FIELD TRIPS

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Ignite & Excite Field Trip Experiences at Reading Science Center

The Field Trip Experience

We are thrilled you are considering us as a destination for your students’ educational adventure! Here is a brief overview of what to expect during your field trip to The Reading Science Center:

  • Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  • Exploration Zone: About 1/2 of the time will be spent allowing the children to roam The Center and engage with our exhibits.  Our knowledgeable docents will be on hand to guide them and answer any questions they may have. We also offer scavenger hunt like adventures to aid in their discoveries of the exhibits.
  • Discovery Workshop: The other half of the time will be dedicated to a hands-on workshop designed to spark curiosity and foster learning. 
 

Each investigation topic at The Reading Science Center dives into a unique area of science, but what makes them truly special is how they elevate your group’s entire experience! Our dynamic programs guide students through the thrilling process of scientific investigation, all while reinforcing key scientific terms. We’re not just teaching science—we’re igniting curiosity, sparking wonder, and equipping students with the skills they need to explore and understand the world around them.

Pricing & Scheduling

Our standard pricing is $25 per student for the 2025-2026 school year. However, thanks to the support of generous funders, a limited number of subsidies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please discuss this during the process of scheduling your trip.

 

Trips may be scheduled mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday based on availability. Please contact us at info@rdgsci.org or sarah.troy@rdgsci.org for more information.

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Financial Assistance

Additional grant opportunities may be available for teachers to provide their class with a field trip to the Reading Science Center. Please see grant resources at fieldtripdirectory.com.

Transportation

If your school does not have its own bus transportation, Berks County Intermediate Unit may be able to help. 

 

For inquiries, please contact:

John Coakley

Program Administrator, Transportation

Office of Operations, Berks County Intermediate Unit

61 Berkley Road, Reading, PA 19605

johcoa@berksiu.org

 

School buses can park along the fire lane on the side of the DoubleTree Reading Hotel during field trips, as long as the driver stays with the vehicle. 

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