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School Programs

Bring learning to life at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. School groups from Pre-K through high school enjoy active learning experiences with native and non-native plants, the environment, insects, birds, science and the arts that correlate to ODE Academic Content Standards.

2022 School Programs

Onsite Visits
Guided in-person youth field trips are back!

School and youth groups are invited to visit the Conservatory as long as they remain in compliance with our updated safety and visitation procedures.

Descriptions for each program can be found in the flyer below.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS FLYER

COSTS: Guided programs are $8 per person—including all accompanying adults. Two teachers per classroom are admitted free of charge with a field trip registration. The teacher rate applies to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed childcare and preschools and home educators. The Columbus Arts & Culture Fee adds an additional 5% ticket fee to the cost of school programs.

Please note, exhibitions and events that occur outside of the Conservatory’s daily operating hours of 10am-5pm are considered Special Engagements. School groups wishing to visit during Special Engagements must have an adult-to-child ratio of 1:5. Special Engagement rates apply. Please contact us for details.

Guided programs must be booked at least 14 business days in advance.

Please check our FAQ and contact us with any additional questions.

School Programs FAQ

Virtual Field Trips
Bring the Conservatory field trip experience to your virtual classroom! Conservatory Educators will facilitate each program live via Zoom. Zoom sessions will include live discussions, video content and interactive elements. Programs also include a wrap-around curriculum with pre and post activities, vocabulary and student assessments.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS:

Descriptions for each program can be found in the flyer below.

Virtual Programs Flyer

COSTS:

Grades K-12: $150 per connection, 45-minute program.

Preschool: $100 per connection, 30-minute program.

AVAILABILITY: Virtual programs are available for scheduling Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Program times are first come first served upon request. Virtual field trips must be booked at least 7 business days before your first chosen date.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Student and teacher access to Zoom, webcam and microphone.

School Outreach Programs
Outreach programs for youth groups are suspended until further notice. Contact schoolprograms@fpconservatory.org or call 614.714.8038 for more information.

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