Gateway Science Museum Discovery Room

Gateway Science Museum Discovery Room

Local pilot Pete Peterson shares real-life adventures during a trip to the Chico Air Museum

Third and Fourth Graders arriving at Sutter's Fort circa 1846 (2012)

Field Trips at FRCS

Field trips are an integral part of the curriculum at FRCS. Parent volunteer hours are earned by driving and chaperoning students on these fun-filled adventures. Trips vary from Kindergarten explorations of "downtown" Forest Ranch to overnight trips to Sutter's Fort, Coloma, San Francisco or Shady Creek Outdoor Camp.

Field trips are funded through donations and fundraising. No student is ever turned away from participating in a field trip due to lack of funds. Parents and community members participate in the planning and presentation of many trips, especially the local history and science explorations.

Bidwell Mansion tour guided by local historian Dave Nopel

Lunch at TJ Farms

Mrs. DJ's 5th/6th grade class on their 5k run through Bidwell Park (the DJ Dash). The fastest runners crossed the finish line as a team.

Hike to historic area of old Humboldt Road

Learning about the harvest at TJ Farms

Fifth and sixth graders learn about photosynthesis during a Hands on Lab at CSU, Chico.