field Trips are generally scheduled Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A half-hour SWA virtual pre-lesson must be completed with your class before any Field Trip Experience program.

• Distance Learning Program 3-12 Virtual programs allow students to explore the SWA's Renewable Energy Park from their classrooms.

Costs and Details• The SWA offers all of its programs free of charge.• Schools will be responsible for scheduling buses for the Field Trip

Experiences.

Also AvailableTeacher WorkshopsThe SWA offers a variety of trainings and workshops that teach formal and non-formal educators about the environment from a solid waste perspective. All workshops give the participants hands-on lessons to take back to their classrooms that meet the Florida Standards. These lessons help students gain skills to make informed decisions on issues related to our environment. The trainings offered include: Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Everglades Literacy Curriculum.

Contact Person:Danielle Vande Zande

[email protected]

SWA.org/Education

7501 North Jog RoadWest Palm Beach, FL

33412(866) 639-2467


K - 12

South Florida Science Center and AquariumThe South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is an interactive center providing curious minds of all ages with an entertaining and educational journey through science and technology. Experience the Aquarium of Atlantic gallery, planetarium, observatory, outdoor science trail, award-winning exhibitions as well as more than 40 traveling and in-house educational programs.

Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Technology / Social Studies / Fine Arts / Health / Early

Childhood Programs

Programs• Traveling Exhibitions: November 2016 - April 2017, Our Body: The

Universe Within and new exhibitions throughout the year• Also on permanent display, visit the newly renovated Planetarium and

Observatory• Interactive Science Trail with 18-Hole Miniature Golf Course• Science on a Sphere Exhibit• HAM Radio Station• Early Learning Discovery Center• Fun with STEM Nights• Core Curriculum and Next Generation Sunshine State Standard/FCAT-

focused science classes are available for groups at the Science Center or at your school.

• Homeschool Classes• Seasonal Science Camps• Parent-Child Early Learning Classes

Costs and Details• Please call (561) 832-2026 or visit sfsciencecenter.org for more details.

Also Available• Birthday Parties• Volunteer / Intern Opportunities• Scout Program Badges• Senior Silver Science Days• Special Events• New STEM Studio Satellite Location in Abacoa

Contact Person:Carla Duhaney


sfsciencecenter.org

4801 Dreher Trail NorthWest Palm Beach, FL

33405(561) 832-1988


4 - 8

Spady Cultural Heritage MuseumThe Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is a black history museum and cultural center dedicated to sharing the contributions and experiences of black people from an historical perspective. Located in the former home of educator Solomon David Spady, the Spady Museum building is an historic 1926 structure that contributes to the preservation culture in downtown Delray Beach.

Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / History / Language Arts / Visual Arts

Programs• Pioneering Spirit is a 90-minute museum tour that informs students

of the effects of the end of slavery and reconstruction on the newly forming South Florida community. The tour also highlights the Spanish and Caribbean architectural influences on Delray Beach structures. Illustrated with colorful stories of the personalities and happenings that influenced the growth of the city, the tour does more than relay facts – it draws students back in time. This tour is interactive and will clarify the time-frame in American history when Atlantic coast communities were developed.

• Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp (YCEC) is a six-week summer immersion program designed to build self-esteem, cultural identity and social and civic responsibility in youth ages 8-13.

• Youth Cultural Empowerment Program (YCEP), the next generation of the Spady’s Kids Cultural Club, was created to address the need to provide youth with arts and cultural heritage programming to enhance the Palm Beach County School District’s black history curriculum in an historical environment.

Costs and Details• Pioneering Spirit: September – May, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.

90-minute duration, ages 8 – 13, $4 per child, chaperones free• Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp: July – August, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., three-hour duration, ages 8 – 13, $50 enrollment fee

• Youth Cultural Empowerment Program: September – May, Saturday, 9 a.m., three-hour duration, ages 8 – 13, $50 enrollment fee

Also Available• Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast: January• Black History Month Heritage Festival: February• Juneteenth Celebration: June• Old School Documentary: Available for viewing Tuesday – Saturday• African American Neighborhoods of Old Delray Documentary: Available for viewing Tuesday – Saturday• Ride and Remember Trolley Tour: Second Saturday of each month

Contact Person:Charlene Farrington

[email protected]

spadymuseum.org

170 NW 5th AvenueDelray Beach, FL

33444(561) 279-8883


3 - 12

Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of Florida Atlantic UniversityTheatre Lab’s educational outreach program, The Future PAGES Project, is committed to the development of future playwrights, artists and storytellers by providing students in grades 3 –12 the opportunity to share their voices and stories with the world. The program focuses on dramatic writing; each session centers on a theme from one of Theatre Lab’s productions. Students are provided with two writing workshops (Parts of a Story and Elements of a Monologue) and are invited to a live theatrical performance at Theatre Lab. Students then submit original pieces of writing based on the themes from the production. A select number of students from all partner schools are asked to join a six-week intensive program to further develop their writing. The program culminates with a live performance of student work.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Writing, Theatre, Social Studies, Creative Writing,

Peer Feedback, and various other topics as appropriate to theme of productions

• Partner schools are provided with a curriculum guide designed specifically for the production they attend. All guides detail and list Common Core Standards.

Programs The Future PAGES Project• Fall Program, September – October: Workshops and performances. November – December: Six-week intensive program culminating in original student performance• Spring Program, January – February: Workshops and performances. April – May: Six-week intensive program culminating in original student performance

Costs and Details• The program is presented at no cost to partner schools. Schools must

have at least 50 participating students and ensure that at least one submission per student is completed and collected by deadline.

• Partner schools are selected during August for the Fall program and during November – December for the Spring program.

• Students selected to the six-week intensive program are required to attend one two-hour class each week for six weeks to develop and create the original student production.

Also Available• An overview video of the program is available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fCpi6uk41HI.• Additional information can be found at fau.edu/theatrelab.

Contact Person:Matt Stabile

[email protected]

fau.edu/theatrelab

777 Glades Road Florida Atlantic University

Parliament HallBoca Raton, FL

33431(561) 297-4784


Pre-K - 12 & Adults

VSA Florida - Palm Beach CountyThe mission of VSA Florida - Palm Beach County is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts, Language Arts, Theatre and Dance

Programs• Inclusive visual and performing arts programs led by professional artists• VSA Celebration of the Arts at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation

Complex• Holiday Showcase at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College• West Festival at Palm Beach State College's Dolly Hand Cultural Arts

Center• Ongoing exhibits at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex

Costs and Details• Visit vsapbc.com for more details and a calendar of events.

Also Available• School and community partnerships, cultural access, visual and performing arts programs and special events for children, teens and adults with disabilities• Rental space is available at the Murray, Meyer & Rachelle Grodetsky Family Foundation Athletic Center, The Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center and The Fountains Country Club Recreation Center and can be reserved up to three months in advance. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to programs for people with disabilities. Please call (561) 966-7088 or visit: pbcparks.com/therapeutic_recreation/ for more information.

Contact Person:Cindy Pijanowski

[email protected]

vsapbc.com

2728 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL

33461(561) 966-7025


K - 5

Yesteryear VillageStep back in time…Yesteryear Village is a history park nestled on nine acres, showcasing buildings and artifacts prior to 1940. Discover a large collection of early, original and replicated buildings including an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store, a butterfly garden and several houses. Enter these buildings during a guided learning experience reminiscent of life in early Florida. Tours have been developed in conjunction with the curriculum approved by the School District of Palm Beach County for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Social Studies / Math

Programs• The ABCs and 1, 2, 3s of Yesteryear Village: Grades K-1• The Study of Florida History prior to 1940: Grades 2-5 • Offered year round, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Costs and Details• Admission is $5 per student / $10 per teacher or chaperone. • One free teacher for every 10 students

Also Available• Tours during the South Florida Fair• Summer Camps• Yesteryear Village is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Interpreters will share their stories about life prior to 1940.

Contact Person:Connie Christman

[email protected]

southfloridafair.com

9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL

33411(561) 795-3110


2 - 12

Young Singers of the Palm BeachesYoung Singers of the Palm Beaches is an inclusive choral community where young people join together to create inspiring singing experiences. Their mission is to teach life skills through choral music by giving children an atmosphere to create artistic excellence, as well as developing teamwork, leadership skills and supportive relationships with fellow singers and adults. Through many local performances the Young Singers serve as ambassadors in their community. Auditions are held in December, May and August.

The group accepts singers in grades 2 – 12. Students receive instruction in music theory, vocal technique and performance skills. Young Singers is housed at the Kravis Center, where over 300 singers attend weekly rehearsals.Young Singers reaches into the community, spreading the love of music by collaborating with local artists and cultural groups.

Curriculum Connections• Music / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies

Programs• Winter Tapestry 2016 - December 17, 7 p.m., Kravis Center for the

Performing Arts• Spring Concert 2017 - May 6, 2017, 7 p.m., Kravis Center for the

Performing Arts• Prime Time Palm Beach County Afterschool Choirs - Young Singers

provides afterschool programming in local elementary schools focusing on singing skills, literacy and performance skills. Choirs are taught by certified music teachers.

• Choir in the Glades brings to the western community of Belle Glade the opportunity to participate in Young Singers. This free program offers the numerous gifted and talented singers the opportunity to participate and create a meaningful choral experience. This program is supported by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin County.

Costs and Details• There is a tuition fee associated with the core program at the Kravis

Center. Through its financial assistance program, Young Singers is committed to reaching all children who want to sing, regardless of their ability to pay.

Also AvailableTo book the choir for outside performances, please visit yspb.org/community-performance.

Contact Person:Melanee [email protected]

yspb.org

701 Okeechobee BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL

33401(561) 659-2332


1 - 12

Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach CountyYOPBC was established in 1993 through a project of the Junior League of Boca Raton to provide youth orchestra opportunities in Palm Beach County. Its board of directors, parent association and artistic staff are committed to providing professional training at minimal cost to the young musicians. Many early members are now professional musicians performing as members of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles and bands. Other graduates are now lawyers, engineers, business leaders and teachers. Recent graduates are currently enrolled in some of the finest colleges, universities, schools of music and conservatories in the nation. Whatever direction their lives may take, the group provides musicians with the thrill of performing great music as members of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County.

Curriculum Connections• Curriculum connects with all subjects. Music is math, music is language,

music is science, music is history, music is physical, music is a foreign language, music is art and much more.

Programs• String, woodwind, brass, saxophone and percussion chamber

ensembles. Training, string, symphony and philharmonic orchestras.Summer camp every year in July.

• Visit yopbc.org for audition dates and details.

Costs and Details• Training orchestra starts at $300 per season.• Regular full season orchestras are $550 per season.• Chamber ensembles start at $200 per season.• Summer program is $300 per week.• Financial assistance is available based on need and talent.• Significant early enrollment discounts are often available for returning

students and those who audition in May.

Also Available• Season runs September 11 through May 1

Contact Person:Michael Fraley

[email protected]

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For decades, students have piled into buses to visit a variety of cultural institutions: art, natural history and science

museums, theaters, performing arts centers, zoos and historical sites. However, due to financial pressures on our

schools, field trips are now being offered sporadically and sparingly as rewards rather than enrichment. Some

believe that student time is better spent in the classroom preparing for exams. Field trips are on a steady and rapid

decline throughout our country.

As educators, we want our students to acquire skills and knowledge inside and outside of the classroom. We want

them to develop into adults who appreciate the breadth of human accomplishment. Enriching field trips broaden

the educational experience of classroom learning and make curriculum more relevant.

Beyond the Book: Why Field Trips? • Students who go on field trips have better recall of information due to experiencing it first-hand. Field trips

connect the dots of lessons learned in the classroom by providing real experiences related to all content areas.

• Field trips enrich and expand the curriculum, and strengthen observation skills by immersing children in sensory activities that expand their awareness of their community.

• Field trips provide access to our cultural heritage as both advantaged and disadvantaged students receive the same “out of school” learning experiences.

• Field trips affect student values by exposing them to various ideas, peoples, places and time periods. By understanding and appreciating what life was like for people who lived in another time and place, students demonstrate “historical empathy.” By allowing students to express their level of agreement or disagreement with a particular event, movement, art work or musical composition, they learn tolerance and the value of opposing opinions.

• Field trips create real-world experiences students can apply to events relevant in their life. Whether it is visiting a construction site and then returning to the classroom to design an architectural structure or visiting a college campus and being introduced to the dream of higher education, field trips can bring together seemingly unrelated worlds.

• One of the most important outcomes of field trips is the cultivation of an interest in art forms and a desire to return to cultural institutions. A lifelong intent to seek out cultural learning experiences definitely enriches lives.

The Value of Field Trips

MISSIONThe Cultural Council of Palm Beach County enhances the quality of life and

economic growth of the community by creating a cultural destination through support, education and promotion of arts and culture.

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