Enrichment Opportunities
Field Trip February
Field Trip February
Field Trip February
(Please note start and end times)
Dates/ Times:
Feb 2 - 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Feb 9 - 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Feb 23 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: January 16
This 3-week session is all about the field trips! Check them out below:
February 2 – Amazing Eagles. Join us as we once again visit the Audubon Center of the Riverla
(Please note start and end times)
Dates/ Times:
Feb 2 - 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Feb 9 - 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Feb 23 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: January 16
This 3-week session is all about the field trips! Check them out below:
February 2 – Amazing Eagles. Join us as we once again visit the Audubon Center of the Riverlands where we will learn about the Bald Eagle through interactive sessions both inside and on the trails. Students should dress for a hike and bring a sack lunch to enjoy.
February 9 – The Great Rivers Museum. Students will get a bird’s eye view from atop the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Rangers will guide us through a behind the scenes look at this engineering masterpiece. Students will learn about modern navigation and the economic importance of the Mississippi River. Each student will have the opportunity to build their own flood plain.
February 23 – Tour of Springfield. What a great month to visit the Lincoln Historical sites in Springfield. Our day will begin by touring the Presidential Museum, followed by a stroll through the Lincoln neighborhood and a picnic lunch. Our tour of Springfield will conclude with a tour of the Dana Thomas House, which was built in 1902 by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students should dress appropriately for the weather and bring a sack lunch.
We will need a limited number of parent chaperones for the above trips. If interested, please reach out to Laura Gray at 618-636-0620 or at ccsoffice@calbap.org.
Medical March
Field Trip February
Field Trip February
Dates:
March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: February 13
March 2 – Ride along for a (voluntary) visit to the Alton Police Department!
March 9 – Enjoy a visit from some of our local firefighters, learn about fire safety, what firefighters do, check out their equipment and fire truck. Students 14 and
Dates:
March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: February 13
March 2 – Ride along for a (voluntary) visit to the Alton Police Department!
March 9 – Enjoy a visit from some of our local firefighters, learn about fire safety, what firefighters do, check out their equipment and fire truck. Students 14 and older, will receive information on the Fire Explorer program, which gives students the opportunity to discover the exciting world of firefighting and emergency services.
March 16 – Meet some of our local paramedics and hear what they do to help us when we’re having a medical emergency. We’ll check out the inside of their ambulance, see some of the equipment they use, and experience triage.
March 23 – Students will learn the basics of first aid and how to provide basic care for yourself or someone in need.
March 30 – Students from SIUE School of Dentistry will teach us how to properly care for our teeth. Each student will receive an oral hygiene gift bag and then practice pulling each other’s wisdom teeth…(maybe not that last part).
Gardens Galore
Field Trip February
Gardens Galore
Dates:
April 13 & 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: March 24
April 13 or 20 – Join us as we visit and explore the world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden, which opened in 1859. During our visit, students will explore lush gardens, where they will learn about the different types of gardens and various species of plan
Dates:
April 13 & 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: March 24
April 13 or 20 – Join us as we visit and explore the world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden, which opened in 1859. During our visit, students will explore lush gardens, where they will learn about the different types of gardens and various species of plants.
April 13 or 20 – In April, we look forward to once again visiting Waldbart and Sons Nursery! This family-owned company has grown and sold everything one needs to create a beautiful dream garden for 50 years. We look forward to spending some time outdoors learning more about the various plants they have to offer.