Fun Kids Activities in the Bay Area
Our school and community field trip program is a dynamic part of our organization. Through this program, we provide youth with an introduction to the industrial arts with demonstrations by artists and industry experts. These field trips support learning in areas such as mathematics, science, art, and world culture. Participants learn about the processes, tools, materials and applications of industrial arts and are inspired to make connections between arts and science. The Crucible staff works closely with educators to ensure that these kids activities are a meaningful and exciting educational experience.
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The field trip program is available the third Thursday of each month for one-hour tours during the hours of 9AM and 2PM. There is no cost to Oakland public schools. For private schools in Oakland or schools outside of Oakland, we charge $4.00 per student.
We require groups of at least 60 youth for a field trip, and students are divided into three groups to ensure participants experience the demonstrations in small groups. The Crucible provides intern docents to lead the group to each demonstration area, answer questions during the tour, or handle any emergencies that might arise during the tour. Groups are asked to provide adult supervision for their youth groups in a ratio of 10 youth per 1 adult. Additional adults will be admitted at a rate of $7.50 each.
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We provide safe and imaginative fine and industrial art experiences. Every tour begins with a thorough safety discussion, and we highlight each area of learning that will be demonstrated during the field trips. Three demonstration stations are covered in the tour: oxyacetylene torch cutting, glass flame working, and jewelry. Each demonstration station is approximately ten minutes long and focuses on meaningful and exciting educational experiences.
We believe in utilizing field trips as a continuum of youth program offerings. The Crucible Youth Program exposes youth of diverse backgrounds to the fine and industrial arts. Through intensive and engaging kids activities such as classes, fieldtrips, and workshops, youth are able to explore multidisciplinary subject areas. The Crucible Youth Program is committed to community service within our schools and neighborhoods. We are dedicated to promoting healthy youth development, strengthening youth competencies in leadership, community service and skill building.
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The field trips are an excellent opportunity to expose young people to art. For an additional cost we can incorporate specialized areas of interest to make the experience even more relevant and meaningful to your group, or include hands-on components to your field trip. Please contact
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A middle school group studying the lost wax process in West Africa listed The Crucible for a specialized field trip that included old making, lost wax, jewelry and a bronze pour demonstration.
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When asked about their favorite presentation students and teachers told us:
“They were all really great because you could tell the presenters really liked what they were doing.” - 7th grader at Julia Morgan School for Girls
“You have a thoughtful and welcoming staff.” - Parent of a seventh grader
“Thanks a million for showing us your fiery works! I’m sure it made a lasting impression on my students – I’ll bet a few of them will be eager to try their hand at artistry before too long.” - 6th grade teacher
“I learned trees are people.” - High school student
“I felt although I learned so much about art and bronze pouring in particular, I thought it was so fascinating how there was so much teamwork that went into it without a lot of verbal communication it was amazing. Thank you for teaching us so much!” - 7th grader Julia Morgan School for Girls
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Field Trip Logistics:
Available Days: Third Thursday of each month
Available Time Slots: 9 am-10 am; 10 am-11 am, 12-1 pm, 1-2 pm
Field Trip Information Line: (510) 444-0919, extension 112
Email:
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Fax: (510) 444-0918
Mailing address: Crucible Youth Program, 1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
(We are just 2 blocks from W. Oakland BART)
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Field Trip Fees: There is no cost to Oakland public schools. For private schools in Oakland or schools outside of Oakland, we charge $4.00 per student, and $7.50 for accompanying adults (over a 1:10 ratio).
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to hold your reservation one month in advance. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, checks, school purchase orders or money orders. Please do not send cash.
Confirmation and Remaining Balance: Once we receive your deposit payment, you will receive a confirmation and an invoice for the remaining
balance. The remaining balance must be paid to the Crucible on or before the
day of your field trip.
Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, you must notify the Crucible at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled field trip date. Every effort will be made to reschedule your visit. Groups who cancel within less than 2 weeks of their scheduled field trip date will be billed for the full cost of the field trip, which is $4.00 per student. The deposit is non-refundable.
Chaperones: Supportive chaperones help facilitate the visit and keep your group together at all times, helping to ensure a successful field trip experience. The Crucible requires one adult chaperone for every ten students. Additional adults will be admitted at a rate of $7.50 each. The Crucible staff cannot be held responsible for any youth in your group at any time.
Check-In: Groups must come to the Crucible at least 10 minutes before the start of the program: 8:50 and 9:50 am for morning fieldtrips, and 11:50 and 12:50 pm for afternoon fieldtrips. Your group’s experience will be most rewarding if your students have adequate time for our fieldtrips. We cannot guarantee a full program to groups who arrive late. Consequences for late arrivals, regardless of the reason, are: You will not receive the full field trip experience if you arrive late.
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