School Groups

Hersheypark is even better when you visit with a group!

Learning is FUNdamental at Hersheypark! Students will have a great time and gain hands-on experience in areas all across the curriculum, from Science and Math, to Marketing and Entertainment!

Not able to visit on an Education Day? Download our Math, Science, or Physics Guides and customize a visit on the date of your choice!

Education Days

2013 Education Dates are listed below, but check back for Presentation Times!

May: Homeschool Month
May 3: Math Day
May 10: Physics Day
May 17: Science Day
May 23: Entertainment Day
May 24: Marketing Day
NEW! May 31: Wellness Day

May is Homeschool Month

Download the Homeschool Month Order Form.

• Homeschool groups receive discounted admission tickets in May!

Math Day - May 3

Join us in the Hersheypark Amphitheatre. Presentations sponsored by PNC Bank.

• Activities are targeted for students through 8th grade.
• Calculate a variety of real life, real time equations with graphs, plots, and tessellations.
• Use probabilities, percentages, problem solving and more.
• Download the Math Lab Manual with NCTM standards.
• Making Money Decisions at 1 PM
• Saving and Investing at 2 PM

Physics Day - May 10

Join us in the Amphitheatre for fun, educational presentations by the Millersville University Physics Department.

• Sections are targeted for middle/high school and advanced high school students.
• Measure force, energy, mass and other concepts.
• Download the Physics Lab Manual
• Download the Advanced Physics Workbook

Science Day - May 17

Bring your group to the Amphitheatre for interactive, educational presentations by representatives from The Franklin Institute, one of the premier centers for science education and development in the United States.

• Measure, calculate, experience and comprehend Physical Science concepts.
• Download the Science Manual

Entertainment Day - May 23

• Behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce our resident shows.
• Exclusive access to the rehearsals of select strolling and stage shows.
• Meet the animal trainers and sea lion stars of our Aquatheatre show.
  
• Attend a Q&A session with one of the leading choreographers in the amusement park industry.

Marketing Day - May 24

• Experts from Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World will present a variety of marketing disciplines.
• Presentations are 20-30 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A session.
• Download the Marketing Day Scavenger Hunt! View the Scavenger Hunt answer key.

NEW! Wellness day - May 31

• Hersheypark Wellness Fair from 10 AM - 2 PM.
• 2 mile Capital BlueCross Life Walk with stations promoting healthy lifestyle options, a Hershey Bears session on how our athletes stay in shape along with a healthy food demonstration, and up to a dozen interactive Wellness Booths located along the Life Walk.
  
• The Magic of Nutrition sessions at 11:30 AM, 1 & 2 PM in the Amphitheatre.
  
• Study guide with content incorporating the PA Dept of Education Academic Standards for Health, Safety, and Physical Education.
• PLUS! Free water bottles and string bags will be given out to the first 5,000 guests who have purchased tickets for Wellness Day and have the Wellness Day Lanyard.
• Tickets for Wellness Day must be purchased by May 10 at the Special Price of $30.25 ($29.40 Ticket Price plus $.85 Amusement Tax). Please indicate you are attending Wellness Day when placing your order.
• Download the Wellness Day Manual
• Download the Wellness Day Parent Guide

Additional Attractions:

Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction

• FREE Admission!
• Take the Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Tour to see how chocolate is made.
• Discount pricing available for your group on pre-purchased tickets for Hershey's Really Big 3-D Show.

The Hershey Story – The Museum on Chocolate Avenue

• The Hershey Story provides visitors with a guided journey through Milton S. Hershey's legacy.
• Learn about Mr. Hershey's entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy to his realization of a town built on chocolate.

Preview Plan

With your single or multi-day tickets, access the Park the evening prior to your scheduled visit for FREE. Enter 2-1/2* hours prior to Park closing and enjoy the entire Park! Details

If you would like a brochure or need more information, submit our Online Group Sales Request Form.