We are thrilled that you are considering a trip to Carowinds in 2017 to complement your educational program. We’ve worked with leading educators and curriculum specialists to offer the ultimate best in content and impact. And, as we are the supreme experts in FUN, that part’s totally covered!
Carowinds Youth Programs are specifically designed to provide unique and enriching experiences for youth groups in a fun and interactive setting. From educational programs and performance opportunities to a senior class field trip, Carowinds has programming developed with each grade and interest level in mind.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS
Carowinds performance programs offer a wide array of performance, festival and competitive opportunities for youth in the arts and music while also providing an environment for artistic growth in a fun and interactive setting. After performing, groups are rewarded by enjoying our many thrilling attractions.
2017 PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Festival of Music
Carowinds Festival of Music offers student music ensembles and their directors an opportunity to perform in our unique setting as nationally known adjudicators & composers listen, evaluate and comment on your ensemble’s performance.
Performances In The Park
Reward the hard work of your marching band or performance group with a unique performing opportunity AND a day of rip-roaring fun at Carowinds! Our Performance in the Park program is a superb chance for your students to share their talents in an exciting, yet relaxing environment with thousands of spectators.
Carowinds Cheer and Dance Nationals
Sunday, May 1st - MCDA takes the cheerleading competition and sets it into a Family Theme Park to provide fun and excitement, not only for the cheerleaders, but also for family and friends. One of MCDA’s top goals is to showcase the talent of America’s cheerleaders and dancers for their fans. For more details and registration, click the link below.
CELEBRATIONS, FIELD TRIPS & YOUTH GROUP OUTINGS
Whether you are looking to plan a field trip, end-of year celebration, senior class trip, church youth trip or just want to take your youth group some place memorable, an outing to Carowinds provides the perfect backdrop for a day full of fun and thrills.
Field Trips and Youth Outings
An outing to Carowinds provides the perfect backdrop for a day full of fun and thrills for any youth group. And, in 2017, there is even more reason to make a trip with the debut of an exciting, new lineup of family fun! Carowinds is proud to announce the addition of FOUR new rides in the new County Fair! These new rides are perfect for all ages to enjoy.
Girl Scout Day
Mark your calendars, Carowinds will be hosting its annual Girl Scout Day on October 29th! Carowinds has partnered with Carolina Peaks to Piedmont and Hornet’s Nest to provide exciting opportunities for troops.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Carowinds educational programs offer a wide variety of programming and leadership development opportunities for students and educators in a fun and interactive setting. All programs are supported with activities, group projects or educational materials in an effort to support classroom learning before or after your visit.
2017 EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
CAROWINDS EDUCATION DAYS
Classroom lessons are given life in our action-packed Education Days, brought to eager learners in a partnership with Atomz Lab. Visit Carowinds Plaza from 9:00am-3:00pm for this hand-on educational experience.
Program includes FREE age-appropriate, downloadable workbooks:
Elementary School Workbook
Middle School Workbook
High School Workbook
Education Days have been carefully designed to align with North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia Standard Courses of Study as well as National Science Standards.
2017 Program Dates
- March 31
- April 7, 21, 28
- May 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26
- June 2
Program Pricing
$34.00 per person (ages 3 and older), with 1 comp ticket per 15 tickets.
Food Options
$13.99 per person - Picnic Buffet (Once in – once out from 11:00am – 2:00pm) (Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Corn, Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ice Cream & Soft Drinks)
$20.50 per person - Picnic Buffet with Bottomless Soda Wristband (Once in – once out from 11:00am – 2:00pm) (Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Corn, Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ice Cream & Unlimited Soft Drinks ALL DAY)
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Dinosaurs Alive!
Transport back millions of years in Dinosaurs Alive!, a 6-acre animatronic dinosaur park that brings inspiration, science and technology together in a unique setting allowing guests to encounter 39 life-sized dinosaurs.