Excursions
What is an excursion?
Excursions are activities that take place out in the community, are parent led and parent attended with students and their families, and are sponsored by the PTSA. With the support of the Excursions Chair, parents can sign up to lead excursions that are open to all BCC families to attend. The PTSA can support in the planning phase, advertise the excursions to the community, collect payment from families for group payment, and collect informed consent forms. Scholarships are available on an as needed basis.
Past excursions have included trips to a pumpkin patch, museum visits, indoor skydiving, and even a camping trip to study volcanoes! Unlike traditional school field trips, our excursions are NOT drop-off activities. Parents or guardians are required to attend with their child(ren). Any fees required for an excursion are paid for by the attendees, though we do our best to find free activities or those that offer bulk discounts.
The PTSA Excursions Chair can assist in facilitating, setting up group payment, and advertising these outings through the PTSA. You will be the point of contact for your excursion. All excursions are welcome. The BCC PTSA reserves the right to decline sponsorship of excursions for reasons such as, but not limited to: activities that are not covered by liability insurance, activities deemed unsafe or inappropriate for the population we represent, or events that do not align with the BCC PTSA mission.
Upcoming 2024-2025 Excursions
Join us for a visit to the Brightwater Education Center and a pop-up story walk through the wilderness, featuring the book, The Bear and the Piano. What a great way to reconnect with friends before classes begin! Meet at the Education Center on Wednesday, 9/18, at 1pm. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk in rain or shine. Don't forget to fill out your consent form (below) before attending.
Northwest Railway Museum Excursion: Thursday, October 10, at 10:30am for 2-2.5 hours of activities. The program is focused for grades 5-8 (great for those studying Washington State History this year). Email Alynda tigresskisses@gmail.com to sign up!
Washington State History Museum Lab Excursion: Friday, November 1, from 11:20-12:50. $7 for students and $5 for adults. Specifically for 6th and 7th graders (other ages can get into the museum at discounted rate). Email Alynda at tigresskisses@gmail.com to sign up.
Bellevue Botanical Gardens Living Lab Excursion: 10/25, More information coming soon!
Sign up here: BCC: Excursion: Gymnastics Connection, Kirkland (signupgenius.com)
The Gymnastics Connection is hosting a field trip for the students of the Bear Creek Campus. Gymnastics is a great place for children to get to know more friends, learning how to communicate effectively, build self-confidence, increase their cardiovascular endurance, and develop strong sense of perseverance and determination. Students will be able try the trampoline, the bars, the beam, and the floor; as well as playing fun games. Come try it out at a discounted cost and see if it is the right fit for you and your family as an activity outside of school.
Location: The Gymnastics Connection at 11611 NE 116th St, Kirkland, WA 98033.
Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 1:10pm - 2:45pm
Cost: $10 per child. This includes 90 minutes of gym time with our coaches to explore and try out different equipment in a Gymnastics gym. (Payment due upon arrival!)
Participant age: Kindergarten to grade 6. All abilities welcome. Parent will not be allowed on the floor with their children.
Luke Wing Museum Excursion: 1/24/25, from 10:15am-11:45am. The cost is $15 for students and $8 for adults. The neighborhood tour takes students into shops and visits historic spaces where immigrant families lived 100 years ago. This excursion is currently full, but contact Alynda at tigresskisses@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
Suquamish Museum Excursion: Friday, 3/7 at 12:00pm-2:00pm. The cost will be around $6 per person and will cover a tour and hands on activities. Email Alynda at tigresskisses@gmail.com to sign up and receive additional information.
Looking for more information?
For more details on upcoming excursions, please see our newsletters and sign up for email communications when you purchase your PTSA membership. Updates are also shared to Facebook via BCC Families, Northshore Family Partnership Community, and Northshore Family Partnership PTSA.
Excursions Informed Consent Form
To participate in any PTSA sponsored excursion, every family must complete an informed consent form prior to the outing. The informed consent form can be printed, signed, and emailed to vp@nfpptsa.org
Excursions Scholarships
The PTSA offers scholarships for all of our excursions on an as needed basis.
To request, please email: excursions@nfpptsa.org
Covid-19 Precautions
The PTSA will follow all city and venue safety requirements.