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Winter 2025 : (January 06, 2025 - March 05, 2025)
Ice Skating at Generations Park
Private ice skating party for the CHEC community! Bring your own skates or borrow some from the rink. Skate rental is included in the price. Skate sizes start at youth size 9. Children smaller than size 9 can skate in their street shoes. "Skate trainers" (walkers) are available. Skate rink is roofed; skating will go on rain or shine.

Bring: Wear weather appropriate clothing for outdoor venue. Must wear socks. Bring drinks and snacks if you wish; tables and chairs are available for use.
Registration closes: 2025-01-10
Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 412 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA 22812
Ice Skating
Private ice skating party for the CHEC community! Bring your own skates or borrow from the rink (skate rental is included with your registration). Skate sizes start at youth size 9. Children smaller than size 9 can skate in their street shoes. "Skate trainers" (walkers) are available. Skate rink is roofed; skating will go on rain or shine.
Notes: *NON-Skating attendees of all ages should register under the Sibling participant category* Wear weather appropriate clothing for outdoor venue. Must wear socks. Please be aware that they have approximately 10 skates in each size. Cake, other food, and beverages are permitted, but no alcohol is allowed. Outlets are available, as many people enjoy bringing crock pots for hot chocolate etc. There are 4 outdoor fire tables (4 chairs around each) and 5 benches. No indoor seating is available.

10:00AM - 11:30AM Ages: 1-99 Participant participant 18 and under $12.00
Chaperone participant over the age of 18 $12.00
Sibling NON SKATING participant (adult or child) $0.00
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Wildlife Center of Virginia
Founded in 1982, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally recognized teaching hospital for wildlife medicine and clinical research. Since its founding, the Center has treated more than 100,000 wild animal patients representing more than 200 species native to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The lessons learned from these wild animal patients have produced advances in veterinary science, improvements in conservation policy, and increased public understanding of better ways to share the world with our wild neighbors.

Registration closes: 2025-01-16
Friday, Jan 24, 2025 1800 South Delphine Ave Waynesboro, VA 22980
Group Tour
Learn about the inner workings of a wildlife hospital, meet several education ambassadors, and take a tour of the facility. We will start by talking about the Wildlife Center’s work for about 5-10 minutes. Next, our group will visit the outdoor education animal area consisting of various birds of prey, including hawks, falcons, owls, and an eagle.
Notes: per the Wildlife Center: *Tours are not suitable for children under the age of five. The Center is a working wildlife hospital, and loud noises are very stressful for patients and resident ambassadors. *Approximately 35-45 minutes of a tour is spent outdoors on uneven, non-paved, sloped terrain. Guests with mobility limitations or those who are unable to stand for long periods of time may have difficulty accessing the outdoor portion of a tour. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged when possible. Attendees may park to the left as you enter the parking lot, or on the bottom of the loop to the right as you enter the lot. Please do not park at the front of the building without permission from WCV staff.

01:00PM - 02:00PM Ages: 5-100 Participant participant age 5-18 $8.00
Chaperone participant over the age of 18 $8.00
25/25
Great Wolf Lodge 2025
No matter what the weather outside is doing, our resort at Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, VA, keeps the indoor water park fun flowing 365 days per year. Splash, swim, and slide with the whole family, then dry off and head into our adventure park to delight in dry-land attractions such as bowling, arcade games, a ropes course, our immersive MagiQuest adventure game, and more. Kids will love the assortment of entertainment included in your stay—from yoga and arts & crafts projects to a dance party and story time that wrap up the day—and be sure to keep your camera handy for a photo op with the Great Wolf Kids characters who have been known to roam around the resort.

Registration closes: 2025-01-06
Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025 - Friday, Feb 07, 2025 549 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg VA 23188
Group Stay at Great Wolf Lodge
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BOOK THEIR OWN ROOMS USING A SPECIAL CODE. **Please enroll in this program if you are interested in booking a room at Great Wolf Lodge, and we will email you the booking code that you can use to reserve your room** You can book one night, two nights or all three nights, and you can choose from four different types of suites: Family Suites and Family Fireplace Suites are $119 plus taxes and fees = $135.28 per night. Majestic Bear Suites and Grizzly Bear Suites are $249.00 plus taxes and fees = $280.88 per night. Your room comes with passes to the water park (the number can equal up to the reserved occupancy of the room). If you try to book a room and it says it is unavailable, please email Cindy at cvillechec@icloud.com and I will contact the lodge about adding more rooms to our group.
Notes: Discussion is happening in Beyond Explorations discord https://discord.gg/nRurqgabQV - let everyone know that you are going; what nights you will be staying; and what field trips you will be attending while there. This is always a super fun trip, and the kids love running wild around the resort.

Tue, Feb 4, 04:00PM - Fri, Feb 7, 11:00AM Ages: 0-99 Participant: $0.00
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Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center
Located on the banks of the Rivanna River in Darden Towe Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is a hands-on center focusing on the historic expedition as a gateway for learning about history, exploration, transportation, the arts, science, the natural environment, and native cultures. The Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was led by Meriwether Lewis, who was born in Albemarle County, and by William Clark, whose family lived for years in Albemarle County on land adjacent to the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center site. We explore their local roots as well as their national journey.
Notes: LCEC acknowledges the Monacan Indian Nation, the people who occupied and stewarded the mountains, fields, and rivers of Charlottesville, including where the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center now stands. We actively seek to listen to Native people about the Lewis & Clark Expedition and its impact on the Native people of this area, as well as Native peoples from other communities, to develop a more expansive understanding of the true impact of the expedition. With respect and humility, we acknowledge the Monacan Indian Nation’s elders and knowledge-keepers of the past, present, and future.
Bring: Bring weather appropriate clothes in case some activities are outdoors.
Registration closes: 2025-02-10
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA
Fun Exploratory Activities
**Activities recommended for students ages 5-10, but older age students and adults are welcome to participate** CHEC has requested these activities: Making Animal Masks, the Languages of Lewis and Clark (includes Sign Language), and an Animal Sign Walk. LCEC's hands-on activities and exhibitions relate to inspiring curiosity and exploration, while showing respect for the environment and for varying viewpoints. LCEC leads art projects for both children and adults as a way to interpret history, the environment, and science, using the Lewis and Clark journals as inspiration, journals that included drawings, written accounts, and mapmaking. A variety of interactive programs allow visitors to question history and form their own opinions based on primary source documents and objects.
Notes: **Activities recommended for students ages 5-10, but older age students welcome to participate** Adults are also welcome to drop off students for this program.

10:00AM - 12:00PM Ages: 5-18 Participant participant age 5-18 $14.00
Chaperone participating adult $14.00
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Wayne Theater
The historic Wayne Theatre is Waynesboro’s premier live entertainment performance venue in which all of the arts may be appreciated, enjoyed, learned and supported.

Registration closes: 2025-03-03
Friday, Mar 21, 2025 521 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA
Seussical Jr.
Performers in this show are students in 3rd-8th grades who are part of the Wayne Theatre's Arts Education Program (AEP). Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

12:00PM - 01:30AM Ages: 0-99 Participant participant age 5-18 $16.00
Chaperone participant over the age of 18 $16.00
Sibling participant under 5 years of age $16.00
3/21
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Snuggle Butts Farm Tour
Snuggle Butts Farm is a “tiny, but mighty” micro-farm in Albemarle County, VA. Snuggle the many farm animals on this 3-acre farm. You will meet cats, dogs, bunnies, chickens, pigs, cows, goats (and baby goats!) Remember to check out the farm store where you can get merch and fresh eggs.

Bring: Dress to get dirty. Wear appropriate shoes for walking (and potentially getting muddy).
Registration closes: 2025-04-01
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 2166 Polo Grounds Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
PM Farm Tour & Snuggle Session
Snuggle Butts Farm is a “tiny, but mighty” micro-farm in Albemarle County, VA. Snuggle the many farm animals on this 3-acre farm. You will meet cats, dogs, bunnies, chickens, pigs, cows, goats (and baby goats!) Remember to check out the farm store where you can get merch and fresh eggs.
Notes: Dress to get dirty. Wear appropriate shoes for walking (and potentially getting muddy).

01:00AM - 02:00AM Ages: 0-100 Participant participant age 2-18 $21.00
Chaperone participant over the age of 18 $21.00
Sibling participant under 2 years of age $0.00
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AM Farm Tour & Snuggle Session
Snuggle Butts Farm is a “tiny, but mighty” micro-farm in Albemarle County, VA. Snuggle the many farm animals on this 3-acre farm. You will meet cats, dogs, bunnies, chickens, pigs, cows, goats (and baby goats!) Remember to check out the farm store where you can get merch and fresh eggs.
Notes: Dress to get dirty. Wear appropriate shoes for walking (and potentially getting muddy).

10:00AM - 11:00AM Ages: 0-100 Participant participant age 2-18 $21.00
Chaperone participant over the age of 18 $21.00
Sibling participant under 2 years of age $0.00
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Are field trips drop off?

No, not unless explicitly stated. Parents should plan to attend field trips with their student(s) or to send them with another parent/caregiver. CHEC will have a field trip coordinator attending the field trip to answer parent questions and coordinate with staff at the location, but the coordinator is not responsible for monitoring students.
Do my students need to take classes at CHEC to enroll in field trips?

You do not need to be enrolled in classes at CHEC to take field trips. They are open to everyone. You will need an account on the CHEC website and payment will be managed through that account.

I want to enroll my student in a field trip that they aren't the correct age group for. What should I do?

Our age recommendations are generally guidelines, however some field trip venues have strict age guidelines. Please enroll based on the age ranges noted. If you have an older or younger child you would like to enroll, please reach out to fieldtrips@cvillechec.org and we will let you know if there is wiggle room for that particular trip and how to proceed with enrollment.
There are several programs for different age groups associated with a field trip. I want to enroll my children in different programs, but they are at the same time and I can't chaperone both. How is this handled?

You do not need to register as a chaperone twice. You should only pay one fee. Typically, you would register to accompany your younger child(ren). Upon arrival, make sure the coordinator realizes that you are accompanying your younger student.
My family can't make the field trip anymore. Can we get a refund?

CHEC field trips are generally non-refundable. CHEC is run by volunteers and refund requests create additional work for multiple people. In addition, many field trips and/or group rates require us to meet certain minimums and we often have to notify our host of our headcount commitment well in advance of trips. Occasionally we are able to make exceptions to our refund policy for field trip totals over $50. If you would like to see if a refund is possible for a trip where your total was more than $50 or if you would like refund consideration for financial hardship, please contact fieldtrips@cvillechec.org. Consideration will depend on variables such as how far in advance we receive the request and our payment and headcount commitments for the particular venue.