K-12Th: Education Field Trip with Scholarship
Campbell Creek Science Center K-12 Youth Field Trips
The BLM Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) offers dynamic field trips for K-12 students, homeschool groups, and other youth groups—field trips that bring learning and science to life and help youth connect with nature. CCSC offers a variety of program topics. All CCSC programs are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and science content standards for Alaska. Programs are fully accessible. Notify CCSC in advance of any special needs or requirements for your group. An all-terrain and snow-capable wheelchair is available for participants with mobility impairments. Email us at sciencecenter@blm.gov with any questions.
Group Size: We can accommodate up to 68 students. Different dates have different capacities however. Maximum group size is firm, so please do not sign up unless the maximum group size can accommodate your group. If you have a smaller group size (less than 35), we encourage you to choose a date that can accommodate 35 students or less to save the larger capacities for larger groups. Thanks!
Program Topic Options (3-hours long):
K – 3rd | Alaska Animals | All Year
K – 3rd | Plant Explorers (focus on seeds for younger students) | Fall, Spring, Summer
2nd-3rd | Fossil Finders | Fall, Spring, Summer
4th– 6th | Watershed Discoveries | Fall, Spring, Summer
4th– 6th | Forest Ecosystems | Fall, Spring, Summer
4th-6th | Snow Science | Winter
4th – 6th | Dynamic Earth | All Year
4th – 12th | Team Building | All Year
4th – 12th | Outdoor Safety Skills | All Year
Visit our website to learn more about these program options.
Select a date to see a list of times
Need to Know
- Program Scholarship Eligibility
These program dates are reserved for Title I or near Title I schools (>33% of students participate in the free and reduced price meal program) only. If your school does not fall into those categories, please sign up for a program on our K-12 Field Trip Tours page.
- Program Topic Choice
Please specify your group’s grade and program topic choice in the open-text field for “grade” when booking. CCSC staff will reach out with more specific questions about your educational needs.
- No Chaperone Tickets
CCSC requires that you bring a minimum of two chaperones per 17 students for your field trip. However, chaperones do not need tickets to attend your field trip to CCSC; please do not enter any tickets for chaperones.
- Wildlife Safety
Bear and moose are common on the Campbell Tract. Always pay attention for wild animals, give them lots of space, and practice “bear aware” techniques (e.g., travel in groups, make noise, etc.).
- Lunch
There is a lunch break and room to eat lunch in the Campbell Creek Science Center. Please plan on students bringing a lunch or providing school sack lunches for students.
- Weather
Programs take place primarily outdoors. Temperatures can be 10 degrees colder than other parts of Anchorage. Ensure children and adults come dressed for the weather, including layers and proper footwear for indoor and outdoor activities.
- Weather Cancellation
Field trips take place in all seasons and are not cancelled due to weather. The exception is if your district cancels due to weather.
- Accessibility
A paved path leads from the parking lot to the building entrance. Accsessible parking is located near the start of this path in the parking lot; an additional spot is located at both the north and south ends of the building. Accessible restrooms are available.
- Cell Service
The Science Center does not have public Wi-Fi and cell service is spotty.
- Restrooms
Accessible restrooms with a changing station are available inside the facility. There are no family restrooms available.
- Media Coverage
Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you plan to alert or invite the media to your field trip. Failure to do so will result in your field trip being cancelled the day of if reporters attend.
