School & Youth Field Trips

No Ordinary Field Trip!

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Spring, Summer and Fall offer amazing opportunities for aquatic and land based outdoor education and recreation. Field trips include water safety education as well as an introduction to three types of watercraft:  Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, and Pedal Boats.  For class/group picnics please see our Special Events Page for a list of additional amenities and/or activities. It is our mission to foster an interest in outdoor recreation and the natural world as well as to inspire a sense of adventure through hands on learning and recreational opportunities.

2026 Program Details

• Spring and Fall Field Trips Booking Now! Spots are filling up fast

• Required: Each program will provide a detailed list of students and their grades, signed by school or program official.

• $20 each for any adult/parent that will be using Aquatic Center Equipment.

• All entrance fees to the Forebay Aquatic Center will be paid at the kiosk : $8 per car, no charge for buses. Student Drop-Off is no charge, but cars must not park, and must leave the State Park after drop off.

• Group size: Min 15, Max 300.

• Cost: Cost is $5-20 per student, depending on scholarships. The remainder of the cost per student will be covered by California Department of Boating and Waterways grant funds.

• Payment: All major credit cards are accepted. Checks made payable to: Feather River Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I bring?
A detailed list of what to bring can be found here: Field Trip Preparation Info.

What do the kids get to do?
A typical program runs 2-4 hours and can include any station options. Fun in and on the water (life jackets required and provided) is always part of a field trip at the Forebay! Check out our Example Program Schedule.

How does transportation and parking work?
State Park entry/parking fee of $8 per car, applies to all cars. There is no charge for bus and school vehicle entry or parking.

Students may be dropped off and picked up by personal vehicle at no charge. However, parking without a displayed day pass may result in citation by State Park Rangers.

What grant funds/scholarships are available?
Scholarships and grant funds available, inquire for details. Fundraising encouraged.

Are there picnic sites available?
Yes, the Forebay features a selection of covered picnic tables with charcoal grills. Refer to the Forebay Map for ramada locations!

What equipment and toys are available?
We have a huge variety of exciting equipment at the Forebay!
We have water equipment ranging from kayaks to pedal boats to stand up paddleboards. Other toys & equipment are available by request.

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