✅ How do you choose the most suitable outreach session?
When planning a field trip for a school or nursery, it is important to choose a programme that suits the children’s age, interests and the aim of the event. Educational STEM, natural sciences and cultural programmes are ideal for supplementing lessons, whilst creative workshops, theatre performances and active team games are ideal for class bonding or celebrations.
📋 Before booking a session, it is advisable to find out:
- 📍 In which Latvian towns and regions are off-site lessons offered?
- 👧 Which age groups is the programme suitable for?
- 👥 How many participants can take part at the same time?
- ⏰ How long does a session last?
- 💶 What are the costs of the sessions and the on-site visits?
- 🏫 What premises, equipment or outdoor space are required?
- 📅 Is it possible to organise several sessions for different classes on the same day?
- 🎓 Is the programme eligible for state or local authority funding?
🌟 An educational adventure right here at school
Off-site lessons offerpupils a convenient way to add variety to the learning process and organise a special event without having to arrange transport for the whole class. They can help save time spent travelling, whilst providing pupils with new knowledge, practical experience and positive emotions.
🎉 Take a look at the offers, choose a programme that interests you and invite these exciting activities to your school or nursery!
How do you organise an off-site lesson at school?
When planning an event, first choose a programme that is suitable for the pupils’ age and the learning objective. Some sessions can be held in a standard classroom, whilst others require an assembly hall, sports hall or school playground.
Before finalising arrangements with the organiser, it is advisable to clarify:
- Venue: whether the service provider will come to your school and in which regions of Latvia they operate.
- Number and age of participants: how many pupils can take part in a session at the same time.
- Duration: how long the programme lasts and whether it is possible to organise several sessions in a row.
- Venue and equipment requirements: whether an electricity supply, a projector, tables or additional space for activities is required.
- Prices: what is the price of the session and are there any additional charges for transport or materials?
- Funding: is the programme in question available with state or local authority support?
An exciting school day without long rides
Off-site sessions offer the chance to supplement everyday learning with practical experience, whilst saving time that would otherwise be spent on rides. Science experiments, robotics, creative workshops, performances and team games can turn an ordinary school day into a special event.
Choose the most suitable offer from the list and contact the organiser to agree on the programme, venue and date.
If, however, you’d prefer to go out of school, do take a look at our compilation of creative workshops and masterclasses, or active leisure and attraction venues for pupils.
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"Gardegunis" Fairy Tale Studio
Mārupe, Daugavas iela 38
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"Meadow School" – learning about nature
"Dare atpūties pļavā", Antiņciems, Lapmežciema pag., Tukuma nov.
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"Rīgas mežu" Environmental Education Centre “EkVidO”
Rīgas brieži, Tīnūžu pag., Ogres nov.
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Good Happens creative workshops
Zvaigžnu iela 14b, Rīga
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International School of Innovation
TC “Domina Shopping”, Ieriķu iela 3, biroju korpuss O4, 602. kab, Rīga
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Museum "Jews in Latvia"
Skolas ielā 6, Rīgā
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Nature Centre of the Northern Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Nature Conservation Agency
Rīgas iela 16, Salacgrīva
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Participatory theatre
Izbraukuma nodarbības
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RoboSkola – STEAM Centre
Vidus iela 1, Sigulda
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"Front Art" workshop
Klapkalnciems, Engures pagasts, Tukuma novads
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11.
No victory without a fight
Klapkalnciems, Engures pagasts, Tukuma novads
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Workshops in Zanzibar
Kempings Zanzibāra, "Birzmaļi", Ķekava
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Active teambuilding programmes in Zanzibar
Kempings Zanzibāra, "Birzmaļi", Ķekava
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VIZIUM Science Centre
Rūpniecības iela 2, Ventspils
- 15. Virtual reality classes
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"Butterscotch'' masterclass
Derpeles iela 2, Bauska
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Ebru workshops
Izbraukumi pa Latviju
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"Cinderella's Dream"
Gatves, Martiši, Ludza, Ludzas nov.
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H. Dorbe Memorial Museum
Ērgļu iela 1, Ventspils
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Science Zone
Liepājas iela 34, Brīvības gatve 211, Rīga
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The Jūkstes Fairy Tale Museum
Lancenieku skola, Džūkstes pagasts, Tukuma novads
| ATTRACTION | ADRESS | PHONE | |
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| "Gardegunis" Fairy Tale Studio | Mārupe, Daugavas iela 38 | +371 27663208 | stem@gardegunis.lv |
| "Meadow School" – learning about nature | "Dare atpūties pļavā", Antiņciems, Lapmežciema pag., Tukuma nov. | +371 27891575 | info@plavuskola.lv |
| "Rīgas mežu" Environmental Education Centre “EkVidO” | Rīgas brieži, Tīnūžu pag., Ogres nov. | +371 29378216 | ekvido@rigasmezi.lv |
| Good Happens creative workshops | Zvaigžnu iela 14b, Rīga | goodhappens.eu@gmail.com | |
| International School of Innovation | TC “Domina Shopping”, Ieriķu iela 3, biroju korpuss O4, 602. kab, Rīga | +371 28779480 | info@inovacijuskola.lv |
| Museum "Jews in Latvia" | Skolas ielā 6, Rīgā | +371 29435005 | info@ebrejumuzejs.lv |
| Nature Centre of the Northern Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Nature Conservation Agency | Rīgas iela 16, Salacgrīva | +371 26329412 | ziemelvidzeme@daba.gov.lv |
| Participatory theatre | Izbraukuma nodarbības | +371 25460973 | lidzdalibasteatris@gmail.com |
| RoboSkola – STEAM Centre | Vidus iela 1, Sigulda | +371 22888440 | roboskola@roboskola.lv |
| "Front Art" workshop | Klapkalnciems, Engures pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 22057669 | latviesustrelnieki@gmail.com |
| No victory without a fight | Klapkalnciems, Engures pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 22057669 | latviesustrelnieki@gmail.com |
| Workshops in Zanzibar | Kempings Zanzibāra, "Birzmaļi", Ķekava | +371 22001295 | zane@zanzibara.lv |
| Active teambuilding programmes in Zanzibar | Kempings Zanzibāra, "Birzmaļi", Ķekava | +371 22001295 | zane@zanzibara.lv |
| VIZIUM Science Centre | Rūpniecības iela 2, Ventspils | +371 66776633 | info@vizium.lv |
| Virtual reality classes | +371 24906373 | siapnr@gmail.com | |
| "Butterscotch'' masterclass | Derpeles iela 2, Bauska | +371 26567990 | ieva.tarvida@gmail.com |
| Ebru workshops | Izbraukumi pa Latviju | +371 29737091 | akolosova@gmail.com |
| "Cinderella's Dream" | Gatves, Martiši, Ludza, Ludzas nov. | +371 28622570 | pelnruskitessapnis@inbox.lv |
| H. Dorbe Memorial Museum | Ērgļu iela 1, Ventspils | +371 63625004 | inese.aide@ventspils.lv |
| Science Zone | Liepājas iela 34, Brīvības gatve 211, Rīga | +371 28809300 | info@laboratorium.lv |
| The Jūkstes Fairy Tale Museum | Lancenieku skola, Džūkstes pagasts, Tukuma novads | +371 26513314 | pasakumuzejs@tukumamuzejs.lv |