Are you ready for your Field Trip?
Kaleideum offers virtual and on-site educational programs that will fascinate your students with exciting hands-on activities that correspond with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
- For a school-year field trip, fill out and submit the online School-Year Field Trip Registration Form.
- For a summer field trip, fill out and submit the online Public and Summer Group Field Trip Registration Form. A Kaleideum scheduler will contact you when your registration form is received.
- For questions, please email: scheduling@kaleideum.org.
Your field trip or group visit to Kaleideum is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation letter from the Kaleideum scheduler. Please bring this confirmation letter with you to present to the front desk when you come.
If you do not receive your letter within two weeks of booking your visit, or you have any questions, please contact Tracey Fulp via email at scheduling@kaleideum.org or phone at (336) 714-7104.
Pricing
WSFCS – Free
All other Forsyth County students – $9
Out of County Students – $11
Programs are $8 per student
Important Parent/Chaperone Information
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Kaleideum members may use their membership for admission only if they are attending independently and are not included as part of a school’s official field trip reservation (with the free chaperone wristbands, included in the official count, etc.).
- Reciprocal memberships (ASTC, ACM, zoo memberships, etc.) will not be accepted during field trips.
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Community access memberships/library access memberships will NOT be accepted for field trip admissions.
- Parents included in the official field trip reservation will continue to pay the group admission rate through the school.
- Chaperone bracelets will continue to be distributed through teachers, with teachers responsible for determining who receives them.
Education Program Guide
Education programs are hands-on, interactive explorations for individual classes of approximately 25 students.They are aligned to current NC Standards.
Science & Stories: A Turtle-y Fun
PreK-K
Join us for a literary and science adventure! Meet two of our live animal ambassadors and investigate what makes turtles and tortoises alike and different. Discover fascinating facts about these amazing reptiles while comparing real-life information and make-believe stories. Wrap up your adventure by creating a fun turtle craft to take home.
North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development-LDC-8-LDC-10; APL-1; APL-2; APL-5; APl-8
North Carolina Standard Course of Study-Science LS.K.1 & LS.K.2 ELA-RL.K.1; RL.K.3; RI.K.5; RI.K.7; RI.K.9;
Scales, Feathers & Furs – Oh My!
Grades PreK-1
Get ready for a wild animal expedition! Meet some of our animal ambassadors and explore how animals grow, move, find food, and stay safe in their habitats. Through hands-on activities, students will investigate living and nonliving things, examine animal pelts, match baby animals to their adult forms using puzzles, and sort animals by their unique characteristics.
North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development – APL-1; APL-2; ESD-5; LDC-2; LDC-3; CD-14; CD-15
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: LS.K.1; LS.K.2
Tiny Meteorologists
Grades PreK-K
Become a weather explorer as you investigate the four seasons and discover the observable weather patterns that occur every day throughout the year! Through hands-on learning centers, students will imitate a rainstorm, watch a cloud form in a bottle, explore a snowy Arctic sensory bin, and create a colorful rainbow craft. Along the way, they will observe, compare, and discuss how weather changes throughout the seasons.
North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development-APL-1; APL-2; APL-5; APL-8; LDC-1-LDC-4; CD-15
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: ESS.K.1
Geology at Work (Offsite)
Grades 1-6+
Experience geology in action at Vulcan Materials Company’s quarry! Led by Kaleideum educators, view the quarry up close, and learn about the products mined here and the uses of these materials in everyday life. The Joseph A. Gutierrez Geology and Earth Science Museum at Vulcan also houses an ample collection of gems and minerals, so students can dig deeper into the basic components of Earth’s building blocks.
This program is fully sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company.
Groups are encouraged to visit Kaleideum free of charge on the same day as their Geology at Work program.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: ESS.1.2; ESS.1.3; ESS.4.2; ESS.6.2
Tails vs. Tales
Grades 1-2
Literature and Science collide at Kaleideum! Explore the differences between fiction and nonfiction animal texts while comparing stories with real-life facts and photographs. Meet two of our live animal ambassadors and discover how books can help us learn about the natural world. Through hands-on activities, students will observe, compare, and investigate animal characteristics while strengthening literacy and critical thinking skills.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study-Science- LS.1.1; LS.2.1 ELA- RL.1.1; RL.1.3; RL.1.5; RI.1.1; RI.1.7; RI.1.9; RL.2.1; RI.2.5; RI.2.6; RI.2.7
Animal Detectives
Grades 1-2
Become an animal detective as you investigate how animals grow, change, and meet their basic needs for survival. Meet some of our amazing animal ambassadors and explore the stages of familiar animal life cycles through hands-on activities. Examine animal skeletons, compare animal characteristics, and discover how animals obtain food, water, and shelter throughout their lives.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: LS.1.1.1; LS1.1.2; LS.2.1.1, LS.2.1.2
Junior Meteorologists
Grades 1-2
Get weather-wise in this exciting hands-on weather adventure! Investigate weather patterns, explore daily and seasonal weather changes and discover how meteorologists observe and measure the weather. Through interactive learning stations, students will create a cloud in a bottle, experiment with tornado tubes, measure water temperature, and use anemometers to investigate wind.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study-Science: ESS.2.1
What’s the Matter?
Grades 1-2
Become a matter investigator as you explore the properties of the three states of matter and discover how matter can change! Through hands-on activities, students will classify different types of matter, investigate changes caused by heating and cooling, and use scientific vocabulary to make observations.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: PS.2.1
Magnetic Marvels
Grades 1-2
Get ready to explore the invisible forces that make objects move and stick. Investigate the amazing power of magnets in this exciting hands-on adventure. Explore the properties of magnets and discover how they can move objects without touching them. Through interactive learning stations, students will sort objects by their magnetic properties, play magnet powered games, build and create using magnetic tiles, and explore magnetic attraction.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: PS.1.1
Forces in Motion
Grades 3-5
Explore the forces that affect motion through a series of interactive investigations. Students will design, build, and test LEGO race cars as they discover how forces influence movement and performance. Through ramp experiments and magnetic challenges, they will investigate how friction, pushes, and pulls can change the speed and direction of moving objects.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – PS.3.2; PS.5.2
Electricity and Magnetism Unleashed
Grades 3-5
Explore electricity and magnetism as two powerful forms of energy in this interactive investigation. Students will examine the differences between static and current electricity, experiment with magnets to create motion, and investigate how electrical energy can be transferred through simple circuits to power lights and motors.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – PS.4.1; PS.5.2
Matter Mix-Up
Grades 3-5
Get ready to investigate how matter changes through physical and chemical reactions. Students will explore the differences between physical and chemical changes through safe experiments that produce fizzing, bubbling, and observable transformations. Along the way, students will use scientific vocabulary and sharpen their observable skills as they test and compare different types of changes in matter.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: PS.3.1; PS.5.1
Force in Action: The Catapult Challenge
Middle School
Team up and put your physics skills to the test! Using PVC pipes and rubber bands, you’ll build your own catapult, tweak angles and tension, and compete to see whose projectile goes the farthest. Who will master motion and force to launch their way to victory? After the competition, explore our In Motion exhibit and identify various simple machines in a real-world context.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – PS.7.1; PS.7.2.4
Chemistry Chaos
Middle School
Get ready to stir up some science! Dive into the exciting world of chemistry as you explore the signs of chemical reactions through hands-on experiments. Mix, measure and observe as you discover the difference between physical and chemical changes. Learn how matter is organized into elements, compounds, and mixtures. It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s full of surprising reactions.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – PS.6.1; PS.8.1
H2Know: Testing Nature’s Waters (Offsite)
Middle School
Explore Gateway Nature Preserve like environmental scientists! Collect water samples and test for pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and more to uncover the health of the ecosystem. Use nets to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates to help you make a more informed decision by examining the indicators of ecosystem health. Then engineer and test your own water filtration system to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of permeable surfaces, and finally hike a short nature trail to identify organisms, food chains and food webs within the area.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study –ESS.8.3
This program takes place at Gateway Nature Preserve. Please be advised that participants will walk to the stream site, so appropriate attire and footwear are recommended. If your group has any accessibility needs, we kindly ask that you inform us in advance so we can make the necessary accommodations. Groups are also welcome to visit Kaleideum on the same day as their program.
Digital Dome Program Guide
Imagine a giant, futuristic screen that takes you on voyages through space, climate, nature, and the oceans.
In our Planetarium, we showcase fascinating shows about the mysteries of the cosmos and the beauty of our planet. Zoom in on planets, explore the secrets of distant stars, and journey through Earth’s diverse landscapes—all from where you sit! Join us for an unforgettable adventure into space and our amazing world!
School Group programs are limited to students, teachers, and teacher supports only due to limited seating. Chaperones, parents, and caregivers can tour the museum during their program.
Zula Patrol
Grades PreK-2
Experience the wonders of our advanced Digital Dome! Imagine a giant, futuristic screen that takes you on voyages through space, climate, nature, and the oceans. In our Planetarium, we showcase fascinating shows about the mysteries of the cosmos and the beauty of our planet. Zoom in on planets, explore the secrets of distant stars, and journey through Earth’s diverse landscapes—all from where you sit! Join us for an unforgettable adventure into space and our amazing world!
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science-ESS.K.1; ESS.1.1; ESS.2.1
Cosmic Adventure
Grades K-5
This show for families takes us on a roller coaster ride from the moon through the universe, our galaxy and our Solar System. This unforgettable high-speed adventure will immerse you in some of the most amazing sites in the universe.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study- Science: ESS.1.1; ESS.3.1
Carolina Skies
Grades 3+
Grades 3+
This live, interactive program explores the stars and constellations visible in North Carolina’s night sky throughout the year.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: 3.E.1; 3.P.1; 4.E.1; 6.E.1
Oasis in Space
Grades 4-12
Travel through the universe in search of one of the most important ingredients for life on Earth: liquid water.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study- Science: ESS.6.1; ESS.8.3.2; EEn.1.1
Musical Laser Special
Grades 3+
Get ready to groove in your seat as you witness the laser animations dazzle across the dome, illuminated by special lighting and set to music that’s fun for all ages!
One World, One Sky
Grades PreK-2
This show follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. Children attending the show can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes for the sun to set.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science –ESS.K.1; ESS.1.1; ESS.2.1
Solar System Tour
Grades 1-6
Take the grand tour of our solar system! From the sun and planets to moons, dwarf planets, and more. Our Digital Dome educator will take you on a trip through space.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science: ESS.1.1; ESS.3.1; PS.3.2; ESS.4.1; ESS.6.1; EEN.1.1
MicroCosm
Grades 5+
At the Center of Miniaturized Medicine in the year 2053, you’ll shrink down to the size of a microbe and get injected into a patient who is suffering from a mysterious viral infection. As you piece together the clues found along the way, you’ll race against time to save the patient on a wild ride through the body.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study- Science: LS.5.1; LS.7.1.4
The Great Space Chase
All Ages
“It’s an Intergalactic, Virtual-Reality Accelerator Suit. And it’s been stolen!” Join Lt. Photeus as he tracks the sinister Captain Xenon through our Solar System. The Great Space Chase is a detective mystery, which teaches audiences about our solar system and the universe through laser animations. 25 minutes.
Hazelnuts
Grades PreK-3
Join Nino and Lilli, two squirrels searching for the greatest hazelnuts in the universe! As they attempt to reach other planets, they’ll learn about what makes Earth special. This 25-minute program will cover the conditions for life on Earth, the formation of the Earth, and the habitability of other planets.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science –ESS.K.1; ESS.1.1; ESS.2.1; ESS.3.1
Universe
Grades 3+
A historical look at how we have envisioned the universe through the ages. We visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special astronomical significance. Finally, we look at the universe through the eyes of today’s scientists and space explorers to experience a spectacular overview of the heavens. Telly Award finalist.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study- Science: ESS.3.1; ESS.6.1; EEn.1.1
Cross-curricular Program: Science & History
All About the Cosmos
Grades 5+
Explore the solar system, black holes, dark matter and energy as we journey through the cosmos in the Kaleideum Digital Dome.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science, History: PS.5.2.1; ESS.6.1;History: 6.H.2.3
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Grades 6+
Take a journey to the Red Planet. What does it take to make it to Mars? In this new production, we’ll discover the many challenges astronauts will face and how creativity, communication, and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration. 25-minute movie.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study –
Starry Safari
Grades PreK-3
Earth, Moon & Sun
Grades K-1
Explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun within our solar system. Examine the Earth from the International Space Station, learn how gravity keeps us on Earth, how the Sun keeps us alive, and how everything moves together in this educational program for the young astronomers.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science –ESS.K.1; ESS.1.1
Expedition Reef
Grades 5+
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Discover how corals support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study – Science:LS.5.2; LS.6.2; LS.8.2
Homeschool/Small Group Programs
Homeschool/Small Group Programs are hands-on, interactive explorations for individual classes for small groups of 10 and under and for homeschoolers!