Go Beyond the Classroom for Hands-On STEM Learning at PARI
PARI hosts school trips for students of all grades and ages that deliver hands-on learning, and align with North Carolina, South Carolina, and National curriculum standards.
Whether you are looking for a trip focused on a specific STEM principle, or want to provide your students with new experiences centered in the world of science, we can assemble an agenda that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations!
PARI offers a selection of programming options focused on STEM and space sciences. Our presentation menu includes hands-on learning activities, demonstrations of STEM principles, and planetarium viewing options. Additional outdoor activities and lunch can also be arranged.
PARI’s 200+ acre campus provides plenty of outdoor space that allows for learning and fun in a natural setting. Our staff can arrange for outdoor activities that supplement your trip and give students alternative ways to enjoy science and learning.
PARI offers off-site educational programs to locations throughout the Southeast. We can come to schools, libraries, museums, etc., or attend STEM festivals and similar events with booths, demonstrations, and activities.
You can choose from shorter activities on our programming menu or choose longer format multi-day programs.
PARI has lodging and dining facilities on site and can you plan a visit your students will remember forever.
Add programs and activities for some hands-on learning and pair with time in our game room or a night around the campfire!
Ask us about some of our special mini-camp curriculums for a unique experience.
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