Also see section Tours & Field Trips
Chico Performances Schools Field Trip Series; Chico. Offers Chico Performances school field trip opportunities at reduced rates to teachers for student groups. Program geared toward children, with an educational & entertainment focus. Usually offered twice each morning per date. Ticket sales begin July. www.chicoperformances.com. (530) 898-6333.
North State Symphony Student Ticket Vouchers, Redding & Chico. A partnership with Redding West Rotary offers the opportunity for Redding-area students grades 8-12 to receive free ticket vouchers at four North State Symphony concerts per year. The opportunity for student ticket vouchers is also available for the Chico concerts. www.northstatesymphony.org. (530) 898-5984.
MATHCOUNTS. A national enrichment, club & competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every state. The Competition Program & the Club Program both engage students & help them achieve more. mathcounts.org. (703) 299-9006.
Pay It Forward Foundation. Established to educate & inspire students to realize that they can change the world, & provide them with opportunities to do so. Students work with teachers at their local schools to develop Pay It Forward assignments. The Pay It Forward Foundation can provide supportive education materials & seed money to those who qualify. www.payitforwardfoundation.org
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at CSU, Chico. Museum-In-A-Box program offers artifacts, curriculum, hands-on projects & books for elementary schools. www.csuchico.edu/anth/museum. (530) 898-5397.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Offers in-class Famous Artists Portfolio Program & Forestry Outreach program. www.turtlebay.org/learn/educationresources (530) 242-3108.
