Field Trips, Outreaches, Assemblies & Virtual

Virtual Programs- see themes below

$250 for up to 100 people
$350 for up to 200 people
For over 200 people or special events please inquire for pricing

School Outreach – We Come to Your School

Can't come to us? We come to you! These are dynamic, interactive and FUN programs that have many topics from MD State Next Gen Science Standards. Choose from various options that fit best for your school or camp. Why read about these animals in your textbook or watch a video on the smart board, when you can get them up close and personal? We bring the menagerie to YOU! We customize each program accordingly so if the option or theme is not there-feel free to call us! Eco Adventures also comes to libraries!

Covid information:
Due to Covid and safety protocols, we are presenting to smaller group sizes. Please have ample space to social distance (outside or in a gym is preferable). Pre-checking temperatures/screening is preferred to be done by the school/camp. Must wear masks inside. Outdoors it is optional.
All our instructors are vaccinated. Please note with any COVID updates that this may change at any time. Prices reflect changes to our programs to abide by all Covid safety guidelines. We thank you for your continued support. Without you, we would not be here today.

Travel Fees:

*A travel fee applies for over 30-minute travel radius from the facility: $50 fee for 30 mins to 1 hr; $75 fee for 1-1.5 hrs

*Presentations must be back to back- or there is $25 per 30 min wait fee

To book a program: Please call or email (ecoadventuresmd@gmail.com) with:
Name of school/camp/org, Name of contact, Phone #, email, # of kid for the presentation, What option/theme, address
A non-refundable $100 deposit is due to hold the date.

Option A

Two small group presentations (Up to 25 students per group) 1.25 hrs with switching time

PRICE:
$340 School Year Base Price
$350 Summer Camp Base Price
$300 Title One schools

*$4 per each additional student, maximum of 35 students

Option B

Three small group presentations (Up to 25 students per group). 2 hrs with switching time.
PRICE:
$450 School Year Base Price
$465 Summer Camp Base Price
$400 Title One schools

For up to 4 presentations $600 2.75 hrs includes switching time

*$4 per each additional student, maximum of 35 students

Option C- Assembies

Includes 1 hour presentation for up to 50 participants
PRICE:
$ 360 School Year Base Price
$375 Summer Camp Base Price
$320 Title One schools
*$4 per each additional student, maximum of 100 students *Please note: not all children will get to touch animals (touching will be on a volunteer basis). If you would like an extra interactive 20-30 minute session, please add $100.

Option D

NOT AVAILABLE DURING COVID Virtual Programs only- see tab

(Over 100 + students)
Assembly Style
$685 includes two - 45 min back to back assemblies for up to 250 participants in each group.
$3 for each additional student after 500 participants.
Please note: not all children will get to touch animals (touching will be on a volunteer basis). If you would like an extra interactive 20-30 minute session, please add $75 per session.

Option E

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ONLY -SEE TAB

National Geographic's herpetologist/TV personality/book author
Dr. Brady Barr Assembly
$700 for a 1 hour program for up to 300 participants
$775 for two – 50 minute back to back programs
$3 per additional child, after 300 participants per assembly

Build Your Field Trip, Outreach or Virtual Program: Click on theme for more info. We can customize!

This exciting new program is all about the Chesapeake Bay, and will introduce students, in a hands-on manner, to many of the living, breathing,components, of our local ecosystem. The dynamics of the Bay food-web will be explored, from crabs and crab traps, to oysters, terrapins tohorseshoe crabs, frogs, box turtles, snakes and sharks, and all things in between. Kids will find out exactly what’s in their backyard Bay, and how they can make a difference and help protect it!

Students will be rotate with classes depending on the # of students to different areas. You may choose 3-4 stations depending on the group size for a 25 minute rotation with 5 minutes in between to change rotations. Or, if 100 or more participants, 5 stations will be utilized. We require 2-3 parent volunteers to assist for each rotation.
PRICES:
Outreach: $720 min for up to 60 students after 60 students, $8 per child
*extra $1 per person set up fee and souvenir fossil for “Fossils Everywhere”
In house Field Trip to ECO: $720 min for up to 60 students after 60 students, $12 per child

Rotation #1: Watermen vs Water Creatures (Crabs, Oysters, and terrapins)

Students will learn all about the life of a waterman, and how they have crafted the history of the Chesapeake Bay, and the fisheries that have made it famous. This rotation leaves no oyster uncovered as we cover everything from terrapins to turtle soup, oysters to oyster tongs, and crabs to crab traps, and all things aquatic. To help explain concepts and reveal many of the Bay’s secrets, some of its’ resident turtles will be available for hands-on activities!

Rotation #2 Backyard Beasts?

This rotation will open the eyes and ears of students as we introduce them to “near nature”, things they can find in their very own school yards. Our instructors will explain what to look for, animal signs, clues, and ecosystem indicators. How are our local terrestrial animals related to the Bay? They will learn how to safely interact and learn about backyard beasts. What do they tell us, what can we learn from them, why are they here, are all questions that will be explored. Some examples of local creatures will be available for hands-on inquiry based learning. If your school does not have a suitable outside area, we can do an alternative activity outside incorporating a very popular food web activity.

Rotation #3 Amazing Food Web!

What is the Chesapeake? What makes it so amazing? From wetlands to the ocean – This unique ecosystem is made up of a wide range of animals, from snakes, osprey, sharks and oysters. How are they all inter-connected? Explore how the food web relates to the survival of all species. Meet and interact with snakes, endangered salamanders, frogs and toads and even a very special guest- Rocket the flying squirrel!

Rotation #4 Fossils everywhere...Dig It (literally)!

The Chesapeake Bay is 35 million years old. Learn about the different marine invertebrates and vertebrates that roamed the earth millions of years ago. How different are they from today? Put on your paleontologist hat and discover some fossils, and gems in our fossil troughs. From sharks and marine mammals to crinoids, snails, scallop shells, and more! Junior paleontologists will dig in (literally) , find, and identify various fossils. Keep one shark tooth to keep as a reminder of how amazing the Chesapeake is! *extra $1 per person set up fee and souvenir fossil for “Fossils Everywhere”

Rotation #5 Animal Rescue 911

Maybe at some point you've found an abandoned baby bird...a opossum in your attic...or yikes a snake in the garage! What do you do...you call Rescue 911!!! When an animal is in distress it's up to experts to come to the rescue, and that is exactly what this program is all about, Animal Rescue 911. Sometimes it's a box turtle but at times it can be a gigantic croc, or a half ton manatee. Each and every rescue requires different expertise. Participants in Rescue 911 will learn all about why animals need rescuing- or even not! Meet and interact with some of Eco Adventures very own rescued animals, and learn about their amazing back stories! From Wally, our gator that was found in the icy waters of Lake Michigan, to our terrapin babies that were discovered taped to the body of an apprehended smuggler, or Flaco the caiman left behind in a deserted house by irresponsible owners. These amazing animal stories are living, breathing examples of many of the conservation issues in today's world, from poaching to pollution, entanglement to irresponsible pet ownership, and much more! Experience an exciting demo on how we catch some uncooperative alligators or participate in a “Mock Rescue” of a dolphin. It’s all hands-on as students learn how to make a difference with the power of knowledge...and Animal Rescue 911!

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In-House Field Trip Pricing 2020-2021

$260 minimum price for the first group of 20 (or $15 per student and/or any extra chaperones)

One classroom teacher or one homeschool organizer are free per group

If two groups: $360 minimum price
If three groups: $460 minimum price

-May have up to 3 groups if outside and inside is available based on weather. There is no intermixing between groups.

Summer Camp minimum price - add $15 more to the base price or $17 student

see above

* We can provide SAFE field trips and divide groups into small pods. We sanitize before and after each station and have HEPA air filters indoors and extra ventilation. We social distance and mask are required inside. We can do outdoor and indoor programs. Please inquire about how make your 2020-2021 field trip safe and fun with our safety guidelines.

“Take it from someone on the front lines, a recent visiting teacher from Annapolis Area Christian School, who proclaimed: “The best field trip ever and I have been teaching over 20 years .“ Please move forward and plan a visit on The WILD SIDE, where you can touch, see, and “Experience the Extraordinary” at Eco Adventures!”

“WOW! My son had the opportunity to come through Eco Adventures this morning with his class from Woods Memorial. I am a teacher and absolutely was impressed with the smooth way your team ran their adventure today. The presentations were easy to understand and we knew we were dealing with professionals as soon as our program began, so thank you, on this rainy, rainy day. (and I read the Baltimore Sun article from a while ago and, again, wow-80 countries-your training and hard work to bring this location to life is inspiring)”