FIELD TRIPS - Coming Soon: Our New Space Opens Fall 2025!

Give your students a science adventure they’ll never forget! At the Learning Lab, budding scientists can dig, discover, and explore interactive exhibits — gemstone mining, our immersive animated sandbox, and hands-on discovery rock and mineral tables that supports active learning.

Gem Mining - Our gem mining sluice is a long wooden trough with flowing water — the perfect setup for uncovering hidden treasures. It’s exciting, hands-on fun that keeps kids engaged and curious. Experience gem mining just like a prospector and keep all your finds!

Animated Sandbox - Shape and pile sand to create mountains, rivers, and valleys while colorful projections respond to touch. This brings topography, landforms, and water flow to life — supporting NGSS standards and helping students connect what they see to real-world processes in fun and memorable ways.

Ask us about our sandbox themes and NGSS-aligned educational matrix to help you meet your learning goals.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Most programs are booked in 75–90 minute blocks, tailored to your group’s age and size. You’ll get full access to the Learning Lab and we can adapt to your timing needs. Pro tip: Make a day of it—there’s a beautiful beach park with a playground and picnic area just 5–10 minutes away on foot.

COST

A classroom visit to the Learning Lab starts at $450. We can accommodate multiple groups from the same school in the same day and have creative ways to stagger the times. Please request a quote for a field trip visit!