Chautauqua in a Day

June 10, 11, 16, 17 – for Grades 4 and up 

Arrival time: 9:15am
Departure time: 1:30pm

Maximum school group size: 45 per group, can accommodate larger groups that will be split up into groups of 45.

Maximum number of students per day: 135

 

Each day, all students will meet for a welcome and group activity to introduce them to Chautauqua Institution. Then, the students will be split into 3 groups of 45 students each and will rotate through:

• A tour of the Chautauqua Visual Art Gallery: Students are invited to tour the Chautauqua Visual Art Galleries to learn about and actively explore the visual arts. Students and teachers take guided tours of exhibits held in the galleries of the Strohl and Fowler-Kellogg Art Centers, as well as the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden that end in a hands-on project related to the exhibits.

• Hands-on STEAM activities with our partners at SUNY Fredonia: Chautauqua Institution has partnered with science experts from SUNY Fredonia to develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities centered around Chautauqua Lake. Students will engage in hands-on arts and science activities to build their knowledge of the role that each of us play in protecting our water resources.

• Kids Just Wanna Have Fun/Mindfulness Moment: Students will work together during games and creative activities while developing their collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Then, students will be led through an age-appropriate mindfulness exercise that encourages self-regulation and awareness.

 

Mid-day, students will enjoy their school-provided lunches outdoors (weather permitting) on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution. At the end of the day, all students will be brought together to reflect on their experience.