Please reach out now to book for Fall 2025!
Field trips at the Foss Waterway Seaport offer interactive, hands-on, grade-level appropriate experiences that support teachers’ in-class objectives – and they are just plain fun! We introduce students to Tacoma’s first port, the impact that urbanization has had on Tacoma, Commencement Bay, and the creatures that call the water their home. Our aim is for students to develop an understanding of their environment and the modern issues faced by Puget Sound.
We require a 2 week minimum for booking.
Field trips at the Foss Waterway Seaport offer interactive, hands-on, grade-level appropriate experiences that support teachers’ in-class objectives – and they are just plain fun! We introduce students to Tacoma’s first port, the impact that urbanization has had on Tacoma, Commencement Bay, and the creatures that call the water their home. Our aim is for students to develop an understanding of their environment and the modern issues faced by Puget Sound.
We require a 2 week minimum for booking.
Full programs: Full programs are four hours of rotation based programs with a lunch break for classes of up to 60 students. The cost is $9.00 per student. We require one teacher/chaperone per group (up to 15 students). During the field trip, teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group.
Mini programs: Mini programs are 90 minute long for groups sized 6 - 15 students. The cost is $8.00 per student. We require one teacher/chaperone per group (up to 15 students). During the field trip, teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group.
Age Range: 5 and up. We have specific programs for various age ranges.
The number of activities offered during a field trip is tailored to the size of the class, the amount of time allotted for the visit, and staff availability.
To get started, please fill out this form and a member of the team will reach out to you. We will then coordinate the best program for your group! If you have any questions, please email us at education@fosswaterwayseaport.org.
How long are programs?
We offer two lengths of program - Mini Programs are 90 minutes, and Full Programs are 4 hours with a 30 minute lunch break in the middle. A space to eat lunch is provided for full programs, but participants must bring their own lunches.
How much do programs cost?
Mini Programs are $8 per student, and Full Programs are $9 per student.
How many students can participate in a program?
We can accommodate up to 6o students at a time, and require a ratio of 1 adult chaperone or teacher to 15 students. Students must be at least 5 years old. During the field trip, teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group.
When are programs offered?
Programs can be booked Monday-Friday, at least 2 weeks in advance, and depend on available dates.
For any further questions, or to get started booking your group, please email us at education@fosswaterwayseaport.org.
Full programs: Full programs are four hours of project-based learning, plus a 30 minute lunch break for groups of 6-8 students. The cost is $45.00 per student. There is no charge for two adult chaperones. During the field trip, teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group. Additional adults will be charged a $6.00 admission fee (woodworking activity not included for additional adults).
Age Range: 14-18 years old.
To get started, please email cori.shooter@fosswaterwayseaport.org with which program you are interested in, and the size & ages in your group.
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The Youth Boat Building Program is a two-day project where students find out what it takes to build their very own boat. The cost is $900 for one boat, or $1500 for two. Each boat requires a team of 3-6 students, plus two adult chaperones. During the field trip, teachers/chaperones must be fully engaged with their group.
Age Range: 12-18 years old.
To get started, please email cori.shooter@fosswaterwayseaport.org with which program you are interested in, and the size & ages in your group.
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