Field trip dates are filling fast!  See below for instructions on booking your trip!

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) is THE place to have your school field trip. We offer over     30,000 square feet of interactive environments with age-appropriate programs and activities for children pre-K to     grade 6.  Programs will provide hands-on learning opportunities that expand upon formal learning in the arts,     sciences, humanities, health sciences, and math, and are closely aligned with Florida’s educational standards.      All programs are designed to include multiple ways of learning, are fully accessible for children of all abilities, and       encourage students to explore and practice their skills of observation, interpretation, collaboration, and other skills     directly related to scientific thinking.      Field trip reservations are available for formal public and private school groups teaching pre-K through grade 6.     Homeschool groups are eligible to reserve field trips as long as they have a minimum of 10 children.  Scouts, youth     groups, afterschool programs, and summer camps may qualify for discounted rates offered for Group Visits.        Click here for more details.

Self-Guided Field Trip

Available all year round
Self-guided visits are ideal for school groups with severely disabled students or groups focusing on a theme
     not currently offered in our School Group Exploration programs
Children can splash in our water play area, explore seasons from different parts of the country, take a trip
     through the Everglades and more!
Groups can explore the galleries on their own using tips from our teacher guide
Available any day of the week 10 am to 5 pm

 

School Group Explorations

Available all year round
In addition to all the benefits of a self-guided field trip, students receive exclusive instruction from a C’mon
     Educator. Our dynamic educators integrate science, art and the humanities to maximize learning and
     enrich classroom curriculum through the philosophy of play.
Programs are 30 - 45 minutes long
All School Group Explorations are developed according to grade level and are in alignment with the
     Sunshine State Standards
Available weekdays at three program times: 9:45am, 10:45am, and 11:45am. Programs are limited to 20
     children each and there is a maximum of 60 children per program time (180 children per day- schools
     wanting to bring more than 180 children should contact the Programs Coordinator to discuss field trip
     options). 
Choose from the following programs:

Pre-K-
           - World Cafe: Learn about rhythm, beat and more as we explore cultures around the world
             through storytelling, songs and movement. 
             Standards: VII.B(a).2, VII.B(a).3, VIII.A.1
           - At the Beach: Explore life at the beach as we investigate the shapes, colors and textures of
             shells, use magnifiers to get an up close look at what's hiding in the sand and learn how to do
             the crab dance. 
             Standards: VI.A(c).4-benchmark a, VI.B(a).1, VIII.A.1
Grades K/1-
           - World Cafe: How do you celebrate holidays?  This program studies how cultures around the
             world use costumes, masks, music and dance to celebrate their holidays or mark special
             occasions.  
             Standards: SS.K.A.2.3, SS.K.G.1.2, VA.K.H.1.1, VK.K.H.2.1, VA.K.H.2.2, VA.1.F.3.1,
                              VA.1.H.1.1
           - At the Beach: Use your senses to explore the beach as we stud and sort shells from all over
             the world, magnify some of the smallest objects found on the beach and play our game "It's
             Alive!".
             Standards: SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.P.8.1, SC.1.E.5.3, SC.1.L.14.3, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.P.8.1
Grades 1/2-
           - The Produce Market: Discover where your food really comes from and learn what foods keep
             your body healthy.  Then count, sort, weigh and compare items found in the market as we
             work together to build a healthy menu on a budget.  At C'mon, it's ok to play with your food!
             Standards: MA.1.A.1.4, MA.1.G.5.2, SC.1.N.1.2, MA.2.A.2.4, MA.2.A.6.1, MA.2.G.5.4,
                              HE.2.P.1.1
Grades 2/3-
          - Journey through the Everglades: Explore the unique flora and fauna of the Florida
            Everglades as we classify animals into major groups and discover how plants contribute to this
            delicate system.  Then see what survives environmental change in our game Survivor:
            Everglades.
            Standards: SC.2.L.17.1, SC.2.L.17.2, SC.3.L.15.1, SC.3.L.17.2
Grades 3/4/5
          - Mother Nature’s House: Fine tune your forecasting skills as you discover what makes
            weather change and work with real instruments to develop your own meteorological forecast. 
            Standards: SC.3.L.17.1, SC.3.P.9.1, S.S.4.G.1.3, SC.5.E.7.3, SC.5.E.7.5
Grades 4/5
          - Green Construction: Explore what makes a building "green" and experiment with the uses of
            natural energy.  Then solve real construction dilemmas as you develop plans for your own
            energy efficient structure.   
            Standards: MA.4.G.3.2, MA.4.G.3.3, SC.4.E.6.3, SC.5.P.10.1, SC.5.P.10.2
Grades 5/6
          - Let's Get Curious!: Challenge your students with one of our 45 minute science workshops. 
               Choose from:
                    - Engineers are us!  Standards: SC.5.N.1.1, SC.5.P.13.1, MA.5.A.2.3, MA.5.A.6.3,
                      LA.5.1.6.1, SC.6.N.1.5, SC.6.P.11.1, MA.6.S.6.1.
                    - CSI: C’mon.  Standards: SC.5.N.1.1, SC.5.N.2.1, SC.5.P.8.1, SC.6.N.1.3, SC.6.N.1.4
                    - Astrobiology- Is there life in space?  Standards: SC.5.E.5.2, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.5.N.1.2,
                      SC.5.P.9.1, LA.5.1.6.1, SC.6.E.7.9, SC.6.L.14.2, SC.6.L.14.5, LA.6.1.6.1

 

Once you have selected your desired program, email Carolyn Williams, Programs Coordinator, at education@cmon.org with your:

- Name

- School's name

- School's address

- School's phone number

- Contact's name for the day of the trip and their cell phone number

- Grade of students

- Number of teachers

- Number of chaperones

- Total number of students

- Number of classes (in case we need to split your group onto more than one day)

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

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

School field trips are $3/child (self-guided) and $4/child (with a School Group Exploration).  Teachers and one chaperone (over the age of 18) per six children free.  Additional chaperones may attend at a cost of $5/person.

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

Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express) or check.  Admission passes, discount coupons or C’mon memberships may not be applied towards field trip payment.  No payment or adjustment to your group count will be made on the day of your visit. Additional tickets for children or chaperones may be purchased on the date of your visit, but will be done so at the general admission rate of $10/ person. Therefore, we encourage you to make any headcount changes prior to your visit by calling the number indicated on your confirmation form at least 72 hours in advance.

Because the Museum is in high demand for visiting groups, we must limit the number of groups scheduled on any given day. Therefore, if your plans change, we ask that you cancel, reschedule, or change the number of children in your group well in advance of your visit.

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

- More than 30 days in advance: Full refund

- 15 to 30 days in advance: 1/2 refund

- Less than 15 days in advance: No refund

Cancellations received less than 30 days in advance of your visit will not receive a refund; however a credit may be extended to a future trip within the same school year depending on availability. C’mon cannot refund groups for guests that do not arrive on the day of the visit.

C’mon is a fully accessible museum.  Please let us know at the time of booking if your group requires special accommodations.

Boxed lunches are available from our Garden Café.  There are a variety of options to choose from and the price per lunch is $6.  Additional information about purchasing lunches will be included in your confirmation email.

Schools may also elect to bring their own lunches.  Please note, C’mon DOES NOT provide storage space for lunches.  Schools should anticipate leaving lunches in coolers on their buses.  Schools may eat their lunch in Johnsonville Backyardville or in the surrounding park.  Very limited indoor seating will be available for rainy days, and schools will be assigned a lunch time.  This will be given to you during your check-in.  Please note, no food or drinks are allowed in the exhibit areas.

Groups may shop in the Museum Store at any time during their visit.  Alternatively, schools may pre-order goody bags for their students at costs of $2.50, $5, or $10 (per student).  Additional information about purchasing goody bags will be included in your confirmation email.

C’mon requires one chaperone (over the age of 18) per six children, which are included free.  Additional chaperones may attend with a cost of $5/ person.  Aides for children with disabilities are always free.

Chaperones and adults are responsible for the behavior of the group and are required to supervise and stay with students at all times during their visit to C’mon.  Chaperones MAY NOT bring younger or older children with them on the trip.

Please note: The School District of Collier County requires chaperones to be level 2 fingerprinted through the district.  Please contact your principal for additional information and make sure to have chaperones fingerprinted well in advance of your planned trip.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR FIELD TRIP PLANNING GUIDE 

Financial Assistance:
Student Achievement Grants- NEA Foundation

The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.

Three deadlines a year: February 1, June 1, and October 15

 

Target Field Trip Grants

Field Trip Grants help give children these unique, firsthand learning experiences. Since launching the program in 2007, Target has awarded $9.76 million in grants—providing 1.2 million students in all 50 states with the opportunity to enhance their studies in the arts, math, science and social studies.

Application opens August 1, 2011

Kids in Need Foundation Grants

Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students.  The Kids In Need Foundation helps to encourage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource - our nation's teachers/  Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects.