The Foster, Palo Alto

Our mission is to share artist-explorer Tony Foster’s powerful exhibitions of watercolor Journeys to inspire reflection, discussion, and education about art, wilderness, and the natural world. The Foster offers a variety of options and activities for schools and teachers, including field trips,

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Field Trip Adventures: Imagination Station

Program description

During the Imagination Station program, preschool students are immersed in one of Tony Foster’s journeys as they become animals in search of food, water, and shelter within one of the depicted habitats. Each visit includes story time and a hands-on art project through which students can share their wilderness adventures.

All of The Foster’s Field Trip Adventures are preplanned 1-2 hour

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Booking / scheduling contact

Kristy Esparza

kristy@thefoster.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Field Trip

Artistic Discipline: Storytelling, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: European

Subject: Fine Arts, Science

Population served: Pre-K

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

School visits are welcome to The Foster, Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm. Classes are also welcome for self-guided programs during open hours.

Available times:

10am – 1pm

Max number of students: 20

Length of program: 75 minutes

Location(s):

The Foster

940 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Fees / Ticketing:

Education Programs and General Admission are both free.

Qualifications

Maintains general liability insurance: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

Educator Qualifications

Standards are customized for every classroom visit: Yes

Instructors receive annual professional development training: Yes

Provides lesson plans: Yes