REQUEST A FIELD TRIP

STEP ONE:

Please read and acknowledge Section 1: Reservation Agreement before beginning the application process.

It is required for Section 1 to be acknowledged, signed and dated before moving on to Section 2.

STEP TWO:

Section 2: Field Trip/Visit Request Form

It is required for Section 2 to be filled out completely for the form to be submitted successfully. Don’t leave fields blank. Please type, “N/A” or “Not Applicable” for questions that do not apply.

STEP THREE:

Receipt of Confirmation Letter
Once an Educator has scheduled your visit, you will receive a confirmation letter and an invoice via email.  Receipt of the confirmation letter and invoice verifies that your visit is officially scheduled.

STEP FOUR:

Please Download Waiver Forms
These forms must be filled out by each adult and youth participant and returned no later than 2 weeks prior to scheduled visit. Return forms in-person at Ford Nature Center or scan and return via email or postal mail (details to follow).

Adult Waiver Form

Youth Waiver Form

School Field Trip Request Form 2026

Section 1: Reservation Agreement

Thank you for requesting a field trip or group visit to Mill Creek MetroParks. We are excited to work with you in creating a perfect visit to the park. Whether it's your first visit or you're a seasoned visitor, please read the following information regarding field trips and group visits to the park.

  • Field trips/interpretive tours are scheduled in the order in which they are received.
  • A FINAL HEAD COUNT must be submitted three weeks prior to your tour.
  • Tour fees and signed waivers are due no later than two weeks prior to your visit. 
  • Field Trip & Group Visit Fees
    • Minimum Fee: $50.00
    • Mahoning County Located Groups:
      • Youth: $3.00 per child
      • Adults: $4.00 per adult
    • Non-County Located Groups:
      • Youth: $5.00 per child
      • Adults: $6.00 per adult
  • All tours will include an outdoor component, so it is important that you are dressed for the weather. Rain, snow, cold or hot temperatures—we will still include the outside activity. Severe weather may result in a rescheduling. Fees are only refunded when Ford Education Department has canceled a visit.
  • Plan on arriving at your selected facility ten minutes before your scheduled start time. Groups that are 30 minutes late will have the visit canceled without refund.
  • Please communicate special requests at the time of your booking.
Your request will not be accepted unless the box below is not checked.
 
 
 

 

Section 2: Required Information for Field Trip/Visit Request

 
School or Group Address:
School or Group Address:
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Please Specify Grade Level (check all that apply)
Please Specify Grade Level (check all that apply)

Field Trip Location Requested:

Reminder: Submission of this form does not confirm your field trip visit! An educator will be in contact to confirm.

 
 

 

 
 
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