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Sunday, June 8, 2025

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Explore the Metroplex with Teen Field Trip Series

Teen Summer Teen Field Trip Series
Teen Summer Teen Field Trip Series – Paint Ball image: City of Irving

Irving teens can get out of the house this summer and enjoy fun area attractions by registering for one of the weekly field trips sponsored by Lively Pointe Youth Center. With a variety of trip options, teens can test their skills at indoor rock climbing, learn something new at the Perot Museum, cheer on the Texas Rangers or discover the unique sport of whirlyball.

Trips are scheduled each Tuesday throughout the summer, beginning June 7. The field trip series is open to youth, ages 12-17, and transportation is provided. Spaces are limited; registration is suggested. Trip fee is $10 each.

2016 Field Trip Series Schedule

  • June 7 – Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, Texas
  • June 14 – Main Event, Lewisville, Texas
  • June 21 – Mansfield Paintball Adventure Park, Mansfield, Texas*
  • June 28 – Dyno-Rock Climbing Center, Arlington, Texas*
  • July 5 – Hawaiian Falls and Firewheel Town Center, Garland, Texas
  • July 12 – Perot Museum, Dallas, Texas
  • July 19 – WhirlyBall and LaserWhirld, Hurst, Texas*
  • July 26 – Texas Rangers vs. Oakland A’s, Arlington, Texas

 

*Trip requires a parental waiver to be completed prior to departure.

Interested participants may sign up online or in person at Lively Pointe Youth Center, 909 N. O’Connor Road beginning May 31. For more information, call (972) 721-8090.