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HOMESCHOOL
DAY
1.
How much does it cost?
Home school students may purchase tickets at a discounted education
rate of $6.00 to the Aquarium and $5.00 for the IMAX. Adult Aquarium
tickets are $12.95 and adult IMAX tickets are $6.00. Combo tickets
(Aquarium and IMAX movie) are $9.75 per student and $17.95 per
adult. Home school students and parents will receive a 10% discount
at the Aquarium Gift Shops. Members of the Aquarium who are home
school students or parents can receive a 20% discount on this
day only. Tickets for a guided behind-the-scenes tour will be
available for $5.00 on this special day and must be purchased
at the ticket office
2.
These rates are normally only available for groups of 10 or more
students. Do I have to attend with a group to receive the discounted
rates?
No. Families are eligible for the discounted rate only on scheduled
homeschool days.
3.
Do I need to make a reservation to attend?
No. Simply tell our admissions staff that you are a homeschool
family when you purchase your ticket on the day of the event to
receive the discounted rate.
4.
Do I need proof of homeschooling?
No. Just tell the admissions staff you are a homeschool family
and we’ll take your word for it.
5.
Can students tour the Aquarium alone?
As with any other education group, we do require that students
be supervised by an adult during the duration of your visit.
6.
My entire homeschool group would like to attend together. Do we
have to make a reservation?
Groups of ten or more students have two choices for Home School
Day: making a group reservation or asking each family to pay separately
upon arrival. If you choose to pay separately, there is no need
to worry about calling ahead to make a reservation or to collect
money in advance. If you choose to make a group reservation, one
person will represent the entire group and pay for everyone upon
arrival. Your group representative will also be responsible for
calling at least one week prior to the event to make the reservation,
including the number of students expected to attend. When
making an advance reservation only, one adult chaperone for every
ten students will be given free admission.
7.
What education activities will be offered that day?
A detailed schedule of events will be available online soon as
well as the day of the event. Feeding dives, behind-the-scenes
tours, live animal encounters and other education programs will
be offered throughout the day. Educational activities will be
available for you to complete with your child.
8.
I noticed that you offer other education programs, such as Lunch
N Learns and classroom programs. Can I sign up for these on Homeschool
Day?
No. Our entire education staff will be involved in presenting
a variety of education programs throughout the day. These programs
will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Plenty of
opportunities will be available.
9.
Are there any education materials available to prepare my child
for our visit or to complete as we explore the Aquarium?
Yes! Try our new
AquaGuide (pdf). It includes background information
about the exhibits and animals, as well as questions to explore
as you visit to the Aquarium. Print and bring your own copy if
you wish to use it during your visit on Home School Day. We also
have fun educational Scavenger
Hunts for our galleries throughout the Aquarium. Print them
out and take them along!
10.
Where do we go for lunch?
No food or drinks are allowed in the Aquarium; however picnic
tables are located just outside the Aquarium for your convenience.
Coolidge Park is a local favorite – just a quick walk or
drive across the river, this park has plenty of green space for
picnics. If you’d like to purchase your lunch, a concession
stand is located on the Aquarium plaza. Many restaurants are within
walking distance.
11.
I can’t attend on the date you have planned. Will you hold
another Homeschool Day?
We currently offer two homeschool days per year – one in
September and another in January. Specific dates will be posted
as they are planned.
for more information about the Homeschool
program e-mail brm@tnaqua.org
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