WonderWorks Field Trip Information
Prior To Arrival:
1. Chaperones: In the budget we have provided 1 chaperon for every 10 students, adults
that are required for students with 1:1 assistance per their IEP and I extra chaperone per
class. For example if you had a class of 28 students with one student requiring a 1:1
assistant, there would be 5 adults that can come free of charge on this trip. All others will
be expected to pay the $8.99.
2. Create a rotating schedule that will accommodate lunch and movement through
WONDERWORKS. There are 5 zones and I would suggest that you rotate through the
zones by class by combining the first 2 zones(Natural Disaster and Physical Fitness
Zones) combine the 3rd and 4th zones(Space and Wonder Zones) And the last zone that
has enough attractions to stand alone with the bubble room, 4d Theater and other
attractions.
3. Make sure all children wear closed-toe shoes. Some of the exhibits require them.
4. Explain the Myth behind WONDERWORKS
Myth
WonderWorks was once a top secret research laboratory on a remote island in the Bermuda
Triangle. As legend has it, the world’s greatest scientists – led by Professor Wonder – were given
the task of creating a man-made tornado and harnessing the POWER of it. During this
experiment, something went awry and the power of the tornado was unleashed throughout the
laboratory. This created a swirling vortex that was strong enough to rip the laboratory from its
foundation. It was carried thousands of miles away and landed upside-down on the 3rd level of
Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York. Remarkably, all of the experiments remained intact and
functional.
When you enter the building, everything will be upside-down, so in order to participate in the
fun, you must be inverted. Step inside the inversion tunnel and be turned right side up to begin
your journey.
Description Taken from: WonderWorks Website found at
http://www.wonderworksonline.com/destiny
Arrival:
1. WONDERWORKS does not open until 10:00 AM. Please do not arrive too early as you
won’t be allowed in until then.
2. Parking/Drop off:
Have the bus drop you off at the entrance to the bridge across the street from Destiny
USA. Take the bridge over and follow the signs to the 3rd floor.
3. You will be asked for the number of students and adults in the group. Please have this
ready ahead of time.
WonderWorks Field Trip Information
4. You will be directed as to where to put your lunches and other belongings.
Exhibit Time:
1. Some of the exhibits can cause motion sickness. Please make your students
aware of this to avoid any unpleasant experiences.
2. There are also some exhibits that may have medical warnings. Please be aware of
these and make the necessary accommodations/restrictions for students affected.
3. Have fun and enjoy your day!!
Lunch:
Lunch is scheduled for everyone from 12:00-12:30. Please make sure the room is left the
way you found it.
Departure:
1. Please make sure that all of the lunch garbage is collected and placed in the proper
receptacles.
2. Make sure the room is left the same way it was when you arrived. If you moved
tables/chairs, please return them to the proper place.
3. Have the bus pick you up to return to school at the same place they dropped you off.
You need to be back to school by 1:30, so plan accordingly.
4. Please make sure that you have all of your students accounted for once they are seated
and ready to return. No student is allowed to leave with a parent or guardian unless
arrangements have been made prior with your building administrator.