Planning Your Visit

We offer NE -Y11 science and technology programmes in our specialty classrooms at Science Alive! We can also bring many of our programmes to schools in the Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast areas.

Bookings & Inquiries:
Phone (03) 353-4573 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to make bookings, or for any inquiries you may have about the programmes. You can also email us at education@sciencealive.co.nz We will confirm your booking in writing at least one week before your visit.

Planning your visit to Science Alive!
Planning your Outreach visit from Science Alive!

Planning your visit to Science Alive!

Education Sessions:
We can accommodate a maximum of 30 students in each of our classrooms at any one time.

A Risk Management Plan is available for your information prior to your visit.

Parents and caregivers can play an essential role in our programmes by helping to challenge and encourage students, interpret questions and ensure safety. A ratio of one adult to five students is essential for Discovery programmes. For most Year 3 and 4 programmes parent helpers are also of great assistance. There is no charge for parent helpers in Classroom Programmes.

Limited space is available for students to eat their own packed lunch. Please let us know in advance if you require a lunch space.

Times:
Morning sessions usually run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Afternoon sessions usually run from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Start times and lunch times can be negotiated.

A minimum of 20 students is usually required to make a session viable. A minimum charge may apply for smaller groups.
A whole day visit to Science Alive! consisting of two sessions is available at a discounted rate.

Interactive Area:
Our major exhibitions are held in our public interactive area. You are welcome to book the classes into the interactive area.

A Risk Management Plan is available for your information prior to your visit.

The Interactive Area can cater for larger groups.

Limited space is available for students to eat their own packed lunch. Please let us know in advance if you require a lunch space.

Interactive Area Costs:
$5.00 per student, plus one free adult for every 10 students. Extra adults are charges at the student rate.
This rate is discounted if you also book an education session.

Times:
Start and finish times are flexible but we recommend a visit of about one and a half hours.

Bookings & Inquiries:
For education session inquiries or bookings phone (03) 353-4573 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. You can also email us at education@sciencealive.co.nz, or book online. We will confirm your booking in writing at least one week before your visit.

If you wish to only book for the interactive area phone (03) 365-5189 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm or email bookings@sciencealive.co.nz We will confirm your booking in writing at least one week before your visit.

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Planning an Outreach visit from Science Alive!

Some programmes with a listing in the Primary and Secondary Programmes are available as Outreach. Programmes are essentially the same as those at Science Alive! but are usually set up in a suitable classroom, school hall, or library.

You provide the space, we bring the gear and the educator!

Year 1 & 2 Outreach Programmes
- These programmes require a clear floor space of approximately 8m x 8m .
- They also require a minimum of 4 adult helpers.

Year 3 to 8 Outreach Programmes
- These programmes require a floor space of 3m x 4m, plus desks for the students.
- Some science programmes require access to sinks with running water.
- Robotics programmes also require a suitable room with sufficient power points, and desks for the students.
- We recommend having 2 or 3 adult helpers.

Year 9 and 10 Outreach Programmes
- These programmes require a floor space of 3m x 4m, plus desks for the students.
- Robotics programmes require a suitable room with sufficient power points, and desks for the students.

Time & Costs:
For Christchurch City Schools
We offer daily Outreach where this is practical. Priority is given to schools booking two or more sessions a day. Times are negotiable. The cost will be $7 per student plus a charge for educators' travel costs.

Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast
A visit over several days is preferable. Schools may combine with other schools in the area - co-operative planning helps keep costs down and encourages a strong area network for future visits.

Bookings & Inquiries:
Phone (03) 353-4573 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to make bookings, or for any inquiries you may have about the programmes. You can also email us at education@sciencealive.co.nz We will confirm your booking in writing at least one week before your visit.

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