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» Field Trip Registration Form [pdf]
» Field Trip Planning Guide [doc]
» Field Trip Chaperone Letter [doc]

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School Field Trips/Group Visits

A field trip to the Science Factory creates an engaging and educational experience for students while helping teachers to meet Oregon State Science Standards. Groups can choose to explore space during an exploration dome show, discover the specifics of science in a field trip lab, be introduced to the exhibits by a Science Factory educator or explore the exhibits on their own. Or they can do any combination of these.

To learn more about field trip options, visit:

» Exploration Dome Shows
» Exhibit Hall (Self Guided)
See hands-on science exhibits from our collection. You can explore light and optics and mix your own reflection with that of another person, using our new "Everyone is You and Me" display. You can also learn about air flow with Bernoulli blowers and an Air Cannon, and try your own designs on our Air Table.

Planning your Science Factory visit is easy as 1-2-3!

	READ, REVIEW, & REGISTER: Check out our site which provides information on all our field trip options. Choose the options that work best for you separately or as a combination. Download and complete the registration form [pdf] Fax to 541.484.9027 Mail to: Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome P.O. Box 1518 Eugene, OR 97440 Call us with questions or concerns at 541-682-7888.
	SCHEDULE Field Trips can take place Tuesday through Friday from 9 A.M. — 4 P.M. Special arrangements can be made for additional hours. Exploration Dome shows are offered at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, Wednesday through Friday PLEASE NOTE: We will confirm your Field Trip visit by phone.
	ARRIVE Our staff will meet you and your class at the beginning of your visit for a quick orientation to prepare your group for a fun-filled day of discovery.

Field Trip/Private Group Admission Fees:	under 20 visitors	more than 20 visitors
Exploration Dome Only	$60	$3/visitor
Exhibit Only	$60	$3/visitor
Exploration Dome + Exhibit	$100	$5/visitor

Apply for a Grant to Fund Your Field Trip in the Spring to the Science Factory
Target department stores will award 5,000 field trip grants of up to $800 each for spring of the coming K-12 school year. Applications can be completed online anytime between August 5 and November 3, 2009. Grants will be awarded in February 2010. For complete program information, visit the Target Website.

Lunches
Due to space limitations, lunches cannot be eaten indoors at the Science Factory. However, we do have a covered area with limited picnic tables available.
Photo: Kids touching a bug

Chaperones
Teachers and adult chaperones for every 6 students receive FREE admission. Additional chaperones will pay the admission fees.

Gift Shop
Our museum shop features learning toys and small novelty items. All museum gift shop revenue supports ongoing museum activities. We encourage your group’s patronage!

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to those in need. Scholarships are made possible by our business sponsors.

(Directly next to Autzen Football Stadium)
The Science Factory • 2300 Leo Harris Parkway • Eugene, Oregon 97401
Mailing Address: Box P. O. 1518 • Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: 541-682-7888 • Fax: 541-484-9027 • E-mail: info@sciencefactory.org
The Science Factory is a charitable non-profit organization, federal tax ID: 93-0688763.