Educational Nature Programming

The Callaway Education Department is ready to help you plan education programs such as field trips for scout groups, school associations, and daycare facilities. Our Education Team includes horticulturalists, naturalists, and other experts who are well-qualified to deliver an enriching program for your group.

Please explore the page below for all programming information. Pricing information and booking guidelines are located at the bottom of this page.

To plan your Educational Visit, please complete the digital form by clicking below.

Plan Your Educational Visit

On-site Field Studies

Come explore Callaway Gardens with your class for fun, educational experiences your students won’t ever forget! Can’t make the trip to visit us? No problem, book an Outreach Program and we will bring the learning into your classroom. Either way, a Callaway Gardens Expert will lead your class in exploration. School programs include hands-on activities and a Teacher’s Guide with additional curriculum.

We offer a diverse selection of programs! Some programs are self-led and other programs are facilitated by one of our Education Experts (i.e. Guided Programs). Your group is able to create a schedule with a combination of both self-led and Guided Programs.

Pricing information

$11.99/student, regardless of age
1 teacher/staff per 10 students is FREE

$17.99 for any additional teacher/staff accompanying students

$19.99 for any additional children, or adults arriving in a separate vehicle from the student transportation
Guided programs carry an additional fee of $75.00 - $125.00. (The Owl Pellets program may be higher depending on the market price of owl pellets and their availability.)
Groups scheduled through the Education Department will receive priority at the various facilities
Tax-exempt form must be submitted with your payment the day of the event.
Check and credit card are the only accepted forms of payment.

Group guidelines

Class size

Groups that number more than program’s ‘Maximum Group Size’ must be split up.
- Please note: Students are prioritized for all booked experiences and access into venue spaces with limited capacities. We cannot guarantee that additional adults and children will be able to accompany students into experiences or venues.

Age

Students in grades 9^th – 12^th may be grouped together for a Guided Program.
Students younger than 9thgrade must be within 2 consecutive grade levels in order to attend a Guided Program unless it is a homeschool or scout group.

Booking information

Application

All field trips are booked through our online application: https://www.callawaygardens.com/the-gardens/education/plan-your-trip/
Reservations are taken on a first come-first serve basis. Book early to ensure your chosen date.
Please direct any questions to education@callawaygardens.com

Cancellation Policy (This is new this year)

Since indoor program space is available, programs take place rain or shine.
A field trip can be rescheduled (depending on availability) or cancelled up to 4 weeks before the scheduled date without penalty.
If a field trip is rescheduled or cancelled less than 4 weeks from the scheduled date, a $50.00 cancellation fee will be charged to the school group.
An unpaid balance from a school will result in the school’s inability to book future field trips until the balance is paid in full.

Payment Information

Accepted forms of payment: Check and Credit Card
All fees may be paid the day of the trip, upon entry at the Information Center Gates, or through the Credit Card Authorization Form provided in page the of the Confirmation Kit.
The following items MUST be included with payment for admission into the Gardens:
- Invoice
- Tax-exempt letter (if a school group)
- Form of payment

Partners in Education

As a Partner in Education with the Harris County School District, Callaway Gardens generously offers Harris County Schools one free Self-guided field trip per class each school year.

School Group Programming