Ok, for my penultimate (fancy word, right?) field trip post, I decided to focus on a few trips I used to do, but for various reasons they've fallen by the wayside. I still love them and highly recommend them
First up is the Coney Island Aquarium. Technically it's the NY Aquarium, but it's in Coney Island. It's a fun day right on the water. They have several exhibits and shows that the kids love. Admission was pricey, $9 a kid, that's why this trip fell off. But a bonus is, you can take the kids to Nathans's afterward. It's very easy to get to by subway.Take the F or Q to west 8th or the N or D to Stillwell Avenue.
https://nyaquarium.com/
Next up was a fan favorite, pun intended, Yankee Stadium. I haven't taken a class trip to the new one, but the old one was a great day. It is really far away and that's why this one fell off. I honestly do not remember how much it costs but it used to include a tour of the dugout, the press room , and the locker room. It was a great day Getting there is the D or 4 train to 161st in the Bronx.
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/stadium_tours.jsp
My last one was always my favorite, the Bronx Zoo, another far away trip from Brooklyn. But such a great day. It used to be free for NYC schools, but maybe that was only on Wednesday. It was VERY crowded. And it's almost impossible to see everything. We would go to the gorilla exhibit and then swing around to the lions and that would be it.
https://bronxzoo.com
There are a million other great trips out there, If you are looking for somewhere to go with your kids in the NYC area, give this website a try: http://www.fieldtrip.com/ny/.
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Showing posts with label #NYC. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
Discovery Times Square
Ok, so I've been here, there and everywhere with the blog. Sorry about that. The end of school is a little hectic. I'm heading back to the field trip posts for this week. I promise, at least 3 posts about cool field trips in NYC, starting with this one.
Discovery Times Square is a super, awesome, fun field trip in NYC. It is a little pricey. My school is Title I and we are charged $10 a kid, but it is so worth it. Discovery Tines Square has rotating exhibits. Some are good for younger kids, some for older kids and some for all kids of all ages. In the past, they've had Harry Potter, Lego, Marvel Avengers, the Chinese warrior sculptures from Xian, King Tut and Pompeii. Every single one of them had been amazing. In the Harry Potter, Marvel Avengers, and Lego exhibits, you could interact with some of the exhibits. Some I did with my class, some with my family, and King Tut was both! That's how much I love this place. They are very school group friendly. But be warned, the kids have to leave all of their belongings in a bin. No coats, bags, lunches, etc.
The current exhibits are: Vikings, Star Wars, and what seems to be the constant, Body Worlds. Once again Title I school pricing was $10 as of December 2015. Non Title I schools are $16 for students. They also offer study guides for free and an add on workshop for $5 per kid. There are a thousand places to eat around the location or kids can bring their lunch and eat on the promenade. Getting here is pretty easy if you're using the subway.
Discovery Times Square is a super, awesome, fun field trip in NYC. It is a little pricey. My school is Title I and we are charged $10 a kid, but it is so worth it. Discovery Tines Square has rotating exhibits. Some are good for younger kids, some for older kids and some for all kids of all ages. In the past, they've had Harry Potter, Lego, Marvel Avengers, the Chinese warrior sculptures from Xian, King Tut and Pompeii. Every single one of them had been amazing. In the Harry Potter, Marvel Avengers, and Lego exhibits, you could interact with some of the exhibits. Some I did with my class, some with my family, and King Tut was both! That's how much I love this place. They are very school group friendly. But be warned, the kids have to leave all of their belongings in a bin. No coats, bags, lunches, etc.
The current exhibits are: Vikings, Star Wars, and what seems to be the constant, Body Worlds. Once again Title I school pricing was $10 as of December 2015. Non Title I schools are $16 for students. They also offer study guides for free and an add on workshop for $5 per kid. There are a thousand places to eat around the location or kids can bring their lunch and eat on the promenade. Getting here is pretty easy if you're using the subway.
- A, C, or E train to 42nd Street
- 1, 2, 3, 7, N, R, or S train to Times Square
- B, D, M, or F train to 42nd Street-Bryant Park
- N or R to 49th Street
Definitely
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Fun, Free Trip
So Friday's trip to Fleet Week was a big let down. We waited on line for 40 minutes, didn't get anywhere near the ship and had to leave otherwise we wouldn't make it back to school by dismissal. We did get a picture with 3 sailors on their way off the boat. Next year, we're going to the ships at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, hopefully that will work out better.
To make it up to my kids for sweltering in the city for nothing, we're going on an impromptu trip this Friday. If you're in the NYC area and you need a fun free trip to start or end the year, try taking the Staten Island Ferry. I've done this trip a few times, and it's actually pretty fun. The ferry leaves out of downtown Manhattan (or Staten Island if you're in that borough). To get to the Manhattan site take the 1 or R to Whitehall South Ferry, the J or Z to Broad Street or the 5 to Bowling Green. Then just walk over to the terminal and wait for the next departure. They ferry leaves every 1/2 hour from 930 into the early afternoon.
The ride itself is the trip. It takes about 25 minutes to cross the harbor and you get amazing views of Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Verrazano Bridge. There are plenty of decks with outside viewing space so the kids can take a million pictures. There is nothing to do on the Staten Island side but eat and get back on the ferry. If you give the kids time to eat and use the bathroom in Staten Island, the whole experience takes about an hour and a half. And it's a really nice day.
http://www.siferry.com/index.html
To make it up to my kids for sweltering in the city for nothing, we're going on an impromptu trip this Friday. If you're in the NYC area and you need a fun free trip to start or end the year, try taking the Staten Island Ferry. I've done this trip a few times, and it's actually pretty fun. The ferry leaves out of downtown Manhattan (or Staten Island if you're in that borough). To get to the Manhattan site take the 1 or R to Whitehall South Ferry, the J or Z to Broad Street or the 5 to Bowling Green. Then just walk over to the terminal and wait for the next departure. They ferry leaves every 1/2 hour from 930 into the early afternoon.
The ride itself is the trip. It takes about 25 minutes to cross the harbor and you get amazing views of Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Verrazano Bridge. There are plenty of decks with outside viewing space so the kids can take a million pictures. There is nothing to do on the Staten Island side but eat and get back on the ferry. If you give the kids time to eat and use the bathroom in Staten Island, the whole experience takes about an hour and a half. And it's a really nice day.
http://www.siferry.com/index.html
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
USS Intrepid
Since I posted about Fleet Week yesterday, I thought I'd do a series about field trips I've done. I usually go on 8-12 field trips every year, depending on behavior and weather. As I mentioned yesterday, Every year I take my kids to Fleet Week and up until last year that meant the USS Intrepid.
The USS Intrepid is a retired aircraft carrier that saw service in WWII, the Cold War and Vietnam. It's decommissioned now and docked in West Manhattan at Pier 86 at 12th Avenue and 48th Street, i always took the subway there and then the long walk down to the pier, but most school groups go by bus. It's a good 20 minute walk from the 42nd St-Times Square station, but the walk back is downhill.
I always did the self guided tour which used to cost $9 per child with 1 free chaperone for every 10 kids. You have to send in a request for more updated prices. They also have guided tours which obviously cost more money, but are available for all grades K-12. You can also book the lunchroom with a food package.
I love the self guided tour. There are retired sailors who are extremely knowledgeable who are just as good as a guided tour. I highly recommend the movie about the history of the ship. It's only 8 minutes, perfect for children's attention spans.and gives the kids a thorough history of the ship. Also outside are a bunch of great exhibits that help the kids understand the ship. I usually take them to the spot where one of the five Kamikaze planes hit the ship. The kids love that. And then we go up to to the flight deck where the planes are and into the top part where the navigation systems are. That takes about an hour to an hour and a half. We eat lunch at the outdoor spot they have ste up and then we're off back to school.
There are a million other things to see there, like the living quarters for the men, the combat info area, both on board the ship.Of course outside, there is the Growler, a sub, one of the Concorde supersonic jets, and the space shuttle. They also have some simulation rides for an extra charge.
Overall, it's a great trip, and gets the kids involved in the history of the USA. All of my kids have always had a great time there. Once we even were invited to a ceremony for the remaining Marines who stormed Iwo Jima! It's a little prices, but you can always put in on Donors Choose (yes, they can fund field trips too).
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
The USS Intrepid is a retired aircraft carrier that saw service in WWII, the Cold War and Vietnam. It's decommissioned now and docked in West Manhattan at Pier 86 at 12th Avenue and 48th Street, i always took the subway there and then the long walk down to the pier, but most school groups go by bus. It's a good 20 minute walk from the 42nd St-Times Square station, but the walk back is downhill.
I always did the self guided tour which used to cost $9 per child with 1 free chaperone for every 10 kids. You have to send in a request for more updated prices. They also have guided tours which obviously cost more money, but are available for all grades K-12. You can also book the lunchroom with a food package.
I love the self guided tour. There are retired sailors who are extremely knowledgeable who are just as good as a guided tour. I highly recommend the movie about the history of the ship. It's only 8 minutes, perfect for children's attention spans.and gives the kids a thorough history of the ship. Also outside are a bunch of great exhibits that help the kids understand the ship. I usually take them to the spot where one of the five Kamikaze planes hit the ship. The kids love that. And then we go up to to the flight deck where the planes are and into the top part where the navigation systems are. That takes about an hour to an hour and a half. We eat lunch at the outdoor spot they have ste up and then we're off back to school.
There are a million other things to see there, like the living quarters for the men, the combat info area, both on board the ship.Of course outside, there is the Growler, a sub, one of the Concorde supersonic jets, and the space shuttle. They also have some simulation rides for an extra charge.
Overall, it's a great trip, and gets the kids involved in the history of the USA. All of my kids have always had a great time there. Once we even were invited to a ceremony for the remaining Marines who stormed Iwo Jima! It's a little prices, but you can always put in on Donors Choose (yes, they can fund field trips too).
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
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