REACH Past Field Trips
Past Field Trips
04/06/06: Jim Weiss, Master Storyteller. Storytelling workshop and evening performance.
9/24/04: UPS Tour. Field trip included a tour of the UPS building in Pontiac with a look inside a package car. The maximum amount of people (both children and adults) is 40.
10/18/04: Westview Apple Orchard. Field trip included a 60-minute tour: haywagon ride, picking apples, cider & donuts, freedom to explore the cider mill, animal farm and play area. The Orchard stresses that older children need to be supervised, especially in the playarea, since there are many little kids that come to the morning tours. Field trip geared for Grade 2 and younger, however, siblings both older and younger are welcome. Visit their website at www.westvieworchards.com. Minimum of 20 children to attend.
10/26/04: Pioneer Living. This wonderful experience allows students to experience hands-on history. The program takes place in a Frankenmuth log house built in the 1870s. Students will do some of the chores children of this time period were doing, dip a beeswax candle, make a toy and write with a quill pen. Activities are subject to change without notice. A short Frankenmuth History, introduction of the outhouse, smokehouse and brick bake oven and a day in the life of a child in the 1900s is also included. If time permits you may wish to take your group through the museum. Students & Adults should bring a sack lunch, food and beverage is not provided. Takes place at the Wolkensdoerfer Log House across from Bronner’s in Cross Park, Frankenmuth, MI. The program is geared toward second grade and up.
11/11/04: Davisburg Candle Factory. Located in 125-year-old building, produces unique and beautiful handcrafted candles. Unusual taper production line. Showroom and gift shop. They accept major credit cards if you wish to shop after the tour. 634 Davisburg Road Davisburg, Clarkston, MI 48346. Minimum of 10 people, maximum is 40.
01/16/04 Cooks Dairy Farm, 2950 Seymour Lake Rd, Ortonville. Our tour includes an ice cream cone and we need to give them a number of flavors that we need, so you need to include your choices with your sign up. The flavors to choose from are: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Oreo Cookie, Lava (Cherry Chocolate). Cost: $4.00 per person