Early Registration

Early Registration = field trip scheduled and payment received at least 1 week prior to visit (early rates apply).

Late Registration

Late Registration = field trip scheduled or payment received less than 1 week prior to visit (late rates apply).

Payment

Payment is Due 1 week prior to your visit! A basic self-guided visit to the Conservatory is free and no payment is necessary if that’s all your group has planned for your visit.

If you reserve exploration kits, scavenger hunts, a lunch room, or if you sign up for a program, payment is due 1 week prior to your visit. After that time, late rates will apply and your group will be charged more to utilize these resources.

PHONE or E-MAIL: We can take credit card payments over the phone or by e-mail. Please be prepared to pay when you register for your visit.

MAIL: We will accept checks and credit card payments by mail, but please remember that payments not received at least 1 week before your visit are subject to the late rates.

DAY OF VISIT: If you decide to pay on the day of your visit, we will accept cash, check or credit cards. Late rates will apply.

PURCHASE ORDER: We will accept a copy of your organization’s PO as a placeholder for your payment; however, to insure the early rates for your group, we must have a copy of the purchase order no later than 1 week prior to your visit.

Option 1: Self-Guided Tour (FREE)

All of our field trips are self-guided. Whenever possible, our staff will meet school and youth groups upon arrival for a brief orientation and introduction to the Conservatory. If we have available staff, we can also provide orientations for adult groups upon request. After checking in with us, you will be on your own to explore the Conservatory and its treasures. Please note - we require all school, camp and youth groups to provide a minimum of 1 adult per 10 students.

Option 2: Pre-K Morning Glories Program - Thursdays

Preschool groups who register for a visit on Thursday mornings have the option of participating in our Morning Glories Program. This program includes a storytime and hands-on activity led by our trained programming staff. Upon registration, you will be offered a menu of themes and activities from which to select. (The Morning Glories Program can accommodate groups of up to 60 students. Larger groups will need to schedule 2 field trip days.)

• Early Registration Rate: $1 per child
• Late Registration Rate:  $2 per child

Some scholarships available for West Side preschool groups. Please contact us to determine if your program is eligible.

Our Thursday Morning Glories for Groups will be ending in summer 2013. The last day available will be June 27, 2013. New programs for Pre-K through 4th grade will be coming soon!

Option 4: Room Rentals

Many groups rent a classroom or meeting space at the Conservatory for a more private lunch space or gathering area . These spaces are limited and will be rented out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register extra early if you need a space.

• Early Registration Rate: $20 per 30 students

• Late Registration Rate:  $30 per 30 students

Please Note – these rental rates are for school and youth groups only. Adult groups will be asked to rent space through our regular Room Rental Program. Please contact us for details.