Our mission is to make sure the Science Factory is accessible to everyone in our community.
WHO QUALIFIES:
Non-profit organizations serving youth who have a physical or developmental disability OR demonstrate financial need.
School District of Lancaster grades 1-8.
WHERE: The grant covers class or group visits to the Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA
COST: Admission for students, visiting as a class or group, will be paid by the Science Factory. Teachers and staff support are free, as a part of the normal admission policy of the Science Factory. Groups are also permitted one free chaperone based on the age and number of students. Individual students, not visiting with a class, will be charged the standard admission fee.
TEACHERS AND CHAPERONES: One chaperone/teacher is required for every four students in grade 3 or below or for every five students in grade 4 or above.
CLASS VISIT ACTIVITY GUIDES: Class visit activity guides can be found on our website. You can also view how our exhibits meet the PA Academic Standards.
ENROLLMENT: Any youth-serving non-profit in Lancaster County is eligible to apply. Any School District of Lancaster class in grades 1-8 is also eligible. Please contact Kyle Walsh at [email protected] or 717-509-6363 x104 for more details about applying to visit under the Youth Access Program. You must make a reservation in order to take advantage of the free admission.
