Field Trips

Hands-on STEM experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world tools, careers, and problem-solving.

About this program

Field trips at the Austin STEM Center (ASC) are immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to help students see how what they learn in the classroom shows up in the real world. Students explore modern tools, materials, and technologies while engaging with real processes used in manufacturing, engineering, and design.

Field trips are ideal for elementary, middle, and high school groups and are designed to complement classroom learning while sparking curiosity and confidence.

Field Trips

Plan a field trip

Pick an open date, choose a session and start time, and tell us about your group. We’ll follow up by email to confirm.

Pick a date & session

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Field Trip 2 hours

$15 / student

A hands-on STEM experience designed for school groups and organizations.

Field Trip + Mini Lab 4 hours

$40 / student

An extended, immersive STEM experience with deeper project work and exploration.

Full-Day Lab Experience 6 hours

$75 / student

A full-day engineering and innovation experience featuring STEM activities and a level-appropriate project. Includes the field trip (optional).

About your group

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What students experience

  • Guided exploration of ASC's machine shop, wood shop, makerspaces, and labs
  • Safe interaction with industry tools and machines
  • Exposure to careers in STEM, skilled trades, and technical fields
  • Learning that emphasizes curiosity, problem-solving, and how things are made

Why ASC

ASC offers access to tools and environments students rarely see in traditional classrooms. Our field trips are built around real equipment, real processes, and real-world relevance, helping students connect learning to future opportunities.