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Classroom on Wheels (COW)

CLASSROOM ON WHEELS is a school bus-based traveling classroom for half-day field trips throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The Classroom on Wheels Program provides an in-depth look into local businesses and industry, arts and culture, education, religion, government, social services, agriculture, and history in a way that one could not accomplish on one’s own. Students gain an appreciation of what goes into creating the quality of life we enjoy. Since 1974, Classroom On Wheels students have visited or learned about more than 1,300 places and people. These popular classes have gained a huge following of loyal students who love to learn about the area via field trips and lectures. Classes are held in the fall, winter, and spring.

All admission fees are included in your ACE registration fee.

The COW brochure with topics is available on the ace-sarasota.com homepage under Resources.

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

Classroom on Wheels Spring, Part 1 & 2 (incl admissions) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: COW2001	Leanne McIntire
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 3/26/2025 - 5/14/2025
Participants in our traveling classroom must be able to climb steep bus stairs and able to stand for extended periods during the tours. We want to make sure everyone is physically prepared and able to fully enjoy the experiences. The bus pick-up location is at Suncoast Technical College, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233: Park your car and meet the Classroom on Wheels bus on the Suncoast Technical College campus, 4748 Beneva Road. Enter the campus from Proctor Road. Go to the northwest corner adjacent to Building 5 (north of Building 3-ACE Office). Park near the fence adjacent to the ball field. Topics: Riverview High Planetarium -Riverview High School Post Cards from Florida - STC Mote Marine - Goldstein Marine Mammal Center Sarasota Sailing Squadron Citizen's Law Enforcement Save Our Seabirds Goodwill Distribution Center Van Wezel

Classroom on Wheels Spring, Part 1 & 2 (incl admissions) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: COW2002	Leanne McIntire
Day of the Week: Th
Dates: 3/27/2025 - 5/15/2025
Participants in our traveling classroom must be able to climb steep bus stairs and able to stand for extended periods during the tours. We want to make sure everyone is physically prepared and able to fully enjoy the experiences. The bus pick-up location is at Suncoast Technical College, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233: Park your car and meet the Classroom on Wheels bus on the Suncoast Technical College campus, 4748 Beneva Road. Enter the campus from Proctor Road. Go to the northwest corner adjacent to Building 5 (north of Building 3-ACE Office). Park near the fence adjacent to the ball field. Topics: Riverview High Planetarium -Riverview High School Post Cards from Florida - STC Mote Marine - Goldstein Marine Mammal Center Sarasota Sailing Squadron Citizen's Law Enforcement Save Our Seabirds Goodwill Distribution Center Van Wezel

Classroom on Wheels Spring, Part 2 (incl admissions) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: COW1007	Leanne McIntire
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 5/14/2025
Participants in our traveling classroom must be able to climb steep bus stairs and able to stand for extended periods during the tours. We want to make sure everyone is physically prepared and able to fully enjoy the experiences. The bus pick-up location is at Suncoast Technical College, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233: Park your car and meet the Classroom on Wheels bus on the Suncoast Technical College campus, 4748 Beneva Road. Enter the campus from Proctor Road. Go to the northwest corner adjacent to Building 5 (north of Building 3-ACE Office). Park near the fence adjacent to the ball field. Topics: Riverview High Planetarium -Riverview High School Post Cards from Florida - STC Mote Marine - Goldstein Marine Mammal Center Sarasota Sailing Squadron Citizen's Law Enforcement Save Our Seabirds Goodwill Distribution Center Van Wezel

Classroom on Wheels Spring, Part 2 (incl admissions) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: COW1008	Leanne McIntire
Day of the Week: Th
Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/15/2025
Participants in our traveling classroom must be able to climb steep bus stairs and able to stand for extended periods during the tours. We want to make sure everyone is physically prepared and able to fully enjoy the experiences. The bus pick-up location is at Suncoast Technical College, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233: Park your car and meet the Classroom on Wheels bus on the Suncoast Technical College campus, 4748 Beneva Road. Enter the campus from Proctor Road. Go to the northwest corner adjacent to Building 5 (north of Building 3-ACE Office). Park near the fence adjacent to the ball field. Topics: Riverview High Planetarium -Riverview High School Post Cards from Florida - STC Mote Marine - Goldstein Marine Mammal Center Sarasota Sailing Squadron Citizen's Law Enforcement Save Our Seabirds Goodwill Distribution Center Van Wezel

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