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“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips

Students will enjoy a day-long experience at Chautauqua Institution, engaging in hands-on learning experiences that explore what Chautauqua has to offer. Based in Chautauqua’s mission statement that includes “exploring the best in human values,” these field trips encourage students to expand their understanding through kid-friendly activities that inspire thought, discovery and fun!

Select the tabs below to view sample daily schedules and descriptions of field trip experiences available in each area.  

When teachers register for a date, they are registering for all experiences scheduled for that date. Capacity is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program may be funded in part by schools through the Erie 2 BOCES Arts in Education Co-Ser program. Contact Suzanne Fassett-Wright at sfassettwright@chq.org for fee structure details. 

Chautauqua in a Day Field Trip

for grades 4 and up 
June 10, 11, 16, 17 

Includes: 

  • Chautauqua Visual Art Gallery Tours 
  • STEAM with SUNY Fredonia 
  • Mindfulness Moment 
  • Kids Just Wanna Have Fun – Recreation & Team Building 

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala Preview Field Trip

for grades PreK – 12 
June 12

Note: Young Playwrights Project participating schools will receive a separate schedule – the schedules on this website do not reflect the YPP experience. 

Registration is now open – click below to register by April 1

register here

Contact Information

Suzanne Fassett-Wright
Director of Arts Education
716-357-6421
sfassettwright@chq.org

Click on each option below for more information:

Chautauqua in a Day

CRYB Spring Gala Preview

Chautauqua in a Day

June 10, 11, 16, 17 – for Grades 4 and up 

Arrival time: 9:15am
Departure time: 1:30pm

Maximum school group size: 45 per group, can accommodate larger groups that will be split up into groups of 45.

Maximum number of students per day: 135

 

Each day, all students will meet for a welcome and group activity to introduce them to Chautauqua Institution. Then, the students will be split into 3 groups of 45 students each and will rotate through:

  • A tour of the Chautauqua Visual Art Gallery: Students are invited to tour the Chautauqua Visual Art Galleries to learn about and actively explore the visual arts. Students and teachers take guided tours of exhibits held in the galleries of the Strohl and Fowler-Kellogg Art Centers, as well as the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden that end in a hands-on project related to the exhibits.
  • Hands-on STEAM activities with our partners at SUNY Fredonia: Chautauqua Institution has partnered with science experts from SUNY Fredonia to develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities centered around Chautauqua Lake. Students will engage in hands-on arts and science activities to build their knowledge of the role that each of us play in protecting our water resources.
  • Kids Just Wanna Have Fun/Mindfulness Moment: Students will work together during games and creative activities while developing their collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Then, students will be led through an age-appropriate mindfulness exercise that encourages self-regulation and awareness.

 

Mid-day, students will enjoy their school-provided lunches outdoors (weather permitting) on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution. At the end of the day, all students will be brought together to reflect on their experience.

CRYB Spring Gala Preview

June 13 – for grades PreK-12 – bring the whole school! 

Arrival time: 10:30am
Departure time: 1:00pm

Maximum number per school: 4000 – that’s about how many people the Amp holds!

 

Come visit and enjoy a 60-minute preview of the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet’s Spring Gala in the Chautauqua Amphitheater, featuring some of Chautauqua County’s best and brightest young talent. After the performance, students will enjoy their school-provided lunches outdoors (weather permitting) on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution.

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