WELCOME ENJOY A CLASS TRIP TO BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG & WATER COUNTRY USA Busch Gardens Williamsburg is where the beautiful world of 17th-century Europe meets out-of-this-world rides and adventures. With something amazing around every corner, your class will come together like never before. Also, visit Water Country USA for a cool splash in the wave pool and an adventure down Hubba Hubba Highway®. Water Country USA is overflowing with sun-drenched fun for everyone in your class. Call 757-253-3404 for details GRADES 3RD-5TH BUSCH GARDENS YOUTH PROGRAMS Grades 3rd – 5th In one school day, expose your students to a whole new world of adventure. GRADES 3RD-5TH • Experience the importance of conservation with Conservation Counts • Launch Into Physics with this live interactive show. Hosted by Dr. David Wright, Tidewater Community College Physics Professor Discovery Programs Pack even more fun and education into your day with these great additions. Kick learning into high gear with hands-on explorations. STAY AND PLAY It’s Busch Gardens, after all — why not end the educational portion of the 3RD & 4TH GRADE - Conservation Counts day with a chance to let loose and enjoy the rest of the park? See program pricing sheet for details. Bring your class to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for an enriching experience that demonstrates the importance of conservation. From raptors to wolves, animals are found on all continents and are an integral part of our ecosystem. 5TH GRADE - Launch Into Physics Busch Gardens takes physics to a new level on select dates in the spring. In addition to the self- guided program, physics comes alive with this interactive show. Launch Into Physics is hosted by renowned physics professor, Dr. David Wright, Tidewater Community College. Using wacky props and gripping experiments, Dr. Wright presents a vivid account of real-life physics. Call 757-253-3404 for details Call 757-253-3404 for details GRADES 6TH-8TH COASTERS 101 Experience the thrills of science and technology in a real-world setting. Coasters 101 put’s classroom learning into motion. Take a tour with the experts at Busch BUSCH GARDENS YOUTH PROGRAMS Gardens as they lead your group into the control rooms and the maintenance Grades 6th – 8th bays of some of the worlds most beloved and advanced thrill coasters. Learn what makes these thrill machines work. At Coasters 101, education and Engage your 6th – 8th graders with a chance to experience a wild new kind of learning. exhilaration combine for one wild ride. • Experience the importance of conservation with Conservation Counts • Take a closer look at these misunderstood animals with our Wolf Encounter experience. SOUND WAVES • Take physics to a new level with Launch Into Physics • Experience the thrills of science and technology on our Coaster 101 tour. Are the members of your school choral or • Interested in performing? Ask us about our Sound Waves program. band group interested in performing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg? A special events representative will coordinate all the details GRADES 6TH-8TH Explore even more with focused, educational add-ons. of your recital. For more information and to obtain your Sound Waves information Discovery Programs package, call today. CONSERVATION COUNTS Bring your class to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for an enriching experience that ALL-NEW demonstrates the importance of conservation. From raptors to wolves, animals are found on all continents and are an integral part of our ecosystem. WOODEN COASTER WOLF ENCOUNTER Take a closer look at these misunderstood animals with how they are coping to survive in the modern world. Learn about the wolf’s fierce loyalty to its pack, the importance role wolves play in the wild, and what we can do to help them survive in this up-close encounter with America’s top predator. LAUNCH INTO PHYSICS Busch Gardens takes physics to a new level on select dates in the spring. In addition to the self-guided program, physics comes alive with this interactive show. Launch Into Physics is hosted by renowned physics professor, Dr. David Wright, Tidewater Community College. Using wacky props and gripping experiments, Dr. Wright presents a vivid account of real-life physics. Interactive science show, plus self-guided program, workbooks for teachers with pre and post visit and in-park activities. Show is every Friday in the spring. Mid-April through the first Friday of June. Dates and times subject to change. Advanced reservations required for programs. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. Call 757-253-3404 for details. Restrictions apply. The information from the Launch Into Physics program collateral is not based on any scientifically accurate accelerometer testing of the amusement rides. In fact, the testing was done solely for the purpose of providing this Wait, there is more for your 6th – 8th grade class at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. program with information necessary to complete vital academic experiments, and does not in any way reflect the actual ride conditions. Call 757-253-3404 for details Call 757-253-3404 for details GRADES 9TH-12TH SOUND WAVES Are the members of your school choral or band group interested in performing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg? A special events representative will coordinate BUSCH GARDENS YOUTH PROGRAMS all the details of your recital. For more information and to obtain your Sound Grades 9th – 12th Waves information package, call today. Give high school-age students an extraordinary way to connect with the world beyond their classroom. LAUNCH INTO PHYSICS puts classroom learning into motion. • Coasters 101 Busch Gardens takes physics to a new level on select dates in the spring. In Interested in performing? Ask us about our program. • Sound Waves addition to the self-guided program, physics comes alive with this interactive • Experience physics to the extreme with Launch Into Physics show. Launch Into Physics is hosted by renowned physics professor, Dr. David Wright, Tidewater Community College. Using wacky props and gripping experiments, Dr. Wright presents a vivid account of real-life physics. Explore even more with focused, educational add-ons. LAUNCH INTO PHYSICS - Self-Guided Program Discovery Programs Experience physics to the extreme. Students will scream, twist and turn while COASTERS 101 understanding the thrill of rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Whether calculating the velocity of the Loch Ness Monster® roller coaster or experiencing Experience the thrills of science and technology in a real-world setting. the force of Apollo’s Chariot®, students will explore the application of physics Coaster 101 puts classroom learning into motion. Take a tour with the experts principles in the life-sized laboratory of a theme park. This program helps at Busch Gardens as they lead your group into the control rooms and the teachers make math and science an inspiring adventure. Physics like you’ve GRADES 9TH-12TH maintenance bays of some of the worlds most beloved and advanced thrill never imagined it could be. coasters. Learn what makes these thrill machines work. At Coasters 101, education and exhilaration combine for one wild ride. Interactive science show, plus self-guided program, workbooks for teachers with pre and post visit and in-park activities. Show is every Friday in the spring. Mid-April through the first Friday of June. QUICK QUEUE® STAY AND PLAY Available for student groups. It’s Busch Gardens, after all — why not Only $10 per person. end the educational portion of the day with a chance to let loose and enjoy Valid for only one person, per pass. the rest of the park? Based on availability. Ride restrictions apply. See program pricing sheet for details. Advanced reservations required for programs. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. Call 1-800-343-7946 for details. Restrictions apply. The information from the Launch Into Physics program collateral is not based on any scientifically accurate accelerometer testing of the amusement rides. In fact, the testing was done solely for the purpose of providing this program with information necessary to complete vital academic experiments, and does not in any way reflect the actual ride conditions. Call 757-253-3404 for details Call 757-253-3404 for details REGISTRATION Private Group Events Whatever the occasion – prom, award banquets and more - there’s not a more Registration Checklist impressive venue than Busch Gardens. Host an unforgettable event for your group at Busch Gardens, and let us worry about the details. Our event planners Once you’ve settled on the best field trip for your class, call 757-253-3404 will customize menus, entertainment and more. It’s an experience you can give (Mon. – Fri. operating hours subject to change) to register. Your confirmation your guests only at Busch Gardens. and supplemental materials will be mailed to you following your reservation. It’s the students who make our Education Experiences so much fun for us. TAKE A BREAK FROM THE ADVENTURE WITH AN We look forward to sharing the day with your class. ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT PICNIC BUFFET* From chicken and ribs to flame-broiled burgers and piled-high sides, our catered all-you-care-to-eat picnic satisfies any appetite. All entrées include choice of two Have the following information ready at the side items, one dessert and assorted Coca-Cola® products and iced tea. time of registration: • Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs • Spaghetti w/Marinara Sauce • Fried Chicken • BBQ Spare Ribs (additional fee*) ■ Contact teacher’s name ■ Number of chaperones • Pork BBQ Sandwiches • Additional entrée & side items available ■ School’s address ■ Program name(s) ■ Contact teacher’s email ■ First choice date ■ Grade level ■ Second choice date NOT INTERESTED IN A CATERED MEAL? ■ Number of students We have dining certificates and boxed lunches available to make dining during your visit easy and enjoyable.