Booking a Field Trip for Academic Year 2011-2012
Field trip reservations are available for formal California school groups of students in grades pre-K through 12, including preschool.
Youth groups, afterschool programs, and traveling clubs may qualify for discounted rates offered
for Youth Groups.
Field Trip Days: Generally, field trips can be scheduled on weekdays from September 6, 2011, through June 8, 2012, excluding holidays and school breaks.
Fees: The Academy is delighted to offer a reduced admission rate to formal school groups. Payment must be received prior to your visit day to be admitted to the museum upon arrival. The Academy accepts payment by credit card or mail-in check. Additional tickets may be purchased on the date of your visit, but will be done so at the general admission rate. Therefore, we encourage you to make any headcount changes prior to your visit by calling the number indicated on your confirmation form.
| San Francisco school groups: |
Free |
| Other California school groups: |
$6.95 per person |
| Non-California school groups: |
Discount off general admission for groups of 10+
Group Tickets  |
Refunds: Cancellations must be made 30 days in advance of your visit to receive a full refund. No refunds will be
issued due to inclement weather or other circumstances; however, a credit may be extended to a future trip within the same school year
depending on availability.
Chaperone Policy: Please note that a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 8 students is required, which the exception of high school groups that require less adult supervision. A maximum of 1 adult for every 4 students will be enforced, with the exception of certain special needs classes, and of course, groups of preschoolers.
Arriving at the Academy
Parking & Unloading: Cars may park on surface streets for a limited time or in the underground city garage,
but we cannot validate parking. The bus loading/unloading zone is located at the front of the Academy. City parking for buses is
available behind the Music Concourse Bandshell for a low fee.
Entry:
Please have your Field Trip Admission Form ready. A Guest
Services employee will meet and direct your group to the appropriate line. Expect entry to take up to 10 minutes.
Behavior expectations
Student Reminders: Stay with your chaperone and group at all times. Be respectful of the living animals by walking
through the museum, talking quietly, and resisting the urge to tap on the glass. Don't open food or drinks in the exhibits.
Chaperone Reminders: Stay with the students at all times and act as a role model. Download a chaperone guide for ideas on how to facilitate student learning!
Inside the Academy
Reserved Programming: If you have reserved a Student Lab, Docent Preview, or Rock Program, an Academy Educator will meet your group in the Entrance Lobby.
Daily Programs: Schedules can be obtained in the lobby on the day of your visit. If you decide to attend one of the presentations,
we ask that you stay for the entire program, which typically lasts 15 minutes, because leaving early might disrupt the
program. Daily Events
Planetarium: School groups may attend a Planetarium show only if they have a reservation. Please arrive approximately
15 minutes before your scheduled time in order to be seated.
Safety & Security: For lost children or first aid, please go to the Security Office located near the Alligator
Swamp or flag down the closest Security guard or Guest Services staff on the public floor.
Lunches: You may eat lunch outside in the Music Concourse, or in the Academy Gardens. No open food or drink is allowed
on the exhibit floor, and storage for lunches is unavailable.
Re-entry: If anyone in the group wishes to leave the building and re-enter, they must get their hand stamped at the
exit door. Students may not leave or enter the Academy without a teacher or chaperone.
Cameras: Responsible parties may take pictures in the Academy where permitted. Please avoid using a flash and do not
take pictures where signs forbid it.
Other Services: For lost and found items, go to the Coat Check in the front lobby. An ATM is also located nearby.
Wheel-chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those in need. A family restroom is located on the main floor
near the Swamp.
If you have any questions or comments about our programs, resources, or educator events, please feel free to email us at
.
To make changes to a reservation or to receive another copy of your confirmation email, contact
, or call the Teacher & Youth Education hotline at 877.227.3311.
