Trips to Local Entertainment Sites as a form of Business

Play Group, Junior Year, and Advanced Montessori students will be taken on a fun and educational field trip to We Play, an interactive entertainment center. During the trip, students will have the chance to explore the different play areas while learning how a business like We Play is organized and operates. They will be asked engaging questions throughout the visit, such as:

- "What do you think it takes to make a place like this fun and safe?"
- "How do you think they decide what games or activities to offer?"
- "Who works here to help keep everything running smoothly?"

These questions are designed to spark curiosity and help the young learners begin to understand basic business concepts like customer service, planning, and teamwork in a fun, hands-on environment. It’s an exciting way for them to start thinking about the world of entrepreneurship while enjoying a day of play!

Grades 2 and 3 will visit the Adventure Arena in DHA, an exciting indoor entertainment center. During this trip, they’ll have the opportunity to explore the various attractions, such as the trampoline park, climbing walls, and arcade games. As they enjoy the fun activities, students will be guided with thought-provoking questions to help them understand the business side of the entertainment world. Some of the questions they might explore include:

• "What do you think it takes to set up an adventure park like this?"
• "How do you think they keep everyone safe while having fun?"
• "What kinds of people do you think work here to make sure everything runs smoothly?"

This hands-on experience will give the students a chance to see how businesses create enjoyable environments for customers, manage safety, and promote teamwork—while having fun and learning about entrepreneurship in an interactive way!

Grades 4 and 5 will be visiting Qilla Bala Hissar, a historic fort that blends cultural heritage with tourism. During the trip, students will explore the fort’s rich history and architecture while learning about the business of heritage tourism and preservation. They will engage in discussions and answer questions such as:

• "How do you think a place like this attracts visitors?"
• "What do you think it takes to maintain a historic site like Qilla Bala Hissar?"
• "Who is involved in making sure tourists have a good experience here?"

This trip will give students a deeper understanding of how businesses operate in the tourism sector, focusing on aspects like heritage conservation, visitor services, and the role of marketing in attracting tourists.

Grades 6 and 7 will embark on a two-part field trip, starting with a visit to Lake View Park in Islamabad, followed by a trip to Basti, a local community known for its traditional culture and crafts. This experience will introduce students to both recreational business models and community-based entrepreneurship.

At Lake View Park, students will learn about the business operations behind a large, family-friendly park, including visitor services, event planning, and the management of outdoor spaces. Key questions they will explore include:

• "How do businesses like Lake View Park keep visitors entertained and engaged?"
• "What types of businesses do you think are involved in maintaining a park like this?"
• "What role does marketing play in attracting people to the park?"

Afterward, the visit to Basti will shift focus to community-based entrepreneurship, where students will discover how local artisans and small businesses work to sustain their livelihoods. They will explore the creation and selling of traditional crafts, learning about how such businesses thrive in a local setting. Questions for this part of the trip might include:

• "What types of businesses do people run in Basti?"
• "How do entrepreneurs in Basti use local materials and traditions to create products?"
• "What challenges do small businesses in a community like Basti face, and how can they overcome them?"

This unique combination of nature, leisure, and community entrepreneurship will help students understand the diverse aspects of business—whether it's running a recreational park or supporting local craftsmanship—while encouraging them to think critically about sustainable business practices in both urban and rural settings.