Above & Beyond offers tons of educational fun at a very affordable price for all schools & daycare centers in the state. Our field trips give students & teachers opportunities beyond the typical school experience by providing a “hands-on” experience and involving our visitors in creative exhibits and activities! See our field trips options to customize your best trip to Above & Beyond!
Submit the Field Trip Request Form below to customize your field trip to Above & Beyond. Please note that field trips are only available outside of our weekly programming hours.
Did you know that there are grant opportunities for teachers looking to take their students on a field trip?
Apply here for the Target Field Trip Grant. Apply here for Kohl's Field Trip Grant.
Field Trip Offerings
Sensory Science
During this 90-minute experience, children will spend 30 minutes in a hands-on workshop led by a museum educator, followed by 45 minutes of free exploration of our interactive exhibits.
Young scientists will use their five senses to conduct simple experiments and make observations throughout 3 learning stations.
- $7 per student
- *Necessary Chaperones are Free
- Additional Chaperones $7
- Grades: Preschool-2nd
*We require a 5:1 ratio of students to chaperones
Exploring Earth
During this 90-minute experience, children spend 30 minutes in a hands-on workshop focused on how weather and temperature effect our planet led by a museum educator, followed by 45 minutes of free exploration of our interactive exhibits.
Young scientists will learn about how sea levels, rain runoff, cloud formation, and how temperatures effect our land.
- $7 per student
- *Necessary Chaperones are Free
- Additional Chaperones $7
- Grades: Preschool-2nd
*We require a 5:1 ratio of students to chaperones
Mindful Play
*Spring, Summer, and Fall
Above & Beyond and Christopher Farm & Garden have developed a collaborative field trip program that gives schools the opportunity to engage their students in educational programs revolving around Wisconsin's natural environment. Students will learn tools for being mindful in their environment and get to practice throughout the museum and Christopher Farms & Gardens.
- $7 per student
- *Necessary Chaperones are Free
- Additional Chaperones $7
- Grades: Preschool-2nd
*We require a 5:1 ratio of students to chaperones