Hands-On Geology
Students learn through panning, sorting, touching, and discovering real treasures.
Schools • Camps • Churches • Homeschool Groups
Field Trips That Bring Science to Life
Give your group a hands-on geology experience with gemstone panning, fossil finds, treasure identification, outdoor play, and plenty of room for curious kids to explore.
Hands-on panning, real finds, and outdoor fun.
Group Rate
$10
per person
Minimum
20
participants
Schedule
2+
weeks ahead
Best For
K–12
groups & camps
$10per person
20participant minimum
2+ Weeksadvance scheduling
Keep Findsgems & fossils go home
Built for Learning & Fun
Hands-On Geology They’ll Actually Remember
Our field trips combine education, discovery, and outdoor recreation in one easy group experience.
Guided Panning
Our staff helps groups understand the process and feel comfortable at the sluice.
Find Identification
Kids get help learning about the gemstones, fossils, and shark teeth they uncover.
Outdoor Recreation
Groups can enjoy caves, playgrounds, picnic areas, goats, and open-air fun.
What’s Included
A Simple Group Experience With Plenty to Do
We make field trips easy for teachers, camp leaders, and group organizers. Your group can pan for treasures, get help identifying finds, explore the property, and enjoy a day built around discovery.
Request a Field Trip✓ Guided gemstone and fossil panning
✓ Staff help identifying finds
✓ Access to man-made mineral caves
✓ Playground and property access
✓ Picnic area access
✓ Option to bring lunch
✓ Group-friendly experience in Cary, NC
Group Details
Field Trip Pricing
Clear, simple pricing for schools, camps, homeschool groups, churches, scouts, youth groups, and other group visits.
Group Rate
$10
per person
Minimum: 20 participants
Smaller groups: contact us for availability and details
Scheduling: at least two weeks in advance
Lunch: groups may bring food and drinks
Field trips should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance to help ensure availability.
Perfect For
Schools, Camps, Churches, Scouts & More
Whether you’re planning a school field trip, summer camp outing, church group activity, or homeschool adventure, we can help create a fun educational day.
Sample Visit Flow
Here’s What the Day Can Look Like
A simple flow helps teachers, camp leaders, and group organizers picture the visit from arrival to lunch.
1
Arrival & Check-In
Your group arrives, checks in, and gets instructions for the visit.
2
Panning Experience
Students pan for gemstones and fossils with help from staff.
3
Treasure Identification
Staff helps students learn more about what they found.
4
Explore & Play
Groups can enjoy the caves, playgrounds, picnic areas, and outdoor spaces.
5
Lunch or Picnic Time
Bring lunch and enjoy the designated picnic areas.
Group Visit Photos
Picture the Experience
Add real school, camp, and group photos here as you collect more field trip images.
For Teachers & Group Leaders
Plan a Field Trip Your Group Will Actually Remember
Bring science, nature, and hands-on discovery together with a gemstone panning field trip designed for curious kids.