Overview
School field trips are a major point of focus for us. Through many years of
experience, and in working directly with seasoned educators and school occupational
therapists, we have developed an approach that meets the educational level of
various grade levels by bringing to the forefront the fascinating process of
creating and bringing a bear to life. It’s an opportunity to learn about the
creativity and manufacturing process that goes in to making America’s most lovable
companion – the teddy bear.
Many schools have enjoyed bringing their classes to Stuffington Bear Factory
because we know how to incorporate education with our engaging environment.
Year after year, we hear praises from teachers and principals on how organized
and educational our field trips are, and that we are their favorite field trip
of all.
School Field Trips Tailored to Your Needs
Preschool & Kindergarten tours include the following topics:
- Teddy Roosevelt: The creation of the first teddy bear, our great National
Parks system and other interesting facts about our 26th President.
- Bear Design: The process, planning and materials involved.
- Bear Construction: from cutting and sewing to seams, combing and air brushing.
Students also observe the stuffing process.
- Story Time: Students participate in reading a fun and interactive story.
1st & 2nd Grade tours combine all of the above points with:
- Product Safety: How we ensure our stuffed animals are safe for everyone.
- Embroidery & Silk Screening: Process plus how and why logos are used.
- Animal Jeopardy: Tests the class’ knowledge of animal facts.
- Math: How math is necessary to the manufacturing process from start to finish.
3rd & 4th Grade tours combine all of the above points with:
- The Arizona Black Bear: Habitat, diet and other interesting bear facts.
- More in-depth detail regarding the manufacture of stuffed animals.
5th Grade and higher tours combine all of the above points with:
- Economic Impact: Importing/exporting and how consumers are affected.
- Bears & Math: The effect of mathematics in a manufacturing setting.
Tips for a Successful School Field Trip
- Bus drivers should be advised to park in the front lot. Parking is available
at the back of the facility, but parking up front affords easier transition
of the visiting group.
- If the bus driver intends to leave during the field trip, be sure to set
the time for return and pick-up. Also have the driver leave a cell phone number
in case of any emergency.
- Have children stay on the bus until a Stuffington Tour Master greets and
receives them.
- Storing lunches in one or more boxes is often easier than having the children
carry theirs individually.
- Water or other beverage containers should be stored or set aside during
the tour and class portion of the field trip.
- Recommended adult-to-student ratio is 1 for every 8 children..
- Teachers and chaperones creating and buying their own bears should notify
the Stuffington Tour Master to avoid any confusion.
Cost
- Stuff Your Own Bear Field Trip: Our most popular field trip includes
the guided educational tour of the facility. Each student will receive their
own 12” bear to stuff, comb and air bathe using our kid-friendly and
fun equipment. Each student receives two colorful ribbons and a birth certificate
to document their trip. Cost: $12 per student.
- Class Bear Field Trip: Take a guided educational tour and have class
members participate in creating a bear for your classroom, as well as accessorizing
the bear with a vest that each child decorates with their thumbprint. Minimum
20 students per class required. Cost: $8 per student.
- Tour-Only: Take a guided educational tour of the manufacturing facility.
Cost: $4 per student.
- NOTE: Chaperones do not have to pay for the field trip unless they
wish to make a bear.
Payment / Cancellation Policies
- No deposit is due.
- Cancellations should be made 72 hours before the reserved time.
- Stuffington Bear Factory will call to confirm your field trip reservation
one week before the reserved time.
Questions & Reservations
To get more information and make a reservation, please fill out and submit the form below. Alternatively,
you call us at 602-225-9513.
