Education Program Policy & Procedures

Rosenberg Railroad Museum

Thank you for choosing to participate in an educational program at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. To make your experience a success, please take note of the following:

· Classes, camps and field trips are filled on a first-reserved, first-paid basis.

· All field trip and class registration deposits and fees are non-refundable. We have committed staff and materials for the class/event based on the number of registrants.

· In the event of inclement weather, classes and field trips will still take place unless you are notified by the museum. Please dress children accordingly – many of our exhibits are outside or require movement outside between buildings. We recommended closed-toe shoes.

· Museum reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. If class is cancelled by the Museum, patrons will receive credit or refund.

FIELD TRIPS/GROUPS

· All groups require reservation. (Maximum group size: 60)

· A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation to hold and confirm a field trip/group date.

· The field trip admission balance is due upon arrival on day of scheduled visit.

· Field trip groups receive one free adult chaperone for each ten paid students.

HOME SCHOOL CLASSES

· Online pre-registration is required. Families receive one free adult chaperone with each paid home school student. Additional adults and children will need to pay regular admission if they plan to utilize the facilities or receive a tour.

· Arrive 10 minutes prior to class time and check in with museum staff in the main gallery.

· Class will start promptly at scheduled time. Students more than 10 minutes late may not be permitted to enter class.

MERIT BADGE WORKSHOPS

· Online pre-registration is required.

· Class B uniforms are acceptable.

· See class description on RRM website for any prerequisites.

SUMMER CAMPS

· Online pre-registration is required. Please adhere to age guidelines. They have been set to optimize the student’s experience.

· Registration in the Model Railroading or Art Experience camps provides entrance for one participant. Additional adults and children will need to pay regular admission fees to utilize the facilities or receive a tour.

WIG WAG PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

· Online pre-registration is required. Families receive one free adult chaperone with each paid preschool student. Additional adults and children will need to pay regular admission if they plan to utilize the facilities or receive a tour.

Effective January 2017