Amusement Park Science at Playland
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Thursday, February 15th, 2024Experience type:
In-PersonProgram Description
Playland presents Amusement Park Science & Physics, an enrichment experience designed to enhance your student’s knowledge and understanding, and to demonstrate how the Science & Physics they learn in the classroom applies to the world around them. Since 1988, over 100,000 students from BC have experienced Science of Fun and Science & Physics Days at Playland. Students can learn about the acceleration on the Roller Coaster and G-force on the Hellevator. A curriculum guide is provided with grade appropriate experiments developed by Jim Wiese, author of Amusement Park Science, and hosted by Playland. https://www.pne.ca/playland/schools/
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Amusement Park Science Dates - Spring 2024
Wednesday May 15
Thursday May 23
Wednesday May 29
Friday May 31
This event runs from 10am to 2pm.
To offer the best experience, Playland limits the number of guests in the park during the above dates.
Not all rides will be open during this event, only those listed in the Curriculum Guides.
Students are expected to be able to get on 3 to 4 rides depending on their selection.
Busiest rides include, Coaster, Beast, Atmosfear, Skybender and Hellevator.
Registration opens early November, check https://www.pne.ca/groups/schools/ for the most up to date information.
Wristbands are sent in advance of your event day as your admission to the park.
Parking is included.
Playland is now cashless, ask your group sales rep about gift cards.
