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Field Trips
THANK YOU! for you overwhelming support!
We are ALMOST sold out for the 2023-2024 school year!!
VERY limited Gold Rush only dates availalbe in February
Contact us for available 2023-2024 dates!
fieldtrips@lcer.org
Dates are filling quickly, so don't delay!
Mineral City and AVCI field trips resumed this year to overwhelming support!
Thank you to all who inquired or booked your time with us. We appreciate you!!
Sponsored by MEEC, the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium
Approved EnviroBus Buck Transportation Grant Sites!Sponsored by MEEC, the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium![]()
Approved EnviroBus Buck Transportation Grant Sites!
Sponsored by MEEC, the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium
Both of our field trip locations are on the approved list for the EnviroBus Buck Transportation Grant Program that provides grants for in-person field trips. They can help you pay for your buses!
MEEC will reopen the grant process in the Fall of 2023. Check out the MEEC website HERE for details.
Grants ONLY cover transportation costs. Program fees are the financial responsibility of the booking schools.

Mineral City
Welcome to the Old West.....Lewis Center style! Mineral City, a simulated mining town, is located on the AAE Campus above the Mojave River. Students have the opportunity to explore different aspects of our history through interactive experiences, hands-on activities, and most importantly, fun!
Pumpkin Patch -- TK-2nd Grade SOLD OUT
Trails West -- 3rd Grade SOLD OUT
California Gold Rush -- 4th Grade Limited February 2024 dates available

Apple Valley Center for Innovation (AVCI)
The Apple Valley Center for Innovation, located on Thunderbird campus, provides students an opportunity to explore and experience a day of science and learning. From hands on science activities for students of all ages to new cutting-edge space exploration, each program at the AVCI challenges young minds to explore the possibilities in science and technology.
AVCI STEM Field Trip -- K-5th Grade SOLD OUT