• What do you remember from school? Probably more than you think. I bet you remember every field trip. When I was In High school I went on a week long trip to Washington DC. It really changed my life and it got me interested in social studies especially how the government works. My goal is that your child develops an intrinsic motivation which simply means they want to learn.

• Below is a quote from the NEA (National Education Association)

• Take it from the U.S. Travel Association: They conducted a study with 400 adults (balanced for gender, age, race and income)—half of which had taken a learning trip in their youth, the other half had not—to determine the importance of field trips in education settings.

  Here’s why field trips are important 

  The study found that regardless of gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, children who take school trips have better grades (59%), higher graduation rates from high school (95%) and college (63%) and greater income (12% higher annually). 

  In fact, 89% said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career because enriching field trips made them more engaged, intellectually curious, and interested in and out of school.

• “EDUTOPIA” says YES. FIELDTRIPS ARE WORTH THE EFFORT.

A study conducted by the University of Arkansas found that students that participate in a field trip to an art museum show increased empathy, tolerance and critical thinking skills. Studying art gives students a chance to think about a topic or theme from a different perspective.

Field based learning increases test scores. A recent study by Emilyn Ruble Whitesell showed that middle school students who participate in science field trips through the Urban Advantage program score better on the state science test. Field trips and hands on learning make concepts more memorable. Just think back to what you learned in school, the field trips you took, and what you learned on them are still some of the clearest concepts.