FAQs

How many students can I bring?

Crystal Springs Preserve can accommodate 3 classes of up to 30 students in each class for a total of 90 students onsite each day. A minimum of 15 students per class is required for any reservation. You may book one, two or three classes depending on your number of students per day. For example, a class of 44 would book two reservations for the same day.

What is the cost?

 

Fall 2025/Spring 2026:
The cost is $100 per group of 30 students.
Two classes up to 60 students – $200.
Three classes up to 90 students – $300.00.

Payment Information
Payment must be received in order to confirm your reservation. Payments must be made no later than 8 weeks prior to your reservation date to avoid forfeiture of your reservation date.

We accept credit card (Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard) and ACH (Direct Debit) through our online reservation system.

 

What is included in my reservation?

Your reservation at Crystal Springs Preserve includes the choice of two – 1.5 hr. programs and a half-hour lunch. Please plan to be onsite for 3.5 – 4.0 hours depending on your bus schedule. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

How many chaperones are required?

Two adults are required for each class of 30. Chaperones are expected to fully participate in programming and should come in clothing and shoes should come dressed accordingly. 

What do we wear?

Students, teachers and chaperones must wear close-toed shoes (NO CROCS) that can get wet and comfortable clothing suitable for being outside.  Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray.

Can we eat lunch onsite?

Yes. We have a designated picnic area for our student groups. We are a pack it in, pack it out site so you must bring trash bags and take any waste with you. We have refillable water fountains, but there is no vending onsite.

What if it rains?

We program rain or shine with the exception of severe weather.

What if we need to adjust our number of students?

We will do our best to accommodate any adjustments to class size, however, an increase in may result in an additional charge. A decrease will not result in a refund.

Cancelation Policy

Should you need to cancel, we will work with you to find an alternative date. We do not issue refunds. Any cancelations received with less than a week notice (unless due to severe weather) may forfeit their ability to reschedule.

Please email info@crystalspringsfoundation.org if you have additional questions.

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