Thank you for your interest in requesting programs at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center.

Next Steps:

1: Complete the Reservation Request Form
2: You will receive an email message when you have submitted your request.
3: You will receive another email when your form has been received and processed in the office.
4: We will start scheduling all program requests after June 5th.
5: Once your program(s) has been scheduled, you will receive an email detailing your scheduled program(s) and the next steps. These will be sent out no later than July 24th.


2020-2021 RPSEC STUDENT PROGRAMS
RESERVATION REQUEST

PROGRAM REQUEST GUIDELINES

  • We recommend that ONE teacher makes a reservation request for the entire grade level.
  • We can accommodate up to 90 students per day (typically 9:15am- 1:15pm) unless special arrangements are made in advance for larger groups.

See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on larger groups

Groups of 10 to 30 students
   Plan to select one, two, or three programs per visit. Programs are 1 hour long.

Groups of 31 to 60 students
   Must select two or three programs with only ONE planetarium program.
   Your visit will be approximately 3 hours for 2 programs (includes 30 minute lunch break) or 4 hours for 3 programs (includes 30 minute lunch break).

Groups of 61 to 90 students
   Must select three programs with only ONE planetarium program. Your visit will be approximately 4 hours (includes a 30 minute lunch break).

RPSEC PROGRAM FEES

DISCOVERY PROGRAMS (Classroom and Ecohike Programs)
     Aiken County Students - Prepaid by district
     All Other Students - $3.75 per student/per program

PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS
     All Students - $3.75 per student/per program
       One adult per eight students admitted free for planetarium programs. 
          (Teachers, chaperones, bus drivers, etc. are all counted as adults)
       Additional adults pay $3.75 each.



2020-2021 RESERVATION REQUEST TIMELINE:

-Friday, June 5th - Deadline to submit Student Programs Requests for 2020-2021.
-Confirmation contracts will be EMAILED to teachers either on or before July 24th.
-Monday, August 24th - Deadline to reply with acceptance for e-mailed Confirmation Contract Letters to the RPSEC.
-Friday, August 28th - All unconfirmed 2020-2021 student programs will be cancelled and filled from the wait list.
-Wednesday, September 9th - RPSEC Student classes will begin.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

-Children UNDER 4 years of age are not permitted in any of our student programs.
-Please see the age guidelines on our program descriptions sheet.
-Please help our stars shine brightly in the planetarium by leaving any light-up shoes or clothing at home.

ADA STATEMENT

Please indicate if you need any special services, assistance, or accommodations to participate in our programs by contacting us in advance at rpsec@usca.edu or (803) 641-3313.

TEACHER INFORMATION

Teacher’s Name*
Confirmation Contracts and Program Reminders will be sent via e-mail. Please provide an address you check on a regular basis.
Home Mailing Address*

SCHOOL / CLASS INFORMATION

STATE (School Location)*

PROGRAM REQUEST INFORMATION - South Carolina Schools

Grade*
You must select a grade level.
Scheduling entire grade level?*
How many programs would you like to request PER DAY? (check one)*

Groups of 10 to 30 students

-Plan to select one, two, or three programs per visit. Programs are 1 hour long.

Groups of 31 to 60 students

-Must select two or three programs with only ONE planetarium program.

-Your visit will be approximately 3 hours for 2 programs or 4 hours for 3 programs.  This includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Groups of 61 to 90 students

-Must select three programs with only ONE planetarium program.

-Your visit will be approximately 4 hours. This includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Please reference the calendar of program offerings to see what is offered each month.
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
SELECT A DIFFERENT MONTH THAN 1ST CHOICE. THIS CHOICE WILL BE USED IF 1ST CHOICE IS UNAVAILABLE
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 60 Students - If more, you must also select a 3rd program.
Max 90 Students

PROGRAM REQUEST INFORMATION - Georgia Schools

Grade*
You must select a grade level.
Scheduling entire grade level?*
How many programs would you like to request PER DAY? (check one)*

Groups of 10 to 30 students

-Plan to select one, two, or three programs per visit. Programs are 1 hour long.

Groups of 31 to 60 students

-Must select two or three programs with only ONE planetarium program.

-Your visit will be approximately 3 hours for 2 programs or 4 hours for 3 programs.  This includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Groups of 61 to 90 students

-Must select three programs with only ONE planetarium program.

-Your visit will be approximately 4 hours. This includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Please reference the schedule of offerings to see what programs are offered each month.
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Max 30 Students - If more, you must also select a 2nd program.
Please reference the schedule of offerings to see what programs are offered each month.
Would you like to be placed on our waitlist for a 2nd visit this school year? The center will contact you should an opening become available. *
Check ANY of the days of the week that you CAN visit:*
Check ANY of the times that you CAN START YOUR FIRST PROGRAM:*
Will you be using our CAFETERIA/CLASSROOMS for lunch?*
Our center DOES NOT provide lunches but you are welcome to bring a bag lunch for your visit.
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