Field Trips
Why visit the PlayHouse
Field trips to the PlayHouse provide hands-on STEAM educational experiences for students. Through innovative and fun workshops, teachers and schools can engage their students and broaden their perspectives!
All Ages
PLAYHOUSE ADVENTURE
This option includes a welcome by a staff member. Chaperones explore the three floors of PlayHouse exhibits with children at their own pace.
2 hours; $4.00 per student or adult
PRE-K - 2ND GRADE
SPOTLIGHT
Enjoy playtime with chaperones throughout the PlayHouse as well as structured class time with PlayHouse staff members through a short educational presentation and STEAM-based activity related to your chosen theme.
Choose one of these themes prior to the field trip:
- Spotlight: Construction – Explore the essential question: “How are buildings made?”
- Spotlight: Down on the Farm – Explore the essential question: “Where does food come from?”
- Spotlight: Water – Explore the essential question: “What is a river?”
Up to 3 hours; $6.00 per student; free admission for 1 adult per 3 students (regular admission price applies after exceeding 1:3 ratio)
2ND-4TH GRADE
ELECTRICITY EXPLORATION
Explore the essential question: “How does electricity work?”. Students will have the opportunity to learn about sources of energy and to explore how electricity moves from a power plant to our homes and buildings through a hands-on activity.
Up to 3 hours; $6.00 per student; free admission for 1 adult per 3 students (regular admission price applies after exceeding 1:3 ratio)
Questions? Please email our Education Coordinator Jennifer Stubbs at jstubbs@peoriaparks.org.
and allow 1-2 days for a reply. Thank you!