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Author: Cassandra Bellobuono
Remember to plan ahead for students of all abilities. Take any student medication and permission slips needed for full participation. The more chaperones on physical trips, the better!
Day Trips
Sports
These are general ideas for day trips. Research your local facilities for more detailed information.
Hiking
Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Cost: Free- $
Guided & Unguided
Purpose: Physical fitness.
Gymnastics
Grades:Pre-k through 12th
Cost: Free
Purpose: Exposure & Physical Activity
Guided
KineticKids Glastonbury, CT
Golf
Grades: All
Cost: Depends on group size and program requested
Purpose: Experience & Gross Motor Fitness
Cromwell, CT
Tennis
Grades:Pre-k through 12th
Cost: Free (outdoor), Varies (indoor)
Purpose: Experience & Gross Motor Fitness
Ice Skating
Local CT Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
Organizations
Fitness Gyms
Grades: Pre-k through 12th
Cost: Free
Guided
Purpose: Physical fitness, anatomy, healthy life choices.
Kids Gyms
Grades: Pre-k through 12th
Cost: per student rate
Purpose: Gross Motor Fitness
Local YMCA
Grades: All
Cost: free or per student fee depending on program
Purpose: Fitness, Sports
Extended Trips
Organizations
These trips can easily extend beyond school hours- extra planning and preparation is needed.
YWCA Eastern Region Ropes Course
Grades: 4 & up
Cost: $$$ Varies due to Group Size
Guided
Purpose: Physical fitness
Special Olymipcs
Grades: All
Cost: Free
Guided & Unguided
Purpose: Students volunteer to run games, or partner with athlete.
Miscellaneous Trips
Guest Speakers
Contact these people in your school's community and they will come to your school!
- Fitness Trainers
- Sports Coaches
- Physical Therapist
- Special Olympics
In-School "Field Trips"
See "Golf- The First Tee"
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