A COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USED FIELD TRIPS TO BROADEN THE EXPERIENCE OF CHINESE, NEGRO, AND SPANISH-SPEAKING CHILDREN IN DISADVANTAGED AREAS. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM WERE TO DEVELOP THE STUDENTS' LANGUAGE SKILLS, INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION, AND BROADEN THEIR CULTURAL BACKGROUND. EFFORTS ALSO WERE MADE TO ENHANCE THEIR ASPIRATION LEVEL AND SELF-IMAGE, ENCOURAGE PARENTAL PARTICIPATION, AND MAKE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE TRIPS WERE PLANNED BY PROGRAM TEACHERS IN COOPERATION WITH REGULAR TEACHERS. IT IS FELT THAT THE PROJECT WAS SUCCESSFUL AND SHOULD BE DEVELOPED INTO AN ONGOING PROGRAM. (NH)