The Arizona Hubs Advancing Computer Science (AZ HACS) strives to improve computer science and computational thinking by providing K-12 teachers with access to the tools and technology they need to help students succeed.

Your field trip will complement any biology curriculum at any grade level. Students can feed Lory parrots, learn about animal ambassadors and see some display natural behaviors during a Wildlife Encounter Show. Meet baby animals in our children’s play area and petting zoo! Cost: $8/student, $25/adult, one adult admission free with every 10 paid students (10 student min).

Valley Metro’s School Outreach Program makes learning fun. We provide the know-how for students and teachers to learn about their transit system.  We offer free classroom presentations.

Free field trip travel on Valley Metro bus and light rail! Learn to use the public transit system while going to fun and educational places.

Free Field Trip Pass:

60,000 square feet of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Petting zoo with tortoises, alligators, snakes and other reptiles. Captive bred reptiles for sale. Cost: Adults: $15; Ages 6–12: $5; Ages 5 and under are Free. Admission is cash only at the door. Parking is $8.

On our guided farm tours  every child  will get to harvest produce to take home and experience educational farm activities. Children will gain valuable hands-on experience and they will benefit when they know where their food is coming from in the process of bringing food from the farm to their table. Cost: Varies. All ages welcome.

How would you like to watch airplanes land and take off and experience a major commercial hub airport in action? Or perhaps you are just curious to see the new airport amenities and terminal renovations that have been in the news, or looking for a fun activity to do with family or friends. Tours of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 90 minutes and help provide a better understanding of airport operations–they include a ride on the PHX Sky Train®, seeing the airport musuem, visiting airport terminal area, and watching airplanes.

The world’s largest museum of firefighting has many award-winning educational programs, from guided tours to exciting hands-on workshops. Phoenix Magazine named our program the “Best Field Trip.” Teachers love our kid-friendly approach to fire safety, history and science. 35,000 square feet of air conditioned galleries. Reservations are required. Ages: 4 and up. 

Arizona Science Center and SciTech Institute will host this can’t-miss event where STEM professionals, educators, students, community members, and industry trailblazers connect for a day of inspiration and collaboration. 

Girl Scouts is the best girl leadership experience in the world! Girls of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Supported by trusted adult volunteers, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. Program activities center around STEM, entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, outdoor and environmental awareness.