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Virginia Repertory’s Children’s Theatre

in Richmond, Virginia

We provide special student matinees for school and home-school groups. We

are the first and only professional theatre to be named an affiliate of the Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program, a prestigious national arts-in-education initiative. We focus on value-added educational materials and services that that set new national standards for curriculum connection. For more information about the shows and booking, please visit: http://va-rep.org/ or call In Richmond: (804) 783-1688 ext. 1194 or Toll Free: 1 (800) 275-5005.

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LET PERFORMING ARTS CONSULTANTS HELP YOU ORCHESTRATE AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP!

Join us in Norfolk for a weekend filled with outstanding entertainment and performance

opportunities for your students. Exciting events include the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration,

Virginia International Tattoo and the Parade of Nations along with Choral, Jazz and

Instrumental groups performing and much more.

Call 1-800-USA-FEST or email [email protected] to start planning today.

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESMarch 12 – 15 and April 23 – 26, 2015

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Luray Caverns, in the Shenandoah Valley, are a US Natural Landmark noted for a profuse variety of formation and

unsurpassed natural color. Well-lighted, paved walkways allow you to explore cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools. Also hear the haunting sounds of the world’s only Stalacpipe Organ creating music of symphonic quality from stone formations.

In addition, experience the history of America at the Car & Carriage Caravan in an exhibit featuring over 140 items relating to transportation including cars, carriages and coaches dating from 1725, along with the Luray Valley Museum, a collection of restored historic buildings creating a small 19th farming community including a Shenandoah Valley museum showcasing artifacts from the 1750s to the 1920s. The attraction complex also includes a one acre ornamental garden - The Garden Maze - creating one of the largest hedge mazes in the Mid-Atlantic states.

Call (888) 443-6551 or visit www.luraycaverns.com.

Discover eastern America’s largest and most popular caverns

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Henricus Historical Park, located in the Dutch Gap Nature Preserve near Richmond, Virginia re-creates the second successful English colony in America. It brings to life what it would have been like in Virginia 400 years ago with period-dressed English and Indian Interpreters living, working and interacting near each other on the historic James River.

Currently, the Park houses 14 colonial buildings and Powhatan Indian structures and numerous sub structures in this fully functioning site. Tours and school programs are provided for grades Pre-K - 12 to show cultural interactions and to introduce the evolution of economic and social revolutions in early America.

STEM Education and Project-Based-Learning are EXPANDING at Old Henricus! How does a history museum provide ways to teach STEM education? By tracking science and technology advances over time and by seeing how these affect cultural, economic and governmental changes. The Age of Exploration and colonization became possible in the 17th century through new or improved inventions in navigational tools and weather knowledge and through enhanced firearms and medical tools. Join us for our new middle school programs: 17th Century Sciences, Math & Mapping the James River and Colonial Cultures of the James River. All elementary level programs – Voyage to Virginia, People of the River: Powhatan Indians and Success of the Citie: Henricus -- compare and contrast Indian and English technology through the trading of ideas and materials.

Project-Based Learning allows students to delve more deeply into controversial topics, ask questions, problem solve and then create a project to share with others. Henricus Historical Park offers training sessions for students and teachers on how to use our programs and primary sources and to create these projects.

Call (804) 748-1613 or visit www.henricus.org.

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NRA National Firearms Museum

The NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax offers a glimpse into the firearms that built our nation, helped

forge our freedom and captured our imagination. Consisting of 15 galleries, the Museum details and examines the history of firearms with a special emphasis on firearms, freedom and the American experience. Featured exhibits include Hollywood Guns and Theodore Roosevelt: Trappings of an Icon. Call (703) 267-1600 or visit www.nramuseums.com.


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Appomattox Court House National Historic SiteOn Palm Sunday, 1865, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end of the Southern States attempt to create a separate nation. The site contains links for kids and educators, as well as virtual photo tour of of the area now and in 1865.www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee National MemorialArlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for thirty years. George Washington Parke Custis built the house in 1802 to be his home and a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather. Since then, the house has served as a family home, a military headquarters, a national cemetery, and more.www.nps.gov/arho/index.htm

Battle of FredericksburgThe Battle of Frederickburg took place in December of 1862. There are links for both kids and educators. View an animated recreation of the entire battlefield on December 13, 1862. www.nps.gov/frsp/fredhist.htm

Frontier Culture MuseumThe Frontier Culture Museum tells the story of the thousands of people who migrated to colonial America, and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendants. These first pioneers came to America during the 1600s and 1700s from communities in the hinterlands of England, Germany, Ireland, and West Africa. Many were farmers and rural craftsmen set in motion by changing conditions in their homelands, and drawn to the American colonies by opportunities for a better life. Others came as unwilling captives to work on farms and plantations. Regardless of how they arrived, all became Americans, and all contributed to the success of the colonies, and of the United States.www.frontiermuseum.org

History Museum of Western VirginiaThe Museum’s Step Into The Past education programs are unlike any other history-oriented services offered in the Roanoke Valley. These programs were created to meet the requests of local teachers, P.T.A. representatives and youth group leaders for historical programming that is readily available and affordable. Step Into The Past consists of both Outreach and In-house Programs.www.vahistorymuseum.org

Mariner’s MuseumFrom bow to stern, The Mariners’ Museum is filled with fascinating stories, captured in priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Explore over 120,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings, small craft from around the world, navigational instruments, and so much more.www.marinersmuseum.org/main/virtual-tour

MonticelloTour the house that Jefferson designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of the Monticello Plantation. www.monticello.org

Mount Vernon Virtual TourTake a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, Virginia, George Washington’s home.www.mountvernon.org/virtualtour

Virtual Field Trips in VirginiaDoes your museum or field trip venue have a virtual field trip?

If so let us know and we will add it to the list on our website Resources page.


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“Engaging, great topics, interactive. A great place to bring students.”– TEACHER, GUNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VA.

· Discounted Newseum admission for school groups

· Free lesson plans designed to meet standards of learning

· Free online resources — primary source documents with Common Core lesson plans available at newseum.org/digitalclassroom

· Fun and engaging history, civics and media literacy classes for grades 3 – university

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Charlottesville’s Challenge Course is an outdoor team building and high adventure program situated on the 35 wooded acre facility of Triple C Camp. It is a fantastic outdoor classroom where students and teachers can spend one

or multiple days working together and learning about themselves and others.The low and high ropes team building course is an exhilarating series of safe, fun

elements utilized to collaborate with and experience skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creative problem solving, respect, time management, and planning.

Charlottesville’s Challenge Course believes in a “challenge by choice” philosophy where participants are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and challenge themselves to experience the unfamiliar. The skills cultivated during a challenge course program create an edge for success as young participants progress toward the intricacies of higher education, careers, and adulthood.

Team building/ropes course and science/nature programs are custom tailored to your curriculum and goals. Programs are offered year-round as a variety of single-day programs (4, 6, and 8 hour) or multi-day programs with evening program options.

Visit www.tripleccamp.com and follow the “Challenge Course” links or call (434) 293-2529.

CHALLENGE YOUR CLASS TO MAKE LEARNING AN ADVENTURE

We are a family owned and

operated attractions farm located in Chantilly, VA with over 1,000 acres of fields and forest. Come experience the changing seasons outdoors with us! We host birthday parties, school field trips, family reunions, corporate picnics, and all other group events. During every season, we hold specialty festivals such as;Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt Spectacular, Public Service Recognition Weekend, Mother’s Day Celebration, Father’s Day Celebration, Summer Barnyard Bash, our Fig Fest, and more! We have a variety of activities offered daily; hayrides, hillside slides, Native America tepee village, “Panda Puzzle” bamboo maze, farm petting zoo, large jumping pillow, and other exciting attractions! We also have a pick your own garden where we grown a variety of different seasonal items. See you on the farm! Call (703) 327-4424 or visit www.ticonderoga.com.

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Carter Mountain Orchard

Located next to Monticello and Michie Tavern outside Charlottesville, Carter Mountain Orchard is family-owned and operated.

Our mountaintop location affords spectacular views of Charlottesville, the Piedmont, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open April through November, we offer Pick-Your-Own and pre-picked Peaches and Nectarines (June-August) and Pick Your Own and pre-picked Apples (mid-August through November). Our bakery serves fresh-baked pies and cookies, hand-dipped ice cream, and our famous Apple Cider Donuts! The Mountain Grille serves lunch. Our school tours are popular - call (434) 977-1833 for reservations. Scouts, Youth Groups, Seniors welcome. Family friendly. See our website for more details: www.cartermountainorchard.com.

Chiles Peach Orchard

Pick Your Own Strawberries in the spring, Peaches in the summer, and Apples and Pumpkins in the fall at our farm outside Crozet!!! Visit our beautiful

farm market for fresh picked fruits and local vegetables, jams, jellies, and gourmet food, local crafts, and gifts. Our Ice Cream Parlor serves up frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream, sundaes, shakes and other refreshing treats! Bakery with hot fresh donuts, seasonal pies, and a fudge kitchen! Family-owned and -operated. Senior citizen discounts on fruit every Tuesday. Open early May through Thanksgiving. Family-friendly. Call (434) 823-1583

or see our website for more details: www.chilespeachorchard.com.

The American Civil War Museum

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond is the nation’s first museum

to interpret the Civil War from Union, Confederate, and African American perspectives. Discover a new way of looking at our shared national history that explains much of who we are as Ameri-cans today through our signature exhibit, In the Cause of Lib-erty. Artifacts change regularly so there is always something new to see! Call (804) 780-1865 or visit: www.tredegar.org. Groups of 10 or more, please contact Sean Kane at [email protected] to make a reservation and take advantage of our group discount.

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Lynchburg Museum Presents Major Exhibit

on the James River: Experience The James: Lynchburg’s Pathway

to the World

Beginning Summer 2014, the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House will take visitors on an 18 month journey along the

James River. Experience The James: Lynchburg’s Pathway to the World, will explore the history, imagery, art, and natural resources of this majestic waterway through time.

The exhibit will occupy much of the Museum’s gallery space and tie in with existing exhibits which already have river-related themes. Objects on display will include prehistoric tools, ceramics, tobacco-related items, art, and items recovered from sunken vessels that plied the river and canals. Some of the earliest bricks made in North America, fishhooks, Native American trade goods, food remains, and pottery are included from recent excavations in Jamestown fort. Pirates and floods are part of the story, as is the damage done by man to the river and efforts to restore water quality and native species.

The program schedule includes rain barrel demonstrations, the Batteau Launch Festival, lectures, camps for kids and teachers, and much more. Please visit www.explorethejames.com for information on upcoming events and programs or call (434) 455-6226.

Conveniently located inCharlottesville, VA

• Perfect venue for schools, teams,professional development programs

• Safe, FUN programming tailored to your group

• Cabins, dining, andmeeting/teachingfacilities

• Low and High Ropes/Team Building Courseincluding a three-sided climbing tower and 500’ Zip Line

Charlottesville’s Challenge Course @ Triple C Campwww.tripleccamp.com • [email protected]

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Jamestown case: objects found in the well and hearth inside Jamestown Fort, 1608-1610.

The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

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Located in Winchester, The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum offers an interactive,

hands-on experience which focuses on science, mathematics, humanities and the arts.

Explore exhibits in natural history, paleontology, simple machines, and art-in-the-making. Experience Native American culture in A Stop along the Moccasin Trail. Pretend to be a medical professional in the emergency room of Our Town or learn the laws of motion while racing balls down ramps and through loops in Raceways.

At the Discovery Museum to touch is to explore, to explore is to discover, and to discover is to learn. Call (540) 722-2020 or visit: www.discoverymuseum.net.


Better than the backyard.Give your children the gift of connecting classroom knowledge with real world situations. Help them make new discoveries and understand the world on a whole new level. Explore nature, history and culture with an experienced park ranger or on your own.

Ranger-led programs meet grade level SOL requirements.

Call 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov to find a park near you.

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The Yorktown Victory Center continues to welcome visitors as it undergoes a transformation over the next few years into the American

Revolution Museum at Yorktown® with a reconfigured site plan, a new facility featuring expanded, vibrant gallery exhibits, and enhanced interpretive programming in outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm.

General Information (757) 253-4838 or visit historyisfun.org.

Explore 1607 - Jamestown

Settlement

Experience the beginning and end of colonial America, by making Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown

Victory Center part of your students’ Williamsburg area tour! At Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, your students will love discovering the sights and sounds of colonial history, where the seeds of the nation were planted and harvested. And you’ll love the variety of standards-based education programs we offer – all taught by trained museum educators and adapted to your grade level.

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Second Successful Colony in America 1611-1622Located near Richmond, VA on the historic James River

Education programs (Pre-K – 12) and other offerings at the re-created 17th century sites of Arrohateck and Henricus

Onsite:Pre-K – K• History Kids: Indian / Colonial

Elementary• People of the River: Powhatan Indians• Success of the Citie: Henricus 1611 -- 1622• Two Lives of Pocahontas (Grades 4 – 5)• 17th Century Sciences (Grades 4 – 6)• Mapping the James River• Voyage to Virginia (Grades 4 – 6)

Middle School/High School• People in Environment (archaeological format)• Math & Mapping the James River• Colonial Cultures of the James River Watershed• Virginia Governments

Other Educational Offerings:• 17th Century History Field Day September 30, 2014

• Teacher Institutes and Open Houses• Special Themed Public Events• Summer School Programs• Outreach Programs

Group Booking Information: (804) [email protected] • www.henricus.org

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The Mariners’ Museum, located in Newport News, VA, is one of the largest maritime museums in the world and has been designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum. The Museum has a collection of over 35,000 maritime artifacts including miniature

ship models, scrimshaw, maritime paintings, decorative arts, carved figureheads, working steam engines and much more. The Museum is also home to the USS MONITOR Center where you can walk the deck of a full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad, see artifacts undergoing conservation

such as the iconic revolving gun turret and 20-ton steam engine and experience interactive exhibits. The Museum sits on a 550-acre park featuring a 5-mile nature trail and lake.

The Mariners’ Museum offers a wide array of educational programs in Social Studies, Science and Language Arts subject areas. These topics include Age of Exploration, Clash of Armor: The Battle of the USS Montior and CSS Virginia, Slave Trade, The Chesapeake Bay, Pirates and much more. Programs are for grades pre-K – 12 and are designed to meet Virginia

SOLs, National Standards, and Common Core. The Mariners’ Museum can even visit your classroom virtually through their award-winning Interactive Video Conferencing program. The Museum also offers professional development on a variety of subjects and provides many teaching resources on the Museum’s website. For additional information on the Museum’s educational programs or to book your program today, visit MarinersMuseum.org/Education, call (757) 591-7745 or email [email protected].

The Mariners’ Museum

Hunt Club FarmHunt Club Farm is a 23 acre family-owned farm in the

heart of Virginia Beach. At Hunt Club, we provide agricultural based education &

entertainment. We have over 30 years of experience and are best known for our educational field trips - The Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Hayride, The Children’s Garden, Winter Wonderland and The Petting Farm Adventure Field Trip.

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip in October is the most popular field trip of the year for schools, family groups, scouts, daycare centers, and church organizations. This program lasts approximately 90 minutes. The day begins with a “Tractor Pulled Hay Wagon” filled with straw. The children observe horses grazing, stables, woods, fields, then it is off to the The Pumpkin Patch where the children select their very own pumpkin to take home. We also have a new and improved “Pumpkin Play Area” which includes our “Giant Hay Stack,” and expanded petting farm where the children can enjoy meeting our farm animals! Call (757) 427-9520 or visit: www.huntclubfarm.com.

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Amazing Farm Fun at Ticonderoga Chantilly www.AmazingFarmFun.com

American Civil War Museum Richmond www.moc.org

Camp Motorsport Clover www.campmotorsport.com

Carter Orchards Charlottesville www.cartermountainorchard.com

Children’s Museum Of Virginia Portsmouth www.arengee.com

Chiles Peach Orchard Crozet www.chilespeachorchard.com

Encore Stage & Studio Arlington www.encorestageva.org/

Explore More Discovery Museum Harrisonburg www.hcmuseum.org

Friendship Outdoor Recreation Center Palmyra www.campfriendship.com

Grand Caverns Park Grottoes www.grandcaverns.com

HEAV (homeschool association) Richmond www.heav.org

Henricus Historical Park Chester www.henricus.org

Hunt Club Farm Virginia Beach www.huntclubfarm.com

Jamestown Settlement Jamestown www.historyisfun.org

Keystone Tractor Works Museum Colonial Heights www.keystonetractorworks.com

Luray Caverns Luray www.luraycaverns.com

National Firearms Museum Fairfax www.nrahq.org/museum

Newport News Tourism Newport News www.newport-news.org

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Featured Field Trips

are found atVirginia Field Trips website

www.virginiafieldtrips.comwww.virginiafieldtrips.com is a free website dedicated to presenting outstanding Virginia and Washington, DC field trips. There are no fees or membership requirements. The site in-cludes teacher resources & downloads, past is-sues of the guide, Featured Field Trips (includ-ing thumbnail sketches of each of the Virginia Park System’s 37 parks) and hot links directly to hundreds of Virginia field trip venues. Add your field trip url - free of charge.

Norfolk CVB Norfolk www.visitnorfolktoday.com

Outdoor Learning Center At Horizons Harrisonburg www.horizonshorseback.com

Science Museum Of Viriginia Richmond www.smv.org

Shenandoah Caverns Shenandoah Caverns www.shenandoahcaverns.com

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Winchester www.discoverymuseum.net/

The Lynchburg Museum System Lynchburg www.lynchburgmuseum.org

The Newseum Washington, DC www.newseum.org

The Outdoor Learning Center At Horizons Harrisonburg www.horizonsoutdoorlearningcenter.com

Mariners Museum (USS Monitor Center) Newport News www.marinersmuseum.org

Todd Rosenlieb Dance Norfolk www.trdance.org

Triple C Camp Charlottesville www.tripleccamp.com

Virginia Beach Field House Virginia Beach www.beachfieldhouse.com

Virginia Holocaust Museum Richmond www.va-holocaust.com

Virginia Living Museum Newport News www.thevlm.org

Virginia Repertory Theater Richmond www.va-rep.org

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Portsmouth www.vshfm.com

Virginia State Parks Statewide www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks

Yorktown Victory Center Yorktown www.historyisfun.org

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Give your student groups a special outdoor adventure in Newport News, complete with animals, activities and adventures. From the landing at Jamestown

in 1607, to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the 1862 Peninsula Campaign where the famous Battle of the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor took place, students can step back in time and learn about our nation’s beginning while visiting our region. With the USS Monitor Center, historic homes, battle sites, fortifications, monuments and extraordinary collections of artifacts, history will be at the top of your list! After reliving our nation’s past, relax and enjoy one of our many scenic parks filled with every activity imaginable from hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing and more to fun-filled attractions that let you get up close and personal with nature and Virginia’s wildlife.

Visit the 276-seat Ella Fitzgerald Theater at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, acoustically superb Ferguson Center for the Arts, the beautifully restored Peninsula Community Theatre and the ever-changing world of art at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. For an in-depth look at history, tour the James A. Fields House, Lee Hall Mansion, Endview Plantation, Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center, U.S. Army Transportation Museum and the Virginia War Museum!

To learn more about our student-friendly attractions call (888) 493-7386 or visit: www.newport-news.org.

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In Richmond – Visit the Science Museum of Virginia Inspiring Virginians to Enrich Their Lives Through Science

Since its founding by the Virginia General Assembly in 1970, the Museum has become the premier center for hands-on

science education in Virginia. The Museum has permanent exhibitions on health, energy and natural science and includes hundreds of interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts, live animals, a theater company and cutting edge technology.

The Dome creates the ultimate “you are there” experience with astronomy Cosmic Expeditions and digitial movies filling the largest film screen in Virginia. The Museum also features visiting exhibitions, educational programming, overnight adventures, lectures, demonstrations and summer camps.

For more information call (804) 864-1400 or visit: www.smv.org.

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By land or sea....

Norfolk VA is a friendly, modern port city nestled where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Norfolk offers a variety of activities on land or by sea and many

of Norfolk’s museums and historic sites can be found within 12 walkable city blocks of the downtown waterfront. Enjoy your journey!

History and Museums in Norfolk

Just to name a few....Hermitage Foundation Museum, Addington Petty Dickson House, Armed Forces Memorial, Battleship Wisconsin, The Cannonball Trail, The Attucks

Theatre, Charles Rollins Grandy House, Fort Norfolk, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Hunter House Victorian Museum, John Cary Weston House, MacArthur Memorial, Moses Myers House, Nauticus, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum, Norfolk Southern Museum, Norfolk State University Planetarium, Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House, St. Pauls Church and many more.

Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo is home to 400 animals, on 53 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Visit www.virginiazoo.org to discover the many types of programs offered including

those for school groups.

Crispus Attucks Cultural Center (CACC)

The Crispus Attucks Cultural Center provides public schools year round support from outside the traditional school systems to help them fill educational gaps, and to keep

their students engaged and involved in their own learning. The arts education programs utilize Math, Science, Writing, Character Development, and Health with correlations to school curriculum. Visit www.cacc-inc.org or call (757) 622-4763 for detailed information.

Visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com for additional information.


Welcome to geology’shall of fame.

Baseball has one. Rock and roll has one. And although it took millions of years, the earth has one, too. And with well-lit, well-paved walkways stretching throughout, you can easily stroll through rooms 10 stories high, marvel at the enormous columns and crystal-clear pools, and of course, hear the world’s largest musical instrument, the Great Stalacpipe Organ. It’s time to discover the most cav-ernous caverns on the East Coast. It’s time to discover Luray. For a free brochure, call (888) 443-6551 or visit us online at LurayCaverns.com.

Whether you are exploring

ideas for a fun day of learning outside of the usual classroom setting, or looking for ways to enhance your classes’ experience with specific classroom materials in a fun way, the Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons is the place for you! We offer customized programs for all school group ages, with timeframes including half day, full day, and multi day. Our professional and dedicated staff are ready to work with your group to provide a rewarding, adventurous experience, regardless of the season.

The Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons programs offer tremendous field-based learning in areas such as Geology, Environmental Studies, Biology, Archaeology, History, and Earth Science. Horizons also offers programs focusing on non-traditional learning in areas such as communication, cooperation, decision-making, conflict resolution, self esteem, trust and creativity.

Located on 300 acres at the base of Massanutten Mountain in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, The Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons offers unparalleled scenery in its open fields, trails, forests, ponds and streams. Our beautiful setting complements our mission to provide our clients with a quality and safe outdoor experience. We provide the equipment and expertise – you decide the tone, from tame to exhilarating, or anything in between! Give us a call today and let us begin to design a program your group is sure to remember for years to come! Call (540) 437-9382, or visit: www.horizonsoutdoorlearningcenter.com.

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Fins, fur and feathers -all living things native to Virginia

Virginia Nature Loversinspired daily!

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Explore More Discovery Museum

The Explore More Discovery Museum in Harrisonburg is a great

place for your students to explore a variety of subjects. Interactive experiences ensure that students internalize concepts while having fun! There are two options:

Free Explore trips are for preschool groups or other school groups that desire to have a self-guided experience. Free Explore trips are scheduled in 1.5 hour blocks.

Focused Field trips are for students in grades K-4 and are scheduled in 2 hour blocks. Students spend approximately half the time exploring the museum on their own and the other half in a guided, SOL-based classroom lesson.

The Explore More Discovery Museum exhibits include Art Smart, Construction Zone, Friendly City Medical Center, TV Studio, Science Lab, Super Service Center, Virginia Theater, Down on the Farm, CK’s Kitchen and Farmer’s Market, Over in the Meadow, and the Great Outdoors. Call (540) 442-8900 for more information or visit our website: www.iexploremore.com.

Predict the weather with coffee, tea or

cocoa!

Here’s a way to determine basic barometric pressure using a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. When you

pour the coffee into the cup watch the bubbles - if they move to the edge of the cup quickly, expect clear skies for the next 12 hours; if they hang out in the center expect rain in the next 12 hours and, if the bubbles move slowly to the edge, you may get a bit of weather, but it will clear soon.


Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Palmyra, Virginia, Friendship Outdoor Recreation Center is conveniently located

an hour from Richmond and under 2 and 1/2 hours from Washington D.C. With 520 acres of rolling hills and scenic woods, our grounds offer groups a unique experience with plenty of space for fun and adventure! Ideal Location for: Family Reunion, Retreat, Conference, Wedding, Birthday, Youth Group Gathering, Team Building Event Accommodations: Meeting Halls, Dining Hall, Meals, Lodging, Wi-Fi, Campfires, Pavilions Activities: Horseback Riding, Challenge Course Experience, Sports Fields, Tennis, Riflery, Archery, Basketball, Hiking Trails, Fishing, Canoeing/Kayaking, Mountain Boarding, and Much More! Friendship Outdoor Recreation Center is available for tours year round. Call us today at (800) 873-3223 or email us at [email protected]!

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American Civil War MuseumThe American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, Virginia, has 18 Civil War programs for classes, all of which are based on the Virginia SOLs. These programs apply to different grade levels and examine various aspects of the Civil War.www.tredegar.org/richmond-sols.aspx

Explore More Discovery MuseumDownload the 2013-2014 Field Trip Brochure:www.iexploremore.com/FieldTrips/tabid/74/Default.aspx

Henricus Historical ParkDownload Educator Resources: henricus.org/programs/resources.aspor call (804)318-8797 to receive a copy in the mail.

Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory CenterMany Videos and Podcasts available:www.historyisfun.org/videos-and-podcasts.htm

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation offers hands-on, inquiry-oriented outreach programs that bring history to life in your Virginia classroom. For more information:www.historyisfun.org/virginia-outreach.htm

Download the 2013-2014 Education Planner in PDF or flipbook format, also Tour Tips and Curriculum Materials and information about Teacher Programs:historyisfun.org/educational-adventures.htm

Luray CavernsDownload these fun and easy experiments to bring geology to life. Your students will have a blast and they’ll learn something new without even realizing it! Scroll down to the bottom of the page for these resources:luraycaverns.com/education

Lynchburg Museum SystemPrograms for Students / Education Outreach Programs:www.lynchburgmuseum.org/education/index.php

Newport NewsDownload the Newport News Group Planner in PDF format or view as flip book version:www.newport-news.org/groups-and-meetings/group-request.php

The Mariners Museum/USS Monitor CenterMany Online Exhibitions available with web cams: www.marinersmuseum.org/education/online-exhibitions“Exploration through the Ages” online curriculum:ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/Teacher Guide and Student Activities for fifth grade through high school students:www.marinersmuseum.org/education/activities-students-and-teachers

The NewseumResources for teachers including the DigitalClassroom, Student Information, Lesson Plan Posters:www.newseum.org/education/teacher-resources/lesson-plans/index.html

Science Museum of VADiscover hands-on opportunities for students to grasp scientific principles and cultivate curiosity:www.smv.org/teachers

Shenandoah CavernsTeacher Resources & Information:www.shenandoahcaverns.com/v.php?pg=14

Shenandoah Valley Discovery MuseumDownload the Teacher’s Packet:www.discoverymuseum.net/exhibits-and-education/teachers-packet/

Virginia Living MuseumVisit: www.thevlm.org/education/teachers/

Virginia State ParksYour “Backyard Classrooms” guide is a set of K-12 science and social studies activities tailored to the parks.www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/backyard-classrooms.shtml

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19 W. Cork StreetWinchester, VA 22601

540-722-2020www.discoverymuseum.netTuesday - Saturday 9am -5pm

Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Imagination at Play!

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Name Location Phone1) Bear Creek Lake State Park Cumberland (804) 492-44102) Belle Isle State Park Lancaster (804) 462-50303) Breaks Interstate State Park Breaks, Virginia (276) 865-44134) Caledon State Park King George (540) 663-38615) Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry, Virginia (757) 294-36256) Claytor Lake State Park Dublin, Virginia (540) 643-25007) Douthat State Park Millboro, Virginia (540) 862-81008) Fairy Stone State Park Stuart (276) 930-24249) False Cape State Park Virginia Beach (757) 426-712810) First Landing State Park Virginia Beach (757) 412-230011) Grayson Highlands State Park Mouth of Wilson (276) 579-709212) High Bridge Trail State Park Green Bay (434) 315-045713) Holliday Lake State Park Appomattox (434) 248-630814) Hungry Mother State Park Marion (276) 781-740015) James River State Park Gladstone (434) 933-435516) Kiptopeke State Park Cape Charles (757) 331-226717) Lake Anna State Park Spotsylvania (540) 854-550318) Leesylvania State Park Woodbridge (703) 730-820519) Mason Neck State Park Lorton (703) 339-238520) Natural Tunnel State Park Duffield (276) 940-267421) New River Trail State Park Fosters Falls (276) 699-677822) occoneechee State Park Clarksville (434) 374-221023) Pocahontas State Park Chesterfield (804) 796-425524) Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historic State Park Rice (434) 315-034925) Shenandoah River Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. State Park Bentonville (540) 622-684026) Shot Tower State Park Austinville (276) 699-179127) Sky Meadows State Park Delaplane (540) 592-355628) Smith Mountain Lake State Park Huddleston (540) 297-606629) Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park Big Stone Gap (276) 523-132230) Staunton River State Park Scottsburg (434) 572-462331) Staunton River Battlefield State Park Randolph (434) 454-431232) Tabb Monument State Park Amelia (800) 933-PARK33) Twin Lakes State Park Green Bay (434) 392-343534) Westmoreland State Park Montross (804) 493-882135) Wilderness Road State Park Ewing (276) 445-306536) York River State Park Williamsburg (757) 566-303637) Powhatan State Park Powhatan (804) 598-7148

Virginia State Parks

Find locations on centerfold map pages 12 and 13



Newseum Blends High-Tech With Historical

The Newseum, a 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on

exhibits. The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museum visitors behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.

In the Newseum’s hands-on laboratory and classroom, educators can select various learning experiences and pick the lessons that suit their students’ needs and interests. Learning Center classes meet national standards of learning and are taught by educators with experience in history and journalism. Our free curriculum guides feature discussion topics on history, civics and media literacy to make your visit even more worthwhile.

The Newseum offers interactive, experiential team-building activities for groups of all ages. Debate, role play and work together to explore history’s biggest headlines, the inner workings of a newspaper or the foundations of the five freedoms. Teachers who book field trips to the Newseum are also eligible to attend a Teacher Orientation and Planning Session. For information call (888) 639-7386 or visit www.newseum.org.

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Todd Rosenlieb Dance Fall ConcertNovember 14-15, 2014 @ 8:00pmTCC Roper Performing Arts Center

Virginia Ballet Theatre Sweetheart ConcertFebruary 13-14, 2015 @ 8:00pmTCC Roper Performing Arts Center

Todd Rosenlieb Dance Fall ConcertFall Concert is a modern production that will feature live music, cello and piano accompanied with vocalist from Tidewater Opera Incentive. A brief history of modern dance will be discussed informing the audience of the freedom of expression modern dance allowed in the early twentieth century. A contemporary modern piece, Liebes Leder will be performed to live music. Escape Velocity by guest artist Ryan Corriston - a fast paced dynamically intense piece that grabs the audience, and original choreography by Todd Rosenlieb will also be performed.

Virginia Ballet Theatre Sweetheart ConcertVirginia Ballet Theatre is the oldest professional ballet company in the Hampton Road’s area! The third annual Sweetheart Concert will be a classical ballet, informing the students of the history of ballet technique and how ballet is used to tell a story with music and movement. Students will be able to feel and understand the classical story being told by expression, movement, body language, and musical phrasing.

For more information call (757) 626-3262 or visit www.trdance.org

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Mobile Apps for Field Trips / TravelLet us know if you try these apps and how you like them. We’ll publish comments in an upcoming issue of our eNews. Email to: [email protected].

“Field Trip” app – iTunes / Google PlayField Trip is your guide to the cool, hidden, and unique things in the world around you. Field Trip runs in the background on your phone. When you get close to something interesting, it pops up a card with details about the location.(Didn’t find anything in our area – Southwest Virginia. How about yours?)

“Virginia Is For Lovers” is a mobile travel guide that provides users with information and access to thousands of attractions, events, accommodations, restaurants and special offers throughout the entire state of Virginia. Go to: m.virginia.org/For even more detailed guides to Virginia attractions go here: www.virginia.org/virginiaapps(We weren’t able to get this app to work on Android – but give it a try – maybe you’ll have better luck!)

“VDOT 511 Mobile” app – iTunes / Google Play(Useful tool to find out about traffic congestion and accidents on the main highways in VA)

“VA State Parks Guide – Pocket Ranger” app – iTunes / Google Play(Great resource!)

“GasBuddy” app - iTunes / Google Play* Find the cheapest gas on the go – for free!* Locate gas stations near you and see their current gas prices.* GasBuddy is a community of users working together to update gas prices.

Virginia Living Museum

At the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, students experience science discoveries that simply can’t

be duplicated in a school classroom. The Virginia Living Museum is the mid-Atlantic region’s premier science education facility where science and nature really come to life. Nowhere else can students explore all of Virginia’s physiographic regions in a day and encounter more than 250 living native species of animals and plants exhibited in their natural habitats.

The museum also offers a full menu of formal school programs for all grade levels, taught by a professional faculty of scientist/instructors. By design, we have embedded an extensive array of connections to Virginia SOLs in all of our exhibit information. All school programs are grade-level targeted, fully correlated to Virginia SOLs and national standards, and combine inquiry-based investigation with real museum specimens and live animals for an unforgettable learning experience.

The museum also offers a full menu of formal school programs for all grade levels, taught by a professional faculty of scientist/instructors. All school programs are grade-level targeted, fully correlated to Virginia SOLs and national standards, and combine inquiry-based investigations with real museum specimens and live animals for an unforgettable learning experience.

For more information call (757) 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

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Virginia State Parks - The American Civil War in Virginia

Virginia has some of the most expensive land in the United States — it was purchased with the blood and lives of Americans during the four years of the Civil War. Virginia saw more battles than any other state and paid a steep price, both on the field of battle and on the home front.

Over the next year and a half, as the nation commemorates the sesquicentennial of the end of the Civil War and the liberation of 3.9 million enslaved Americans, Virginia State Parks are a natural choice to learn about Virginia’s role in the war and the impact of the war on Virginia.

While Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, High Bridge Trail State Park, Staunton River Battlefield State Park, Leesylvania State Park and Sky Meadows State Park each saw battles, engagements or encampments, there is a broader story of the lives of Virginia’s women, men and children, both free and enslaved, during the four years of the war.

It’s a story of survival, freedom and endurance; of changing lives and changing roles; of overcoming adversity; of dreams realized and hearts broken. These stories are written across the landscape of Virginia and in every community. These stories and more are being told in every state park through programs, encampments and activities now through 2015.

For a list of upcoming state park activities, visit: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/civil-war-150.shtml.

To convert cricket chirps to degrees Fahrenheit, count number of chirps in 14 seconds then add 40 to get temperature.

Example: 30 chirps + 40 = 70° F

To convert cricket chirps to degrees Celsius, count number of chirps in 25 seconds, divide by 3, then add 4 to get temperature.

Example: 48 chirps /(divided by) 3 + 4 = 20° C

On the Old Farmer’s Almanac website you can hear a cricket chirp change speed depending on the temperature you choose. Listen here: http://www.almanac4kids.com/outdoors/index.php.

Learn how to tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket!


• Half-day, full-day and multi-day field trips • Outdoor Education Curriculum supports Virginia SOLs

• Environmental Education • Team Building • Adventure Education• Food & Lodging included in price • Transportation options available

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