Field Trip Grant Application

Patterson Field Trip Grant Program

For grades 2nd through 12th

Visit the University South Foundation's

Patterson Observatory and Discovery Gardens

Welcome to the University South Foundation's Patterson Field Trip Grant Program, where classrooms and schools interested in this exciting educational initiative can apply for up to $250 from the Patterson Grant to reimburse transportation!

Groups of up to 40 students are eligible for a 2-hour tour of Patterson Observatory and Discovery Gardens, or you may schedule a trip to either attraction separately. Field Trips are currently offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm for 2^nd–12^th grades only.

Classes are divided into two groups and rotate between the Patterson Observatory and Discovery Gardens.

1. At the Patterson Observatory, Huachuca Astronomy Club volunteers offer students information about astronomy and a variety of telescopes, including a preview of the Ritchey Chrétien telescope located under the dome. Weather permitting, students will also safely observe the sun using special filtered lenses.

2. In the Discovery Gardens, Cochise County Master Gardeners give students a hands on experience as they learn about the plants and bugs that thrive in our desert environment and answer questions about local ecology.

To apply, complete and submit the form below and a Foundation representative will contact you within 7-10 days. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the University South Foundation Office at 520-626-6594.

Once the Foundation has confirmed your field trip, a representative will contact you with details on receiving Patterson Grant transportation reimbursement. In the event of severe weather, you are encouraged to reschedule your visit. Rescheduling will not affect your grant funding.

We look forward to sharing these unique educational opportunities with you and your students!

Sincerely,

University South Foundation Board of Directors

Name of School/Organization

Point of Contact

Main Phone

Cell Phone(s)

# of Students

# of Chaperones

Grade Level(s)

Destination

Please select one

Discovery Gardens Only

Patterson Observatory Only

Both Discovery and Patterson

1st Choice Date for Field Trip

Currently only Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are available

YYYY

2nd Choice Date for Field Trip

Currently only Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are available

YYYY

Please Check the appropriate Box

This is a Special Education Class

My class includes Special Education students

My class does NOT have Special Education students

Notes/Comments

$250 of funding available. If your group requires reimbursement for transportation, please enter an estimate of those transportation costs:

Photo Release: Please check that you have read each of these statements and will comply with our Photo Release policy.

The University, Foundation and Observatory will often publish on social media pages photos of the Patterson Field trips to share the students experience at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista campus. Photos may also be used on our website or other promotional pieces. Thank you for your support!

The University South Foundation and volunteers for the Patterson Field Trip program has permission to photograph the activitIes, students and chaperones which may be publish for educational and promotional purposes without compensation.

Parental photo releases have been obtained or will be obtained through my school (or organization).

It will be my responsibility to notify the University South Foundation and/or the volunteers if I have not obtained a Parental Photo Release of said child or children.