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Planning on bringing a small or large group? Get answers to our visitors' most common questions.
Q. How do I make my reservation request?
A. Requests may be made by phone, fax, or email. You may reach our reservation office by calling (319) 363-4629. Voice mail is available 24 hours a day. All requests are tentative until confirmed by Science Station.
Q. How do I handle payment?
A. All reservations must be paid in advance. Payments should be received by a minimum of 5 business days before your visit. Checks may be mailed to: Science Station Group Reservations, 4444 First Avenue NE Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Please pay with one check only and make checks payable to the Science Station. For your convenience, you may also pay by telephone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. We also accept purchase orders.
Q. What if our attendance numbers change?
A. Please call our reservation office, 319-363-4629, one week prior to your visit to confirm your numbers. All changes to reservation numbers should be made with our registrar. Should a refund be necessary, a $5 administrative fee will be charged. The Business Office will mail the refund to the issuing department.
Q. How many chaperones should I bring?
A. For programs at the Science Station, the Science Station requires one adult for every ten students for elementary and middle school students. The ratio is 1/5 for pre-school students and 1/10 for school age students. We do encourage you to bring more than the required amount, but they would pay our group rate for admission. Required adults are admitted free to the Science Station. Adults need to stay with their group and be actively involved with the students.
Q. How can we get the most out of our visit?
A. Identify goals for your visit and discuss them with your students and chaperones. Be clear about expectations and acceptable behavior. Choose activities that can be worked into your curriculum. Most importantly, let us know how we can help you make the most out of your experience. Our staff understand the challenges of teaching and can offer an innovative, hands-on approach to learning. They encourage you to take advantage of the classes we offer as it allows students to experience a guided lesson outside of their regular classroom.
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