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Preschool Inquiry Trips

Preschool Inquiry Trip

 

Unavailable in May and June – Gateway to Science is at capacity in the months of May and June. We are scheduling PITs in July and beyond.

 

Preschool Inquiry Trips (PIT) are designed especially for the smallest scientists to provide hands-on inquiry and learning.

Your experience will include 30 minutes of an engaging science activity followed by 45 minutes of hands-on exploration in our gallery. Click here to view activity choices.

Preschool Inquiry Trip Guidelines

Reservations

  • Groups of 6 or more MUST request a visit at least 14 days in advance to qualify for the group rate.
  • If your group is more than 30 people, please call 701-258-1975 before submitting a request.
  • Gallery hours for group visits are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm.
  • Preschool Inquiry Trips cost is $10 per child. (NDGTS membership admission does not apply to group visits.)
  • For school and day care groups, teachers and paraprofessionals will be admitted free with current employee IDs. Cost for additional adults is $7 per person. (NDGTS membership admission does not apply to group visits.)
  • To ensure preschoolers get the best hands-on experience, we recommend one adult per four preschoolers.

Payment

  • All money must be collected before coming up to the admissions desk and must be paid in one lump sum. Acceptable forms of payment: cash, credit card, checks for exact amount only. No refunds will be made for checks made out for more than entry total.
  • Group leader must come to the admissions desk to pay before the group will be allowed into the gallery. If your group requires an invoice for payment, please make sure to note that in your request so that arrangements can be made in advance.

Changes to Reservations

  • If your group size changes after you make your reservation, please notify us by 3:00 pm the day before your visit with current numbers.
  • Any other changes or updates to your group visit reservation, please contact us before your visit. Please email gscience@gscience.org or call 701-258-1975.

Cancellations

  • If it becomes necessary to cancel a scheduled Preschool Inquiry Trip, NDGTS will work with you to reschedule.
  • There is a $25 charge for preschool inquiry trips cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.

Confirmation

  • YOUR VISIT WILL BE SCHEDULED WHEN YOU RECEIVE OUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days of your submission, please contact NDGTS at 701-258-1975 or gscience@gscience.org.

 

Preschool Inquiry Trip Request

Preschool Inquiry Trip Registration Form

Please complete the form below to request a date for a preschool inquiry trip to North Dakota's Gateway to Science. We will contact you to confirm your visit. If more than 30 children, please call (701)258-1975 before submitting a request. There is a $25 charge for preschool inquiry trips cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. Preschool inquiry trips may be scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm. Gateway to Science is closed on Tuesday. Thank you.

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  • Preschool Inquiry Trip Activity Choices

  • Click to view activity details.
  • Please note: For school and day care groups, teachers and paraprofessionals will be admitted free with current employee IDs or Letter of Intent to Homeschool. To ensure preschoolers get the best hands-on experience, we recommend a ratio of 1 adult to 4 preschoolers.
  • This will ensure that we do not repeat the same content for your visit, if you have attended our trips in the past
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