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LIMITED-TIME FALL FIELD TRIP OFFER

Book Fall. Save on Spring.

Reserve 2 Fall Field Trips and receive 10% off 1 Spring program of your choice.

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Student examines a colorful leaf during a fall field trip.

There’s something magical about autumn in North Carolina.

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and busy wildlife are all signs of seasonal change that make fall one of the best times to take learning outdoors. At Muddy Sneakers, we believe the best classroom has no walls, and fall is the season when science comes alive!

Special Offer Timeline

MAY 1

Enrollment opens.

JUNE 1 - 30

Priority scheduling period.

JULY 31

Enrollment closes.

Fall Learning, Spring Savings

Extend outdoor learning across the school year.

This special offer helps schools start strong in the fall and continue the momentum with a discounted spring program.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Fall-to-Spring Outdoor Learning

  • 2 Fall Field Trips
  • 10% off 1 Spring program of your choice
  • Repeat outdoor learning experiences
  • Hands-on outdoor science instruction led by Muddy Sneakers educators
  • Small-group exploration and guided activities
Come Back May 1 to Enroll!
Fall Program Window

August 15 – December 15

The 2 qualifying Fall Field Trips must be scheduled within the fall program window.

Program combinations & Cost per participant
  • 2 Fall Field Trips & 1 Spring Field Trip $72.50
  • 2 Fall Field Trips & 1 Spring Outreach Program $63.50
  • 2 Fall Field Trips & EOG Test Prep $59

    Valid for 5th-Grade Classrooms Only

Seasonal Science in Action

Changing Leaves

Students see photosynthesis in real time as leaves shift from green to gold. This natural process sparks curiosity and makes a textbook concept tangible.

Wildlife on the Move

Birds migrate, squirrels gather food, and ecosystems prepare for winter. Observing these behaviors firsthand helps students understand cycles of life and adaptation.

Decomposers at Work

Fallen leaves become rich soil thanks to fungi and insects, offering a living example of nutrient cycles.

Fall Field Trip Favorites

During a fall field trip about terrestrial ecosystems, a student touches fungus while learning about decomposers.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Search the woods and categorize creatures as producers, consumers, or decomposers! (Grades 4 & 5)

Child holds a frog up to the camera for a photo while a group of curious students gather around for a closer look, an experience representing the possibilities during a Nature Connection field trip.

Nature Connections

Navigate through nature’s playground, hone observation skills, and discover the hidden world of the forests! (Grades 2 – 5)

During Matter field trips, students participate in hands-on activities to examine the difference between chemical and physical changes.

Matter

Use nature as a laboratory to experiment with chemical and physical change, and analyze data. (Grades 3 & 5)

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

Important Details

All participants, teachers, staff, and chaperones must complete an electronic Participant Waiver at least two weeks before the first program. Paper waivers are available upon request, but customers are responsible for accurately entering that information into the digital waiver platform.

Customer teachers, staff, and chaperones are responsible for participant supervision and behavior at all times. One chaperone is required for every 15 participants.

The program year runs during two instructional seasons: Fall (August 15 to December 15) and Spring (March 1 to June 15). To receive the Fall Field Trip Special Offer, two (2) Field Trips must be scheduled in the Fall. Failure to comply may result in reassigned dates, reduced availability, or forfeiture of unscheduled programs.

Programs may be modified, postponed, or rescheduled due to weather, school closures, staffing limitations, public health events, or other safety concerns. Muddy Sneakers will make final decisions regarding safety and feasibility.

Customer-initiated cancellations within one week of a scheduled program, or failure to attend, incur a $150 fee per program. The full fee remains due regardless of cancellations, and no refunds will be issued.

Payment is due in full by January 31, 2027. Fees are based on final enrollment numbers and are not contingent on attendance. Enrollment adjustments must be submitted by August 31, 2026, and may affect group size and number of program days.

If a customer withdraws after signing the Agreement, a 10% administrative withdrawal fee applies based on the total partnership cost.

All Muddy Sneakers curriculum and program materials are proprietary and may not be copied, shared externally, or used outside the scope of the Agreement.

Participants may be asked to participate in a brief field survey after each Program. Customers may be asked to complete a post-visit survey after each Program. Student responses will remain anonymous. Data may be shared with NC State University (third-party evaluator), academic partners, funders, and stakeholders.

Outdoor programming involves inherent risks including uneven terrain, weather conditions, wildlife exposure, and physical activity. Participation acknowledges these risks and agreement to follow all safety guidance.