Field TripsMerging fun with learning is what we do best at Pretend City Children’s Museum. Designed to align with California State Content Standards and Preschool Learning Foundations, Pretend City’s Field Trips will engage preschool through third grade children. Field Trip OptionsSelf-Guided “Play Your Way” Field Trip“Play your Way” field trips allow students, chaperones and teachers to explore the museum at their own pace for a two hour period. This field trip provides teachers the opportunity to customize their exploration time in the museum to most appropriately meet their educational goals for the field trip. |
Quick Links• Field Trip FAQ’s |
Guided Field Trip*These field trips include all the freedom of a Self-Guided visit and extend your students’ exploration by incorporating a 30 minute lesson tailored especially for your group. The Pretend City Explore With Us! Field trip is led by our Pretendgineers and BrainBuilders who are experienced staff trained in early childhood education and child development educators. Other Guided Field Trip Options include our Community Partners in Play field trips. These field trips are offered by various community partners including Orange County Fire Authority and the Irvine Police Department. |
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* Guided field trips are not offered over the summer months from July – August. Instead check Summer Reservation Request Form for summertime options. Guided Field Trips Options |
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Scout/Youth Group Field TripThis special afternoon field trip is specifically designed to offer groups a chance to earn a Pretend City Community Patch. In this dynamic program, Pretend City will offer scout and youth groups the opportunity to address many of the qualities and requirements needed to progress through the various scouting and youth programs. This field trip will help children see various aspects of the city which make it a community and the true power in upholding strong character traits such as good citizenship, cooperation, respect and responsibility. Click here to learn more! |
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Scholarship Field Trips
Pretend City Children’s Museum Scholarship Program serves children and families with the deepest need in our community. Our Pretend City Children’s Museum Scholarship Program provides free admission to extend equal educational access and opportunities to Orange County’s economically challenged areas. Pretend City Children’s Museum Scholarship Program awards scholarship field trips to students and groups from Title One schools and underserved areas.
Field Trip FAQ’s
Field trip visit days are offered on: Monday through Thursday
* Please note that field trip visits are not offered on Fridays, Pretend City block out dates, and national holidays.
Field Trip Cost:
$50.00 Non-Refundable deposit is due with Pretend City’s initial receipt of completed Field Trip Reservation Request Form.
| Guided Field Trip Self-Guided Field Trip Additional Chaperones* |
$10.00 per student $8.00 per student $8.00 per additional chaperone |
* Admission waived for required chaperones. Chaperone costs are only applicable if paid in advance with final payment.
Should additional students and/or chaperones be in attendance on the visit date general admission fees will apply.
Length: 3 hours, including ½ hour lunch time
Sample Field Trip Itinerary and Times*
| Guided Field Trip: | Self-Guided Field Trip: | ||
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| 9:15 – 9:30a.m. 9:30 – 10:00a.m. 10:00 – 11:30a.m. 11:30a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:15p.m. |
Arrival & Community Codes Guided Field Trip Lesson Free Exploration Lunch Departure |
10:15 – 10:30a.m. 10:30 – 12:30p.m. 12:30 – 1:00p.m. 1:00 – 1:15p.m. |
Arrival & Community Codes Free Exploration Lunch Departure |
*Itineraries and times are subject to change. Please carefully read your individual Field Trip Agreement form to receive the accurate itinerary and times for your specific fieldtrip.
| Guided Field Trip: | Self-Guided Field Trip: |
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| Minimum: 15 students Maximum: 60 students |
Children 0-2 years: 1 Chaperone/ 3 Students Children 3-8 years: 1 Chaperone/ 5 Student Children 8+ years: 1 Chaperone/ 10 Students |
For more information please review our Field Trip Frequently Asked Questions.
General Field Trip Information
• Field Trip Brochure
• Field Trip Packet
• Field Trip Packet Recycle City (12mb)
• Field Trip Reservation Request Form
• Field Trip Reservation Request Form (Summer Reservations)
Group Visit vs. Field Trip Visit
| Cost per person | Deposit Amount | Private lunch room |
Prepay 3 weeks in advance | Prepay 2 weeks in advance | 9:15a.m. arrival 12:15p.m. departure | 10:15a.m. arrival 12:15p.m. departure | Full day access | 5 children = 1 free adult | Available Monday – Thursday | Available any weekday** |
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| Group Ticket* (30 or less) | $9.50 | $20.00 |  |
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| Group Ticket* (31 to 60) | $9.50 | $30.00 | |
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| Guided Field Trip* | $10.00 | $50.00 | |
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| Self Guided Field Trip* | $8.00 | $50.00 | |
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All field trips and groups have a 15 person minimum* |
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