This special weekend edition of our Field Trip Essentials prepares teachers for their field trip to Fermilab! You can also attend our Field Trip Essentials program on a weekday, more information available on the Field Trip Essentials page.
Bring your students to Fermilab for NGSS-aligned field trips that connect to the authentic science being done at the laboratory.

This program gives you all the essential concepts, content, logistics, and several engaging classroom activities to prepare your students for the physical or life science field trip. Teachers must participate in a training session with our staff before scheduling a visit for your students.
Join us for Phriendly Physics or Energy & Ecosystems at 9:00am, and Beauty & Charm or Insect at Work in Our World at 11:00am. Sign up for both sessions, 9:00am and 11:00am, to receive a discount on the registration fee.
Session details
- Location: Lederman Science Center
- Date: April 4th
- Time: 9:00am- 10:45am (Energy &Ecosystems or Phriendly Physics) or 11:00am – 12:45pm (Insect at Work in Our World or Beauty & Charm)
- Fee: $30 per session or both sessions for $50
- Registration and payment is required 1 week prior to the event, by 5pm on Friday March 27th.
- A minimum of 7 participants is needed to run the program. Participants will be notified of the program status 1 week prior.
- Refunds for cancellation must be requested at least one week prior to the event,
- You must have a REAL ID-compliant document to enter Fermilab. Visit https://get-connected.fnal.gov/real-id-at-fermilab/ for more information.
Registration
Phriendly Physics or Energy & Ecosystems from 9:00am- 10:45am- Register Here
Beauty & Charm or Insect at Work in Our World from 11:00am – 12:45pm- Register Here
Details
Dates
Apr 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
Apr 4, 2026
11:00 am — 12:45 pm
Grades
1-8Fee
$30Contact Information
Education office registrar at edreg@fnal.gov or 630-840-8258