Escape the Classroom: Why Escape Rooms Make Awesome Educational Field Trips
By: Anthony Purzycki
Escape rooms have become increasingly popular in recent years, with people of all ages enjoying the thrill of solving puzzles and clues in order to “escape” a themed room. However, escape rooms can be much more than just a fun leisure activity. They can also be used as an effective educational tool for a wide range of subjects and age groups. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using escape room puzzles for educational purposes and why Trap Door Immersive Experiences are the perfect choice for school field trips.
What are Escape Rooms?
Escape rooms are a physical adventure game where players are locked in a themed room and must solve puzzles and clues in order to escape within a certain time frame. The game is typically timed, and players must work together to solve a series of puzzles, find hidden objects, and crack codes in order to unlock the door and escape the room before time runs out.
Escape rooms have become popular worldwide, with many different themes and variations to suit different interests and skill levels. Some escape rooms may have a historical theme, while others may be based on popular culture such as movies or video games. Regardless of the theme, escape rooms require teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Escape Rooms for Education
Escape rooms can be an innovative way to engage students in learning. By incorporating puzzles and clues into educational material, teachers can create a more interactive and engaging experience for students. This can be especially effective for subjects that are traditionally difficult or dry, such as history or math.
Escape rooms can be used to teach a wide range of subjects, including history, science, math, and language arts. For example, a history class could create an escape room based on a specific time period, such as the American Revolution or the Renaissance. The puzzles and clues could be related to historical events, figures, or artifacts. By incorporating a hands-on approach to history, students can gain a deeper understanding of the subject and its relevance to their own lives.
In a math class, an escape room could incorporate puzzles and clues related to specific math concepts such as algebra, geometry, or statistics. By engaging students in problem-solving activities that are both challenging and fun, they can gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and develop critical thinking skills that can be applied to other areas of their lives.
In addition to teaching specific subject matter, escape rooms can also be used to teach valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication, and time management. By working together to solve puzzles and clues, students can learn the importance of effective communication and collaboration. By working within a time limit, students can also learn the importance of time management and prioritization.
Why Trap Door Immersive Experiences for School Field Trips?
While escape rooms can be created in a variety of settings, Trap Door Immersive Experiences are specifically designed to provide an immersive and engaging experience for students. Trap Door offers a variety of escape rooms, each with its own unique theme and storyline. These themes range from historical events to popular culture, allowing for a wide range of subject matter to be incorporated into the experience.
Trap Door’s Experiences are designed to be challenging but not overwhelming, allowing students to work together to solve puzzles and clues without feeling frustrated or discouraged. In addition, the experience is designed to be fully immersive, with detailed sets and props that transport students to another time and place.
One of the benefits of using Trap Door for a school field trip is the ability to customize the experience to fit the specific needs of the group. Teachers can work with the Trap Door team to alter some elements so that it is tailored to their curriculum and learning objectives. This ensures that the experience is both fun and educational.
Another benefit of using Trap Door for a school field trip is the convenience and ease of the experience. Trap Door has 4 locations in NJ and PA. Visit us in Red Bank & Morristown, NJ as well as Bartonsville, Pa in the Poconos and inside Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA.
Trap Door Escape Company
Trap Door Escape Room has 4 locations: 3180 Route 611 in Bartonsville, PA in the Poconos; 60 White St. in Red Bank, NJ; 34A Speedwell Ave. in Morristown, NJ: and 77 Wind Creek Blvd in Bethlehem, PA. The Red Bank location was the first of the 4 locations, opening in the fall of 2015. Morristown followed in the summer of 2017, and Bartonsville opened during the holiday season of 2018. Wind Creek is currently undergoing construction and will be opening in 2023.
History
The idea came to Tone Purzycki back in 2011 after he wrote a screenplay that developed into a live-streaming game. The game revolved around an actor trapped in a situation and the audience had to solve puzzles to figure out where he was trapped. The “Find Me Event” had more than 1,000 people playing over the course of several hours. After the success of several other streaming events, the idea of an escape room was born.
Location
Each location has different rooms from which to choose. Our Morristown location is home to Day of the Dead, Witch Hunt, and The Greatest Freakshow. In Bartonsville, you’ll find Cure Z, F5 Tornado Escape, Fear the Bogeyman, and We’re All Mad Here. In Red Bank we currently have Everest – our first 2 story escape room and Catacombs of Paris, an interactive maze with puzzles. Ripper of London is also available at this location as a part of the nightlife in Red Bank NJ. Our pirate themed games will soon be open at Wind Creek.
Trap Door Escape Room also offers team building, streaming events, and birthday parties. For more information on any of our games, prices, and locations, explore our website or call 570-234-3366