K-2nd Field Trips
K-2nd Grade Field Trips open up on MyPaymentsPlus July 22nd.
** Deadlines for registration are strictly enforced. Our vendors require final numbers by those dates, no exceptions**
K-2 Trips 2024/2025
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Community Partners
August 29 - Cleavenger, Edwards, Whisnant & Dahl Classes Only
August 30 - Rogers, Hoffman, Dahl & Huggins Classes Only
Kindergarteners will take a trip to the Police Station, Fire Station and Belk-Tonawanda Park. There is no cost to students for this. Even though there is no cost, registration on MPP is required.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by August 22.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Aug 22
The Traveling Pumpkin - On Campus
October 28, 2024
Discover the history of pumpkins and their many uses across the world. Students can visit our portable pumpkin patch and pick out a small pumpkin to take home.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2024
Kinder Animal Adventures - On Campus
November 13 - Cleavenger, Edwards, Whisnant & Dahl Classes Only
November 14 - Rogers, Hoffman, Dahl & Huggins Classes Only
UA Kinders will take an exciting journey into the animal kingdom by exploring a wide range of creatures and discovering
their distinct features. Children will gain an appreciation for nature’s many diverse forms by comparing the characteristics of animals that make them different from other animals and nonliving things. Live animal encounters provide additional insight as they observe these fantastic species in person.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2024
Discovery Place Huntersville
February 28, 2025
Kindergarteners will take a trip to Discovery Place Huntersville to tour the museum, experience "Science of the Senses" and enjoy lunch outside.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by February 5.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes FEB 5
Children’s Theater of Charlotte "Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat"
April 2, 2025
Kindergarteners will take a trip to the Children's Theater of Charlotte to see the play "Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat".
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by March 13
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Mar 13
Two by Two Petting Zoo - On Campus
May 2, 2025
The Zoo is coming to UA! Kinders will get to be up close with a chicken, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles from Africa, goats, a sheep, llama, mini cows, a mini horse and a mini donkey.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2024
Hall Family Farm
May 16, 2025
Kindergarteners will take a trip to Hall Family Farm to pick strawberries and enjoy lunch outside.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by April16.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes APR 16
Deadlines are from the vendor and no late registrations can be accepted.
Chaperone Reminders:
* Priority will be given to parents and legal guardians over listed grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
* Chaperones must be aged 21 or older, and individuals unrelated to the student are not eligible.
* All chaperones must be listed in PowerSchool.
* All parents must read the Chaperone Philosophy Regarding Field Trips, click here.
* A visible UA Visitors Sticker is REQUIRED to attend.
1st Grade
Charlotte History Museum
Sept 25, 2025 - Helms, Bretz, Hudson & Lott Classes only
Sept 26, 2025 - Zarger, Huber, Watt & EC Classes only
Students will tour the 1774 Alexander Homesite, Siloam School, see the American Freedom Bell and enjoy lunch outside at the Museum.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Sept 4
Chaperone Interest Form Closes SEPT 4
NC Zoo Trip
November 7, 2024
1st Graders will take a trip to the NC Zoo.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Oct 17
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Oct 17
April 10, 2025
1st Graders will take a trip to the Children's Theater of Charlotte to see the play "Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat".
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by March 18.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes March 18
Deadlines are from the vendor and no late registrations can be accepted.
Chaperone Reminders:
* Priority will be given to parents and legal guardians over listed grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
* Chaperones must be aged 21 or older, and individuals unrelated to the student are not eligible.
* All chaperones must be listed in PowerSchool.
* All parents must read the Chaperone Philosophy Regarding Field Trips, click here.
* A visible UA Visitors Sticker is REQUIRED to attend.
2nd Grade
Discovery Place
Sept 13th, 2024
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by August 20th.
Chaperone Interest Form closes AugUST 20th.
Hunter Farms
Nov 7th & 8th, 2024
November 7th: Oles, Matthews, Beekman, Simons Classes
November 8th: Walden, Ellise, Schaefer Classes
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by October 24th.
Chaperone Interest Form closes October 24th.
POLAR EXPRESS - NC Transportation Museum
Dec 9th, 2024
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by October 11th.
Chaperone Interest Form closes October 11th.
Deadlines are from the vendor and no late registrations or chaperone interest can be accepted. This is a popular trip and will close at midnight on the 11th. No exceptions.
Children’s Theater of Charlotte "CALEB SIGMON LIVE! THEATRE OF ILLUSION"
March 11, 2025
2nd Graders will take a trip to the Children's Theater of Charlotte to see the play "Caleb Sigmon LIVE! Theatre of Illusion".
CHAPERONE INTEREST FORM CLOSES FEB 25
Deadlines are from the vendor and no late registrations can be accepted.
Chaperone Reminders:
* Priority will be given to parents and legal guardians over listed grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
* Chaperones must be aged 21 or older, and individuals unrelated to the student are not eligible.
* All chaperones must be listed in PowerSchool.
* All parents must read the Chaperone Philosophy Regarding Field Trips, click here.
* A visible UA Visitors Sticker is REQUIRED to attend.