PreK-8 Field Trips

 WLA Field Trips 2022-23

Term 1 & 2 Field Trips:

• Sept 16 Discovery Museum school-wide field trip: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549afaa28a7fd0-discovery 

• Oct 7 PreK-1 Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-prek

• Oct 21 2nd/3rd Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549afaa28a7fd0-grade

• Oct 28 7th/8th Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-7th8th

• Nov 4 4th/5th/6th Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-4th5th6th

Term 3 & 4 Field Trips: 

• January 6 7-8th grade Leonardo Museum 9:45-11:45 am 

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-7th8th1

• February 10 Grades 2-3 Aquarium, 10:00-12:00 (bus leaves WLA at 9:00 and returns at 1:00)

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-2nd3rd1 

• March 10 Hill Air Force Base ALL SCHOOL PreK-8th field trip (bus leaves WLA at 9:00 & returns by 1:30)

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-hill 

• April 14th Grades K-1 Thanksgiving Point, Butterfly Biosphere (bus leaves WLA at 9:00 and returns at 1:00)

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-prek1

• May 5 Grades 4th–5th-6th grade State Capitol  (bus leaves WLA at 9:00 and returns at 12:30)

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-4th5th6th1

• May 26 Clarke Planetarium ALL SCHOOL PreK-8th field trip (bus leaves WLA at 9:00 & returns at 1:00)

  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFAA28A7FD0-clark

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

ONGOING Full Moon Hike Read more about how to join a Full Moon Hike, including the 2 p.m. Visitor Center lottery at https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/fullmoonhikes.htm

ONGOING Bryce Canyon Winter | Winters in Bryce Canyon (rubysinn.com) –

What says "winter-outdoor-fun" better than Ice skating? Bring your own skates or rentals are available at the Winter Activity Center at Ruby's Inn. $ 7 Per Person for Ice Ribbon Access Pass, Children (3 & under) free. Ice skates are included with pass.

Looking for other programs during your visit? Our calendar page is frequently updated with our latest offerings at https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

CEDAR CITY

ONGOING Calendar of Events | SUU – FREE Visit your friends at SUMA for a special storytime and hands-on creative activity in performing and visual arts. Each Create Playdate is about 45-minutes long and is geared toward preschool children (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or guardians. Every book read at Create Playdate is followed by engaging and hands-on arts activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

EDEN

MAR 11 Join us for a ski and ride day at Nordic Valley Ski Resort! We will spend the morning together as a group, learning from each other and warming up. After lunch, we'll split into groups based on ability level and spend the rest of the day riding all over the mountain. Register here: 4h.zsuite.org

HILL AIR FORCE BASE

ONGOING Virtual Tours | Hill Aerospace Museum (aerospaceutah.org) – Hill Aerospace Museum is now offering Virtual Tours of a number of different aircraft. These Virtual Tours give you an up close and personal tour of both the exterior and the interior of the aircraft. Take a moment and take a look for yourself. To open the virtual tour, click on the Virtual Tour's title or on the "Click for More" button on the photograph.

JORDANELLE STATE PARK

MAR 12 BARE BONES What kinds of animal bones can we expect to find around the Rock Cliff campus? What are some clues that can help us identify animal bones? What do bones tell us about how an animal has adapted to its’ environment? Join us for a hands-on exploration about everything animal bones! Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Free with $10 State Park Entry fee.

MAR 19 ICE CANDLES Join us at the Rock Cliff Nature Center for a family-friendly day of winter crafts and hot cocoa. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. Free with $10 State Park Entry fee.

MAR 26 DEER DETECTIVES Join us at the Rock Cliff Nature Center of Jordanelle State Park for an afternoon of learning about our Mule Deer friends.

After a brief talk in the Nature Center, we will embark on a guided snowshoe hike and search for clues left behind by our winter residents. Suitable for all ages. Free with $10 State Park entrance fee. Snowshoes are available to rent ($5/pair)

ONGOING Events Calendar — Wasatch Mountain Institute

LEHI

NOW-May 20 Youth Program Spring Registration – Momentum Climbing Gym –

If you are registering siblings for the same program, a $10 discount will be automatically applied. If you are registering siblings for a different program, you will receive the discount code in the confirmation email of the first booking. You can also email lehiyouth@momentumclimbing.com to request a sibling discount code prior.

HUTCHINGS MUSEUM Growing Beyond Earth | NASA Citizen Science Project |(johnhutchingsmuseum.org) The Project: Growing Beyond Earth (GBE) is a citizen science project designed to advance NASA research on growing plants in space. Hutchings Museum Institute’s GBE Research Team will conduct a second 49-day trial testing varieties of herbs in a specially-designed growing chamber – much like the plant growing system aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This project is a hands-on opportunity for students to learn research protocols, evaluate results, share conclusions, and work as a team – all while contributing to NASA science to determine which plants humans will grow on the International Space Station, the Moon, and even Mars! Who can participate: Middle and high school aged students (11 – 18 years old) are invited to join the research team.

ONGOING Thanksgiving Point Families - Thanksgiving Point - Each week Thanksgiving Point hosts educational and fun activities for families of all ages and abilities! Our Family Programs include Tales for Tots, Melody Makers, and Dirt on Dinos, just to name a few.

LOGAN

MAR 14 Wild Scenic Film Festival Tickets, Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite –

Wild Scenic Film Festival SYRCL’s Wild and Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film.

MIDWAY

MAR 10, APR 14, May 12 Cheese Tasting (utah.com) – Heber Valley Milk and Artisan Cheese

Become cheese connoisseur for the evening. Try fresh, new flavors, before they are released on the market. Enjoy some one-on-one time with our staff and cheesemakers. You’ll even get a behind-the-scenes tour to understand our business.

MURRAY

ONGOING Animal Chats and Virtual Storytime at Wheeler Historic Farm - Wheeler Historic Farm | SLCo

OGDEN

MAR 17 Celtic Celebration (ogdenpet.com) = Experience the authentic textures of Ireland and Scotland at our annual Celtic Celebration. High energy jigs and lyrical ballads weave an enchantment. Step dancers bring fire and energy to the stage. Haunting pipes and drums inspire images of lonely cliffs and brilliant green fields. Come celebrate the Irish in you and throw back a cold one in the theater. Sure to please everyone in the family.

ONGOING Ogden Nature Center - Upcoming Events

PARK CITY

MAR 10 Join a Swaner naturalist at the EcoCenter to learn about a neat nature topic each week. Each Swaner Shorts program will include a short presentation about the topic of the week and hands-on opportunities to learn about it. This program is great for all ages and no registration is required.

MAR 11 Join us for a nature walk on the Preserve with one of Swaner's naturalists! We will explore wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve. When there is snow on the Preserve, nature walks take place on snowshoes. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter if needed - $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.

ONGOING https://www.swanerecocenter.org/calendar Swaner Preserve activities

PLEASANT GROVE

ENDS MAR 11 EVERMORE PARK -Evermore Park | Aurora's Winterfest

10% Off Ticket Price : Promo Code: Wasatch 2022 This promo code can be used online or at the gate. Wander through a winter wonderland filled with lights, projections, lasers, music and more. Enjoy amazing sweets, hot drinks, and explore one of Evermore’s Themed Shops. Or, for those looking to test your skills, visit our Battle Arena, Knife Throwing and Archery Range. Escape the winter blues this season at Evermore with Winterfest.

PRICE

ONGOING Archaeology Exhibits | Prehistoric Museum | Eastern | USU –Archaeology studies prehistoric people and their cultures. At USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum you can experience many cultures - beginning at the end of the Ice Ages, approximately 14 thousand years ago!

ONGOING Paleontology Exhibits | Prehistoric Museum | Eastern | USU Paleontology is concerned with fossil animals and plants.

PROVO

MONDAYS in MAR FHE at the MOA (byu.edu) – FREE During Fall and Winter Semesters, the MOA is open late on Mondays! Every week at 7:15, we invite you to join us for a special FHE tour, and you’re also welcome to explore on your own with your family or FHE group.

Dixon Speaker Series: Professor Lance Larsen (byu.edu) – FREE To celebrate the Maynard Dixon: Searching for a Home exhibition, we've invited a series of speakers to give their unique insights into the life and works of this iconic artist.

ONGOING Public Programs (byu.edu) – FREE Our public programs include free Family Home Evenings, Discovery Reading, and the Y Life Science Podcast. Our school programs align with the Utah State Science Core Curriculum. We do these programs in three formats: webcasts, in-house, and outreach!

ONGOING Events - Provo Library – FREE

ONGOING Upcoming Events (byu.edu) FREE Make art, make friends, and make memories at one of our many free events and activities

SALT LAKE CITY

MAR Find the Leprechaun: Month long activity - Salt Lake County Library (slcolibrary.org) –

During the month of March, find the hidden leprechaun and earn a prize!

MAR 10 Learn Moreabout Join us at Clark Planetarium as we celebrate women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Enjoy food and activities from 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. and a panel discussion in the Northrop Grumman IMAX® Theatre at 7 p.m. We will hear about individual careers, backgrounds, and experiences of women working in STEM, as well as tips for those who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM. This event is free, but space is limited. Please only register for the number of tickets that will be used.

MAR 14 Learn More about Pi is a symbol used in math to represent an important ratio found in circles. The numbers in the date 3/14 match the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi. Join us on March 14 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. as we celebrate pi, circles, and all things math with fun afternoon activities.

MAR 15, 23, 30 Excellence in the Community Concert – (thegallivancenter.com) – FREE

MAR 10 CLARK PLANETARIUM-Celebrating Women in STEM with Clark Planetarium Tickets, Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite – FREE

MAR 11-12 Great Train Show – 11th – 12th March 2023 (consumershows.com)

The only coast-to-coast traveling train show, with events each year in dozens of major cities across the country. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains for sale, huge operating displays, activities for kids and more. Utah State Fair Park

Mar 16 This month Night Vision is your Gateway to the Stars, a quarterly topic where we look at what's currently visible in the night sky. Become inspired by stargazers of the past, experience the beauty of the present, and join us as we prepare for the future of exploration. Learn More

MAR 18 Third Saturday for Families: Zines! | The Utah Museum of Fine Arts –FREE

Our new exhibition Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea explores the variety of people and cultures in the West. What stories do you have about living in the West? Let’s explore it through making a zine, a small magazine-like booklet you can make yourself.

ONGOING STEM ACTION CENTER OF UTAH -Innovation Hub | STEM Action Center (utah.gov) Open Tinker Time Have a project idea? Want to learn a new skill? The Innovation Hub is open for drop-in participants on Fridays from 12:00 - 8:00 PM. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. An Innovation Hub participation form and our Liability Waiver must be filled out by every participant or a legal guardian before participation.

NOW-APR University of Utah Gymnastics is back at the Huntsman! Get your season tickets today at utahtickets.com/gymnastics. Season tickets start at $35 and are the only guaranteed way to get into our biggest meets of the season as LSU and UCLA come to Salt Lake City!

We are happy to bring back the family pass as well this season. Use the code UUGYMFP to get 5 upper bowl tickets rows 37 to 44 for $10 to any of our home meets!

SUMMER 2023 NHMU Summer Camps | Natural History Museum of Utah –

At NHMU, we are committed to cultivating lifelong skills in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) investigations that promote independence, nurture teamwork, and inspire resiliency and innovation while providing time to explore the natural world. Our Summer Camp programs take full advantage of the Museum's exhibits and collections as well as the incredible natural environments around our site.

ONGOING Salt Lake Public Library Events: https://events.slcpl.org/events?r=thismonth

SANDY

MAR Titanic (hct.org) – In 1912, a marvel of the modern age set sail from England for America…the finest, largest, strongest ship in the world called - in fact - the ‘unsinkable’ ship. The demise of the mighty TITANIC, therefore, remains a powerful memory of the twentieth century. This breathtaking musical powers in scale to the prestigious vessel - a factual story of her officers, crew and passengers. By Peter Stone and Maury Yeston.

MAR Dreamscapes – Utah Arts –What is it? A world of dream realms, where immersive physical and digital artworks take you on an ethereal journey. Dreamscapes manifests the surreal nature of the subconscious labyrinth suitable for all ages and abilities to play, explore and of course, dream. Don’t miss this opportunity to dream with your eyes open as you move through the colorful vignettes that change the way you experience art.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

MAR MESS Kids (STEAM for ages 5-8) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite -FREE MESS Kids (Marvelous Explorations in Stories and Science) is for children ages 5-8 and their grownups

MAR Let's Get Artsy (Ages 5-7) January & February Tickets, Multiple Dates – FREE

ST. GEORGE

ONGOING ST. GEORGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Wasatch Learning Academy will get discounted admission $3 per child and FREE admission for one parent to each family. need to show they are with Wasatch Learning Academy to get the discounted admission.

WEST JORDAN

MAR CELEBRATE IRISH HERITAGE WANDERLUST (gardnervillage.com) –

MAR IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH THE CRYSTAL FAIRY (gardnervillage.com) –

MAR 11 Nature in the City with Conservation Garden Park! Tickets, Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite – FREE Join Tracy Aviary educators at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan for Nature in the City, a series of events full of fun, family-centered crafts and activities.