Field Trip Experiences and Pricing
The Willamette Heritage Center is proud to play an active role in supporting the education of the youth in our community.
| Number of Students | 8-14 | 15 – 24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Trip Experience | $140 | $240 | $360 | $480 | $600 |
| Adult Chaperones Included | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
We have recently modified our per/class attendance caps. Class times have also been lengthened by 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
To accommodate these changes, groups exceeding attendance caps are divided into two groups (for larger school groups, additional days would need to be scheduled).
Below are example schedules for a single field trip experience as well as a back-to-back field trip experience:
| Single Field Trip | Back-to-Back Field Trip Experience |
|---|---|
|
10:00 AM Arrival/Restroom Breaks 10:10 AM Field Trip 11:25 AM Break for Lunch 11:55 AM 13-minute video in Theater 1:10 AM Group departs |
10:10 AM Group A Field Trip 10:10 AM Group B meets in Theater for 13-minute video prior to 1-hour self-guided tour 11:25 AM Groups break for Lunch 11:55 AM Groups switch experiences (Group B-Field Trip / Group A-Theater) 1:10 PM Groups are dismissed to buses |
Field Trip Experiences
Old School Oregon
Everything about this field trip is Old School, and that’s a good thing! What was life like for children living in the Willamette Valley during the mid-to-late 1800s?
Students will explore this question by traveling back in time to attend school in the 1858 Pleasant Grove Church. Miss Jane, our living history interpreter, presides as schoolmarm, teaching her pupils with a McGuffey Reader in hand – old school style!
Attendance Cap: 20 Students
Archeology: More Than Rocks!
Archaeology More Than Rocks as children collectively unearth history and science. By working a miniature dig site and engaging with a variety of authentic and replica artifacts, students will use the scientific method to develop their conclusions about what they discover. By incorporating field and research methods, they will gain valuable insights about people, culture, and history.
Attendance Cap: 28 Students
The Fab Lab
The Fab Lab examines all-things fabric and explores the transformation of textiles. The impact of the industrial revolution on the wool industry and the advent of synthetics will be discussed. Students will view various plant and animal fibers under a microscope, discover different dying methods, and gain an appreciation for the many processes used to convert fibers into fabulous fabrics.
Attendance Cap: 28 Students
The Kalapuya
The Kalapuya people have lived in the Willamette Valley since time immemorial. Students will engage in hands-on activities exploring seasonal lifeways. They will investigate how the Kalapuya community was impacted by waves of Euro-American explorers, fur trappers, missionaries, and Oregon Trail immigrants.
Attendance Cap: 28 Students