We are currently booking for Fall 2023
Field trips at the Foss Waterway Seaport offer interactive, hands-on, grade-level appropriate experiences that support teachers’ in-class objectives – and they are just plain fun! We introduce students to Tacoma’s first port, the impact that urbanization has had on Tacoma, Commencement Bay, and the creatures that call the water their home. Our aim is for students to develop an understanding of their environment and the modern issues faced by Puget Sound.
Field trips at the Foss Waterway Seaport offer interactive, hands-on, grade-level appropriate experiences that support teachers’ in-class objectives – and they are just plain fun! We introduce students to Tacoma’s first port, the impact that urbanization has had on Tacoma, Commencement Bay, and the creatures that call the water their home. Our aim is for students to develop an understanding of their environment and the modern issues faced by Puget Sound.
Full programs: Full programs are four hours of rotation based programs with a lunch break for classes of 8 -30 students. The cost is $5.00 per student. There is no charge for teachers (2 maximum) and one adult chaperone per activity group (4 maximum). We require one teacher/chaperone per group. During the field trip teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group. Additional adults will be charged a $5.00 admission fee.
Mini programs: Mini programs are 90 minute long for groups sized 6 - 15 students. The cost is $5.00 per student and there is no charge for up to 3 adult chaperones. We require one teacher/chaperone per group. During the field trip teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group. Additional adults will be charged a $5.00 admission fee.
Age Range: 5 and up
We have specific programs for various age ranges.
The number of activities offered during a field trip is tailored to the size of the class, the amount of time allotted for the visit, and staff availability.
To get started, please e-mail us at education@fosswaterwayseaport.org with which program you are interested in (full or mini) and the size & ages in your group. We will then coordinate the best program for your group!
