K to 2nd

3rd to 6th

7th to College

School Field Trip Guidelines

Reservations: Please call (415) 332-3871 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to reserve programs (at least three weeks in advance).

Grade range: K through 12th
Group size: 10 to 35 children
Chaperone requirements: 1 adult per 5 children
Program times: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Program length: Approx. 90 minutes
Cost: Donations (support our environmental education programs) are gladly accepted.
Accessibility: The Model and visitor center areas are wheelchair accessible.
Nametags: Please have students make nametags to wear during their visit.

Do’s and Don’ts –

Please do:

• Allow extra driving time, as Bay Area traffic is unpredictable (group arrivals later that 30 minutes, after their scheduled time, may be cancelled).
• Allow time for children to use restroom facilities upon your arrival.
• Advise chaperones of their duties: keeping the group together and maintaining order at all times.
• Encourage students to respect others by raising hands for questions or comments.
• Call the Bay Model immediately to cancel or reschedule, if your plans change.

Please do not:

• Allow eating or drinking inside the model.
• Allow students to step over foot barriers onto the model or touch the water.
• Allow running inside the model or visitor center areas.
• Allow students to use interactive exhibits during the program unless directed to do so.

Before your visit

• Familiarize your students with a map of San Francisco Bay and Delta in relation to your location.
• Discuss definitions of scale.
• Examine current events involving water- related issues. (Middle and High School ages)
• Talk about the uses of water and the importance of water quality for human, agricultural and environmental uses.

During your visit (before or after your program)

• Allow students time to use interactive exhibits in the Model area.
• Have students visit the Marinship Exhibit and write down one item to share with the class on a later day.
• Use the picnic area in front of the model for your lunches (no covered areas are available for foul weather.)