School & Community Outreach

Bring the STEAM exploration and excitement of Discovery World to where you are.

Our Reservations Team is here to help!

Reservations Department
414-765-8625
reservations@discoveryworld.org

In Your School

Trained STEAM educators can travel to your school or youth-serving organization to bring NGSS and WAS-aligned programs to your students.

Your school might be eligible to receive outreach classroom programs at a reduced rate. See our FAQ section for more details.

At Your Event

We offer walk-up, hands-on projects and activities to add a little STEAM to your community event or festival.

If you are hosting an event with over 120 people in attendance, reach out to our School and Community Outreach Manager to learn more about the walk-up activities we can offer. 

FAQs

Reservations must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance.

Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Preferred dates cannot be guaranteed, so we recommend requesting a program as far in advance as possible.

Classroom programs will be charged for a minimum of ten (10) students.

Yes. We require that an adult representative from your school/organization be present in the room at all times.

Yes! Schools that have a 70% or greater economically disadvantaged status (as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction) are eligible for reduced program costs for classroom programs.

A Discovery World representative will reach out to you within 5 business days after a completed form is submitted.

Our Outreach programs operate within the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha, Eastern Dodge, Eastern Jefferson, and Eastern Walworth, at a maximum radius of 45 miles of Discovery World. For travel distances between 31-45 miles from Discovery World, there is a $0.50/mile mileage fee applied.

Your final headcount is due two (2) weeks prior to your program date.

Full payment is due two (2) weeks prior to your program date.

We accept credit cards and checks. We do not accept Purchase Orders.

Credit Card Payments by Phone:

  • Call the Reservations Department at 414-765-8625 (M-F, 8am-4pm)
  • No card transaction fees.
  • No online payment portals or links available.

Check Payments:

  • Prepare and send checks ahead of your indicated two (2) week deadline.
  • Include your order # with payment.
  • Make checks payable to Discovery World.
  • Mail or deliver in-person to:
    Discovery World
    Attn: Reservations
    500 N Harbor Dr
    Milwaukee, WI 53202

We reserve the right to cancel your program if payment and/or final headcount are not received by the two (2) week deadline.

Any request to change, reschedule, or cancel your program must be made two (2) weeks or more prior to your scheduled program date. Requests made within two (2) weeks of your scheduled program date will not be accepted, nor will any refunds or credits be given.

Weather Cancellations:
There is no penalty for cancellations due to school/organization weather closures. Please contact the Reservations Department as soon as possible with notice and we will discuss rescheduling possibilities. Should Discovery World close due to weather, Discovery World will reach out with rescheduling possibilities.

Any request to change, reschedule, or cancel your program must be made two (2) weeks or more prior to your program date. Requests made within the two (2) week deadline will not be accepted, nor will any refunds or credits be given.

There are no refunds or credits for:

  • Changes, cancellations, or reschedules made AFTER the two (2) week deadline.
  • Persons missing or absent on the program date.
  • “No show” groups.
  • Missed or cancelled programs if a group arrives late or does not arrive for scheduled programs.
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