Physics and Science Days
May 22 & 29, 2024
At Valleyfair, we've turned physics into a thrilling adventure! Bring your students along for a wild ride filled with specially designed physics and science educational activities. Our roller coasters aren't just for kicks; they're your ticket to an exhilarating lesson in the laws of physics.
But wait, there's more! We've teamed up with top-notch educators and consultants at G04ST8 Physics to create activities and downloadable packets that not only serve as a resource guide but can also be tweaked to fit your unique teaching style and requirements. Learning has never been this exciting! Check out both our Teacher’s Guide and Educational Tools.
After all that mind-blowing physics action, your students are bound to work up an appetite. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Elevate your Physics & Science Day by adding a catered meal to the mix.
Channel your inner Isaac Newton, grab your students, and get ready for a day filled with laughter, learning, and maybe a few screams of joy on our awesome roller coasters. Valleyfair is not just an amusement park; it's a physics playground!
Featuring
Schedule of Events:
- 9:30 AM: Park Opens
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Interactive Activities with Our Educational Partners (Between Midway Games and Train Station South)
- 10:00 AM: Milk Carton Boat Races (Breakers Bay Wave Pool)
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Physics Help Stations (Superior Funnel Cake Co.)
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Teacher & Chaperone Lounge (Peanuts Playhouse)
2024 Pricing:
- Admission: $28.00 plus applicable taxes
- Admission & Lunch: $38.99 plus applicable taxes
- 1 complimentary admission ticket for every 15 purchased
Milk Carton Boat Races
May 22 & 29, 2024
On your mark, get set, and GO at Valleyfair’s annual milk carton boat races. Students are challenged to create a boat made of milk cartons that must float in Breakers Bay Wave Pool.
Meal and Drink Options
Unless otherwise noted, all orders including admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons must be received and paid for at least 7 days before your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable once purchased.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups who placed a reservation will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and manage your group ticket order.
Payments can be received via organizational checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover cards. Checks should be made payable to Valleyfair. Purchase orders are not accepted.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee.
For more information, please visit https://www.valleyfair.com/cashless.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 15 admission tickets purchased. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that season passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs including food allergies, baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
Bus/motor coach parking is free. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and courtesy pass, received at the toll booth upon entry, to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.
We are proud partners of the Student & Youth Travel Association, SYTA. Visit syta.org to find transportation resources near you.