Plan to spend approximately 1-2 hours touring the Aquarium, plus any additional time for a classroom experience if scheduled and lunch. Classroom experiences last between 45-60 minutes. If your group has not pre-paid for tickets, allow an additional 15 minutes to check-in.
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A positive educational experience depends largely on the participation of the adult/teacher chaperones. One complimentary adult/teacher chaperone ticket is provided for every 10 student tickets purchased. Groups are required to have at least one adult/teacher chaperone for every 10 students. Additional adults must check-in with the group in order to receive the discounted Adult Group Rate.
WAVE Foundation Education Rates*
Self-Guided Tour
$7 per student (Pre K-12)
One complimentary chaperone per 10 students
$13 additional adults
Finstitute Classroom Experience
$8 per student (Pre K-12)
One complimentary chaperone per 10 students
$14 additional adults
*Prices subject to change without notice.
When booking a visit to the Newport Aquarium, educators have three options to choose from:
(1) self-guided tour
(2) self-guided tour PLUS teacher packet
(3) self-guided tour PLUS a 45-60 minute classroom experience
Prior to visiting the aquarium, teacher packets are available to provide background curriculum for each individual lesson. Students participating in the classroom experience should complete the pre-visit assessment. The completed pre-lesson assessments should be given to the Finstitute Classroom Instructor at the beginning of class. The class includes a 45-60-minute lesson taught by a trained WAVE Foundation instructor in the Newport on the Levee Community Center Suites. Please note: the classroom experience does NOT take place inside the aquarium. It is located in one of Newport on the Levee’s Community Center Suites across from Gameworks. After visiting, students must complete the post-visit assessment and return it to the WAVE Foundation within 2 weeks of their visit
The Finstitute Classroom Experience is available Monday through Friday on a first come, first served basis. Minimum – 20 participants, Maximum – 45 participants. Larger group sizes can be accommodated by splitting the group into smaller groups.
Complete your registration form and mail or fax to the Newport Aquarium Sales Department at 859.261.3300 at least two weeks prior to your visit.
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Choose a payment option – send payment with your registration form to receive tickets in the mail or pay on the day of your visit.
You will receive a Confirmation Packet prior to your visit that contains everything you need for an enjoyable, educational and entertaining visit.
Teacher Packets are available at: http://www.wavefoundation.org/education/class_experience.php.
Take advantage of the Educator Planning Pass opportunity which allows you to visit the aquarium at no cost prior to your scheduled visit to help prepare an unforgettable experience for your students. All you need to do is present your Confirmation Letter at the Information Desk for you and up to 4 other educators.
To inquire about availability or if you have questions about registering your school group for a visit to the Newport Aquarium, please contact the Newport Aquarium Sales Department at 859.815.1423. |
