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A school field trip to Hersheypark is educational and fun!
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
Learning is FUNdamental at Hersheypark! Sure, your students are going to have a great time on a class trip to Hersheypark,
but they will also gain "hands on" experience in areas
all across the curriculum, from Science to Math, to Language
Arts!
We offer Education Days that cover a variety of subject matter,and are pleased to introduce Entertainment Day this year! Notable to visit on an Education Day? Hersheypark has just the solution! Download our Math, Science, Physics, or Discovery Guide and customize a visit for your students on the date of your choice!
Check back in 2012 for the new Skyrush manual!
May is Homeschool Month! - May 2012
Homeschool Month Order Form
Hersheypark invites Home School families to enjoy a
special admission discount during the month of May! Visit on
one of our scheduled educational days and participate in the
fun and learning with other school groups. Or, download our Math, Science, Physics,
or Discovery manuals
and choose a day to learn on your own.
Math Day - Friday, May 4
Calculate a variety of real life, real time equations within Hersheypark using probabilities, percentages, problem solving and more. Download and use the Hersheypark Math Manual with NCTM standards for activities such as creating graphs, plots, and tessellations.Physics Day - Thursday, May 10
We'd like to thank The Millersville University Physics Department for creating Physics activities targeted for advanced Math and Science students.
Download Advanced Physics Workbook.
Hersheypark becomes a giant Physics laboratory on this special day! Use our Physics Guide to measure how force, energy, mass, and other concepts keep Hersheypark rides going up… and coming down! And, join us in the Amphitheatre for fun, educational presentations by the Millersville University Physics Department! Presentations are 20 to 30 minutes long and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Download the Physics Lab Manual.
Please check back for presentation topics and times.
Ed-Zoo-Cation Day - Friday, May 18
Please check back for presentation topics and times.
Science Day - Thursday, May 17
Please check back for presentation topics and times.
Using our Physical Science Guide, students will be challenged to measure, calculate, experience, and comprehend Physical Science concepts such as speed, energy, and force. And 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. Presentations are approximately 20 to 30 minutes long.
Download the Science Manual.Entertainment Day - Wednesday, May 23
The spotlight shines on the award-winning shows at Hersheypark on Entertainment Day! Students will have the opportunity to take a special behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce our resident shows, and meet the animal trainers and sea lion stars of our Aquatheatre show. They'll have exclusive access to the usually-closed rehearsals of select strolling and stage shows. And, they can attend a Q&A session with one of the leading choreographers in the amusement park entertainment industry (space is limited).
Enjoy a special behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce the resident shows at Hersheypark!
11 AM Vocal rehearsal
Location:
Checkerboard Stage in Music Box Way
11:45 AM TAP - The Show; rehearsal followed by Q&A session with the cast and crew
Location:
Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
1 PM Coco Rhythm Factory and Ed-ZOO-Cation Team rehearsals
Location:
Milkmen Stage in Music Box Way
2:30 PM Our Friends From the Sea - observe a feeding and training session with our California sea lions
Location: Hersheypark Aquatheatre
Marketing Day - Thursday, May 24
Marketing experts from Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World will give a series of three presentations that will discuss a variety of Marketing disciplines. The presentations are approximately 20 to 30 minutes long and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Please check back for presentation topics and times.
The Hershey Story – the Museum on Chocolate Avenue
The Hershey Story guides visitors on an inspirational journey through Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials, triumphs, philanthropic endeavors and one man's unwavering confidence.From Hershey's earliest entrepreneurial ventures to his visions of a town built upon the success of a simple confectionery treat, The Hershey Story is an uplifting celebration of the great American dream.
Visit our Chocolate Lab, where you can explore the unique qualities of chocolate through playful, hands-on experiences.
Call 717-534-3439 or visit HersheyStory.org for information. Group rates are available.
Hershey's Chocolate World
FREE Admission! Hershey's Chocolate World
is located just outside the Hersheypark gates! Plus, Hersheypark
offers discount pricing for your group on pre-purchased tickets
for Hershey's Really Big 3-D Show!
Download the Guides
Not able to visit on one of our scheduled Education Days? Hersheypark has just the solution! Download our Math, Science Physics, or Discovery Guide and customize a visit for your students on the date of your choice!
MATH ACTIVITIES MANUAL
Created with NCTM standards in mind, this booklet features math activities relating to problem-solving, probability, percents, and more. Targeted for students up to 8th grade, activities include creation of graphs, plots, and tessellations.
Download the Math
Activities Manual.
PHYSICS LAB MANUAL
Created for High School students with an understanding of the concepts of Physics, this booklet features activities which will test their comprehension of higher-order Physics concepts and metric units of measure.
Download the Physics Lab Manual.
DISCOVERY GUIDE
This cross-curricular booklet features activities covering many content areas. It is designed with students up to 6th grade in mind, and contains activities relating to Science, Math, Language Arts, and more!
Download the Discovery
Guide.
MIDDLE HIGH PHYSICAL SCIENCE GUIDE
Created for students in grades 6 through 9, this booklet features activities related to the physical science concepts learned in the classroom. Students are challenged to measure, calculate, experience, and comprehend physical science concepts.
Download the Middle
High Physical Science Guide.
ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS MANUAL
The Millersville University Physics Department has developed Physics activities targeted for advanced Math and Science students.
Download Advanced Physics Workbook.
QUESTIONS?
A Hersheypark Group Sales Coordinator is available to answer all your questions and help you plan your group visit to Hersheypark.Feel free to give us a call 1-800-242-4236
Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM
Or, submit our Online Group Sales Request Form
