
SCHOOL FIELD TRIP & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Teachers who want to enrich specific areas of science with their classes will find that SMLI's programs are both informative and fun! Whether your students are enjoying just 1 program, or a full day of scientific fun, a trip to SMLI is always memorable. Can't come to us? Book an outreach visit and have an SMLI educator come to your location!
VISITS TO SMLI:
Booking
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View available programs below.
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Submit Trip Request Form here.
Availability
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Monday-Friday - 10am, 11am & 1pm start times.
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All programs are approximately 1-hour each unless otherwise noted.
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Groups can book 1-3 programs per visit.
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2 large classrooms (max 30 students each) & 2 small classrooms (max 24 students) available.
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SMLI can accommodate a max of 110 students per visit. Larger groups will need to book multiple trip days.
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Program Fees:
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$200 program minimum to reserve a date
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$10 per student/per program
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Teachers & staff free of charge.
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3 parent chaperones per class free. Additional chaperones: $5 each.
Payment
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A $50 non-refundable deposit per reservation date is due within 30 days of booking to secure reservation.
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Program balance can be paid on day of or within 30 days after scheduled trip (unless payment is via BOCES).
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Groups can pay by check, made out to Science Museum of Long Island, credit card, or BOCES.
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Contact Director of Education at corellana@smli.org to coordinate a credit card payment ahead of time.
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Arrival & Accessibility
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Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
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Buses should strictly adhere to these Bus Directions.
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SMLI is not a fully handicap accessible building. A ramp is available to access the 1st floor only. There are 2 small steps to access the bathroom on the 1st floor.
Lunch
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Groups can plan to have lunch in-between programs, or after programs are complete.
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Indoor and outdoor lunch spaces are available. Students should bring a packed lunch. Snacks are available for purchase at the SMLI gift shop.



IN-HOUSE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
OUTREACH VISITS:
Schools can book an SMLI educator to visit their facility to run multiple sessions of a singular program per visit. View available programs here.
Booking
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Fill out an Outreach Request Form here.
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View available programs here.
Times:
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Earliest start time: 9:00am (10:00am for live animal programs)
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Each session runs approximately 40 minutes.
Cost:
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$300 base price - includes 1 session.
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$225 per additional session.
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Max 5 sessions per outreach visit.
Live Animal Outreaches:
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Cost: $350 for first session - $250 per additional session
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Max 3 sessions per visit.
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Earliest start time - 10:00am
