I was searching around online and found this awesome FREE Maryland Field Trip idea for my homeschoolers.
Have you ever heard of the Wallops Flight Facility?
I grabbed this information off the website
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center offers a unique opportunity to explore the past, present, and future of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The Visitor Center features exhibits about aeronautics, orbital and sub-orbital rockets, scientific balloons, current missions, and the history of Wallops Flight Facility. In addition to exhibits, the Visitor Center also features an auditorium, a Science on the Sphere Theater, an observation deck, as well as numerous free public programs, events, and group tours of the facility. The Visitor Center also serves as the viewing site for rockets that launch from Wallops Island. Located inside the Visitor Center, the Gift Shop, open seasonally, offers models, patches, games, clothing and a variety of NASA souvenirs.
Located on Eastern Shore of Virginia. Admission is always FREE!
Hours of Operation
2016 NASA Wallops Visitor Center
July 1 - August 31 Daily 10-4 PM
September - June Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 PM
*Visitor Center is open to the public during launch operations for public viewing and information.
Closings
Visitor Center is closed during the following holidays:
*New Years Day *Columbus Day
*Martin Luther Kings Birthday *Veterans Day
*Presidents Day *Thanksgiving Day
*Memorial Day *Christmas Day
*Labor Day
Contact Us
Visitor Center Information: 757.824.1344
Visitor Center Manager: Kimberly Check
Phone: 757.824.1148
Email: Kimberly.A.Check@nasa.gov
Informal Education Specialist: Sarah Needs
Phone: 757.824.2297
Email: Sarah.J.Needs@nasa.gov
Informal Educator: Amy Barra
Email: Amy.L.Barra@nasa.gov
Events & Outreach Coordinator: Shirley Lapole
Phone: 757.824.2298
Email: Shirley.J.Lapole@nasa.gov
Educator Resource Center (located on Visitor Center grounds):
Phone: 757.824.2634
Informal Education Specialist: Sarah Needs
Phone: 757.824.2297
Events & Outreach Coordinator: Shirley Lapole
Educator Resource Center (located on Visitor Center grounds):
Location
Management of the NASA Wallops Visitor Center is located at:
NASA Wallops Visitor Center
Building J-20
Wallops Island, VA 23337
The Visitor Center is located on Route 175, six miles east of US-13 and five miles west of Chincoteague Island, VA. It is a 60-minute drive south from Salisbury and Ocean City, MD and a 90-minute drive north from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Since the Visitor Center has no physical address, you might find it easier to locate us using the GPS coordinates and/or driving directions listed below.
If you still need help finding us call: 757.824.1344 or 757.824.2298 for information!
GPS COORDINATES:
N 37°56.359'
W 75°27.398'
Building J-20
Wallops Island, VA 23337
W 75°27.398'
From the Washington DC / Baltimore / Annapolis area:
Drive east and then south on US-50 E across the Bay Bridge to Salisbury, MD. Take the US-50 E bypass around Salisbury. The bypass will merge with US-13 S. Drive south on US-13 for approximately 45 miles. A few miles after crossing into Virginia, turn left (east) on VA Rt. 175 at the T's corner stoplight. Continue on Rt. 175 for approximately 6 miles. The Visitor Center will be on your right (south) across from the main base. Landmarks include a road sign for the Visitor Center and large rocket exhibits on the grounds. Turn right into the parking lot.
Homeschool Science Series
Students ages 5 - 15 are invited to explore the world of science through FREE, interactive, NASA supported lessons. Optional parent professional development will be offered during each session!
Pre-registration is required: www.nasawallopsvc.eventbrite.com
**ALL classes are full. **
Contact for Homeschool Opportunities:
Amy Barra, Informal Educator
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