How does a field trip work?

Field trips occur over a 2-hour time frame. During the first hour, children and their chaperones will explore 20+ themed Cityshops through hands-on imaginative play in small groups. At the top of the second hour, students can continue to play or participate in story time as a group activity. Should you add on projects or Playseum Dollars the activity will be added in the first-hour and/or second-hour rotation. The Playseum Team will round out your visit with a Pet Shop time where students can engage with real pets. Field Trips require a $100 deposit within seven days of booking and payment in full before entering the Playseum.

How much does a field trip cost?

The general admission for a school or camp field trip is $15 per child and $10 per adult. You will need to put a deposit down of $100.00 within seven days of booking. The general admission includes access to all of our pretend Cityshops where kids use their imagination, play dress-up, and visit our live pet shop. A lunch area and/or group activities can be added for an additional fee.

What are the chaperone requirements?

Safety and supervision is important to us, therefore chaperones must be 18 years or older. State requirements demand that there is at least a 1:6 ratio of chaperones to children. If children are under 3 years of age the ratio must be 1:3. If you do not bring the appropriate number of chaperones, you will be denied entry but charged for the field trip. Please encourage your chaperones to take advantage of the Playseum environment by engaging in imaginative play and staying off of their cell phones.

How many children can I bring?

We can accommodate field trips of up to 85 children. If you have fewer than 12 children with you, you do not need to book in advance as a field trip.

How long is a field trip?

The time allotted is 2 hours.  Our booking system allows for 10am to 12pm field trips to be booked. If you would like to have a 12pm to 2pm field trip, please let us know in the appointment notes.

What about lunch?

If you would like to all remain in the Playseum facility you may choose to utilize our party room as an area to eat your lunches for a $30 fee.  You will receive an additional 30 minutes if you rent the lunch room, and the opportunity to rotate your group throughout the 2.5 hour time of the field trip.  Our lunch room can seat up to 20 children and 5 adults at a time.

Booking a Field Trip

How do I schedule a field trip?

The best way to schedule a field trip is to book online here. With any questions, feel free to call or email us at columbia@playseum.com or 240-507-8965.
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To book online:
1. Select a service - “field trip”
2. Select your preferred date and time 
3. Enter your details and submit! 
4. You will receive an intake form via email that must be filled out before we can send you an estimate of the total 
5. Total Estimate / Invoice for deposit will be sent to you and any other email addresses provided. Payment of Deposit must be sent within seven days of booking for your field trip to be confirmed.

The Playseum is happy to accept checks for field trips only. If you would like to send a check by mail, please make sure it goes out with ample time to reach us before your deposit due date! Send checks to 348 Hemsley Drive Queenstown, MD 21658 or bring them in person to our Columbia store.

Full payment is due on or before your group's entry to the Playseum. If you check hasn't arrived yet, we reserve the right to charge the card on file and refund the amount when the check for the full amount arrives.

Cancellation Policy

If you have to change the time or date, you will be charged a $10.00 fee. The Playseum reserves the right to refuse entrance to unplanned or unpaid field trips.

If you should cancel or not show up on the expected date the deposit is lost and will not be refunded. There are NO refunds or credit given even if the number of children that was stated on your invoice happens to be less than the number attending. If you need to adjust the number of children and/or adults attending the field trip please notify us no later than seven days before your field trip takes place. Otherwise, you will be charged for the amount stated on your invoice, plus any additional, if applicable.

If you have to change the time or date, you will be charged a $10.00 fee. The Playseum reserves the right to refuse entrance to unplanned or unpaid field trips.

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Code of Conduct

We ask that you treat our facility with kindness and respect. Please make it clear to your students and chaperones that props and toys need to be returned to where they were found before leaving each Cityshop (themed area) so that the next field trip group, or other Playseum guests can enjoy each room as much as they have!

The Playseum is meant to be a place filled with laughter, singing, dancing and movement! If students from your field trip become a negative disruption to others or our property you may be asked to leave our building and denied future field trips at the Playseum. Your school/daycare/camp will be responsible for damages.

Field Trips are available at our Easton, Maryland location up to 100 children plus chaperones.

Due to staffing at our Columbia Mall location, Playseum Columbia cannot host Field Trip groups of over 85 at a time. If your school, camp, or daycare would like to have a field trip at the Playseum we are open for groups up to 100 children plus adults in Easton, Monday thru Friday starting from 9am. Please click below for more information about Field Trips at Playseum Easton!
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