Field Trips/Group Visits


Available by reservation, Field trips and large group visits.

All visits are located at SPARK! Dallas and each visit includes an instructor-led activity and free, unstructured play.  Reservations are on a first-come basis and are confirmed upon receipt of payment and agreement. Our programming utilizes reimagining the use of items around us, often discarded, to integrate creativity and discovery.

PLEASE CONTACT US AT PROGRAMS@SPARKDALLAS.ORG OR SUBMIT AN INQUIRY HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. Please note your booking is not confirmed until we email you about payment and the contract.

GROUP Visit Information

Minimum: 24 Students

Minimum: Reservation $400

Maximum: 150 Students

Grades 2nd – 12th

TEKS Activities          Non-TEKS Activities

Fall and Spring Reservation Days and Times 

  • Mondays – Fridays
  • Morning Session: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Session start times may be adjusted to accommodate bus schedules.

Add $75 and 30 minutes to time if you want to eat lunch at SPARK!   

CHAPERONE POLICY

  • A chaperone is defined as an accompanying adult such as a teacher, aide, parent/other adult family member aged 18 and above.
  • Every group is required to have one (1) adult chaperone for every ten (10) students (exceptions are made for special needs groups).  Required chaperones are included in the visit cost.
  • Each additional non-required chaperone may attend at $12 each and must be reserved and prepaid by the group.  No chaperone payments will be taken at the door.
  • Chaperones are to aide the staff with field trip flow safely.

Booking/Payment Terms

  • The rate depends on which activity is chosen.
  • Payment (75% deposit, payment in full, purchase order, or voucher) is due within 21 days of booking a group visit.  Payment in addition to a signed agreement, will hold the reservation.
  • Payment in full is due at the time of booking if the reservation is made less than 21 days from the visit.
  • Business checks and credit cards are accepted, as are purchase orders and vouchers. If using a voucher, please provide a number at the time of booking.
  • Balance, if any, is due no later than two weeks prior to the visit date.

Changes to Reservation

  • Any changes to the number of students must be made no less than seven (7) business days prior to the visit.
  • If you need to reschedule your visit, you must contact the programs department at least two (2) weeks before your scheduled visit date in order for your payment to be applied to a new visit date.
  • Rescheduling is based on availability.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • In the event that you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, and your request is received by SPARK! with more than 30 days notice, you will receive a 25% refund of the amount already paid.
  • If SPARK! is closed due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., inclement weather, utility outage, or any other issue that may prohibit our ability to deliver a true SPARK! experience), all programs may be rescheduled or will be canceled, and 100% refund will be issued.
  • If SPARK! is open, but your group chooses not to come, no refund will be issued.
  • NOTE:  If the Dallas Independent School District closes for inclement weather, so does SPARK!  If you have questions as to whether or not SPARK! is open during inclement weather. You can check www.DallasISD.org, www.SparkDallas.org, or call (972) 925-3700 or (214) 421-7727.