Enseñar e inspirar
Nuestros programas brindan experiencias prácticas al aire libre que se conectan con lecciones en el aula para aumentar la comprensión y apreciación del mundo natural por parte de los estudiantes.
School Field Trips & Programs
Age Group: Preschool to 12th Grade
Grupos juveniles y scouts
Age Group: Preschool to 12th Grade
Únase a naturalistas profesionales para explorar los asombrosos tesoros de la Tierra en el hermoso sistema de parques del condado de Milwaukee. Ofrecemos programas de Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts y otros programas juveniles mediante actividades divertidas, prácticas y basadas en la ciencia. Todos los programas se ofrecen durante todo el año a menos que se especifique lo contrario. Vea los listados de programas disponibles a continuación.
Logros de las Girl Scouts || Logros del Cub Scout || Listado de programas juveniles
Preguntas frecuentes
How do I register for a school program?
Reservations for the following school year can be made beginning April 1. We recommend requesting your program as soon as possible, but we require at least one month prior to your preferred date to schedule and confirm.
- Download our School Program Guide to view policies and offerings.
- Completa esto formulario de inscripción with your date and program preferences.
- Our registrar will contact you via email to confirm your program request. Once confirmed, a confirmation letter and invoice will be sent to the emails of both the teacher and office contact for billing provided on your request form within five business days of booking.
- Payment is due 30 days prior to your program date. Payment can be made with cash, credit card, or check.
How much do school programs cost?
Tarifa de excursión:
$6 per student for schools within Milwaukee County; $7 per student for schools outside of Milwaukee County.
Tarifa del programa en la escuela:
$125 per classroom (max 30) for in-school programs (1-hour); $110 for additional sessions scheduled immediately following the class.
In a Milwaukee County Park Program:
$150 per program (1.5 hours, max 30); includes mileage in-county; Mileage rates apply for out of county (see current Federal rate). Additional students charged at the per student rate (max 60). If an additional program is booked at a park, the cost is per session.
Programs with additional fees:
Los programas de investigaciones de cuencas hidrográficas tanto en Wehr como en los parques del condado de Milwaukee cuestan $8 (escuelas del condado de Milwaukee) y $9 (fuera del condado).
All programs at Wehr have a minimum of $110 and extra adults above a 1:10 ratio pay at the child field trip rate. Some additional fees apply for special programs. We believe in supporting access to nature which is why our school programs are largely subsidized by generous sponsors and donors through the Friends of Wehr Nature Center, our nonprofit support.
How much do scout programs cost?
Fee: $80.00 minimum program fee (in the form of a deposit) to hold the date for your program. This deposit goes toward the total cost of your program.
Additional deatils:
- $8.00 per youth (does not include patch)
- 2 free adults for 1-10 paid youth*
- 3 free adults for 11-15 paid youth*
- 4 free adults for 16-20 paid youth*
- $8.00 per adult over free adults*
- Maximum of 30 youth per program
- Pay by credit card or check payable to Milwaukee County Treasurer.
- Payment balance due 2 weeks before the date of the program.
- $5 parking fee per car in effect.
Does the program have to be hosted at Wehr Nature Center?
No! Wehr Nature Center offers year-round field trip experiences using the great outdoors as the context for learning, guided by our talented team of staff and volunteer naturalists. Programs are offered at Wehr, at a Milwaukee County Park, or at your facility.
Scout and youth group programs are offered at Centro de naturaleza Wehr (9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI), Ross Lodge (6750 S 92nd St. Franklin WI 53132), Falk Park (2013 W Rawson Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154), Grant Park (South Milwaukee), or Scout Lake Park (5902 W Loomis Rd, Greendale, WI 53219).
¿Qué pasa si necesito cancelar?
Wehr Nature Center no cancela excursiones según el clima. Se llevarán a cabo actividades alternativas en el interior si el clima peligroso impide las actividades al aire libre. Si su escuela tiene una cancelación relacionada con el clima, Wehr Nature Center hará todo lo posible para adaptarse a la reprogramación. Si cancelas, los reembolsos son los siguientes:
Más de 30 días antes = reembolso completo
15-29 días antes = reembolso menos tarifa de $35
0-14 días antes = sin reembolso
Do you offer funding assistance?
Yes! In partnership with the Friends of Wehr Nature Center, we are able to provide the Kids in the Park scholarship program to allow more students to experience the wonders of nature. Apply and learn more at friendsofwehr.org/kidsinthepark-apply.
¿Tienen alojamiento para estudiantes con necesidades especiales?
Sí, comuníquese con el Coordinador de Acceso e Inclusión para obtener más información: emily.brown@milwaukeecountywi.gov
What preparations and expectations do you have for group leaders and chaperones?
Revisar Guidelines for Groups info sheet and download our Teacher Expectations hand-out.
Please also consider showing your students any of the number of videos that have been compiled to help prepare them for what to expect on their field trip on Wehr’s YouTube channel.
Lo que dicen las maestras
“Todos los naturalistas trabajaron bien con los alumnos de segundo grado y fueron muy pacientes. Los estudiantes pudieron explorar los distintos hábitats y aprender muchas cosas nuevas”.
Maestra de 2do grado, Escuela Cooper
"Excelentes preguntas e indicaciones para involucrar y desafiar el pensamiento de los estudiantes".
Profesora de K5, Hales Corners Elementary