2024-25 Clifton Institute - Request for Program *Spring 2024 is Full*
Thank you for your interest in setting up a program with us at the Clifton Institute! Please take a moment to fill out the form below so we can prepare an itinerary unique to the needs of your group.

Check out our program guide or our website for more information.
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Email *
Your Name (First and Last) *
Name of your school or organization *
How many total students will be attending? 
What grades/ages are they?
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Which program type are you interested in? (see program guide for details)
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Days:
We offer programs Wednesday through Friday, though set aside Thursdays and Fridays for public schools during our peak season.  When it says "Reserved for large School Groups", we mean a minimum of 25 students.
Times:
We recommend classes stay for the whole school day if possible, but ask for a minimum length of 2 hours.  
Fees:
The fee for any length of program is $2/FCPS student and $5/non-FCPS student.
Programs:
Which research project you assist with will depend on the season and, for some, the day of week (Amphibian Monitoring is limited to only Thursdays).  
Please pick your top 3 preferred dates and times for your program. The listings are "day of week, month/date (max # of students we can accommodate that day*).

As a reminder, the seasonal timing for our different research projects is:

Grassland Restoration: early-October to early-March
Insect Investigation: late-April to early-October
Waterfowl Behavior: late-November to late January
Vernal Pool Monitoring (limited to 50 students): mid-February to early-April
BudOut Phenology: late February - mid May

*We are limited in terms of staff and equipment.  If you have a group of more than 75 students, we will discuss options with you once you've submitted this request!
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2nd choice
3rd choice
W, 7/24 (50)
Th, 7/25 (50)
F, 7/26 (50)
What time would you plan on arriving at and departing from Clifton (not when you're leaving school)? Approximate times are fine.
How many total classes will be attending and what are the teachers' names and emails for each class?  Example: 2 classes - Ms. Bradshaw (bbradshaw@cliftoninstitute.org) and Mr. Ewert (jewert@cliftoninstitute.org).*

 (Write N/A if Not Applicable)

*This information is important for us to be able to send out pre-trip and post-trip materials to each class.
Are you planning to bring chaperones?  If so, about how many?  This number just helps us for planning purposes.
Will the students be eating lunch during the program? If so, what time do they usually eat lunch?  *
Will the students be bringing a snack? 

*For students who are used to eating lunch before 11:30, we highly recommend bringing snack!
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*For Public School Teachers* Please indicate whether you are interested in having one of our Education staff visit your school prior to your trip to Clifton.  

Days:
We typically reserve Tuesdays for our in-classroom visit days, but occasionally have other days available.

Set-up:
Ideally, we will get to visit with every student!  We can do short visits with each class, or teachers can find a time when all classes can be in one space (or outdoors) simultaneously.  We usually have some introductory materials and activities to make for less talking when you actually arrive at Clifton.  There will also be time at the end for students to ask questions (what to wear, are there bears, etc.).
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To whom should we send the invoice after your program?  Please write their name and email address. *
Are there any students in your classroom that have special needs (mobility challenges, ELL, learning disabilities) that we can help accommodate?
Use the below space to let us know of any other questions, comments, or concerns you feel we should know.  Please also use this space to let us know if this cost is prohibitive and we are happy to work with you to find a solution!
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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