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“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips

Students will enjoy a day-long field trip to explore Chautauqua Institution via experiences in the arts, education, recreation and mindfulness. Bring a sack lunch, snacks, and enjoy the beauty of the grounds during this action-packed day! 

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. Registration will close May 1. 

Groups of students larger than 15 will be broken up into multiple groups during various activities. Please bring a minimum of 1 adult for every 15 students to supervise. Ex: If your group will be bringing 45 students, please plan no fewer than three adults to attend. 

This program will 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. 

June 13, 14, 20, 21 – Grades 4 and up 
Chautauqua Visual Art Gallery Tours 
Water and Poetry Matters activities 
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun 
Mindfulness Walk 

June 15 – Grades PreK and up 
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala Preview 
Activity Stations – including experiences in STEM, Literary Arts and Recreation 

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

2023 Registration

Contact Information

Suzanne Fassett-Wright
Director of Arts Education

Chautauqua Institution Performing and Visual Arts Office
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
716-357-6421
fax: (716) 357-9014
sfassettwright@chq.org

June 13, 14, 20 & 21

June 15

Description of Experiences

June 13, 14, 20 & 21

Grade levels: 4-12 

Each day will include 3 activity blocks – an Arts Block, an Education Block, and a Recreation/Mindfulness Block. Three student groups will rotate through activities scheduled during 3 blocks of time.  

 

Tentative Daily Schedule: 

9:15–9:30 a.m. | Arrival and walk to Bestor Plaza 

9:30–9:45 a.m. | Greeting 

9:45–9:55 a.m. | Walk to Block 1 activity 

9:55–10:40 a.m. | Block 1 activity (either arts, education or recreation/mindfulness) 

10:40–11 a.m. | Restroom/snack break, walk to Block 2 activity 

11–11:45 a.m. | Block 2 activity (either arts, education or recreation/mindfulness) 

11:45 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Walk to lunch area, lunch (provided by school) 

12:20–12:30 p.m. | Walk to Block 3 activity 

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Block 3 activity (either arts, education or recreation/mindfulness) 

1:15–1:30 p.m. | Walk to Bestor Plaza 

1:30–1:45 p.m. | Closing group activity 

1:45–2 p.m. | Walk to buses for dismissal 

June 15

Grade levels: PreK – 12 

The day will include the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala and a visit to Activity Stations. The Activity Stations will rotate students through 3 15-minute activities, including STEM, Literary Arts and Recreation. 

10:30–10:45 a.m. | Arrival and walk to the Amp 

10:45–11 a.m. | Seating and restroom time at the Amp 

11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Performance 

12–12:15 p.m. | Walk to lunch area 

12:15–12:45 p.m. | Lunch (provided by school) 

12:45–1 p.m. | Walk to Activity Stations 

1 –1:45 p.m. | Rotate through three Activity Stations, guided by CHQ staff and volunteers 

1:45–2 p.m. | Closing activity 

2–2:15 p.m. | Walk to buses for dismissal 

Description of Experiences

June 13, 14, 20, 21 – Grades 4-12

Kids exploring an art galleryChautauqua Visual Arts Gallery Tour

Students are invited to tour the Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries to learn about and actively explore the visual arts. This year’s gallery tours will be focused on the “Washed Ashore” exhibition, providing students an experience viewing and creating visual art while learning about the impact of plastics in our environment, specifically in Earth’s oceans.

Kids using microscopesWater and Poetry Matters

Chautauqua Lake is the perfect learning laboratory for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities that help students understand the importance of clean water to our communities and the wildlife that depend on the lake. Students will engage in arts and science activities designed to build their knowledge of freshwater ecology and the role each of us can play in protecting our precious water resources.   

Kids doing an activity in Bestor PlazaKids Just Wanna Have Fun

Recreation and leisure provide space for students to reflect, work together, and strengthen their peer connections. This time will include small group games and creative activities that will get students moving! The objective is to encourage students to collectively develop skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and communication and of course, to have fun! 

Kids walking on the brick walkMindfulness Walk

Chautauqua Institution is the perfect place to quiet the mind and absorb the beauty of nature through a simple mindfulness practice. Students will be introduced to simple mindfulness strategies, then taken on a walk to apply those strategies through observation of their environment. The goal is to provide students tools they can use to self-regulate, focus and relax.  


June 15

The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet performing in the AmphitheaterChautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala Preview

Grades PreK-12 

Come visit and enjoy a 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.    

Kids in a workshopActivity Stations

Strawberry DNA Extraction
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the instruction packet for life — it provides instructions for the structure and function of life on our planet. In this activity, students will visit DNA Extraction Booths stationed around the grounds. Working with small groups, facilitators will guide the students through the process of DNA extraction and students will have a hands-on exploration of strawberry DNA, so they can see – and feel – it for themselves!  

Literary Arts 
Brag about your favorite story, a tale you’ve crafted yourself, or a book you recently read! Students will creatively respond to five prompts while creating a “Young Readers Book Cube”. Facilitators will guide students and teachers through selecting prompts, encouraging student-led creative expression, and construction of the cube. If desired, teachers will have the opportunity to leave with a classroom set of book cube templates.  

Recreation 
Come one, come all to the CHQ Recreation Fair! Inspired by classic midway fair games, students will be led through a series of mini-game stations that encourage group collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.

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