A group of kids gathered for a field trip in Bestor Plaza

“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips

Registration is open for the June 13 Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Field Trip only, registration for all other dates is closed.

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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 for the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Field Trip will close May 15. 

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 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. 

June 11, 12, 17 & 18 – Grades 4 and up  (Registration closed for 2024)
Chautauqua Visual Art Gallery Tours  
STEAM Activities (Specific offerings TBA)  
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Recreation Activities 
Mindfulness Walk 

June 13 – Grades PreK and up  
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala Preview    

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

Contact Information

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

June 11, 12, 17 & 18

June 13

June 11, 12, 17 & 18

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 13

Grade levels: PreK–12 

The day will include the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala. Schools may opt to remain on grounds after lunch if they would like to engage in a self-guided tour.

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 buses and departure