FIELD TRIPS
Millard Children’s Academy offers many fun, educational, and entertaining Field Trips throughout the year. We believe these opportunities allow the children to further explore and experience their world. It also allows them time to “go out” on a special excursion with their friends during the week while their parents are busy.
Field Trips are an optional activity and fees for them vary depending on the activity and costs associated with them. Children must be at least four years old to go on field trips. Sign-up sheets are posted the prior week on the lobby bulletin board and written parental permission is required for participation each time.
Listed below are some of our most frequent Field Trip destinations. Please click on them to reveal additional information.
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Outdoor Education Center
Located south of I-80 on Hwy. 31 in the Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Aksarben Aquarium has many opportunities for nature discovery. It is the only facility of its type in the Great Plains. The facility includes the aquarium, terrarium, and a natural history classroom. Our favorite program is Up Close with Animals. The children get to see frogs, turtles, salamanders, and fish. The Aquarium is made up of 12 large tanks, holding paddlefish and many other native Nebraska species.
The Amazing Pizza Machine
Located at Millard Avenue & “S” Plaza
The children have a buffet lunch at the Pizza Machine and then play arcade games. Some of the games offered are Mario Kart, Dance Dance Revolution, Skeeball, and air hockey. When they are played out, they can enjoy dessert from the dessert bar.
Boulder Creek Mini-Golf
Located at 14208 “S” Street
Putt your way up the beautiful, hillside miniature golf courses, filled with tumbling waterfalls, flowing streams and unmatched landscaping. Experience the majesty of nature while you enjoy the game of miniature golf.
Bounce U
Located at 132nd & Chandler Road
Sometimes you just want to bounce!! Bounce U is an indoor play place featuring warehouse-sized rooms filled with huge inflatable toys and games. These range from bouncers, giant slides and climbers, dual basketball hoops, and much more. Socks are required.
Dairy Queen
Located in Millard near 136th & Q Streets
What child doesn’t like ice cream? The children get to enjoy a dish of ice cream after a trip to the fire station.
Durham Museum
Located in downtown Omaha on 10th Street South of Leavenworth Street
The Durham Museum offers many educational workshops. The museum is dedicated to offering a unique experience each visit. One of their favorite workshops is Games, Galore, and More. Learn about toys and pastimes from days gone by. Try your hand at a Native American game, pioneer fun, parlor games, and much, much more.
Fire Station
Located at 142nd & Harrison Streets
The children get to tour the station and explore the fire truck and the ambulance. The firemen also talk to the children about fire safety. Afterwards, they get to go to Dairy Queen for ice cream.
Gifford Farm
Located at 700 Camp Gifford Road in Bellevue
Gifford Farm is a 400-acre farm. This working farm helps teach children where their food comes from through a fun, hands-on experience. There are many farm animals to see, hear, and touch as children learn the importance of farming. In spring and summer there’s the excitement of new beginnings - sprouting crops and growing animals. Fall brings harvest time, hayrack rides, and a pumpkin for each class.
It’s Yours Pottery
Located near 132nd & W Center Road
Your child will have the chance to use their imagination! They get to paint their own ceramic keepsake (usually with a holiday theme). It will get kiln-fired and glazed and be ready in about a week.
Lauritzen Gardens
Located just off I-80 on Bancroft Street
Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of four-season plant displays. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all ages. There are many educational programs offered at the botanical gardens. Some of the most popular are Garden Shapes “I Spy”, Explore Your Senses, Autumn Palette, and Fin-tastic Fish.
Papio Fun Park
Located at 210 E. Lincoln St in Papillion
Papio Fun Park is a large family entertainment center. Although we do NOT go swimming, there are many other activities our children can participate in. Glo Tag (similar to Laser Tag, but for the younger child), Spaceball (basketball hoops on a trampoline) and Water Balloon Wars are the most popular.
Prehistoric/Medieval Putt
Located near 209th & Cumberland Drive
Indoor mini golf with a fun medieval theme. Our most interactive course yet! Two challenging and fun-filled 18 hole courses. Medieval Putt features amazing decor like a full size castle, 8 foot tall Iron Throne, 40 foot long flying dragon, and Knights.
The Rose Theater
Located in downtown Omaha at 20th & Farnam Streets
The Rose Theater offers many quality plays for the children to watch and participate in. It is home to the Omaha Theater Company-the only resident, touring, professional theater company in Omaha and one of the largest in the country.
Story Peddler
The story peddler is an interactive storyteller that comes to our center. He uses puppets, songs, and games to tell stories. The children get to interact with the story peddler. Any child from age 3 and up may sign up for this activity.
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Located near Ashland, NE off of I-80 Exit 426 right next to Mahoney State Park
Celebrate the history of aviation and space and inspire learning through imaginative and innovative programs and exhibits. When the children first arrive at the museum, they watch a 20-minute movie about space. Then they participate in a scavenger hunt and find items that are in the displays. When they are done with the scavenger hunt, they can play on the playground equipment.
UNO Planetarium
Located on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha near 60th & Dodge Streets
Learn about stars and space! The children get to experience space travel with Rusty the Rocket. Travel through our solar system and galaxy!
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch
Located on 180th Street South of Hwy. 370 in Gretna
Choose a pumpkin, take a train ride, and visit the educational activities on the farm. Each child gets a Vala’s coloring book to take home. Vala’s hope is that the children will gain a greater understanding of agriculture and an appreciation for Nebraska heritage.
Village Point Cinema
Located near 174th & Burke Street
The children get an opportunity to see the newest, coolest movies (G/PG) and eat popcorn! Some of the movies we’ve seen in the past are Kung Fu Panda, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Cars, and Smurfs.
The Waterford
Located near 120th & West Dodge Road
This is an assisted-living facility. The children do a seasonal craft with the residents and then stay for music time. This is a free field trip where the children learn a little bit about community service while having fun. The residents thoroughly enjoy their time with the children and it is a highlight of their day.
Western Bowl
Located near 132nd & L Streets
The children get to enjoy cosmic bumper bowling and a cool drink afterwards.
Wildlife Safari
Located near Ashland, NE off of I-80 Exit 426 near Mahoney State Park
The Wildlife Safari Park is a four-mile, drive-through North American wildlife adventure. Visitors feel like they’re on an actual safari, coming face-to-face with North American plants and animals such as elk, white-tailed deer, bison, pronghorn antelope, and waterfowl. The Safari is associated with the Henry Doorly Zoo.
