Field Trips

General Information

Our school field trips and classroom visits are free for students – rain or shine. Minimum class size is 10 students and the maximum field trip amount at one time is 20, however a maximum of 40 students is possible if split into 2 separate sessions. Classroom sessions do not have a maximum limit. TYCC has a 1:10 adult to youth ratio for all land-based activities and a 1:5 adult to youth ratio for water-based activities. All lessons and activities for elementary are divided into upper and lower categories; Lower Elementary representing 1-3 grade and Upper Elementary representing 4-5 grade. We provide the instructors, lessons, necessary equipment and to ensure your time at Tenoroc will be a memorable one.

Please email us with questions and to book your field trip experience: TYCC@MyFWC.com. Hurry, spaces fill up fast!

Field Trip Programs (4 hours)

Grades 1-5

Freshwater Exploration:
Along a lakeside shore, students will explore the intricacies of freshwater ecosystems. Topics per each field trip are based on grade level, with overall themes covering fishing (including safety and preparation), plant & animal adaptations, and conservation. There’s an entire new world to dive into and explore!

Upland Expedition:
Students will participate in active, hands-on activities about the types of animals that use Central Florida’s upland habitat and its resources. Topics per each field trip are based on grade level, with overall themes covering flora and fauna, ecosystem relationships, and sustainability. It’s time to learn about our outdoor neighbors!

Aerial Ecology:
This guided field trip provides a launching point into the world of birds. Students will be able to understand the basics of birding while learning about the roles birds play in a variety of ecosystems. The sky’s the limit!

Grades 6-8

Freshwater Exploration:
Along a lakeside shore, students will explore the intricacies of freshwater ecosystems. During this field trip, students will learn the basics of fishing and ethical angling. They will have the opportunity to explore fish anatomy through a Tilapia dissection and understand the relationships between indicator species and ecosystem health. There’s an entire new world to dive into and explore!

Upland Expedition:
Students will participate in active, hands-on activities about the types of animals that use Central Florida’s upland habitat and its resources. Topics and overall themes covering flora and fauna, ecosystem relationships, and sustainability. Students will have the opportunity to actively explore upland environments by mapping out habitats via GPS while looking for evidence of wildlife. They will be able to draw relationships between wildlife carrying capacity, human use, and the overall ecosystem through interactive physical activities. It’s time to learn about our outdoor neighbors!

Aerial Ecology:
This guided field trip provides a launching point into the world of birds. Students will be able to understand the basics of birding while learning about the roles birds play in a variety of ecosystems. Students will explore predator-prey relationships through owl pellet dissections and learn about factors that impact migratory bird populations via interactive activity. The sky’s the limit!

Grades 9-12

Freshwater Exploration:
Along a lakeside shore, students will explore the intricacies of freshwater ecosystems. During this field trip, students will learn the basics of fishing and ethical angling. They will have the opportunity to explore fish anatomy through a Tilapia dissection and understand the relationships between indicator species and ecosystem health. There’s an entire new world to dive into and explore!

Upland Expedition:
Students will participate in active, hands-on activities about the types of animals that use Central Florida’s upland habitat and its resources. Topics and overall themes covering flora and fauna, ecosystem relationships, and sustainability. Students will be able understand the intricacies of fire ecology. Exploring field sites, they will identify, describe, and evaluate fire’s impact on flora and fauna. It’s time to learn about our outdoor neighbors!

Aerial Ecology:
This guided field trip provides a launching point into the world of birds. Students will be able to understand the basics of birding while learning about the roles birds play in a variety of ecosystems. Students will explore predator-prey relationships through owl pellet dissections and learn about factors that impact migratory bird populations via interactive activity. The sky’s the limit!