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MISSIONThe Cultural Council of Palm Beach County enhances the quality of life and
economic growth of the community by creating a cultural destination through support, education and promotion of arts and culture.
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Dear Educator :Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenu! Did you know that more than 150 languages are spoken in the schools of Palm Beach County? With more than 200 arts and cultural organizations that span from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County encourages you to use this guide to help make connections to art and culture for your students through field trips, partnerships with cultural organizations and enhanced access to innovative curriculum.
Over the past 40 years, the Council has evolved into a strong, multifaceted arts advocate with priorities that include providing grants to cultural organizations, developing and advocating for cultural funding and enhancing arts education.
A primary focus of the Council is arts education and whether you work through public, charter or private schools, afterschool programs or homeschools, this guide is an asset. Through its close working relationships with the School District of Palm Beach County and the organizations included in this guide, the Council demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that all young people have the best possible opportunities to reap the proven benefits that arts and culture bring to the educational experience.
This guide was made possible through generous funding from the Office Depot Foundation and Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc. We are grateful for our strong partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, including the School Board members, curriculum planners and arts education team.
For more information on cultural activities in this area and to become a member of the Cultural Council and support local arts initiatives, please visit PalmBeachCulture.com. Among other benefits, our members enjoy a regular subscription to art&culture magazine (published three times a year) and access to exclusive events.
Rena BladesPresident and CEO
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An Educational Guide to Art and Culture in Palm Beach County is available on the Cultural Council’s website at PalmBeachCulture.com and in a limited print version. The Council asks that you share this information with other educators. The organizations and resources listed in this directory represent members of the Council; most offer free or low-cost opportunities to participate in their programs.
This guide is an excellent resource for private, public, charter and homeschool students, as well as afterschool programs. Please note that many of the organizations listed in this guide offer curriculum-based field trips to their site and are available to visit your school. For specific curriculum benchmarks, contact each organization for more details.
As you review the catalog, locate the arts and cultural organizations that are close to your school or home and that meet your needs. Each organization has a direct link to its website that not only lists school-based field trips, but also includes programs that are of interest to the general public. If you are an educator, the Council encourages you to contact these organizations and form a partnership. This will result in a stronger relationship between education, community, art and culture, and could lead to afterschool possibilities, internships, scholarships or even jobs.
The Council’s website is a useful resource for your classroom. The “Education” tab features resources for educators and online materials, while the “Events” tab lists numerous options for events, rentals, tours and information in individual cities in the county.
For Public Schools:Coordinate your field trip or teacher development day using the School District calendar: LTM – Learning Team Meetings, PDD – Professional Development Day. Also note that many of the listed organizations can host your teacher development days or visit your school during an LTM day.
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Scheduling a Field Trip: The Process This process is managed by the School District of Palm Beach County
Coordinate your field trip or teacher development day using the School District calendar: LTM – Learning Team Meetings, PDD – Professional Development Day. Also note that many of the listed organizations can host your teacher development days or visit your school during an LTM day.
1. Teacher chooses field trip venue.
2. Teacher contacts venue to schedule field trip date. 3. Teacher then goes to the individual at their school who processes field trip funding (usually the school treasurer) to complete required form, found on the District website (PBSD 1894 Field Trip/Activity Planning Report & Approval Request). Treasurer will then arrange for transportation. NOTE: If the treasurer has questions about funding, approvals, coding information or transportation, he/she should contact Andrea Jones with the District’s Arts Education department (561) 357-7616, as soon as possible.
4. Treasurer should continue checking the TR71 screen for final approval. When approval is received, teacher is notified.
5. Several weeks before field trip, teacher distributes to students the field trip permits found on the District website: PBSD 0755 (English), PBSD 0755CR (Creole) and/or PB0755SP (Spanish). The teacher also includes in the class lesson the necessary vocabulary, information and connections to the benchmarks for the trip to be taken.
6. On the day of the field trip, teacher completes the form PBSD 2149 Field Trip/Activity Roster, and turns that form and the field trip permits in to the school office.
NOTE: One suggestion is to have the school office call Area Transportation the day before the field trip to make sure the buses are scheduled correctly and on time. On the day of the trip, if buses are running late, a call should be made to the field trip venue with the projected arrival times.
The organizations that display the School District of Palm Beach County logo represent approved field trips that have met District-required curriculum to receive free busing. Funding is limited.
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Arts and Cultural OrganizationsTable of Contents
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens .............................................7
April is for Authors Foundation Inc. ....................................8
Armory Art Center ......................................................................9
Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches ............................. 10
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee
National Wildlife Refuge ..................................................11
Arts Dance Generation ......................................................... 12
Atlantic Classical Orchestra ...................................................13
Boca Ballet Theatre ................................................................ 14
Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum ...................... 15
Boca Raton Museum of Art ................................................. 16
Center for Creative Education ............................................ 17
Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach .......................... 18
Children’s Science Explorium ............................................. 19
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County........................... 20
Dance Theater of Florida ....................................................... 21
Delray Beach Playhouse ....................................................... 22
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center ........................................ 23
Duncan Theatre ....................................................................... 24
EG2: Educational Gallery Group ......................................... 25
Eissey Campus Theatre ......................................................... 26
Flagler Museum ...................................................................... 27
Florida Atlantic University Galleries ................................. 28
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra ................................ 29
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center ............................................ 30
The HARID Conservatory ..................................................... 31
Historical Society of Palm Beach County ....................... 32
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park ............................... 33
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum ................................ 34
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts ............................. 35
Lake Worth Playhouse .......................................................... 36
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art ............. 37
Loggerhead Marinelife Center ........................................... 38
Maltz Jupiter Theatre ............................................................ 39
Manatee Lagoon ...................................................................... 40
Miami City Ballet ..................................................................... 41
Milagro Center ......................................................................... 42
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens .................... 43
Norton Museum of Art ......................................................... 44
Okeeheelee Nature Center ................................................. 45
Palm Beach Atlantic University ........................................... 46
Palm Beach County Library System .................................. 47
Palm Beach Dramaworks ..................................................... 48
Palm Beach Opera .................................................................. 49
Palm Beach Photographic Centre ..................................... 50
The Palm Beach Poetry Festival ......................................... 51
Palm Beach Symphony ......................................................... 52
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society ........................ 53
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach .......................54
Resource Depot ...................................................................... 55
River Center .............................................................................. 56
Sandoway Discovery Center ................................................ 57
Schoolhouse Children’s Museum .....................................58
The Society of the Four Arts ................................................ 59
Solid Waste Authority ........................................................... 60
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium ................ 61
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum ..................................... 62
Theatre Lab - Florida Atlantic University ......................... 63
VSA Florida - Palm Beach County ..................................... 64
Yesteryear Village ................................................................... 65
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches ................................ 66
Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County .......................... 67
approved field trips for free busing
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K - 12
Ann Norton Sculpture GardensInspired from the success of the award-winning Literacy Day and Garden Days Adventure, “The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.” children's book and program were developed to feature the story of Ann Weaver Norton as a child and illustrate her commitment at a young age to visual art, writing, reading, the creative process and environmental preservation. Illustrated by nationally recognized and award-winning artist Henry Cole, this interactive children's book is a charming and lively perspective of a young Annie V. aspiring to be a great artist and dreaming to make her mark on the world. Visiting school groups will be given the opportunity to check out an Eco-Backpack containing a copy of “The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.” children's book, art materials and exploration tools to be used during their visit. Ideal for groups of any size.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Environmental Science / Engineering / Math
Programs• Awesome Adventures of Annie V. Experience (K-5)• Language Arts & Visual Arts Curriculum (K-10)• Environmental Science Curriculum (K-10)• General Tours featuring visiting exhibitions (6-12)• Annual Events: • Literacy Day in the Gardens - October 9, 2017 • Garden Days Adventure - February 5, 2018 • Celebrating Earth Day: A Consortium for Conservation - April 22, 2018
Costs and Details• $5 per student (minimum payment of $100 for 20 children required)• Title I funding may be available
Contact Person:Nancy Jones
ansg.org
2051 South Flagler Drive [Corner of Barcelona Road]
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-5328
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K - 12
April is for Authors Foundation Inc.The April is for Authors Foundation presents an all-new format and location for its authors’ festival in 2018. In keeping with the mission of the April is for Authors Foundation, the new event, BAM, will provide a county-wide literary experience bringing together authors, teachers, students and families to share their love of books. The event is relocating to downtown West Palm Beach and will feature national authors, as well as an opportunity to listen to local professional and student musicians. The date is Saturday, March 3, 2018.
Now in its eighth year, the April is for Authors Foundation was created by a dedicated group of Palm Beach County educators as a way for students to interact with their favorite authors. Before the Saturday event, authors are available for school bookings.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Literacy
Programs• The printed program is available on the website two weeks prior to the
event.
Costs and Details• Free
Also AvailableLifelong memories of meeting an author of a book a child loved to read
Contact Person:Helen Zientek
aprilisforauthors.org
4488 Hickory DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL
33418(561) 818-9753
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K - 12
Armory Art CenterThe Armory Art Center is a not-for-profit, community-based visual arts education and exhibition center. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory's vision is to be the leading visual arts education and exhibition center of The Palm Beaches. The Armory offers in-studio art classes, exhibitions, lectures and other educational programs to a diverse population.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts • Art History and Appreciation
Programs• Art classes for children, teens and adults in ceramics, drawing, glass,
jewelry, fibers, painting, photography and digital art, printmaking, 3D printing and sculpture
• Summer art camp, spring break camp and holiday break workshops• Prep courses for middle school and high school of the arts• Home education classes• Need-based scholarships are available• Gallery tours combined with hands-on art project• Outreach programs for underserved
Costs and Details• The Armory provides a 20 percent discount on classes to Palm Beach
County teachers and high school and college students in adult classes with ID.
Also Available• Preschool Readiness Through Art: a program for kids 2.5 – 4 years old and their parents or guardians• Visiting master artist workshops• Gallery exhibitions, lectures and community presentations• The Armory Art Center's West Palm Beach Arts Festival
Contact Person:Jeanne Martin
armoryart.org
811 Park PlaceWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 832-1776
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K - 12
Art Deco Society of the Palm BeachesThe Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, preservation and awareness of art deco and 20th-century art, architecture and design found in the Palm Beaches. The ADSPB specializes in educational collaborations, multicultural and multigenerational community outreach programs and special needs audiences. Group mural projects and large-scale workshop events are customized to your site-specific requirements.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Mathematics / Social Studies / Language Arts / Science /
History / Preservation• Multiple Intelligence / Bloom Indicators • More than 350 murals / art installations in Palm Beach County schools
Programs• Recycling and Go Green murals, sculptures and garden installations• Walking tours of art and architecture in historic neighborhoods,
including Delray Beach, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach• Hands-on art workshops• Lectures / PowerPoint presentations: Art Deco Havana Cuba, Art Deco
Palm Beaches, Art Deco International, History of Murals in Palm Beach County
Costs and Details• Call or email [email protected] for free quotes for curriculum-based art
workshop, lectures and tours.• Cost starts at $12 per student, including materials.
Also AvailableA signed copy of the book “Art Deco of the Palm Beaches” (Arcadia Press) by ADSPB President Sharon Koskoff ($20)
Contact Person:Sharon Koskoff
ArtDecoPB.org
325 SW 29th AvenueDelray Beach, FL
33445(561) 276-9925
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Pre-K - 12
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeThe Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a 143,954-acre refuge protecting the remaining portion of the unique northern Everglades. The refuge comprises five different habitat types: tree islands, wet prairies, sloughs, sawgrass communities and the largest remnant of a cypress swamp in Palm Beach County. The refuge offers opportunities for fishing, boating, bird watching and environmental education.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies (contact Serena for specific
benchmarks)
Programs• Pre-K-12 guided visits through the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk and Marsh
Trail areas• Plant and animal species found in several different Everglades habitats
featured• State-of-the-art exhibits on the Everglades located in the fully accessible
visitor center• Teacher or scout leader training available on request (contact Serena for
specific topics)• Teacher resource library, lending trunks and outdoor classroom facilities• Pathways Student Employment Program and Greening Youth Foundation
program for university students• Youth Conservation Corps summer programs for high school students
Costs and Details• Education programs are offered free of charge. An educational entrance
fee waiver to the refuge is available to all groups that show curricula in environmental education.
• At least three weeks advance reservations required.• Group size limited to 60 students. Please ensure one adult for every 10
students. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required by all attending.• All field experiences are held rain or shine.• The refuge is open every day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please check entrance
sign for current closing time.• Visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Also Available• Recreational opportunities for families and individuals• Volunteer opportunities for individuals and service learning for students and scouts• Gift Shop• Butterfly Garden• Canoe rentals available through Loxahatchee Canoeing, Inc., at (561) 733-0192
Contact Person:Serena J. Rinker
[email protected](561) 735-6029
fws.gov/refuge/ARM_Loxahatchee
10216 Lee RoadBoynton Beach, FL
33473-4797(561) 732-3684
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Pre-K - 12
Arts Dance GenerationThe mission of the Arts Dance Generation Dance Company and its teaching arm, The School of Ballet Arts, is to impact and improve the lives of people through the art of dance. The school provides innovative training, using a teaching technique based in the methodology developed by the world- renowned Cuban Ballet School.
Performances include classical ballets and new or rarely performed ballets, all having an element of surprise and freshness. The company, composed of professional dancers and talented students from The School of Ballet Arts, offers the opportunity to train, dance and share the stage with professional dancers, thus building confidence and memories the students will savor all their lives.
Curriculum Connections• Dance
Programs• “The Nutcracker,” December 17, 7 p.m., Wellington High School Theater,
Wellington• “An Evening of Magic and Dance,” March 30, 7 p.m., Duncan Theatre,
Lake Worth• “Mixed Bill Spring Concert,” including La Bayadére Kingdom of Shades,
June 10, 3 p.m., Wellington High School Theater, Wellington
Costs and Details• For "An Evening of Magic and Dance" and "The Nutcracker," tickets are
made available to qualifying local schools. Schools or parents must arrange for transportation.
• General admission reserved seating for "The Nutcracker" and "Mixed Bill Spring Concert" - $30
• General admission reserved seating for "An Evening of Magic and Dance" - $10
Also AvailableThrough Arts Dance Generation’s School of Ballet Arts• Children’s division, a pre-professional program and adult classes offering Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Repertory, Partnering and Variation• All-boys full-scholarship program • Master classes with renowned master teachers
Contact Person:Deborah Marquez
artsdancegeneration.org
924 North Dixie HighwayLake Worth, FL
33460(561) 577-5355
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K - 12
Atlantic Classical OrchestraThe Atlantic Classical Orchestra has been committed to the pursuit of musical excellence for over 27 years with performances of repertoire from historical masters to works from today’s emerging composers. The ACO brings a preeminent orchestral experience of artistic integrity to music lovers from the Treasure Coast to The Palm Beaches. The ACO offers a variety of ways to increase one's knowledge and enjoyment of classical music through programs such as Coffee with Conductor, a Pre-Concert Lecture series and a myriad of information on the orchestra website, including playlists and Q&A's with Maestro Amado. Come join the Atlantic Classical Orchestra for one of its educational programs and a concert.
Curriculum Connections• Music / Orchestra / Symphony / Music History / Composers
Programs• Coffee with the Conductor: Free & open to public. No reservation
needed. Arts Council of Martin County, 10 a.m. January 19, February 16, March 16, April 6
• Pre Concert Lectures: Enhance your concert experience with captivating insights given by Maestro Amado. Lectures begin at 6:40 p.m.
• Ode to Love - Ode to Joy: January 17, 7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre Palm Beach Gardens. Bernstein's "Serenade" (After Plato’s “Symposium”), Leonid Sigal, violin and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9, op. 125, D minor" (Choral)
• Songs & Dances: February 14, 7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre Palm Beach Gardens. Prokofiev's "Classical Symphony, op. 25," (Symphony No. 1), Barber's "Concerto, Violin, op. 14," Sirena Huang, violin, and Schumann's "Symphony No. 2, op. 61, C major"
• Amadeus: March 14, 7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre Palm Beach Gardens. Mozart's "Serenade No. 6, K. 239, D major" (Serenata notturna), "Concerto, Flute & Harp, K. 299 (297c), C major," Tina Apelgren, flute, Kay Kemper, harp and "Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550."
• Firebrands & Passions: April 4, 7:30 p.m. Eissey Campus Theatre Palm Beach Gardens. Featuring Hannah Lash, Rappaport Prize Winner. Prokofiev's "Concerto, Piano No. 3, op. 26, C major," Alon Goldstein, piano, Brahms' "Symphony No. 2, op. 73, D major"
Costs and DetailsCoffee with Conductor is free & Pre-Concert Lecture are free of charge with purchase of a ticket to the concert. Single tickets for the Masterworks Series are $40-$60. Season Subscriptions are $160-$200. Student tickets are $5.
Also AvailableThe Atlantic Classical Orchestra provides educational outreach opportunities such as in-school programs, coaching and masterclasses. Contact for info.
Contact Person:Cindy Roden
ACO-music.org
141 N US Hwy 1Fort Pierce, FL
34950(772) 460-0850
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Boca Ballet TheatreThe organization’s mission is to enrich the cultural landscape of the community and to educate youth in classical ballet and concert dance through focused training, interaction with professional dancers and participation in full-length ballets and contemporary choreography.
Curriculum Connections• Dance / Language Arts / PE
Programs• Curriculum-based concert dance training and open classes in
Ballet, Jazz and Modern August 2017 – June 2018, Mondays – Saturdays, 3:15 – 9 p.m.
• Three performances each year: “The Nutcracker” (November 2017), Mixed Repertory Concert (Spring 2018), “Romeo & Juliet” (August 2018)
• Field Trip Experience: Performance of “The Nutcracker,” November 27, 10 a.m., at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater (no cost to Boca Raton and Delray Beach second graders ONLY)
Costs and Details• Performance of “Peter and the Wolf” at your venue• Fees vary from venue to venue due to available flooring, lighting and
sound capabilities• Classes: curriculum-based and open divisions offered• Costs vary on frequency and level
Also Available• Boca Ballet Theatre offers morning and evening adult classes, serving more than 100 people.• Boca Ballet Theatre offers dance classes to people living with Parkinson's Disease, twice weekly September 2017 – May 2018.
Contact Person:Cindy Surman
bocaballet.org
7630 NW 6th AvenueBoca Raton, FL
33487(561) 995-0709
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K - 12
Boca Raton Historical Society & MuseumThe Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) is a private, non-profit organization that provides first-rate school programs using its own unique artifacts and its own historic structures, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. School programs are led by a Florida-certified educator. Each school program is designed to integrate students' local culture and history with current classroom curriculum based on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Florida Standards accompanied by hands-on interactive activities. The BRHS is committed to educating our young citizens with the belief: Share the history, build the community. The BRHS school programs have been approved by the School District of Palm Beach County.
Curriculum Connections• Ticket To Ride: Social Studies / Language Arts / Math / Health / Theatre• History on the Move: Social Studies• Pioneer Kids & Me: Social Studies / Language Arts / Math
Programs• Ticket To Ride at the Boca Express Train Museum / November through
May / grades three through five / two hours• History on the Move via Trolley / November through May / grades four
through eight / two hours• Pioneer Kids & You in Your Classroom (In-House Field Experience) /
September through May / grades K through five / 30 – 50 minutes
Costs and Details• All school programs are complimentary. History on the Move may
require a charter fee for the trolley.
Also Available• Local history / cultural online lesson plans available at bocahistory.org/historymuseum/programs/teachers&schools• Hometown Histories: Boca Raton five-day lesson plans with Teacher Guide available• Online access to BRHS Research Library, exhibits and archival collections• Custom education programs possible through request for all grade levels• Additional educator resources available, such as the Books for Boca program
Contact Person:Laurie-Lynn Jones
bocahistory.org
71 N. Federal HighwayBoca Raton, FL
33432(561) 395-6766, ext. 307
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K - 12
Boca Raton Museum of ArtThe Boca Raton Museum of Art is one of the leading visual arts cultural institutions in South Florida. The museum enriches the vital classroom learning experience by providing docent-led tours of its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science
Programs• Permanent Collection Tour: Year-round, grades K – 12• Abstract Tour / African Tour / Portrait Tour / Landscape Tour / Latin
American Tour / Narrative Tour / Still-Life Tour, grades K – 12• Emotions Tour: Year round, grades K – 1• Education Mornings: September 13, 2017 – May 17, 2018, grades K – 12• Temporary Exhibitions Tours: Patricia Nix: American Baroque;
Photography from the Bequest of Isadore & Kelly Friedman; Video: Shirin Neshat – August 7 – October 22, 2017, grades 3 – 12
• Regarding George Ohr; Contemporary Photography; Alex Katz – November 11, 2017 – April 8, 2018, grades K – 12
Costs and Details• Free admission and docent-guided tour based on core curricula.• Teachers receive complimentary preview with walk-through by staff (by
appointment).• Students receive a complimentary family pass for a return visit.• Reservations are required; contact the museum four weeks in advance.• Classes are divided into groups of eight; one chaperone per every
eight students required.• Visit the website for a full listing of programs: bocamuseum.org.
Also Available• Field trip grant applications on line: bocamuseum.org/ftg• Lesson plans and suggested pre- and post-visit activities on line: bocamuseum.org/lessonplans• SDPBC-approved field trip provider• Professional development workshops• Boca Raton Museum Art School offers afterschool and Saturday classes for children and teens: bocamuseum.org/theartschool
Contact Person:Maria A. Brueggeman
[email protected](561) 392-2500, ext. 106
bocamuseum.org
501 Plaza RealBoca Raton, FL
33432(561) 392-2500
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K - 8
Center for Creative EducationThe Center for Creative Education's mission is to empower students to grow academically, creatively and socially through arts-based education. CCE is an educational non-profit that engages children though the arts to learn in a way that unlocks their potential. This arts-integrated model improves children's academic abilities, creative-thinking and life skills. Teaching artists create a dynamic environment by introducing singing, dancing or painting into the study of science, math, literacy and more.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Music / Dance / Drama / Media Arts with Science / Language
Arts / Math / History and more
Programs• Project LEAP (Learning Enriched through Arts Partnerships) blends the
talents of professional artists and classroom teachers in 10 one-hour sessions to develop and implement a genuine arts-integrated, in-school curriculum.
• CADRE (Creative Arts Designed to Reinforce Education) provides youth with creative alternatives during the critical out-of-school hours to develop an appreciation for art and culture, as well as their own artistic and creative talents.
• Discover Series allows third, fourth and fifth grade students to take an exciting journey through music, dance, theater, visual arts and media arts.
• LOT23: Artists in residence teach free classes ranging from ukulele to painting and drawing, through a community development program sponsored by the Northwood CRA.
Costs and Details• CADRE programming (out of school) can be obtained by Title I schools
that qualify at no charge due to a grant from Prime Time, which receives significant funding from the Children Services Council. Classes available at sites throughout Palm Beach County.
• LEAP programming (in school): a limited number of projects available to Title I schools at no charge. Schools are asked to match these funds, in order to double the impact within the community. Non-Title I public and private schools can obtain LEAP programming on a fee basis.
• Discover Series is a 10-month tuition-based afterschool program; the fee is $900. Generous scholarships are available on a sliding scale for students demonstrating financial need. Classes are held 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.
• LOT23 classes are available at the center free of charge.
Also Available• Art Exhibitions: In the CCE gallery, exhibits of student, local talent and professional works are open to the public Monday through Friday. Volunteers, college age or older, are welcome to help with events, classes and office duties.
Contact Person:Jerry Crank
cceflorida.org
425 24th StreetWest Palm Beach, FL
33407(561) 805-9927
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K - 12, College and Post
Chamber Music Society of Palm BeachCommunity and educational outreach are central to the mission of the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Typically, visiting artists are in Palm Beach for several days prior to their performance, and they often perform in schools, conduct workshops and master classes or perform for underserved segments of our community. Artists from the Cleveland Orchestra, Emerson and Escher Quartets, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman Music Program and distinguished soloists have performed for local students.
Curriculum Connections• Students who take four years of arts and music classes in high school
score 98 points better on their SATs than students who took only one half-year or less. Music appreciation students scored 61 points higher on the verbal and 42 points higher on the math.
• STEAM FACTS
Programs• The Goldner Young Performers Collaborative will introduce the
independent study of music for small ensembles, in sessions led by professional musicians. Coaching in teamwork, collaboration and listening skills will allow students to develop as they work toward a common performance goal.
• Students involved in the program will be featured in performances at locations in Palm Beach.
Costs and Details• There is no cost to the school or the student.• Jupiter residents Sandra and Paul Goldner have made a $75,000
matching grant available to The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach to set up this educational program.
• Additional funding for educational programs has been provided by Carolyn Jenkins-Jaeger and the SED Children's Fund.
Also AvailableChamber Music Society Great Performers have performed and taught at the following institutions:• A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach• Bak Middle School, West Palm Beach• Lynn University, Boca Raton• New World Symphony, Miami Beach• Palm Beach Children's Hospital / Quantum House• Palm Beach Day Academy• Palm Beach Habilitation Center• Palm Beach Opera• Palm Beach Public Schools• Palm Beach Round Table• Palm Beach State College• Palm Beach Suzuki School of Music• Rosarian Academy
Contact Person:Michael Finn
cmspb.org
190 Valencia RoadWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 379-6773
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K - 5
Children's Science ExploriumSugar Sand Park Community Center provides residents of the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District with quality cultural arts and science programs. The Children's Science Explorium (CSE), located inside the center, provides hands-on, inquiry-based exploration of science that is guaranteed to impact visitors' natural curiosity and appreciation of science.
Curriculum Connections• Earth and Space / Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Earth Science /
General Science Skills
Programs• Earth and Space — STARLAB: From Night to Day (K-2); STARLAB: Moon &
Stars (3-4); STARLAB: Exploring our Galaxy (5); Reasons for Seasons (1-2); Rock & Erode (3-5); Mineral Mystery (3-4)
• Physics — Magnet Investigations (K-2); Good Vibrations (1-2); Electrical Encounters (3-5); 3,2,1 Blastoff: Forces & Motion (3-5)
• Chemistry — Icky Squishy Matter (K-2); Radical Reactions (3-5)• Biology — Body Science: Healthy Habits (K-2); Body Science: Cell
Theory (3-5)• General Science Skills — Know Your Rock (1-2); Clues of the Past (3-5);
Build It: Engineering (3-5)
Costs and Details• No charge; advance registration required; reservations are limited to
schools located within the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District.
• Any bus or van entering Sugar Sand Park must have a park-issued permit.
Also Available• The CSE offers public programs for K – 5 (ages 5 – 12 years) and their families, including: Scout Groups; Birthday Parties; After School Science; Early Afternoon Explorers; Friday Night at the Museum; Winter, Spring and Summer Camps; Special Events; Eyes to the Skies; Science Stories; Science Demonstrations; and Expedition: Sugar Sand Park Science Playground. • The SCE also provides volunteer opportunities for high school students, college students and adults. Contact Zara Mansoor, science educator, at [email protected].
Contact Person:Cindy Estrada
[email protected](561) 347-3905
scienceexplorium.org/sugarsandpark.org
300 S. Military TrailBoca Raton, FL
33486(561) 347-3912
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Pre-K - 5, 6 - 12
Cultural Council of Palm Beach CountyThe Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a strong, multifaceted local arts advocate. It was founded in 1978 through the vision and leadership of Alexander W. Dreyfoos, an inventor, successful business owner and community activist who believed in the value of arts and culture enhancing and sustaining strong economic and societal growth.
Arts education is a primary focus and priority of the Cultural Council. Through its close working relationship with the School District of Palm Beach County and the continuing work of its Cultural Educators Committee, the council is committed to ensuring that our young people have the best possible opportunities to reap the proven benefits that arts and culture bring to the educational experience.
Curriculum Connections• Visual art, music, theater, dance, language arts, math, science, social
studies
ProgramsArts in My Backyard (AIMBY)• Field trips: A 2,500-square-foot flexible gallery space showcases ongoing,
rotating exhibitions focused on art made in or unique to Palm Beach County. Students and school groups can tour a number of exhibitions throughout the year. Field trips to the gallery can be individually designed and tailored to meet current curriculum and areas of study. Gallery tours will conclude with a with an interactive workshop in visual arts, music dance or drama. Transportation is included.
• Family Saturdays: One Saturday per month throughout the year families and friends are invited to the council's Education and Training Center for creating and learning together. Details are available at palmbeachculture.com/family.
• Afterschool: Afterschool providers can partner with the council for 10-week sessions of classes at the center in downtown Lake Worth. Arts, science and cultural organizations from throughout the county will provide programming in visual art, theater, dance, music and interdisciplinary arts. Transportation is included.
Costs and Details• Field Trips: Free• Afterschool: Free• Family Saturdays: $5 per familyFor more information on programs, please call Trish Halverson, manager of arts and cultural education, at (561) 472-3347.
Contact Person:Trish Halverson
(561) 472-3347
palmbeachculture.com
601 Lake AvenueLake Worth, FL
33460(561) 471-2901
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2 - 8
Dance Theater of FloridaThe Dance Theater of Florida was founded with several objectives in mind: to offer professional training for students interested in pursuing a career in dance by providing an opportunity to perform their craft in professional theaters with an audience; to offer area communities the opportunity to experience a variety of dance forms; to offer underserved groups the chance to experience performing arts.
Curriculum Connections• Dance / Language Arts / Music
Programs• “The Bell — An Adaptation of The Polar Express,” Crest Theater,
December 2, 10 a.m.• Elevé Outreach, a six-week workshop for grades two through four, sends
a lead teacher with two assistants each week. Schools — one each in fall and spring — are selected based on financial and artistic need.
• Elevé provides an enrichment package that includes dance flash cards, samples of appropriate shoes, DVD documentation of young people in the arts, books and images.
• A lecture demonstration is offered with other young people who have dedicated their lives to dance. These dancers represent a cross-section of genders, races and ages.
• Elevé provides tickets for the child and a parent to experience a live dance performance by Dance Theater of Florida.
• Dance Theater of Florida provides opportunities for students to continue dance training once the program has ended.
Costs and Details• The Bell: $5 per student• The Elevé outreach program is free to Title 1 schools.
Also Available• Florida School for Dance Education has an open-enrollment program for ages 2 – 11 that promotes discipline, creativity and a love for dance. • Florida School for Dance Education offers a pre-professional training program for students ages 10 – 18. Admission is by audition only. Participants experience techniques designed to cultivate and develop strong, well-trained dancers who are educated to perform skillfully and creatively.• Scholarships are available.
Contact Person:Michele Zehner
Dancetheaterofflorida.com
4100 PGA BoulevardPalm Beach Gardens, FL
33410(561) 627-9797
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Pre-K - 12
Delray Beach Playhouse/Locomotion TheatreLocomotion Theatre Lunchbox Field Trips at the Delray Beach Playhouse have been keeping kids laughing and learning for over 10 years with excellent audience participation shows and workshops that are fun, funny and highlight character education. See the show or workshop inside the beautiful theater; bring a box lunch and enjoy the on-site park after the performance. Shows and workshops for preschool - grade 12 are also available at your school location for morning or afterschool programs.
Curriculum Connections• Character Education / Language Arts / Theater / Health / Social Studies –
Holocaust Studies
ProgramsLunchbox Field Trips at the Delray Beach PlayhouseMain Stage: Character Education Comedies for K-5• Anger Goes to Hollywood: October 10, 12, 13, 20• The Character Construction Company: December 5, 7, 8, 15• Mentor the Inventor: Show dates scheduled on request• Pretend-Along Shows (Pre-K-1st Grade) - Choose either "Stargazia Blue"
or "Dinosaur Eggs in My Lunchbox"Workshop Stage: The RIPLE Project for K-5• September 6, 7, 8, 14, 15; October 19, 26, 27; November 2, 3. If you book
100 student seats or more, you may choose the topic for your workshop. Show dates scheduled on request
Teen Studio Theatre for Grades 6-12 • Shows start at 10:30, call for details• Shows and workshops available at your school, afterschool or
community location• Staff training workshops available at your location
Costs and Details• Character Education Comedies & Pretend-Along Lunchbox Field
Trips: $6 per child; two free teachers or chaperones per class of up to 30 students. Shows start at 10:30 a.m. and run one hour with no intermission.
• The RIPLE Project Workshops: $7 per child; two free teachers or chaperones per class of up to 30 students. Workshops begin at 10:30 and run 75 minutes.
Also AvailableDelray Beach Playhouse Young Actors Workshop:• Fall and winter sessions: All on Saturdays• Theatre Experience A: Grades 3 and 4• Theatre Experience B: Grades 5 and 6• The Art of Acting (Teen Program): Grades 7 –12• The Art of Acting + Musical Theatre (Teen Program): Grades 7 – 12
Contact Person:Andrea Ellison
[email protected]: (561) 361-8318
Cell: (561) 445-1305
delraybeachplayhouse.comlocomotiontheatre.com
950 NW 9th StreetDelray Beach, FL
33444(561) 272-1281
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Pre-K - 12
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts CenterThe Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is an approved Palm Beach County School District Field Experience Provider and offers programming for students in all grade levels through the center’s Cultural Arts For Education Series (CAFE).
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Theatre
Programs• "Beauty Lou & the Country Beast," September 29, K-6• "Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories," October 17, K-5• "The STEAM Trunk Circus," October 19, Grades 2-6• "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," October 25, K-5• Bill Blagg in "The Science of Magic," October 30, Grades 4-8• "Junie B. Jones," November 1, Grades 3-8• "Biscuit," November 2, PreK-2• "The Wright Stuff – First in Flight," November 6, Grades 3-8• "Holiday Traditions Around the World," December 11, K-3• "The Cat in the Hat," January 17, K-4• "Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales," January 25, PreK-3• "Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey," January 30, K-5• Cirque Zuma Zuma, February 1, K-12• "I Have a Dream," February 5, Grades 3-8• "The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook," February 7, Grades 1-6• "Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny," February 22, PreK-2• "Rainbow Fish," April 26, PreK-2
Costs and Details• All seats (students, teachers and chaperones) for all performances
are $2.
Also AvailableThe DHCAC also offers a Professional Guest Artist Series and a Family Series.
Contact Person:Debbie Bowles
dollyhand.org
1977 SW College DriveBelle Glade, FL
33430(561) 993-1160
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K - 6
Duncan Theatre Palm Beach State CollegeThe School Time at the Duncan Series offers teachers and students new and vibrant opportunities to learn outside the confines of the classroom. These performances, representing the finest in music and theatre for young audiences, are designed to be educational and entertaining. Curriculum connections are outlined in study guides available on line for every performance. Attending a School Time at the Duncan performance can open a magical and engaging window for learning.
Curriculum Connections• Literature-Based Communication & Language Arts / Multicultural /
Social Studies / World Languages / Mathematics / Theatre / Reading / Visual Arts / Life Skills / Relationships & Family
Programs• The Peacock’s Gift — October 12 and 13, 2017 at 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.;
Grades K – 2 • Mathstart Musical: The Main Street Kids Club — October 27, 2017 at
10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Grades K – 5 • Holiday Traditions Around the World — December 8, 2017 at 10:15 a.m.
and 12 p.m.; Grades K – 5 • The Cat in the Hat — January 26, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Grades
K – 4 • The Lightning Thief — February 9, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.;
Grades 2 - 6
Costs and Details• All seats $5. Everyone must have a paid admission.• School Time performances are NOT open to the general public.• No tickets available day of show; advance reservations for all required
through school group leader.
Also Available• Year-round programs for residents of all ages featuring internationally acclaimed modern dance companies, classical musicians, popular concerts and productions for family audiences• Weekend Family Fun Series• Friday and Saturday Night Modern Dance Series• Classical Music Series• Juke Box Series• Mix Tape Series• Special Events
Contact Person:Jamie Ziegele
duncantheatre.org
4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL
33461(561) 868-3315
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K - 12
Eg2: Educational Gallery GroupThe Educational Gallery Group: A Community of Young Artists (Eg²) was created as a space to showcase the visual and performing art talents of all students in Palm Beach County.
Eg2 is a non-profit organization that creates and supports young artists. Eg2 educates, develops, fosters and showcases creativity for students and teachers in order to build confidence and leverage creativity, enabling more productive, better educated kids, and raising the quality of life in our community. Eg2 provides creative development, art community connections, public awareness, links to experienced artists and educators as well as highly innovative events, classes and activities.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science / History /
Theater/ Fashion / Critical Thinking / Multicultural Studies
Programs• Scholastic Art Awards (Grades 7-12)• Catwalk: A Student Fashion Show• School Year Academy Classes: Academic art classes, visual art intensive
prep classes, college portfolio prep classes, sewing and design / fashion class, Mommy and me art classes, comic art, specialized artist-in- residence workshops, homeschooled art programs, specialized classes in a variety of mediums.
• Art teacher workshops• Summer Academy: Specialized art sessions each week (drawing and
illustration, painting, mixed media, sewing and design, printmaking, theatre, sculpture)
Costs and Details• Please visit egsquared.org for rates on classes and workshops.
Also Available• Volunteer opportunities • CityPlace Artwall on Rosemary Ave.• Featured Student Gallery of Palm Beach County• Scholarship opportunities• Open studio time• Internships
Contact Person:Lindsey Friedel
egsquared.org
4912 S. Dixie HighwayWest Palm Beach, FL
33405(561) 355-5276
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K - 12
Eissey Campus TheatreThe 2017-2018 season will mark the seventh year of the Paul and Goldner Arts in the Gardens for Young People series. This series, underwritten by Paul and Sandra Goldner, offers programs in music, dance and theatre with themes that link to Florida Standards. The purpose of the program is to develop an appreciation for the performing arts in young people by providing quality educational performing arts experiences. Study guides, available on the website and provided to participating schools, are filled with activity suggestions, interactive links and performance information intended to enhance the field trip experience and assist educators with arts-related activities before and after the show.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Theatre / Music / Dance / Social Studies / Multicultural
Programs• “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at
10:30 a.m., presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre (Grades K – 5)• • “Peter and the Wolf”: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.,,
presented by Palm Beach Symphony (Grades K – 5)• • “Opera Discovery: Concert for Kids”: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at
10:30 a.m. (Grades 3 – 12)• • “Charlotte’s Web”: Monday, January 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., presented
by Theatreworks USA (Grades K – 5)• • “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great”: Thursday, February 8, 2018 at
10:30 a.m. (Grades 2 – 6)
Costs and Details• All seats $5. Everyone must have a paid admission.• School show performances are not open to the general public.• No tickets available day of show: advance reservations required.• Funding for Title 1 school generously provided by Paul and Sandra
Goldner. Call for more information. • Reservations available starting September 11, 2017 at 8 a.m. by fax at
(561) 207-5904 or email at [email protected].
Also AvailableThe Eissey Campus Theatre provides the community with a full season of entertainment, including orchestra concerts, dance productions, vocal ensembles, bands, musical theatre and productions for family audiences.• 2018 Goldner Weekend Family Fun Series• 2018 Arts in the Gardens• 2018 Rockin' Radio in the Gardens• Special events
Contact Person:Shoshana Davidowitz
[email protected](561) 207-5910
eisseycampustheatre.org
11051 Campus DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL
33410(561) 207-5900
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4 - 12
Flagler MuseumThe mission of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is to restore and preserve Whitehall and its collections, and to research and interpret materials related to the life of Henry Flagler as important and unique elements of Florida's history and America's Gilded Age (1865 – 1929). Whitehall was the winter home of Henry Flagler, one of the most influential figures of the Gilded Age.
Curriculum Connections• School Tour Program: Social Studies / Visual Arts• IMPACT (Select Classrooms): Social Studies / Language Arts / Visual Arts• Flagler's Florida and Flagler's Legacy Newspapers In Education (NIE) Tab:
Social Studies / Language Arts / Visual Arts
Programs• School Tours (available to all public, private and homeschool groups):
October – May, Tuesday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. Tour lasts 1 hour, 30 minutes, Grades 4 – 5
• IMPACT: October and May (five-week program meets once per week), Grades 4 – 5
• Classroom Outreach: Programs vary, Grades 1 – 12
Costs and Details• School Tour: Free admission for up to 60 students and for teachers /
chaperones within ratio (10 students: 1 chaperone) per day• Teachers / chaperones exceeding 1 per 10 students must pay
regular cost of adult admission ($18)• School Tours include the first floor of Whitehall, the Flagler
Kenan Pavilion and Railcar No. 91• IMPACT and Classroom Outreach: Inquire for cost and details
Also Available• Audio, docent-led or self-guided tours (School Tours are docent-led only)• Whitehall Lecture Series (February & March)• Grandparents Day Activity (September)• Flagler Museum Music Series (January - March)• Teacher Resources (Available online)• Classroom Outreach: Programs vary (October - May)• Palm Beach County History Institute (June)• Gilded Age Tea (Thanksgiving - Easter)• Boys and Girls Scouts Badge Programs
Contact Person:Group Tour Coordinator
flaglermuseum.us
1 Whitehall WayPalm Beach, FL
33480(561) 655-2833
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K - 12
Florida Atlantic University GalleriesThe University Galleries serve the community of students, faculty and staff at FAU, as well as public audiences. The Museum Education Program produces Field Experience Guides to assist teachers in planning field trips and provides interdisciplinary interactive tours and outreach programs to elementary, middles and high school students. Tours and outreach programs are team-presented by FAU students who have participated in rigorous training unique to each exhibition. Art Mentorship Program (AMP) is arts integration collaboration between the University Galleries, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Children’s Home Society. Through AMP, FAU art students and alumni serve as mentors to youth, promoting creativity, skill enhancement and cultural enrichment.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / History
Programs• Home Mask Relations: A Social Art Project
Schmidt Gallery: November 4 – January 20, 2018• 2017 Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition
Schmidt Gallery: September 8 – October 14, 2017• southXeast: contemporary southeastern art
Ritter Gallery: January 20 – March 3, 2018 Schmidt Gallery: February 2 – March 24, 2018
• Fall/Spring Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions: Nov. 17 – Dec. 8, 2017; Apr. 20 – May 4, 2018
• AMPlified Mentee (AMP) Exhibitions: Dec. 9, 2017 – Jan. 22, 2018, May 5 – July 13, 2018
• ImageMakers, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Exhibition: March 9, 2018
• Annual Juried Student Exhibition: March 23 – April 6, 2018 • Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition: April 13 – May 25, 2018• Family Art Days
Families participate in fun, interactive tours of exhibitions to experience art through participation. Schmidt Gallery: September 30, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. and March 3, 2018 from 1-4 p.m.
Costs and Details• Free and open to the public• Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Friday, 1–4 p.m., Saturday, 1–5 p.m.,
Closed Sunday & Monday• Field trips by appointment
Contact Person:Khaulah Naima Nuruddin
fau.edu/galleries
777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL
33431(561) 297-2661
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K - 12
Florida Intergenerational OrchestraThe Florida Intergenerational Orchestra (FLIOA) is a non-profit community educational and cultural organization with musicians spanning ages 9 – 95. The mission of the FLIOA is to bridge the generations with music and musical performances by fostering: role modeling, character building, responsibility, self-esteem, confidence, maturity, team spirit, feeling of accomplishment and appreciation of the arts. Musicians need not audition to become a member; all abilities are welcome.
Curriculum Connections• Music / Art / Social Studies / Math / Language Arts / Science / Community
Service
Programs• Open Rehearsal and Youth Scholarship Auditions: October 19 and 26 • Concert: December 3, 3 p.m. • Concert: February 25, 3 p.m. • Concert: April 8, 3 p.m. • All concerts have a 2:30 p.m. meet and greet pre-concert talk. • An educational intergenerational coloring book will be available at all
concerts.
Costs and Details• Concert tickets range from free to $10.• Students membership is free; adults $60 per season. Scholarships are
available.
Also Available• Educational outreach and mentoring• "Color the Music," a concert with interactive intergenerational coloring book and explanation of the instruments • Enhancing Your Child's Education Through Music, a lecture for parents, teachers and PTAs by Founder/ Conductor Lorraine Marks-Field• Concerts create an opportunity for aspiring musicians to play alongside professional musicians.• Volunteering: Students can volunteer and receive community service hours.
Contact Person:Lorraine Marks [email protected]
flioa.org
12059 Rockwell WayBoca Raton, FL
33428(561) 482-8206
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1, 3, 5, 7
Gumbo Limbo Nature CenterGumbo Limbo Nature Center, named after the red peeling Gumbo Limbo tree of the coastal hammock forest, provides environmental education for the community through public programs, school and camp field trips, group tours, exhibits and lectures. The indoor and outdoor classrooms, laboratory, interpretive displays, marine aquariums, sea turtle rehabilitation facility, butterfly garden, nature trail and boardwalk offer unique opportunities for environmental learning.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Arts: Curriculum meets Common Core and Next
Generation Sunshine State Standards
Programs• 1st Grade: Island Tours; barrier island tour including dune and beach• 1st Grade: Meet the Animals; a comparison lab with Gumbo Limbo's
animal residents• 3rd Grade: Beach Explorers; beachcombing and erosion lab• 3rd Grade: Living Dinosaurs; a mock sea turtle rescue and visit to Rehab• 5th Grade: Coral Reef Connection; interrelationships and chemistry• 5th Grade: Eco Investigators; observe, investigate, analyze• 7th Grade: Mangrove Life: collect and classify marine animals (a water
activity)• 7th Grade: Marine Debris and Me!: study impact of plastics in oceans
Costs and Details• Reservations required, go to gumbolimbo.org/school-programs for info• Register early: classes scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis• Free to Palm Beach County Public Schools (Grades 1, 3, 5, 7)• Free bus transportation through the School District of Palm Beach
County (while funds last)• Ask about additional funding• Maximum number of students 54, due to fire code in buildings
Also Available• Summer and break camps• Group tours (maximum 25)• Citizen Science• Trails and aquariums open to public
Contact Person:Jeff Dobbs
[email protected](561) 544-8612
gumbolimbo.org
1801 N. Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, FL
33432(561) 544-8605
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4 - 5
The HARID ConservatoryThe HARID Conservatory offers a series of 45-minute Dance Outreach Performances for fourth and fifth graders in South Palm Beach County public schools. HARID's Dance Outreach Performances provide a special opportunity for students to experience a high-quality dance performance, learn and practice proper theater etiquette and exercise their behavioral responsibilities outside the classroom.
Curriculum Connections• Dance / Music / Theater / Life Skills
Programs• Divertissements from “The Nutcracker,” Act II; HARID's colorful
production of “The Nutcracker” includes all the magical and exciting dances from Act II including Spanish Chocolates, Chinese Tea, Arabian Coffee, the Russian Trepak, Dance of the Mirlitons, Waltz of the Flowers and the majestic Grand Pas de Deux. Each performance is 45 minutes in length.
Costs and Details• Admission is free and bus and driver costs are underwritten by HARID.• All performances are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Robert Ulmer at (561) 997-2677 or [email protected] to reserve space for your class.
• All performances are held at the Countess de Hoernle Theater on the campus of Spanish River Community High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton.
Performance Schedule:• December 13, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.• December 14, 10:30 - 11:15 p.m.
Also Available• 2017 Winter Performances: December 16 and 17, 3 p.m. Featuring classical ballet, character and modern dance and “The Nutcracker,” Act II • 2018 Spring Performances: May 25, 7:30 p.m.; May 26 and 27, 3 p.m. An exciting selection of classical and contemporary ballets showcasing HARID's 2018 graduating class• Tickets for all performances: $30 and $25 (half price for children and full-time students); harid.edu/performances, (561) 998-8038
Contact Person:Annabel Russell
harid.edu/student-outreach-performances
2285 Potomac RoadBoca Raton, FL
33431(561) 997-2677
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3 - 12
Historical Society of Palm Beach CountyThe Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC) and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum believes that history brought to life for children in a relevant, engaging manner can fling open doors of social and intergenerational understanding, provide powerful intellectual inspiration, and help children feel a sense of place and a pride for their heritage. The mission of the HSPBC is to further understanding and appreciation of Palm Beach County and Florida history by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting cultural resources for the education and enrichment of residents and visitors in present and future generations. The Museum, housed in the restored 1916 Historic Courthouse, contains two permanent galleries — The People Gallery and The Place Gallery — and the Special Exhibit Gallery that is reinvented annually. Rotating exhibits are also displayed in the building’s Historic Courtroom throughout the year.
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Language Arts / Science / Visual Arts / Theater
Programs• Palm Beach County History Museum Tours• Civics Mock Trials in the Historic Courtroom• 4th Grade Florida History Program & 7th Grade PBC Civics and History
Program• Traveling Educational Trunk Program: Trunks are loaned for three
weeks. Please call to make a reservation. • Seminole and Miccosukee trunk • The Native Americans of South Florida trunk • Pioneer Era trunk • Holocaust Studies trunk (Grades 5 and up) • Spanish Explorers of Florida trunk • Florida in the Civil War trunk • Agriculture (coming soon)
• Presenter Program (part of Traveling Trunk Program)• First-person reenactors will visit the classroom to complement final
trunk lessons• In-classroom Lecture Visits• Annual Special Events for Families: Scarecrow Festival (Oct) & Armed
Forces Day (May)
Costs and Details• Museum tours are free
Also Available• Adult Lecture Series (Nov-Apr) and Walking Tours (Dec-Apr)• Research Library & Archives• Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Person:Rhonda Gordon
historicalsocietypbc.org
300 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 832-4164 ext. 110
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John D. MacArthur Beach State ParkJohn D. MacArthur Beach State Park Natural Science Education Programs are where “science comes alive.” Programs focus on the four diverse habitats that make up the park: the Maritime Hammock, Estuary, the Dune and Beach and the Rock Reef. Students will learn about the plants and animals that live in and near these distinct ecosystems, making important connections between them. They learn through participating in hands-on field experiences utilizing the park as a living labatory.
Curriculum Connections• Curriculum meets the Florida Next Generation Standards, as set forth
by the Florida State Board of Education, and includes Making STEM Connections to the Florida Standards
Programs For more detailed information, please visit macarthurbeach.org.• 1st Grade – Fish Fun or Water Patrols• 2nd Grade – Over in the Ocean or Water Patrols• 3rd Grade – Plants Plus or Water Patrols• 4th – 5th Grade – Habits and Habitats or Bird Basics or
Turtle Hurdles or The Wonders of Water• 5th Grade – Life in the Estuary • 6th – 8th Grade – Waters SOS or Water Rangers • 6th – 12th Grade – Beach Explorations or Estuary Explorations• 9th – 12 Grade – Oceans 911
Costs and Details• Programs are provided free of charge. School groups must submit a fee-
waiver letter on school stationary prior to visit, or entry fee may apply. • Registration begins at PBSD Science Symposium and continues until all
slots are filled.• Packets with pre and post activities will be sent to teachers upon
registration.
Also Available• Natural Science Education Training (NSET) are in-service opportunities provided for teachers throughout the year.• School groups may apply for free park entry and self-exploration.
Contact Person:Veronica Frehm
macarthurbeach.org
10900 Jack Nicklaus DriveNorth Palm Beach, FL
33408(561) 776-7449
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K - 12
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and MuseumThe Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers guided climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse. The waterfront museum in the restored WWII building offers the exhibit “Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee,” featuring Native American, Seminole, Florida Maritime, Lighthouse, Pioneer and local WWII history. Outdoor exhibits include the Tindall Pioneer Homestead & Gardens, Pennock Plantation Bell, Florida's First Peoples exhibit, Seminole Chickee, Keeper's Workshop and Oil House. The lighthouse is part of the federally designated Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.
Curriculum Connections• Aligned with Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State
standards and prior years versions: Language Arts / Visual Arts / Social Studies / Math / Science
• Lesson plans are located on line at jupiterlighthouse.org under the “Education” tab “Teacher's Resources”
Programs• Guided climbing tours of the lighthouse, Oil House & New Keeper's
Workshop area, Tindall Pioneer Homestead, Seminole Chickee, Native American Kiosks and History Museum; video room inside museum featuring history of the lighthouse
Costs and Details• Lighthouse & Museum Tours: $4 per child (chaperones pay the child rate
and must be able to climb tower with the children). • Children's Tours (14 and older): Each group of 15 must include two adult
chaperones; Children's Tours (13 and younger): Each group of 15 must include three adult chaperones.
• Area Title 1 Schools fourth grade and up are free of charge and must provide documentation when booking tour; limitations apply, contact tour office.
• Children must be four feet tall to climb tower; no flip flops are permitted for climbing.
• Assistance with cost of bus transportation may be available; please inquire when booking tour.
Also Available• Museum Gift Shop, Educational Programs, Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids, Hike Through History, Sunset / Moonrise Tours, Twilight Yoga at the Light, Tales from the Archives, Book Club and Weddings and Proposals• The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area also features hiking trails and waterfront beach wading (unguarded) area.• Lighthouse River Rendezvous (November)• Sea Fest For Kids (February)• Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April)
Contact Person:Amanda Dixon
jupiterlighthouse.org
500 Captain Armour's WayJupiter, FL
33469(561) 747-8380, ext. 110
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Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsThe Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization that presents national and international performing artists and provides a home for local and regional arts organizations. In addition to its "S*T*A*R Series" school performances, the Kravis Center's education programs include Kravis-on-the-Road, Family Fare, the De George Academy for Performing Arts, The Broadway Artists Intensive, community outreach events, student arts enrichment opportunities, ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education, professional development for teachers, afterschool performances and workshops and a summer performing ArtsCamp.
Curriculum Connections• Dance / Character Education / Health / Holocaust Studies / Language
Arts / Math / Multicultural Studies / Music / Physical Education / Science / Social Studies / Theater
Programs• Please refer to the Kravis Center website: kravis.org.
Costs and Details• Busing questions? Call the Teacher Hotline at (561) 651-4251.• Performances are usually at 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.• Ticket price: $5 per student. Students enrolled in the Palm Beach County
Free / Reduced Lunch Program receive an admission waiver.
Also AvailableStudent and Educator Rush Ticket Program provides half-price tickets for any seat in the house when a valid student or teacher ID is presented at the box office, one hour prior to curtain time for any Kravis Center self-initiated performances, based on availability. Call the box office at (561) 832-7469 for additional information.
Contact Person:Ali Rehm
kravis.org
701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 651-4251
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Lake Worth PlayhouseAtlantic Coast Theater offers tours year round to schools, theatres, libraries, museums and festivals. They have continued to bring imaginative, entertaining and educational productions to audiences across the United States for more than 12 years.
Curriculum Connections• Palm Beach County School District Approved Lesson Plans on Learning• Village / Literature / Music / Theatre-Character Education / Audience
Participation / History
Programs• Flight!, October 25, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. (K-8)
Mankind has always been fascinated with the skies, the stars and reaching new heights. "Flight!" combines creative staging, original music, audience participation and multimedia elements into a theatrical production that explores the stories of flight including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, The US/Soviet "Space Race" and NASA's many accomplishments. Audiences are encouraged to think about the future of flight, and perhaps be inspired to become pioneers reaching for the stars themselves.7
• The Snow Queen, December 14, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. (K-5) Hans Christian Andersen's tale of adventure comes to life in this musical adaptation. Gerda must save her friend, Kay, who has become enchanted and can see no good in the world. Gerda seeks help from a talking (and singing) crow, the notorious (and comic) Robber Prince and a Reindeer Herder (and her audience participant reindeer), as they try to save Kay from the mysterious Snow Queen.
• Chicken Little, An Appalachian Musical Jamboree Mrch 14, 2018, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. (K-5) Chicken Little may be small, but she has a big imagination. Come along on her journey to warn everyone that "The Sky Is Falling!" This original musical is filled with toe-tapping mountain music, live instruments and lively comic characters.
Costs and Details• All shows: Adults $8, children $6• Doors open 30 minutes before show time
Contact Person:Judith Johnson
lakeworthplayhouse.org/kid_families.html
713 Lake AvenueLake Worth, FL
33460(561) 586-6410
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Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of ArtAs northern Palm Beach County's oldest visual arts organization, the Lighthouse ArtCenter features year-round local, regional and national exhibitions in six gallery spaces. The School of Art offers dynamic fine art classes for all ages, with 35 distinguished faculty members. This season, the Gallery will present an exciting and innovative line-up of exhibitions and special events that promise to deliver an engaging, informative and enriching art experience.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Social Studies / Literary Arts / Science / Multicultural Studies /
Math / Critical Thinking / Music
Programs• Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
and School of Art. The Gallery offers year-round guided tours, student field trips that include an imaginative art project and year-round art classes for all ages. Creative programming can be tailored to fit the needs of any group.
Costs and Details• Self-guided Gallery Tours are free for members and children 12 and
under. $5 for nonmembers• 1st Saturdays are free admission for all• Guided Gallery Tours for youth school groups are $3 per child.Tours with
2D art projects for youth school groups are $5 per child. Private Gallery Docent adult tours are $10 per person. Reservations necessary for all.
• Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• School of Art Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Annual Membership for Individual Adult: $100; (Palm Beach County
teachers receive a 50% discount on annual membership)
Also Available• Year-round fine art classes for all ages• Special needs art classes for children and adults• Homeschool art programs• Summer Enrichment ArtCamps for youth, ages 6-12• Annual K-12 Community Students Art Show and Sale• Internships and volunteer opportunities for adults and students• Community art outreach programs• Scholarships available based on financial need• Art library• Lunch and Learn Lecture Series• Third Thursday evening receptions• Adults day trips• Art supply store and Gallery gift shop• Facility rental for parties, meetings and events
Contact Person:Janeen Mason
[email protected](561) 746-3101
LighthouseArts.org
373 Tequesta DriveTequesta, FL
33469(561) 746-3101
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Loggerhead Marinelife CenterLoggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) offers a chance for the public to understandthe ins and outs of sea turtles and their conservation. LMC serves as a fullyoperational sea turtle hospital as well as a hub for research and an interactiveeducational facility. Its mission is to promote the conservation of Florida'scoastal ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered seaturtles. Through field trips, guided tours, outreach, turtle walks and lectureseries, the center strives to educate the community on how it can help aid theseimperiled reptiles back to a non-endangered status.
Curriculum Connections• Science-aligned with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
Programs• Field Trips: Located close to the center? Take an hour-long field trip
excursion through the facility and receive an up close education on sea turtle biology and conservation.
• Outreach Programs: Can't come to the center? They can bring the science to you.
• Outreach programs discuss everything students will want to know about sea turtle morphology, nesting habits and more with hands-on artifacts.
• Virtual Field Trips: Don't live locally but still want to learn? Virtual Field Trips are a great way to bring the facility into your classroom. Meet some of the turtle patients through your computer screen and partake in an interactive field trip, including the center's hospital.
Costs and Details• Field Trips run Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.• Field Trip fees are $5 for an hour-long program; chaperones and
teachers are free.• Limited Title 1 funding available upon request
Also Available• Summer camps• Field Trips, Outreaches and Virtual Field Trips• Birthday parties• Guided Tours• Turtle Walks• Kid's Fishing Program• Eco-tours• Marine-themed gift shop • Loggerhead Park amenities include a guarded beach, nature trails, playground, restroom facilities, outdoor showers and picnic pavilions
Contact Person:Kerri Allen
marinelife.org
14200 US Highway OneJuno Beach, FL
33408(561) 627-8280
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Maltz Jupiter TheatreMaltz Jupiter Theatre is a professional, not-for-profit regional theatre whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire the community. The Theatre's Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full, year-round schedule of classes, the conservatory’s hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors.
Curriculum Connections• Theater / Music / Language Arts / Visual Arts / Character Education
Programs• Page to Stage: Teaching artists travel to schools or community centers to
engage students in the process of bringing a story from its written form to the stage.
• Kids Korner Series student matinee program: Student audiences experience a full production from the theatre's season.
Costs and Details• Page to Stage: $50 per hour • Kids Korner Series: $5; reservations required• Student rush tickets: $25; call the box office for details
Also Available• Tours of the theatre and conservatory• Professional Training Program: Prepares students for a career in the arts• Career Apprentice Program: Trains students for a career outside of performance, including arts administration, education, scenic, costuming, props, sound, lights and stage management• Youth Artists' Chair summer mentorship program• Youth Touring Company and Dance Company• School Spirit Night and Family Show Time performances• First Step to Stardom: annual youth auditions for the theatre's professional productions• In the Style Of workshops: Conservatory students are selected via lottery for free dance workshops with cast members • Vacation camps• Teacher professional development opportunities• Guest speakers in the classroom• Scout badges• Internship and volunteer opportunities
Contact Person:Julie Rowe
jupitertheatre.org
1001 East Indiantown RoadJupiter, FL
33477(561) 575-2672
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Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery CenterManatee Lagoon is a free educational attraction with hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about these threatened and unique creatures. On cold winter days, the observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatee aggregations basking in the warm-water outflows from FPL’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Mathematics / Language Arts / Visual Arts / Social Studies
Programs• Lake Worth Lagoon: A National Treasure in Our Backyard, all ages —
Guests will learn the importance of mangroves, seagrass and oysters, and how human activities could throw these systems out of balance.
• Much Ado About Manatees, all ages — Guests will learn about the history and conservation needs of the Florida manatee.
• Shell Shocked: Scrutinizing Shelled Species, Grades K – 1— Students will learn about different types of local mollusks, what they eat, who eats them and how they grow such pretty sea shells.
• Animal CSI: Bone Forensics, Grades 2 – 3 — Students will explore the structure and strength of manatee bones and compare their skulls to other species.
• Homeward Bound: Migrating Species, Grades 4 – 5 — Students will learn about what brings various migratory animals to Florida, and the great challenges they face.
• Lagoon Life: The Ups and Downs of Tidal Living, Grades 6 – 8 — Students will investigate how the gravitational forces of the sun and moon create tides, and the adaptations some local animals have for dealing with these conditions.
• Manatee Masters, Grades K –12 — Students will be educated on the incredible marine mammal that is the Florida manatee.
Costs and Details• Most school programs and tours are free, but advance registration and
confirmation are required. One chaperone is required with every 10 students.
Also Available• Manatee Tales & More Story Time (ages 2-5) — no charge• Much Ado About Manatees walking tour — no charge• Lake Worth Lagoon: A Natural Treasure in Our Backyard talk — no charge• Sunday Afternoons at Manatee Lagoon science lectures — no charge• Artful Learning on the Water: Adults (21+) — see website• Artful Learning on the Water: (ages 6-12) — see website• Junior Aqua Labs: (ages 9-14) — no charge• Mindful Moments Yoga: Adults (21+) — see website
Contact Person:Group Visit [email protected]
visitmanateelagoon.com
6000 N Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL
33407(561) 626-2833
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Miami City BalletBallet for Young People, Miami City Ballet’s signature community outreach program, is a child-friendly performance that’s fun for all ages. An interactive, behind–the-scenes look at the art of ballet where you can learn how and when ballet began, what it takes to become a professional ballet dancer and how a ballet is created. Ballet for Young People offers free performances and educational supplements to school audiences. Enhancing the experience are interactive talks by the MCB school director or members of the artistic team, providing the audience with insight into the performance.
Each participant leaves with an educational program guide, including child-friendly activities related to the history of ballet, the ballets performed and the exciting world of dance, to which many are introduced for the first time.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / History / Social Studies
Programs• Programming is selected from MCB’s season repertory based on its
suitability for children and is presented to the audience by the Miami City Ballet School Ensemble composed of the top level students in the Pre-Professional Division, performing in Ballet for Young People, as well as in other special events and public performances throughout South Florida. By increasing community access to high-quality, artistic programming, they truly serve as ambassadors for Miami City Ballet and MCB School.
Costs and Details• Ballet for Young People takes place March 2nd 2018, at Kravis Center for
the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Event starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.
• Free Transportation and Performance to all Palm Beach County Students enrolled in the Free/Reduce Lunch Program on a first come first serve basis.
• For reservations, please call Miami City Ballet Outreach (305) 929-7000 ext. 1401 or email [email protected].
Also Available• A Ballet for Young People Teacher’s Pre and Post-Performance guide is available on the Miami City Ballet website. miamicityballet.org/outreach
Contact Person:Terry Schechter
miamicityballet.org
2200 Liberty AvenueMiami Beach, FL
33139(305) 929-7000, ext. 1401
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Milagro CenterMilagro Center’s mission is to enrich the lives of underserved children and youth through cultural arts, living values, academic support and mentoring. Children are empowered to achieve success and assume responsibility for their actions. Through the combination of arts, Living Values Education, mentoring and academic support, 98 – 100 percent of Milagro's students are promoted to the next grade in school each year. This has translated to an increased number of youth graduating from high school.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Math / Visual and Performing Arts / Social Studies /
Health
Programs• Stars and Teen Leadership• Cultural arts education, including dance and musical instrument
instruction taught by master artists• The Living Values Education program is endorsed by the United Nations
to help children develop key personal and social characteristics, including peace, love, respect, responsibility, happiness, cooperation, humility, honesty, tolerance, simplicity, freedom and unity.
• Academic enrichment provides children who are at the highest risk of school failure with one-on-one academic support and tutoring. Career development to expose teen
Costs and Details• Stars Program (grades K – 5): weekdays, 2 – 6 p.m. during the school
year; 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for the 10-week summer camp program• Bus transportation provided by Palm Beach County Public Schools
during the school year• Cost per child: $60 per month, $100 summer camp fee for ELC
subsidized families; $110 per month, $100 summer camp fee for all others. Camp scholarships are available.
• Teen Leadership Program (Grades 6 – 12): weekdays, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. during the school year; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the 10-week summer camp program
• Daily transportation from local schools is provided.• There is no cost to attend the Teen Center.
Also AvailableMilagro Center is open full days during winter break, spring break and all teacher work days.
Contact Person:Barbara J. Stark
milagrocenter.org
695 Auburn AvenueDelray Beach, FL
33444(561) 279-2970
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Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensWith six Japanese Gardens, two museum buildings and 200 acres, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is an inspiring haven for those ready to delve into traditional and modern culture of Japan or discover the history of the Japanese farming community of 100 years ago. Take a guided tour, enjoy an outreach program, learn one of the traditional arts or celebrate culture at one of the festivals.
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Visual Arts / Foreign Language
Programs• Permanent Exhibit: Japan Through the Eyes of a Child• Permanent Exhibit: The History of Yamato Colony• Permanent Exhibit: Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew• June 9 – September 17, 2017, Building a Legacy: Gifts from the Mary
Griggs Burke Collection and Ema: Painted Prayers• October 13, 2017 – January 21, 2018, Out of the Blue: Japanese Indigo
Textiles• February 16, 2018 – April 22, 2018, Nature, Tradition and Innovation:
Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Gordon Brodfuehrer Collection
• May 18, 2018 – August 26, 2018, Unexpected Smiles: Seven Types of Humor in Japanese Paintings
Costs and Details• Docent-led Tours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. for groups of
15-50• Please call (561) 233-1330 for all school group tour admission
information and scheduling.
Also Available• Outreach Programs, Guest Lecture Series, Workshops and Classes, Family Fun Days, Sushi & Stroll• Festivals: Lantern Festival (October 21, 2017), Oshogatsu (January 7, 2018), Hatsume (April 21 – 22, 2018)
Contact Person:Miyoko Carman
[email protected](561) 255-1330
morikami.org
4000 Morikami Park RoadDelray Beach, FL
33446(561) 233-1350
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Norton Museum of ArtThe Norton Museum of Art, one of the Southeast’s premier art museums, is known for the quality and depth of its extensive American, European, Contemporary, Chinese and Photography collections.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / Science
Programs• Special Exhibitions 2017 – 2018
Earthworks: Mapping Climate Change through Photography (5 – 12) September 5, 2017 – January 7, 2018
• Themed tours of the museum collection: About Face: Portraits (K – 12); Highlights from the Museum Collection (K – 12); Learning to Look (K – 12); Storytelling in Art (K – 12)
Costs and Details• Admission is free for school groups. Reservations are required three
weeks in advance; one chaperone for every 10 students is required.• Free busing for field trips available for PBCSD; call for details.• All tours are docent-led. Middle school and high school teachers can
self-tour the museum collection. Please inquire with the Education Department in advance.
• If you don't see an appropriate tour offered for your students, contact the museum to discuss your ideas.
• Inquire about teacher and professional development opportunities.
Also Available• Family Studio: Make Art a Family Affair! Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Children ages 5 – 12 and accompanying adults participate in a gallery tour and related art workshop. Advance registration required; $1 per child. Bilingual Family Studio is available when requested two weeks in advance. American sign language interpreters are available with two weeks' notice.• DIY Art Projects: Select Thursdays 6 – 8 p.m. All ages can explore the galleries and create a related art project to take home. No reservations required.
Contact Person:Jillian Taylor
norton.org
1451 South Olive AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 832-5196, ext. 1146
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Okeeheelee Nature CenterOkeeheelee Nature Center sits on 90 acres of Pine Flatwoods Forest habitat with more than two miles of trails and a large butterfly garden. Highlights include a herd of White-tailed Deer, threatened Gopher Tortoises, and Painted Buntings. The center offers live animals (birds of prey, alligators, turtles, snakes, fish) and interactive exhibits, designed to educate about South Florida's unique habitats and animals and inspire visitors to be good stewards of the environment. A variety of interactive programs are offered to schools, special groups and the public.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Language Arts / Health
Programs• Pre-K: Nature Adventures (1 hour) - Children will take a short nature
walk to look at where different animals live, and meet some live animal friends (butterfly, owl, reptiles).
• Kindergarten – 1st Grade: On the Wing: Exploring Animals that Fly (1.5 hours) - Students will take a nature walk, learn about the butterfly host plants and the butterfly life cycle and experience live bird meet-n-greets, including a nocturnal and diurnal bird, as they explore the lives of birds.
• 2nd – 3rd Grade: Animal Homes and Habitats (2 hours) - Students will explore forest and wetland habitats to learn what animals need to survive, then meet some of our resident animals that could live in those places.
• 4th – 5th Grade: Freshwater Wet Lab (2 hours) - Students will study live plants and animals acquired from the marshes at Okeeheelee. They will use microscopes and other tools to analyze what they see and record their findings. These inspections will allow them to figure out each animal's role in the food chain. Students will also play an active game that illustrates a food web.
• 4th – 5th Grade: Raptor Chapter (2 hours) - Students dissect an owl pellet to find out how they fit into the food web. Students will then meet a variety of resident raptors and learn about raptor adaptations and ecological importance.
Costs and Details• Pre-K – 3 Grade School Field Trips: $1 per child, no charge for teachers /
chaperones• 4th – 5th Grade School Field Trips: $3 per child, no charge for teachers /
chaperones• Maximum 60 participants per program / minimum $30 program fee
Also Available• Specialty Group Program (Scout Troops / Summer Camps / Social Clubs)
- $3 per participant (one free chaperone per 10 children)• Meeting Rooms - three different facility options available for teacher /
school meetings, workshops and retreats (fee applies)• Volunteer opportunities
Contact Person:Callie Sharkey
bit.ly/Okeeheelee
7715 Forest Hill BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL
33467(561) 233-1400
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Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic University's School of Music and Fine Arts PreparatoryDepartment – Dance Division welcomes children ages 3 through 18 who havea sincere desire to make the fine arts a profound part of their lives. Programsfor all ages and levels are designed to nurture each student's innate artisticability, emphasizing private instruction as well as classroom and ensemble experience. The program, administered by Dr. Kathleen Klein, offers the highest quality, multidisciplinary dance training available in the South Floridaarea to students at all levels. The PBA Preparatory Program in Dance is proudto include the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough eight-level program that combines high-quality artistic trainingwith the basics of dancer health and child development.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Dance / Health Education / Language Arts / Math /
Multicultural Studies / Music / Physical Education / Science / Social Studies / Theater
Programs• Please refer to the Palm Beach Atlantic University website:
pba.edu/mfa-prep-dance.
Costs and Details• Group and student rates available.
Also AvailableFall Session and Spring Session• Times: Determined by schools and availability• Interested in enrolling your child in a dance program? Check out the PBA website for more information on classes for all ages and ability levels.
Contact Person:Kathleen Klein
pba.edu/mfa-prep-dance
901 S Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL
33416(561) 310-4004
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Palm Beach County Library SystemThe Palm Beach County Library System connects communities, inspires thought and enriches the lives of its members. The library offers many activities to meet the educational and cultural needs of the community. Interactive classes are offered at all 17 locations throughout the year for of all ages. On line resources are also available to assist students with educational needs.
Curriculum Connections• Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, English, History, Literature,
Technology, Volunteering
Programs• Free Live Homework Help• Families Reading Together• Lynda.com• Read Down Your Fines• Summer Reading Program• Volunteer Opportunities
Costs and Details• Free Live Homework Help: An afterschool session connects students
to tutors in math, science, social studies and English. Sessions are student-driven: K – 12 and college intro students log on to ask for help on a specific topic. Live Homework Help in English or Spanish: Sunday – Thursday 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays 2 – 7 p.m. (at home or any PBC library location)
• Families Reading Together: In November, all preschoolers and children in kindergarten and first grade are encouraged to read the same book, selected by school and county librarians. Special programming and community activities take place during the month.
• Lynda.com: The on line video training library includes almost 3,000 self-paced training classes on a range of technology and business skills for all levels of user. Classes are developed and taught by industry experts; choose courses by subject, software or author.
• Read Down Your Fines: Children and teens under age 18 can participate to pay overdue fines on their library cards by reading.
• Summer Reading Program: Children, teens and adults are encouraged to read during the summer months. Return your log and enter a drawing to receive a prize.
• Volunteer opportunities: Youth, ages 12 – 18, can earn volunteer hours during the summer by providing assistance with the Summer Reading Program.
Contact Person:Adam Davis
[email protected](561) 233-2784
pbclibrary.org
3650 Summit BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL
33406(561) 233-2600
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Palm Beach DramaworksPalm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach’s only professional, not-for-profit theatre, is committed to enhancing the quality of life through the transformative power of live theatre. Since its founding in 2000, PBD has distinguished itself with vibrant productions of classic, contemporary and overlooked plays that inspire, engage, challenge and entertain audiences. Guided by what PBD calls Theatre to Think About, the company presents five stimulating works between October and June, and additional summer programming. PBD is equally invested in the community, in education and in nurturing the future of theatre, and as its reputation has grown, so has its reach and outreach.
Curriculum Connections• Theatre / Language Arts / Social Studies
ProgramsField Trip Performances 10 a.m. school-day performances are offered for the following productions:• “The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman: November 14 and 17• “Billy and Me” by Terry Teachout: December 19• “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson: February 20 and 27• “Edgar & Emily” by Joseph McDonough: April 24 and 27
Costs and Details• Tickets to school-day performances for students, educators and
chaperones are complimentary. • Complimentary bus transportation for schools is provided, if needed. • Teacher Resource Guides are available at palmbeachdramaworks.org/
education. • The school-day performance schedule is subject to change. Additional
dates and times may be available. • Student groups are also invited to attend Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m.
Students must be pre-registered and supervised by chaperones. • Homeschool groups of 10 or more are welcomed. • Limit 200 persons per performance.
Also AvailableClassroom residencies, workshops, and master classes in theatre techniques are available. Professional development workshops in arts integration techniques available for educators. Student tickets available for $10 (subject to availability) for all public performances. A 50% educator discount is available for all public performances and special events with school ID presented at the box office (subject to availability). Interactive talkback with the actors from the current production take place after the 2 p.m. Wednesday matinee and 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening performances. One Humanity Tour production for Palm Beach County 6th grade public school students. Volunteer opportunities available for educators and students.
Contact Person:Gary Cadwallader
palmbeachdramaworks.org
201 Clematis StreetWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 514-4042
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Palm Beach OperaPalm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing world-class opera and enriching the community through a diverse offering of free educational programs that plug the community directly into opera’s stories.
Curriculum Connections• Music / Theater / Visual Arts / Social Studies / Language Arts /
Mathematics
Programs• Concerts in the Classroom: Turn your classroom into a stage. Palm
Beach Opera’s Apprentice Artists present an engaging musical experience customized to students’ needs and curriculum. K-12
• Opera Rehearsal 101: Catch a glimpse of the production process during a working dress rehearsal of one of the operas at the Kravis. 6-12
• PBO Studio: Training the next generation. Studio is a competitive program for high school students interested in a performing arts career. This seven-month program offers two tracks of study: Performance Track and Arts Administration Track. Studio includes lessons, master classes, audition prep, performance opportunities, mentor meetings, tickets, volunteer opportunities and more. 9-12
• Opera Discovery Community Concert Series: Palm Beach Opera partners with area theaters and organizations to bring opera into the community. Benenson Young Artists and Apprentice Artists present a selection of opera’s famous tunes followed by Q&A sessions where curious minds have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the artists. K-12
• Story-Time Series: Become a part of the opera story. A sing-along storytelling experience for younger audiences. K-5
• Opera Out Loud: Uncovering real-world connections between opera and the LGBTQ youth community through a libretto-read program. 6-12
Costs and Details• Palm Beach Opera's youth education programs are free.
Also AvailableDon't miss out on the annual Children's Performance, "The Marriage of Figaro," Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m., with Education Stations beginning at 11:30 a.m. ($5 tickets; sponsored tickets available for TItle I Schools; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; sensory-friendly integrated performance).Palm Beach Opera offers adult education programs including Lunch & Learn, Curtain Warmers, Sunday Q&A and the newly launched ANIMA, Happy Hour Series and Opera Conversations programs.
Contact Person:Jourdan Laine Howell
[email protected](561) 835-7566
pbopera.org
1800 S Australian AvenueSuite 301
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 833-7888
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Palm Beach Photographic CentrePalm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the enrichment of life through the photographic arts. PBPC is esteemed throughout the United States and beyond as a quintessential center of the photography world. Housing both an excellent museum and an acclaimed school, the center offers photography classes for all levels of proficiency, from beginner to master.
Museum exhibitions explore the entire spectrum of photography from the historic to the cutting-edge. The school offers a wide range of educational programming, from mastering basic techniques to investigating the latest innovations in photography and digital media.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts / Language Arts / Social Studies / History / Digital Media
Programs• Learn from internationally acclaimed masters of photography.• Enjoy small class sizes for individual attention in 90-minute and
introductory half-day classes through to master level, multiple-day workshops.
• Tours can be arranged to suit the times and program of each group.• Digital photography programs for children and teens• Summer FOTOcamp: A two-week summer photography camp for kids
ages 10 to 17
Costs and Details• Prices vary for the individual classes. See the website for details:
workshop.org• The Museum at Palm Beach Photographic Centre is free and open to the
public six days a week and features world-class photography exhibits by internationally renowned artists.
• Museum Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Also AvailablePhotographic travel tours around the world, membership programs, custom printing services and a pro shop for photographers
Contact Person:Fatima NeJame
workshop.org
415 Clematis StreetWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 253-2600
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The Palm Beach Poetry FestivalThe Palm Beach Poetry Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the writing, reading, performance and appreciation of poetry by presenting community outreach projects and programs year round. In addition,the 14th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival is set for January 15 – 20, 2018.Consider bringing students on a field trip to hear readings and craft talks by 14 of America's engaging and award-winning poets, including special guest poet Coleman Barks. A full schedule of craft talks, readings and performance poetry events are available.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, English, Literary Studies, Drama, Performance Arts
Programs• Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival High School Poetry Contest. Grades
9 – 12. Submission period, September 15 – December 1. Judged by Dr. Jeff Morgan, professor of English, Lynn University.
• Annual Haiku U. Workshop at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. January 11, 2018, 11 a.m. Grades 2 – 12.
• Annual High School Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony, January 15, 2018, 5:30 p.m., Old School Square Crest Theater. Open to all ages.
• Sizzling Spoken Word Performance Poetry featuring national slam champions Elizabeth Acevedo and George Masao Yamazawa, January 18, 2018, 8 – 10 p.m., Old School Square Crest Theater.
• Performance Poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo and George Masao Yamazawa Workshop (in collaboration with the Morikami Museum), January 21, 2018, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Advance registration required, $35, includes lunch. A free public performance will follow the workshop.
Costs and Details• No charge for the Palm Beach Poetry Festival High School Poetry Contest
or Awards Ceremony.• Admission only to the Morikami Museum and Gardens, no charge
for Haiku workshop. Special student rates offered to groups by the Morikami.
• Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival events, special group and student rate tickets available at palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
Also Available• Please contact Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community Outreach for information on the High School Poetry Contest, or to visit your classroom to discuss poetry.• Special student rates for admission to festival readings, craft talks and performance poetry coffee house events.
Contact Person:
Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community [email protected]
(954) 729-8007
palmbeachpoetryfestival.org
3199 B-3 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL
33461(561) 868-2063
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Palm Beach SymphonyThe mission of the Palm Beach Symphony is to engage, educate and entertain the greater community of the Palm Beaches. For the fifth consecutive year, PBS has successfully developed, performed and funded its Children’s Concert Series exposing our youth and future generations to the arts and symphonic music in Palm Beach County.
Curriculum Connections• Music / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies / Science
Programs• The Palm Beach Symphony engages children in a fun musical learning
experience with performances of one of the most internationally recognized pieces of music: Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." This tale depicts the story of a boy named Peter and his adventures with a lovable duck, an impatient bird, a fat cat, a grumpy grandfather and a scary wolf. Through this narrative performance, the Symphony partners with Ballet East to bring orchestral music to life with dance, costumes and interactive audience participation
Costs and Details• Wednesday, November 1 – 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. Society of the Four Arts. • Thursday, November 2 – 10:15 11:45 a.m. Society of the Four Arts.• Wednesday, November 8 – 10:30 a.m. Eissey Campus Theater, Palm
Beach Gardens. Tickets: [email protected]• Wednesday, November 8 – 6 p.m. Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (Co-
Sponsor), Belle Glade. The concert at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is made possible for the students and families at New Hope Charities through the generous support of Mr. James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui at the Findlay Galleries. Tickets: 561-993-1160 (Free for Children 12 and under, $10 for ages 13 and up)
• Thursday, November 9 – 10:15 a.m. Palm Beach Day Academy, Palm Beach
Also Available• Side-by-Side Concerts: Usually a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has
a long-lasting impression, aspiring student musicians have the chance to play alongside professional musicians at symphony-sponsored events.
• Coaching Sessions: Students split into sectionals with their respective PBS instrument instructor where they study technique, tone, intonation, and musical ideas. During the last part of class, students come back together as a group and work on ensemble balance with PBS musicians playing alongside them.
• Education and Teacher Resources: PBS refurbishes and donates orchestral instruments and provides supplements to music libraries and opportunities for PBS musicians to assist in the classroom.
Contact Person:Jacqueline Bosch
jbosch@ palmbeachsymphony.org
PalmBeachSymphony.org
44 Cocoanut Row, M207-BPalm Beach, FL
33480(561) 655-2657
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation SocietyThe Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society exhibits more than 500 animals in naturalistic animal exhibits, while immersing guests in a beautiful botanical setting. The zoo also offers waterfront dining, a carousel and an interactive play fountain for visitors to enjoy.
Curriculum Connections• Environmental / Science / Math / Multicultural
Programs• Zoo Classes for Pre-K: Animal Discovery, Color Safari• Zoo Classes for K-2nd: Animal Adventures, Habitat Sweet Home, Zoo
Clues• Zoo Classes for 3rd-5th: Food Chains, Florida Wildlife and Wetlands,
Creatures Have Class, Rain Forest Rescue, Animal Algebra• Zoo Classes for 6th-8th: Classification Connection, Animal Adaptations,
Wildlife Conservation• Zoo Classes for 9th-12th: Wildlife Conservation, Kingdoms and
Conservation, Zoo Careers• Guided Tours: Tropics of the Americas, Florida Wildlife and Wetlands,
Endangered Species, Animal Hospital Tour• Zoo Labs: Animal Discovery Lab, Animal Science Lab, Veterinary Lab• Zoo Mobile Outreach programs: Let the zoo come to you! Zoo classes
with live animals can be presented at your school, special event, camp or afterschool site.
Costs and Details• Open 363 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and select Friday and
Saturday evenings • Please visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for prices and detailed information
about onsite and offsite programs. Group rates are based on a minimum of 15 or more paying people.
Also Available• Guided Tours / Behind-the-Scenes Tours / Zoo School / Children’s and
Teacher Workshops / Summer Camp / Afterschool Programs / Outreach Programs: Zoo Mobile / Homeschool Classes / Night Owl’s Overnight Sleepover Adventures / Toddler Programs / Internships, General Volunteers, Volunteer Teaching Guides (Docent) and Summer Camp Teen Volunteer Positions
Contact Person:Education Coordinator
palmbeachzoo.org
1301 Summit BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL
33405(561) 533-0887, ext. 229
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Preservation Foundation of Palm BeachThe Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to preserve the historic, architectural, environmental and cultural heritage of Palm Beach. These goals are attained through advocacy initiatives, educational programs and cultural events.
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / Language Arts / Science / Math• Please contact the foundation for specific benchmarks.
Programs September - May, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.• Little Red Schoolhouse Living History Program (Grade 4)• Pan's Garden Programs (Grades K-8):• Florida's Plants and the Native Americans• Monarchs and Milkweed• Let's See What Transpires• Let's Class Things Up• Customized programs upon request (Grades K-12)
Costs and Details• Admission is free for school groups.• Teacher manuals are provided for each program.• Reservations are required.
Also AvailableTeacher Professional Development Opportunities• Palm Beach County History Institute• Architecture - Building an Integrated Curriculum• Adult Lectures and Tours• Exhibitions• Garden Tours
Contact Person:Katie Jacob
palmbeachpreservation.org
311 Peruvian Avenue Palm Beach, FL
33480(561) 832-0731, ext. 135
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Resource DepotResource Depot is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep reusable items out of the landfill in a way that benefits local educators and students through arts and environmental education. A center for creative reuse, Resource Depot collects all the things that nobody wants anymore and gives them to those who can use them. Resource Depot offers STEAM-based field trips and hands-on workshops to demonstrate the ways materials can be reused for educational purposes. Tours, presentations, workshops and field trips teach children about the ways we impact the environment and develop creative and problem-solving skills through the use of non-traditional (reused / recycled) materials.
Curriculum Connections• The creative use of reusable materials can be adapted and linked to
all curricula and to the Florida Sunshine State Standards and Core Standards.
Programs (Available at Resource Depot and off-site)• K-12 - Turning Waste into Wonder: Includes a tour, environmental
discussion of the life-cycle of trash, ways to reduce and reuse and a hands-on project with reused materials.
• K-12 - Greening Our Schools: This hands-on exprience with reused materials is geared towards a project that will help add to a Green Schools applications. Projects might include bird house, planters and signs to encourage energy saving; inquire for specific list. Also includes a tour, environmental discussion of the life-cycle of trash, ways to reduce and reuse.
• 9-12 - Reuse with Teens: Includes a tour, discussion of (reused) artwork in the GallerRE space, time to earn community service hours and shop the materials that will go toward a project of their own. This field trip only happens at Resource Depot.
Costs and Details• Workshops / Field trips: 1.5 hours• One chaperone required for every 10 students• Minimum 10 student and maximum 30 students per group• Workshop at Resource Depot: $5 per student• Workshop at your site: $7 per student• Discounts may apply when booking multiple groups
Also Available• Shopping memberships available to anyone in Palm Beach County. Visit website for membership rates. • Resource Depot accepts donations that are clean and safe.• Resource Depot offers family workshops and evening adult workshops.• Resource Depot's GalleRE is a space for exhibiting local artists that are
incorporating the reuse of materials into various art forms.
Contact Person:Chelsea Odum
resourcedepot.net
2510 Florida AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 882-0090, ext 102
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River CenterThe River Center offers educational field trip programs to public, private, charter and homeschool groups. Its mission is to foster environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality educational programs, exhibits and meaningful events. Students can explore freshwater and marine aquatic exhibits with interactive hands-on activities and lab experiences.
Curriculum Connections• Programs are designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards
and Florida Core Standards for grades K – 12, with a focus on natural and life sciences. Teachers are given lesson plans and activities to include in their classroom before and after their visit.
• Science: Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life and Natural Sciences, Local and Global Conservation
• Math• Language Arts• Social Studies: Civics, History, Environmental Policy, Ethics and Citizen
Responsibility• Digital Technology• STEAM
Programs• Grade K-1 Sea Urchin Lab / Shark Senses / Fish Morphology / Multi-
Sensory Experience• Grade 2-3 Jupiter Shark Exploration: Sharks 101 / Water Cycle• Grade 2-4 Food Webs of the Loxahatchee• Grade 3-5 Mangrove Adaptations (weather permitting) / Water
Properties Lab / Oyster Reef Ecology Lab• Grade 4-5 Jupiter Shark Exploration: Conservation and Research /
Habitat Conservation (weather permitting)• Grade 5 Squid Dissection ($1 per student lab fee)• Grade 6-8 Estuary Biodiversity Index and Abundance (Seine and Dip
Netting season depending)• Grades 9-12 Loxahatchee River District Wastewater Treatment Facility
Costs and Details• The River Center provides these programs for free. Programs include
an interactive tour, touch tank demonstration, water resources and conservation discussion and hands-on activity. Educational experiences for formal school groups (up to 50 students per program) are scheduled 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Also AvailableThe center provides programs and events for children, adults and families, as well as kayak tours, summer camps, nature walks and snorkel expeditions.
Contact Person:Megan Harris
lrdrivercenter.org
805 North U.S. Highway OneJupiter, FL
33477(561) 743-7123, ext. 702
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Sandoway Discovery CenterThe Sandoway Discovery Center is located in a historic 1936 beachfront home in Delray Beach. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and preserved as a unique Nature Center, now home to native plants, live animals, a world-class shell collection, a 400-gallon living reef aquarium anda 15,000-gallon saltwater pool with sharks and reef fish. The center offers a glimpse into South Florida's fragile marine and freshwater environments through educational exhibits and programs.
Curriculum Connections• Science: Curriculum meets Common Core and Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards.
ProgramsEducational in-house and outreach field trips:• Our Changing Earth (Climate change, sea level rise, recycling)• Shark Adventure and Coral Reef Education (in-house field trip only)• Scales & Tails! All about Reptiles• All about Amphibians!• Creepy, Crawly, Insects!• Sea Turtles: The Followers of the Moon• From Beaks to Feathers! All about Birds• Shell Stories and Touch Tank Adventure• The Power of Plants• Coral Reef Shark Feedings: Tuesday – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday
at 1:30 p.m. (free with admission)• Alligator Feedings: Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. (free with
admission)• Stingray Feedings: Tuesday – Sunday 2:45 p.m. (free with admission)
Costs and Details• Field trips are $6 per child (reservations are required); one chaperone is
free with every 10 students.• Outreach programs: Call for cost and availability.• Title 1 Schools may receive free or discounted programs. Call for
availability.• Sandoway has been selected to receive free transportation through the
Palm Beach County School District.
Also Available• Gift Shop• Birthday Party / Facility Rental• Volunteer Opportunities• Beach Clean Ups (September and April)• Sandoway's "Shark Month" Exhibit June – August with more than 100
shark jaws, shark tooth weapons and more
Contact Person:Evan Orellana
sandoway.org
142 S Ocean Boulevard Delray Beach, FL
33483(561) 274-7263
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Schoolhouse Children's Museum Boynton Cultural CenterThe Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center is located in the historic schoolhouse built in 1913. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Schoolhouse Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs both on site and through a visit to your school or facility. Current programs are aligned with Common Core standards. The mission of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center is to engage children in playful discovery through hands-on, interactive learning that integrates arts, humanities and science in a historical setting.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Engineering / Reading / Language Arts / Social Studies /
Art / History
Programs• Pre-K – Kindergarten
Wild Animal Adventures-The Octopus Creepy Crawlies-The Very Busy Spider
• Pre-K – First Grade The Fabulous Five Senses* Wacky Weather*
• Kindergarten – Second Grade What’s The Matter* Volcanoes* I Dig Dino's*
• Kindergarten – Third Grade Egg Drop*
• First Grade – Third Grade Engineering A Fairytale - a) The Gingerbread Boy or b) The Three Little Pigs Imagination Art Studio - a) Wassily Kandinsky or b) Piet Mondrian * Palm Beach County School Board Approved Trips
Costs and Details• Advance reservations required• Outreach programs available, please call for details.• Please contact Operations Coordinator Terry Winters at (561) 742-6785
for program reservations and cost.• Please contact Program Manager Linda Abbott at (561) 742-6783 for
specific program details.
Also Available• Facility Rental• Birthday Parties• Volunteer Opportunities• Special Events
Contact Person:Linda Abbott
[email protected](561) 742-6783
schoolhousemuseum.org
129 E Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, FL
33435(561) 742-6780
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The Society of the Four ArtsThe Society of the Four Arts is a non-profit cultural organization located in Palm Beach. Each year The Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of programs, including notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs and art exhibitions. The campus is home to a library, children's library, beautiful sculpture and botanical gardens and state-of-the art educational facility.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Art / Literacy / Science / Language Arts / Social Studies / Music /
Theater• Teacher's manual and student guide for all field trips located at
fourarts.org/childrens-programs
Programs• "Art Exhibition: Illustrating Words: Poetry by Robert L. Forbes, Drawings
by Ronald Searle.” This exhibition features more than 60 works combining the poetry of Robert L. Forbes and the imaginative art work of Ronald Searle. This exhibit has been approved by the Palm Beach County School Board for students in kindergarten through grade 12. CCSS & NGSSS: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Visual Arts
• The Palm Beach Symphony presents "Peter and the Wolf" with Ballet Palm Beach at The Society of the Four Arts on November 1 and 2, with two showings each day at 10:15 or 11:45 a.m. Experience one of the most internationally recognized pieces of children's music. The concert helps students develop an appreciation of live music and dance performed at the highest level by professional artists. Reservations begin on Wednesday, September 6; 18-student minimum required. Appropriate for kindergarten through grade 5.
Costs and Details• There is no charge for admission or special programs.• The Children's Library and Gallery is open November through April,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May through October, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., closed weekends. August closure dates to be announced.
Also Available• The Society of the Four Arts Children's Library offers free field trip opportunities, story times and other activities that can be customized for any school group and grade level. • The Four Arts offers limited funding to underwrite transportation when using the School District Transportation System. Contact Susan Harris or Samantha Merigold beginning September 13 at 9 a.m. Call (561) 655- 2776 or email [email protected].
Contact Person:Susan Harris
[email protected](561) 659-8515
fourarts.org
2 Four Arts PlazaPalm Beach, FL
33480(561) 655-2776
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Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach CountyThe Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County offers comprehensive environmental education outreach programs to Palm Beach County students and teachers.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Environmental Awareness / Social Studies / Civics / Language
Arts
Programs• Field Trip Experiences 3-12
Students gain firsthand experience at SWA's Renewable Energy Park, which includes a Renewable Energy Facility, Recovered Materials Processing Facility or SWA Greenway Trail System. Field Trip Experiences are designed for up to 40 students and require at least one chaperone per 10 students. Field Trips are generally scheduled Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A half-hour SWA virtual pre-lesson must be completed with your class before any Field Trip Experience program.
• Distance Learning Program 3-12 Virtual programs allow students to explore the SWA's Renewable Energy Park from their classrooms.
Costs and Details• The SWA offers all of its programs free of charge.• Schools will be responsible for scheduling buses for the Field Trip
Experiences.
Also AvailableTeacher WorkshopsThe SWA offers a variety of trainings and workshops that teach formal and non-formal educators about the environment from a solid waste perspective. All workshops give the participants hands-on lessons to take back to their classrooms that meet the Florida Standards. These lessons help students gain skills to make informed decisions on issues related to our environment. The trainings offered include: Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Everglades Literacy Curriculum.
Contact Person:Danielle Vande Zande
SWA.org/Education
7501 North Jog RoadWest Palm Beach, FL
33412(866) 639-2467
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South Florida Science Center and AquariumThe South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is an interactive center providing curious minds of all ages with an entertaining and educational journey through science and technology. Experience the Aquarium of Atlantic gallery, planetarium, observatory, outdoor science trail, award-winning exhibitions as well as more than 40 traveling and in-house educational programs.
Curriculum Connections• Science / Math / Technology / Social Studies / Fine Arts / Health / Early
Childhood Programs
Programs• Traveling Exhibitions: October 2017 – April 2018, Astronaut and new
exhibitions throughout the year• Also on permanent display, visit the newly renovated Planetarium and
Observatory• Interactive Science Trail with 18-Hole Miniature Golf Course• Science on a Sphere Exhibit• HAM Radio Station• Early Learning Discovery Center• Fun with STEM Nights• Core Curriculum and Next Generation Sunshine State Standard/FCAT-
focused science classes are available for groups at the Science Center or at your school.
• Homeschool Classes• Seasonal Science Camps• Parent-Child Early Learning Classes
Costs and Details• Please call (561) 832-2026 or visit sfsciencecenter.org for more details.
Also Available• Birthday Parties• Volunteer / Intern Opportunities• Scout Program Badges• Senior Silver Science Days• Special Events• STEM Studio Satellite Location in Abacoa
Contact Person:Carla Duhaney
[email protected](561) 370-7710
sfsciencecenter.org
4801 Dreher Trail NorthWest Palm Beach, FL
33405(561) 832-1988
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Spady Cultural Heritage MuseumThe Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is a black history museum and cultural center dedicated to sharing the contributions and experiences of black people from an historical perspective. Located in the former home of educator Solomon David Spady, the Spady Museum building is an historic 1926 structure that contributes to the preservation culture in downtown Delray Beach.
Curriculum Connections• Social Studies / History / Language Arts / Visual Arts
Programs• Pioneering Spirit is a 90-minute museum tour that informs students
of the effects of the end of slavery and reconstruction on the newly forming South Florida community. The tour also highlights the Spanish and Caribbean architectural influences on Delray Beach structures. Illustrated with colorful stories of the personalities and happenings that influenced the growth of the city, the tour does more than relay facts – it draws students back in time. This tour is interactive and will clarify the time-frame in American history when Atlantic coast communities were developed.
• Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp (YCEC) is a six-week summer immersion program designed to build self-esteem, cultural identity and social and civic responsibility in youth ages 8-13.
• Youth Cultural Empowerment Program (YCEP), the next generation of the Spady’s Kids Cultural Club, was created to address the need to provide youth with arts and cultural heritage programming to enhance the Palm Beach County School District’s black history curriculum in an historical environment.
Costs and Details• Pioneering Spirit: September – May, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.
90-minute duration, ages 8 – 13, $4 per child, chaperones free• Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp: July – August, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., three-hour duration, ages 8 – 13, $50 enrollment fee
• Youth Cultural Empowerment Program: September – May, Saturday, 9 a.m., three-hour duration, ages 8 – 13, $50 enrollment fee
Also Available• Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast: January• Black History Month Heritage Festival: February• Juneteenth Celebration: June• Old School Documentary: Available for viewing Tuesday – Saturday• African American Neighborhoods of Old Delray Documentary: Available for viewing Tuesday – Saturday• Ride and Remember Trolley Tour: Second Saturday of each month
Contact Person:Charlene Farrington
spadymuseum.org
170 NW 5th AvenueDelray Beach, FL
33444(561) 279-8883
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3 - 12
Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of Florida Atlantic UniversityTheatre Lab’s educational outreach program, The Future PAGES Project, is committed to the development of future playwrights, artists and storytellers by providing students in grades 3 –12 the opportunity to share their voices and stories with the world. The program focuses on dramatic writing; each session centers on a theme from one of Theatre Lab’s productions. Students are provided with two writing workshops (Parts of a Story and Elements of a Monologue) and are invited to a live theatrical performance at Theatre Lab. Students then submit original pieces of writing based on the themes from the production. A select number of students from all partner schools are asked to join a six-week intensive program to further develop their writing. The program culminates with a live performance of student work.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts, Writing, Theatre, Social Studies, Creative Writing,
Peer Feedback, and various other topics as appropriate to theme of productions
• Partner schools are provided with a curriculum guide designed specifically for the production they attend. All guides detail and list Common Core Standards.
Programs The Future PAGES Project• Fall Program, September – October: Workshops and performances. November – December: Six-week intensive program culminating in original student performance• Spring Program, January – February: Workshops and performances. April – May: Six-week intensive program culminating in original student performance
Costs and Details• The program is presented at no cost to partner schools. Schools must
have at least 45 participating students and ensure that at least one submission per student is completed and collected by deadline.
• Partner schools are selected during August for the Fall program and during November – December for the Spring program.
• Students selected to the six-week intensive program are required to attend one two-hour class each week for six weeks to develop and create the original student production.
Also Available• An overview video of the program is available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fCpi6uk41HI.• Additional information can be found at fau.edu/theatrelab.
Contact Person:Jill Carr
fau.edu/theatrelab
777 Glades Road Florida Atlantic University
Parliament HallBoca Raton, FL
33431(561) 297-4784
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VSA Florida - Palm Beach CountyThe mission of VSA Florida - Palm Beach County is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.
Curriculum Connections• Visual Arts, Language Arts, Theatre and Dance
Programs• Inclusive visual and performing arts programs led by professional artists• VSA Celebration of the Arts at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation
Complex• Holiday Showcase at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College• West Festival at Palm Beach State College's Dolly Hand Cultural Arts
Center• Ongoing exhibits at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex
Costs and Details• Visit vsapbc.com for more details and a calendar of events.
Also Available• School and community partnerships, cultural access, visual and performing arts programs and special events for children, teens and adults with disabilities• Rental space is available at the Murray, Meyer & Rachelle Grodetsky Family Foundation Athletic Center, The Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center and The Fountains Country Club Recreation Center and can be reserved up to three months in advance. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to programs for people with disabilities. Please call (561) 966-7088 or visit: pbcparks.com/therapeutic_recreation/ for more information.
Contact Person:Cindy Pijanowski
vsapbc.com
2728 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL
33461(561) 966-7025
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K - 5
Yesteryear VillageStep back in time…Yesteryear Village is a history park nestled on nine acres, showcasing buildings and artifacts prior to 1940. Discover a large collection of early, original and replicated buildings including an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store, a butterfly garden and several houses. Enter these buildings during a guided learning experience reminiscent of life in early Florida. Tours have been developed in conjunction with the curriculum approved by the School District of Palm Beach County for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Curriculum Connections• Language Arts / Social Studies / Math
Programs• The ABCs and 1, 2, 3s of Yesteryear Village: Grades K-1• The Study of Florida History prior to 1940: Grades 2-5 • Offered year round, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Costs and Details• Admission is $5 per student / $10 per teacher or chaperone. • One free teacher for every 10 students
Also Available• Tours during the South Florida Fair• Summer Camps• Yesteryear Village is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Interpreters will share their stories about life prior to 1940.
Contact Person:Connie Christman
southfloridafair.com
9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL
33411(561) 795-3110
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2 - 12
Young Singers of the Palm BeachesYoung Singers of the Palm Beaches is an inclusive choral community where young people join together to create inspiring singing experiences. Their mission is to teach life skills through choral music by giving children an atmosphere to create artistic excellence, as well as developing teamwork, leadership skills and supportive relationships with fellow singers and adults. Through many local performances the Young Singers serve as ambassadors in their community. Auditions are held in December, May and August.
The group accepts singers in grades 2 – 12. Students receive instruction in music theory, vocal technique and performance skills. Young Singers is housed at the Kravis Center, where over 300 singers attend weekly rehearsals.Young Singers reaches into the community, spreading the love of music by collaborating with local artists and cultural groups.
Curriculum Connections• Music / Math / Language Arts / Social Studies
Programs• Winter Tapestry 2017 - December 9, 7:30 p.m., Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts• Spring Concert 2018 - May 20, 2018, 7 p.m., Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts• Prime Time Palm Beach County Afterschool Choirs - Young Singers
provides afterschool programming in local elementary schools focusing on singing skills, literacy and performance skills. Choirs are taught by certified music teachers.
• Choir in the Glades brings to the western community of Belle Glade the opportunity to participate in Young Singers. This free program offers the numerous gifted and talented singers the opportunity to participate and create a meaningful choral experience. This program was initially funded by the generosity of the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and is supported by several donors including presenting sponsor, PNC Bank.
Costs and Details• There is a tuition fee associated with the core program at the Kravis
Center. Through its financial assistance program, Young Singers is committed to reaching all children who want to sing, regardless of their ability to pay.
Also AvailableTo book the choir for outside performances, please visit yspb.org/community-performance.
Contact Person:Melanee [email protected]
yspb.org
701 Okeechobee BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL
33401(561) 659-2332
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Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach CountyYOPBC was established in 1993 through a project of the Junior League of Boca Raton to provide youth orchestra opportunities in Palm Beach County. Its board of directors, parent association and artistic staff are committed to providing professional training at minimal cost to the young musicians. Many early members are now professional musicians performing as members of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles and bands. Other graduates are now lawyers, engineers, business leaders and teachers. Recent graduates are currently enrolled in some of the finest colleges, universities, schools of music and conservatories in the nation. Whatever direction their lives may take, the group provides musicians with the thrill of performing great music as members of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County.
Curriculum Connections• Curriculum connects with all subjects. Music is math, music is language,
music is science, music is history, music is physical, music is a foreign language, music is art and much more.
Programs• String, woodwind, brass, saxophone and percussion chamber
ensembles. Training, string, symphony and philharmonic orchestras.Summer camp every year in July.
• Mini Mozart String Camp every year in June• Full orchestra summer camp every year in July• Visit yopbc.org for audition dates and details.
Costs and Details• Training orchestra starts at $350 per season.• Regular full season orchestras are $550 per season.• Chamber ensembles start at $200 per season.• Summer program is $300 per week.• Mini Mozart summer camp is $200.• Full orchestra summer camp program is $325. • Financial assistance is available based on need and talent.• Significant early enrollment discounts are often available for returning
students and those who audition in May.
Also Available• Season runs from the end of August through May each year.• After school outreach program at JC Mitchell and Boca Raton Elementary
School• After school programs available through the City of Palm Beach Gardens
and Boca Raton Recreation Centers. Contact for details.
Contact Person:Michael Fraley
yopbc.org
2285 Potomac RoadBoca Raton, FL
33431(561) 281-8600
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For decades, students have piled into buses to visit a variety of cultural institutions: art, natural history and science
museums, theaters, performing arts centers, zoos and historical sites. However, due to financial pressures on our
schools, field trips are now being offered sporadically and sparingly as rewards rather than enrichment. Some
believe that student time is better spent in the classroom preparing for exams. Field trips are on a steady and rapid
decline throughout our country.
As educators, we want our students to acquire skills and knowledge inside and outside of the classroom. We want
them to develop into adults who appreciate the breadth of human accomplishment. Enriching field trips broaden
the educational experience of classroom learning and make curriculum more relevant.
Beyond the Book: Why Field Trips? • Students who go on field trips have better recall of information due to experiencing it first-hand. Field trips
connect the dots of lessons learned in the classroom by providing real experiences related to all content areas.
• Field trips enrich and expand the curriculum, and strengthen observation skills by immersing children in sensory activities that expand their awareness of their community.
• Field trips provide access to our cultural heritage as both advantaged and disadvantaged students receive the same “out of school” learning experiences.
• Field trips affect student values by exposing them to various ideas, peoples, places and time periods. By understanding and appreciating what life was like for people who lived in another time and place, students demonstrate “historical empathy.” By allowing students to express their level of agreement or disagreement with a particular event, movement, art work or musical composition, they learn tolerance and the value of opposing opinions.
• Field trips create real-world experiences students can apply to events relevant in their life. Whether it is visiting a construction site and then returning to the classroom to design an architectural structure or visiting a college campus and being introduced to the dream of higher education, field trips can bring together seemingly unrelated worlds.
• One of the most important outcomes of field trips is the cultivation of an interest in art forms and a desire to return to cultural institutions. A lifelong intent to seek out cultural learning experiences definitely enriches lives.
The Value of Field Trips
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Funded in part by the Sallie and Bert Korman Fund for Cultural Education
The Program Mr. & Mrs. Korman have established a fund at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to provide cultural expeditions for students in Palm Beach County through a competitive grant process. Cultural Organizations will partner with Palm Beach County schools using Palm Beach County School District’s approved curriculum. The goal of the program is to augment, expand and increase the number of cultural expeditions to students throughout Palm Beach County and is not intended to supplant existing field trips.
Purpose of FundingThis grant program will fund the cost of the transportation and/or admittance to a cultural museum, performance or event.
Eligibility Cultural Organizations In order to be eligible for this grant program, cultural organizations must meet the following criteria: • Be a 501c3 nonprofit cultural organization • Be a current member of the Cultural Council in good standing, or a current grantee in the Category B, CII, or
CI grant program • Attend CEdC meetings on a regular basis • Offer a curriculum-based program that has been approved by the Palm Beach County School District • Partner with a school who meets the criteria below and secure a letter of commitment from the partner
school’s principal Schools In order to be eligible for this grant program, schools must meet the following criteria: • Be a public elementary, middle or high school in Palm Beach County • Partner with a Cultural Organization who meets the above criteria and secure a letter of commitment from
the Cultural Organization
Limitations• Only one cultural excursion per school per year• All grant funds will be paid directly to the Cultural Organization
Grant Requirements• Cultural Organization applicants must identify and secure a field trip commitment from a Palm Beach County school principal• Eligible school applicants must identify and secure a commitment from an eligible Cultural Organization• Complete the Cultural Expeditions Application and Budget• Provide the related Cultural Organization’s curriculum• Cultural Organizations must submit a final report to the Cultural Council within 30 days of the Cultural Expedition
2017/2018 Cultural Expedition Grant Program
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Determination of AwardsRecipients are selected on a competitive basis. The Selection Committee will assess each application on the following criteria:• Cultural organization’s history as a Cultural Council member or grantee• Attendance at Cultural Education Committee meetings• Curriculum content• Impact of the program• Cost effectiveness of the request• School’s demonstration of need
How to Apply Eligible Cultural Organizations or schools may apply. To apply for a Cultural Expedition Grant, a completed application must be submitted to the Cultural Council. This is a rolling application with no deadline. Applications can be found at: https://www.palmbeachculture.com/our-impact/grant-programs/cultural-expeditions-grant-program.
How to Submit• Complete Application• Complete the Budget Request• Attach the Supporting Documents
Application maybe sent one of the following ways:• Via Email in a PDF document: [email protected]• Via Fax: 561-472-3346• Via US Mail secured by a binder clip to:
Cultural Council of Palm Beach County c/o Grants Department 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33460
Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
For More Information Contact: Jan Rodusky, Director of Grants(561) [email protected]
Wendy Boucher, Grants Manager(561) [email protected]
Purchases made to BSD contract accounts are not qualifying purchases and will not contribute to the Give Back to Schools Program, but your personal purchases are eligible, so share this information with your employees, family and friends. Give Back to Schools Program: Pre-K-12th grade schools only. Not available in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. 5% of qualifying purchases made during each program period will be offered quarterly as an Office Depot® OfficeMax® Merchandise Certificate to the participating school designated by each customer (up to a total of $10 million). Products that do not qualify are: technology and consumer electronic products and accessories; media and software that is not education or reference related; furniture and furniture accessories; ink and toner; gift and prepaid cards; postage stamps; purchases from Copy & Print Depot™ and OfficeMax Services Center; and purchases made to contract business accounts. Credits are not available to schools with less than $10 in tallied credits. Unaccepted/declined credits are void. Visit officedepot.com/givebts for details.
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MISSIONThe Cultural Council of Palm Beach County enhances the quality of life and
economic growth of the community by creating a cultural destination through support, education and promotion of arts and culture.
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