FIELD TRIPS AT WILDROCK

Field trip Programs

Free Play ALL Day! (ALL AGES)
This “playscape only” option is our most popular field trip. Healthy, happy childhoods are rooted in child-led play. This trip is an immersive experience on Wildrock’s Nature Playscape!

Wildrock Wonders (Grades K-6)
The “Sampler Platter” of field trips! This visit includes a hike to the Wildrock, meeting an animal ambassador and free play on the playscape.

Compass Quest (Grades 2-5)
Where are you headed? Use your wayfinding skills to explore. Students will learn about what is on a map, basic wayfinding with a compass, and hone skills of observing natural landmarks.

Tree Detectives (ALL AGES) 
We. Love. Trees! Come find out what makes them so extraordinary! This includes a brief hike and tree identification.

Wild About Animals (ALL AGES)
For your critter-loving crew! Meet Wildrock’s animal ambassadors and engage in fun animal-centered activities like wildlife rescue station, habitiat building and more.

Habitat Explorers (Grades 1-4) 
Learn all about what makes a great habitat, follow a treasure map to find evidence of animal activity at Wildrock, and build your own habitat!

Wildrock Stewards (Grades 1-12)
Learn how to take care of our ecosystem with DIY stewardship projects such as a pollinator way stations, insect hotels and others! Leave inspired to support wildlife in your neighborhood.

Winged Wonders (Grades 3-4)
This trip is for the birds….and it’s AWESOME! We’ll build nests, visit the bird sanctuary, use binoculars and listen for bird sounds!

Super Soil Discovery (Grade 3)
Get muddy on this trip designed in partnership with 3rd grade teachers to explore attributes of soil and bring this SOL topic to life! Activities include water filtration, identifying the size of particles, mud painting and more!

Wild About Rocks (5th grade) 
Calling all geologists! This field trip ROCKS! Explore geological history evident on Wildrock’s trails. We’ll cover the rock cycle with an interactive mapping activity and of course hike to THE Wildrock!

Eco-Escape Room: Mystery in the Meadow (Grades 6+)
Can your team use wit and instincts to solve our eco-escape room? Students will explore stewardship principles and connect with the natural world in this unique, engaging team-building experience.

What to know before you go!

Wildrock field trips invite play-based learning and student-directed inquiry.

Themes correspond with the Virginia Standards of Learning and are adapted to meet the developmental needs of each age group. 

Trips are typically two to three hours in the morning including free play on the playscape and a themed program of your choice. Students may stay for a bag picnic lunch after the trip.

Waivers and policy and procedures forms are available at the bottom of this page.

Fees: $10 per student. Teachers and chaperones are free. There is a $180 minimum per trip.

Please note: For groups of more than 60 students, we ask that you book two separate days for your group.

Print and complete a field trip waiver for each child in attendance.

As always, we’re here to help! Contact us with any questions or special needs you may have.