Rerservation Request Form

Please call for special pricing if you are a Title 1 School! Filling out this form does not secure your field trip date. We will contact you to confirm your request and send you a confirmation. Field trips cannot be scheduled on Mondays.

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Rental Procedure:

A group representative must complete and submit a Facility Rental Reservation Form at least 15 days prior to the event. Rentals will be approved on a first come-first served basis, depending on availability.
Facility staff will review the request, and if the requested space is available, a site meeting will be held between the facility manager and the group representative no later than 5 days after the booking.
At the time of the site meeting, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due. Payment can be made by check, credit card or cash. The Facility Rental Policies and Procedures will be reviewed and the Facility User Agreement/Permit will be signed by both parties and issued to the group representative.
The day of the event after the clean-up is completed, a walk-through with a facility staff member and the representative will be conducted to ensure the facility is left in the condition it was found. The permitee will be required to pay additional fees for any damage or additional cleaning, or if the rental room is not vacated by the end of the permitted rental time.

Cost / payment

A $50 non-refundable deposit is due the day of the site meeting. Payment must be in the form of cash, check or credit card. Checks must be payable to: Sandoway Discovery Center. The cost of the room is $50 per hour. WE have no minimum requirement but our maximum capacity is 30 people.

Parking

Parking is located off of Ingraham Ave. on the south-side of the Center. Please make sure to get a parking pass from the attendant inside the Center to leave on the dashboard of your car. Free parking is provided for a limited number of cars. We only have 10 spaces in our parking lot. Carpooling is highly recommended.

Additional policies

It is the group’s responsibility to set-up before and clean-up after the facility rental, during the permitted rental time.
Due to limited space, groups will not be allowed to store items for the event at the facility prior to or after the event.
Food/Drink is allowed ONLY in the permitted room.
Groups may not nail, staple, or alter any walls, doors or any area of the facility. Please report any damaged equipment prior to start of birthday party.
The facility only provides the permitted space, (8) 6”x2.5” tables and (30) chairs. All other items, such as food, decorations, and supplies, must be provided by the user. Sorry, the facility does not have a kitchenette or items such as tape, utensils, copy machine, cooler, etc. available for use.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation of a facility rental more than 10 days in advance shall be refunded the $50 deposit in full (please allow 3 weeks for reimbursement). Cancellation of a facility rental less than 10 days in advance will not be given a refund, but will be allowed to reschedule within 90 days.

Directions from the north:

I-95 to Atlantic Ave.

East on Atlantic to A1A (S. Ocean Blvd.)

South (right) on A1A, 2 blocks past Sandoway Park sign.

Then right onto Ingraham Ave and turn right into lot.

Direction from the south:

I-95 to Linton Blvd.

East on Linton to A1A (S. Ocean Blvd.)

North (left) on A1A to Ingraham Ave.

Make a left onto Ingraham Ave. and immediately turn right into our lot.

Building rules

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
No running
No yelling or disruptive behavior
No gum anywhere in the building
No climbing or standing on the exhibits or railings
No tapping on animal enclosure or tanks
Shirt and shoes required

Sandoway Discovery Center Birthday Party Rental Policies and Procedures

Birthday Party Procedure:

A group representative must complete and submit a Birthday Party Reservation Form at least 15 days prior to the event. Birthday parties will be approved on a first come-first served basis, depending on availability.
Facility staff will review the request, and if the requested space is available, a site meeting will be held between the facility manager and the group representative no later than 5 days after the booking.
At the time of the site meeting, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due. Payment can be made by check, credit card or cash. The Birthday Party Rental Policies and Procedures will be reviewed and the Facility User Agreement/Permit will be signed by both parties and issued to the group representative.
The day of the event after the clean-up is completed, a walk-through with a facility staff member and the representative will be conducted to ensure the facility is left in the condition it was found. The permitee will be required to pay additional fees for any damage or additional cleaning, or if the rental room is not vacated by the end of the permitted rental time.

Cost / payment

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due the day of the site meeting. Payment must be in the form of cash, check or credit card. Checks must be payable to: Sandoway Discovery Center. Individual fee payment is due on the day of the party and is $10 per person. We require a minimum of 10 individuals in a party group and our maximum is 30 people which includes children and adults!

Parking

Direction from the south:

I-95 to Linton Blvd.

East on Linton to A1A (S. Ocean Blvd.)

North (left) on A1A to Ingraham Ave.

Make a left onto Ingraham Ave. and immediately turn right into our lot.

Directions from the north:

I-95 to Atlantic Ave.

East on Atlantic to A1A (S. Ocean Blvd.)

South (right) on A1A, 2 blocks past Sandoway Park sign.

Then right onto Ingraham Ave and turn right into lot.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation of a party more than 10 days in advance shall be refunded the $100 deposit in full (please allow 3 weeks for reimbursement). Cancellation of a party less than 10 days in advance will not be given a refund, but the group will be allowed to reschedule within 90 days.

Building rules

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
No running
No yelling or disruptive behavior
No gum anywhere in the building
No climbing or standing on the exhibits or railings
No tapping on animal enclosure or tanks
Shirt and shoes required

Additional policies

It is the group’s responsibility to set-up before and clean-up after the party, during the permitted rental time.

Due to limited space, groups will not be allowed to store items for the event at the facility prior to or after the event.
Food/Drink is allowed ONLY in the permitted room.
Groups may not nail, staple, or alter any walls, doors or any area of the facility. Please report any damaged equipment prior to start of birthday party.
The facility only provides the permitted space, (8) 6”x2.5” tables and (30) chairs. All other items, such as food, decorations, and party supplies, must be provided by the user. Sorry, the facility does not have a kitchenette or items such as tape, utensils, copy machine, cooler, etc. available for use.

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Enjoy an Annual Membership to Sandoway Discovery Center!
Members receive free admission, in addition to members only discounts.

FREE ADMISSION

Enjoy for one full year
FREE admission to the nature center for one year plus discounts on special events and birthday party bookings.

15% GIFT SHOP SAVINGS

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Your new membership package includes a variety of Sandoway swag in addition to a 15% discount in our gift shop all year long.

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Rerservation Request Form

Please call for special pricing if you are a Title 1 School! **Filling out this form does not secure your field trip date. We will contact you to confirm your request and send you a confirmation. Field trips cannot be scheduled on Mondays.**

Reservation

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

how to help

About us

Your Visit

Programs

Sharks

Book an event

Join our mailing list

VOLUNTEER I am Interested

Rental Procedure:

Cost / payment

Parking

Additional policies

Cancellation policy

Directions from the north:

Direction from the south:

Building rules

Sandoway Discovery Center Birthday Party Rental Policies and Procedures

Birthday Party Procedure:

Cost / payment

Parking

Direction from the south:

Directions from the north:

Cancellation policy

Building rules

Additional policies

Membership Has Its Perks!

FREE ADMISSION

15% GIFT SHOP SAVINGS

SPECIAL INVITATIONS

Please call for special pricing if you are a Title 1 School! Filling out this form does not secure your field trip date. We will contact you to confirm your request and send you a confirmation. Field trips cannot be scheduled on Mondays.

VOLUNTEER
I am Interested