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Registration Info

your day at turtle bay

Whether you are here for Independent or Directed Exploration your day begins with an orientation in the Visitor Center Theater, where students are introduced to museum etiquette.

registration

All school programs must be pre-registered at least two weeks in advance by calling 530-242-3108.
• Confirmation of your booking, driving directions, and a chaperone guide will be mailed to you.
• Payment for your visit is due upon arrival. Preferred method of payment is by purchase order, check or credit card. If you need Turtle Bay to invoice your school or district you MUST provide a copy of the purchase order form at check-in.  Turtle Bay cannot bill for admission without a copy of the P.O.  If paying with cash, please bring exact amounts (no coins, please!)
• Book early for May and June 2010 as spaces fill up quickly.
• With less than 48 hours notice, there is a non-refundable $50 charge for cancellations.

rates

Independent Exploration and Docent-guided tours: $4 per student, unless otherwise noted
Additional adults: Members free, nonmembers $7

Each student and adult must come to Turtle Bay wearing a name tag with the school's name, not individual names.  You will be charged a fee of .25 cents per name tag if we provide one for you, so don't forget!

Field trip fees are not waived for members’ children.

chaperones

Required chaperone ratio:
• One adult chaperone per 2 students for pre-school groups.
• One adult chaperone per 5 students for kindergarten and 1st grade.
• One adult chaperone per 8 students for 2nd grade and up.
• Teacher and required chaperones are admitted free.
• Teachers are not included in the chaperone ratio.
• Teachers Aides are considered chaperones.
Please determine designated chaperones in advance of arrival.