Whether you’re planning a playdate with friends or organizing a hands-on learning experience for your class, The Nestling Collective offers custom group options to make your visit special, simple, and full of joy.

🎉 Group Play Rates (Non-School Groups)

Planning a meet-up, birthday week outing, or just want to play together? We offer discounted group rates for families, homeschool pods, and community groups!

✔️ $15 per child
✔️ Minimum of 10 children
✔️ All day open play

📝 Advance booking required. Group visits are available during regular open play hours.

Ask us about coordinating an experiment for your group

🧪 Educational Field Trips (Schools + Programs)

Bring your class for a S.T.E.A.M.-powered field trip led by a certified teacher, designed for Kindergarten, First Grade, or preschool-aged groups!

✔️ $10 per child
✔️ Max group size: 80 (children + adults)
✔️ Fridays | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
✔️ Includes hands-on lab experience, storytime, and open exploration
✔️ Choose from: Mini Launch Lab, Slime Lab, or Marble Maze Challenge

🍎 Perfect for preschools, Kindergarten/1st grade classrooms, VPK programs, and after-school groups.

💡 Not able to come to us? Ask about our Mini Explorers Mobile Lab—we bring the fun to your preschool or daycare!

Contact us to book

Every group and field trip is a little different—and we want to make sure your visit is the perfect fit. Whether you’re planning a school field trip, daycare visit, or group playdate, we’ll work with you to customize the experience.

👉 To book your visit, please reach out directly:
📧 thenestlingcollective@gmail.com

We’ll follow up with availability, next steps, and answers to any questions you may have. We can’t wait to welcome your group to The Nestling Collective!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we bring snacks or lunch?
Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring nut-free snacks or packed lunches. We’ll provide a designated indoor space for your group to eat and recharge.

Q: Do chaperones or teachers need to pay?
Nope! Adult chaperones and teachers are always free.

Q: How many kids can you accommodate?
We can host up to 80 people total, including children and adults, for our in-house field trips.

Q: Is there a waiver required?
Yes—each child must have a signed waiver before participating. We’ll send a link to your group coordinator after booking.

Q: What’s included in the $10 field trip rate?
Your visit includes one hands-on science lab, a themed read-aloud, and time in our indoor play space. Activities are led by a certified teacher and tailored to early elementary learners.

Q: How far do you travel for mobile field trips?
Our Mini Explorers Mobile Lab is available for preschools and daycares in the greater Jacksonville area. Reach out and we’ll let you know if you’re in our travel zone!