Field Trips 

Our Field Trip Program is open to all school types. The half-day field trip includes two 40-minute class presentations, a lunch period, and free time to visit the giant playground, farmyard, and camp store (open upon request). Our program is perfect for students in the 2nd through 6th grade. Our class descriptions below include recommended grade levels, though any class can be attended by any grade level.

Picnics

Picnics are open to all school types. Picnics include general access to the camp facilities including a giant playground, farmyard, BMX track, hiking trails, and camp store (upon request). Your school can request program activities as well, like zip-line, paintball range, and pool for additional fees. Pack your lunches and come out for a fun-filled school event!

Field Trip Classes

Pushing and Pulling


Add a push or a pull and there it goes! Don't worry, gravity and friction can make it stop. Potential energy and kinetic energy both have their parts to play. Your students will learn the basics of energy forces and how potential and kinetic energy are found all throughout their day in this exciting, interactive class.
CA State Standards: 1 c, d, e
(Recommended for 2nd Grade)

Animal Adaptations

All animals need to fit in with their environment. In this class, your students will learn how animals adjust to the ever-changing environment around them and have a chance to investigate how each of the animals in our farmyard have adapted to their particular environment.
CA State Standards: 3. a, b, c, d
(Recommended for 3rd Grade)

 

Geology


Southern California has a rich foundation of geological wonders and seismic activity. This class covers the basics of the rock cycle, as well as how plate tectonics can lead to earthquakes and volcanoes. Look out! This class also features a few volcanic eruptions!
CA State Standards: 1.a, b, c, d, e,and f; 3. a, b, d, e; 4.a; 5.a
(Recommended for 2nd -5th Grade)

 

Gold Mine


The discovery of gold in California changed the state forever! Be a part of living history as your students pan for gold, learn about the past, and have their gold assayed. We hope they hit the "mother load!"
CA State Standards: 3.3, 4.2
(Recommended for 4th Grade)

Web of Life


Everything is connected! Your students will see how energy passes from the sun to Earth's diverse organisms. Your students will learn the critical role each organism plays in its ecosystem, no matter how big or small.
CA State Standards: 2.a, b, c; 3.a, b
(Recommended for 4th Grade)

Overland Trail


Take a trip out west with early American settlers. Your students will learn what it takes to survive in the harsh conditions of the Overland Trail System. After they learn the basics they will have the chance to step onto IHC's own Overland Trail!
CA State Standards: 5.8, 4
(Recommended for 5th Grade)

Pricing

(Please note 2023-2024 school year pricing subject to change.)

Field Trips

Student Fee: $17
Teacher/Chaperone Fee: $17


You will receive one free teacher/chaperone per 8 students. 

Picnics

Student Fee: $11
Teacher/Chaperone Fee: $11, 1 FREE adult per 8 students

For additional picnic program activity please email
Gold Panning 
Zipline 
Archery 
Paintball Range 

Booking Process

 

Fill out the reservation request form below to begin the booking process! 

Fill out the reservation request form

Sample  Field Trip Schedule

 

The schedule is subject to change--a final schedule based on your needs and camp availability will be provided upon check-in on the day of your Field Trip at IHC. 


          9:30 - Arrival / Free Time / Restrooms

          10:00 - Class Selection #1

          10:45 - Visit the Farmyard / Free Time on the Playground

          11:30 - Class Selection #2

          12:15 - Lunch / Store Open (Optional)

          1:00 - Free Time/ Restrooms/ Departure

* Each student and chaperone should bring a lunch and plan on a 30-minute lunch period.

** Your school may arrive as early as 9 AM and leave as late as 2 PM
If you need to arrive later or leave earlier due to transportation, please notify the registrar in the booking process.

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