To request a reservation for public, private and home schools, please complete the required online Lesson Request Form. You will receive a confirmation letter outlining the details of your lesson, including pre-visit materials, within two weeks of your request.
Questions? Contact Director of Education, Nancy Conway via email here.
The fee for a Guided School Program lesson is based on the number of Field Groups you will need.
There is a 60 student maximum per half day or 3 hour visit.
Number of Students
Number of Field Groups (15 students max per group)
Number of Chaperones Required (minimum)
Fee
1-15*
1
2
$125
16-30
2
4
$250
31-45
3
6
$375
46-60
4
8
$500
* PLEASE NOTE: For Marvelous Maples, Field Groups consist of 12 students and 2 chaperones for $50 per group.
Schools will be invoiced after the visit. However, you may bring your payment on the day of the visit, though you will not receive a receipt until invoice process is completed.
Reimbursement Funding
We encourage schools to seek funding for the trips through their own PTA/PTO or another reimbursement grant programs, such a BOCES Arts in Education and Exploratory Enrichment Program. Verify with your school district regarding BOCES requirements, your district’s membership and reimbursement rate.