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Field Trips

 

STEP 1:

Check out our Field Trip & Outreach Guide

  (AMOS is proud to offer both in-house field trips and outreach programming!)

STEP 2:

Review the Field Trip & Outreach Policies Here

STEP 3:

Complete a Field Trip/Outreach Request Form

STEP 4 (Optional):

Complete the Scholarship/Discount Funding Form

Basic Info:

Lunch
The AMOS classroom can be utilized as a lunch space, if and when it doesn’t conflict with the scheduled itinerary. Lunches (coolers) can be stored in the classroom, prior to lunchtime. AMOS Staff fridge and microwave are not generally available for use-please let a staff member know if you will be needing use of these appliances. Groups using the space are responsible for clean-up after their lunch. (Trash receptacles and bags will be provided by AMOS and all bagged trash will be disposed of by the museum)

Unloading/Pick-Up & Parking Information

Please Review the AMOS Bus Parking Information

Unloading: Please turn right, onto Church Street (perpendicular to our front entrance), and pull over immediately after turning, to unload. Please wait for a museum staff member to come out to the bus, before unloading. We will assist with crosswalk crossing. Please have a final head count ready, broken into the following categories: Students, Staff and Chaperones.
Parking: For large vans and buses, please refer to our AMOS Field Trip Parking document. Cars and small vans are recommended to park in the Rankin St. Garage. The first hour is free.

Museum Store
Teachers can choose to let students shop in our Museum Store during their visit. Prices start with items at $0.50 (plus tax). Please let us know if you want time for your students to shop in advance so that we can include it in the visit itinerary. Teachers with valid ID receive a 10% discount in our store.

Hurricane Simulator
Our Hurricane Simulator is an exhibit and costs an extra $2.00, paid into the simulator with dollar bills or credit cards. We recommend no more than 2-3 children at one time.

Group Size

Field Trip programs require a minimum of 15 students. 

For Outreach programming, a minimum of 5 students/paid program participants are required.

Groups with less than 15 paid participants may opt to pay the difference in order to participate.

Field Trip Pricing:
Student- $9.00 each

Chaperones – $5.00 each

Teachers/Staff – Complimentary

*Please note that deposits of 50% are required to secure reservations

Additional Pricing:

Group Size Price per Student Price per Staff/Teacher Price per Chaperone
General Admission with One Program 15-75 $9.00 Complimentary $5.00
General Admission with Two Programs 15-60 $16.00 Complimentary $5.00
Outreach Programs (flat rates and travel fees may apply) 5+ Flat Rate – $200 per program Complimentary n/a
Outreach Two Programs (flat rates and travel fees may apply) 5+ Flat Rate – $400 Complimentary n/a

Financial Assistance: 

Discounted Pricing is offered on a limited basis to those schools that qualify as Title I schools and need financial support for students who may not be able to attend a field trip. Please contact edu@ashevillescience.org for details.

To request a field trip or outreach program, please fill out the form linked below.

Field Trip/Outreach Request Form

*You will be contacted within 5-7 business days regarding your request.
*Once a date is confirmed, you will be emailed a confirmation, contract, and full itinerary.
*Upon confirmation a 50% deposit and the signed contract are due.

Cancelling or Rescheduling a Field Trip or Outreach Program:

Need to Reschedule?
To reschedule a field trip, please e-mail edu@ashevillescience.org.
Be sure to include the original schedule date and the proposed reschedule dates (3 options preferred). If we are unable to reschedule you, please refer to our Cancelation & Refund Policy (listed below).

Cancellation & Refund Policy
For 100% deposit refund, cancelations must be made at least within 30 days of the scheduled date.
For 50% deposit refund, cancelations must be made at least 15 days within the scheduled date.

No deposit refunds will be made within 14 days of the scheduled visit date.
No refunds for less than $10.00 will be issued. All refunds for check payments will be in the form of a post-mailed check.

Snow/Severe Weather/School Closure Exception
If the visit cannot be rescheduled, a full deposit refund will be issued in cases of severe weather and school closure events.