ArtsBusXpress

ArtsBusXpress Visit our website to learn more: www.artsbusxpress.org This resulted in the offering of more than 65 Virtual Field Trips to enhance school classroom Xperiences.

ArtsBusXpress is a non-profit organization that connects San Diego County K-12 students to educational field trips to hundreds of arts, science, and cultural venues throughout the county. Since 2002, ArtsBusXpress has raised funds to underwrite school field trip Xperiences to STEAM-related venues throughout San Diego County. In 2020 during the pandemic, ArtsBusXpress (ABX) pivoted to pay instructo

rs to provide Virtual Field Trip Xperiences for K-12 students. ABX continues to fund field trip Xperiences, with or without the bus! Many people assume that the funds for field trips are plentiful and made available through the school district budgets, but that is simply not the case. There is not enough money to go around. Without money to cover the transportation for in-person field trips or to pay venue instructors to lead virtual Xperiences, teachers have paid out of their own pockets or recruited parents to support field trip costs. First, teachers should not have to spend their time managing logistical arrangements like this; it's not their job. And second, both teachers and students often end up being disappointed on field trip day when it has to be canceled because a parent can't show up as promised. With many schools operating in virtual and hybrid modes, on-site field trips are slowly returning. However, Virtual Xperiences continue. And ArtsBusXpress is committed to funding both thanks to generous donations from individual and corporate donors!

06/11/2026

The Tijuana Estuary provides free educational field trips for elementary, middle, and high school students. Programs include hands-on activities that can also incorporate art, language arts, and social studies. Students explore topics such as estuary ecology, native plants, and bird populations while gaining a deeper understanding of the estuarine environment. Like so many amazing field trip opportunities in our county, admission is free, and these students could not have had this experience WITHOUT A BUS. That's where ArtsBusXpress comes in.

Find out more at tijuanaestuary.org/what-we-do/education/school-programs/ or discover more educational field trip opportunities across San Diego by visiting our website at artsbusxpress.org/places-to-go

Tijuana Estuary (Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve)

06/09/2026

"Teachers appreciated that the buses pulled up to the entrance, and it wasn't chaotic. They also mentioned how the docents were very welcoming and helpful to us, and organized. The theater was great it was close to the musicians and that experience was valuable."

- Teacher from Nicoloff Elementary School after a field trip to Classics4Kids

Your generous support has given students the opportunity to experience a live classical theater performance, including the rare chance to be so close to the stage and the musicians -- an experience many would likely never have outside of this field trip. Your gifts make meaningful educational and cultural experiences like this possible. Visit artsbusxpress.org/donate or see the link in our bio to continue supporting student access to these valuable opportunities.

Classics 4 Kids

06/05/2026

ArtsBusXpress is the only organization in San Diego County that provides funding directly to teachers, helping cover bus transportation costs for field trips, outreach programs, and learning opportunities. Without ArtsBusXpress, many students in under-resourced schools would miss out on life-changing educational experiences that inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Your support helps us connect more students to the arts, sciences, and cultural experiences. Every share makes a difference.

06/04/2026

Support field trip opportunity and ArtsBusXpress every time you shop at Jimbo’s until the end of June!

Shop at Jimbos in 4S Ranch and use your reusable bags (paper, cloth, or plastic). Jimbo’s will give you a wooden nickel for every bag you reuse. Donate your wooden nickels through Jimbo’s It’s in the Bag! charity program by placing them in the ArtsBusXpress collection box located at the front of the store. Every wooden nickel helps support equal access to field trip transportation for local San Diego students.

Thank you, , for your continued commitment to supporting nonprofits and strengthening our community!

Jimbo's

06/02/2026

"We changed the trip from the San Diego Zoo to the San Diego Safari Park. It rocked! The San Diego Safari Park staff was so organized and welcoming! Students were able to walk into the new kangaroo enclosure that allows guests to stroll next to the kangaroos. Students will be able to work on their animal art projects with a new mindset now that they have seen wild animals up close!"

- Teacher from Felicita Elementary School after a field trip to the San Diego Safari Park

Getting out of the classroom and observing animals in real life can change the way students learn. These field trips help young minds connect with nature in a way that books can’t. Help us make more of these experiences possible by donating today at artsbusxpress.org/donate or see the link in our bio.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

05/30/2026

ArtsBusXpress brings learning to life beyond the classroom by helping students experience science, art, colleges, aquariums, history, and more! Your support helps provide access to these life-changing educational experiences for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Visit artsbusxpress.org/donate or see the link in our bio to keep the buses rolling.

05/28/2026

Can you guess this field trip destination? Here's a hint: This popular location started off selling more than just pumpkins.

05/27/2026

With San Diego Zoo Safari Park – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/26/2026

"The process was easy. Thank you, ABX for running this program."

- Teacher from La Paloma Elementary School after a field trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari

Field trips to the zoo turn curiosity into connection. Thank you for helping these students explore the zoo and discover wildlife up close. Keep the buses rolling and visit artsbusxpress.org/donate or see the link in our bio.

San Diego Zoo Safari Parkripark

05/22/2026

Every field trip destination leads to discovery, curiosity, and opportunity. Every ride opens a new world for students. Every donation to ArtsBusXpress connects students to arts, science, historical, and cultural opportunities beyond the classroom. Every field trip makes a difference, and every contribution counts. Visit us at artsbusxpress.org or see the link in our bio to learn how you can further support our mission.

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1804 Garnet Avenue, # 487
San Diego, CA
92109

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