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5th Grade Chicago Field Trip

All 5th graders in the Kewaskum School District are invited to take part in their final elementary school field trip: an all-day excursion to Chicago!  Each student is asked to bring their own chaperone and a Coach Bus is rented to accomodate all of our field trip attendees.  Any questions?  Please contact your child's 5th grade teacher.

Chicago, Chicago!
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Skyline from the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Skyline from the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

5th grade students and their chaperones get the unique experience of visiting Chicago at the end of the year...

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Skyline
Skyline

Students and their chaperones are dropped in what is known as "Museum Campus."  There are many things you may choose to do while you're there!  Keep going...

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Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium

Explore underwater fish and more at the Shedd Aquarium.  Find out about all of the ocean's most fascinating creatures!  Visit http://www.sheddaquarium.org/.

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Field Museum of Natural History
Field Museum of Natural History

The Field Museum of Natural History is also an excellent choice.  Here you can explore history and find out more about the Ancient Americas, dinosaurs, Africa, animal biology, bird habitats, Ancient Egypt, Eskimos, China, Tibet, Traveling the Pacific, and much, much more!  For more information, please visit the Field Museum's website: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/.  Most importantly, there is a special guest waiting for you...

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Sue, the Field Museum's Resident Dinosaur
Sue, the Field Museum's Resident Dinosaur

 

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Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium

Another nearby option is the Adler Planetarium.  Have you ever wondered about black holes?  Mars?  The Milky Way Galaxy, the Solar System, or space exploration?  Have you ever wondered what it might be like to go to the moon?  Here is your chance to discover the night skies!  http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/home.shtml

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Navy Pier
Navy Pier

If museums aren't your thing, take a stroll down Navy Pier!  Offering visitors parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions, Navy Pier is host to an unmatched variety of family-oriented events and entertainment.  Enjoy daily musical and theatre performances by the The Buccaneers, Navy Pier's mascot Patch and his sidekick Pickle, The Tradewinds, the Pirateville Pranksters, Dock Street Singers, jugglers, magicians, costumed characters, and many more.  Sightseeing boat cruises are also available.  http://www.navypier.com/home.html

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Sears Tower
Sears Tower

Another famous Chicago landmark is the Sears Tower.  Although alternate transportation (taxi, train, or bus) must be arranged to visit the building, it's worth it!  Take the elevators all the way to the top and experience the best views of Chicago you could every imagine!  http://www.thesearstower.com/

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Chicago at Night
Chicago at Night

Whatever your interests are, you'll find something to enjoy on our field trip to Chicago.  Bring your adventuresome side and be ready to have fun in the Windy City!

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Kewaskum School District
1675 Reigle Drive, Suite 100
P.O. Box 37
Kewaskum, WI 53040-0037

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