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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

  • View available programs below.  

  • Submit Trip Request Form here. 

Availability

  • Monday-Friday - 10am, 11am & 1pm start times. 

  • All programs are approximately 1-hour each unless otherwise noted.

  • Groups can book 1-3 programs per visit. 

  • 2 large classrooms (max 30 students each) & 2 small classrooms (max 24 students) available.

    • SMLI can accommodate a max of 110 students per visit. Larger groups will need to book multiple trip days.​

Program Fees:

  • $200 program minimum to reserve a date​​

  • $10 per student/per program 

  • Teachers & staff free of charge. 

  • 3 parent chaperones per class free. Additional chaperones: $5 each. 

Payment

  • A $50 non-refundable deposit per reservation date is due within 30 days of booking to secure reservation. 

  • Program balance can be paid on day of or within 30 days after scheduled trip (unless payment is via BOCES). 

  • Groups can pay by check, made out to Science Museum of Long Island, credit card, or BOCES. 

    • Contact Director of Education at corellana@smli.org to coordinate a credit card payment ahead of time. ​

Arrival & Accessibility

  • Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. 

  • Buses should strictly adhere to these Bus Directions. 

  • 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

  • Groups can plan to have lunch in-between programs, or after programs are complete. 

  • Indoor and outdoor lunch spaces are available. Students should bring a packed lunch. Snacks are available for purchase at the SMLI gift shop. 

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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

  • Fill out an Outreach Request Form here

  • View available programs here. 

Times:

  • Earliest start time: 9:00am (10:00am for live animal programs)

  • Each session runs approximately 40 minutes. 

Cost:

  • $300 base price - includes 1 session​​.

    • $225 per additional session.

  • Max 5 sessions per outreach visit.

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Live Animal Outreaches:​

  • Cost: $350 for first session - $250 per additional​ session

  • Max 3 sessions per visit.

  • Earliest start time - 10:00am

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