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Santa Clara CVB
 

Santa Clara CVB

1850 Warburton Ave

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Santa Clara is Northern California's premier student group tour location.
It's easy to see why students love visiting the Santa Clara area. With an exciting theme park, technological wonders, and a year-round beautiful climate, stay, play & learn!

t: view phone 408-380-1235

f: view fax 408-244-7830

w: http://www.santaclara.org

e: david.andre@santaclara.org

Performance and Competition

"Play in the Plaza"
Spring Dance Days (April & May)
Performing Arts Day (Day)

"Play in the Plaza"
Performance program for bands, choirs, and dance groups is available on any Park operating day. It is a great opportunity for your group to have a built-in audience in a great location. Contact Stephanie Saenz at stephanie.saenz@cagreatamerica.com or call (408) 986-5984.

Spring Dance Days – (April & May)
15,000 square foot venue provides a safe, classy and fun atmosphere for a school dance or formal. Contact Stephanie Saenz at stephanie.saenz@cagreatamerica.com or call (408) 986-5984.

Performing Arts Day – (April)
A unique opportunity to learn more about the performing arts from professionals in a fun-filled entertainment atmosphere. Contact Stephanie Saenz at stephanie.saenz@cagreatamerica.com or call (408) 986-5984.


Science and Technology

Physics, Science, and Math Days
The Intel Museum
Tech Museum of Innovation
NASA Ames Exploration Center

Physics, Science and Math Days – Fridays, May 7, 14, & 21
California’s Great America continues to offer the only exclusive Physics, Science & Math Days at any theme park in California. Students and teachers from throughout California and the western United States will enjoy hands-on learning that brings classroom concepts to life in the park! Elementary, middle and high school students get to experience firsthand: kinetic energy and the science of "G" forces as the park becomes a hands-on learning lab. Educator-designed support materials are provided with each ticket order. Visit www.cagreatamerica.com for more information or please call (408) 986-5853.

The Intel Museum introduces students to the world of micro-miniature computer chips, where millions of electronic components are packed onto quarter-inch squares of silicon, and time is measured in billionths of seconds. Interactive exhibits and hands-on labs let students explore concepts and conduct their own experiments.

Thousands of students visit the museum each year. A group visit usually lasts two hours and includes a guided tour and an interactive lab led by a knowledgeable museum instructor. To support the visit, the museum provides packets that include a course description, age specific vocabulary and suggestions for classroom activities that students can do before and after the visit.

For larger groups of 35 or more students, the museum provides self-guided tours and activity books. The books guide students through exhibits and provide many fun and interesting exercises. For example, students can decipher a secret message written in binary code, or go on a high-tech scavenger hunt for interesting facts. Museum personnel area available to answer questions. For more information or to schedule a visit, call (408) 765-0503 or send an email to museum@intel.com. Reservations are based on availability, so please book early.

The NASA Ames Exploration Center showcases the ongoing endeavors of NASA. Rotating exhibits and space artifacts are on display, including a moon rock and other space memorabilia. The Exploration Center is open to groups of all sizes. Open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Noon through 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE. For more information, visit www.arc.nasa.gov or call (650) 604-6497.

The Tech Museum of Innovation engages people of all ages in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting our lives� and to inspire the young to become innovators in the technologies of the future. With over 250 interactive exhibits, five permanent exhibit galleries, floor programs, and activities, guest speakers, and an IMAX Dome Theater, groups will get a real taste of the spirit of innovation that Silicon Valley represents. The Tech offers labs for students and special rates for school and other groups of 20 or more with advance reservations.

More Group Friendly Attractions
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
Roaring Camp Railroads
Stanford University
Winchester Mystery House

Mission Santa Clara de Asis is the eighth of 21 California missions. Founded in 1777 by the Franciscans, the Mission was dedicated by Father Junipero Serra. After a tour of the mission, groups can see the surrounding Mission Gardens. The pale yellow barksia rose and purple wisteria date back to the 1800's, as do the olive trees on the site. Groups can also visit the adjacent de Saisset Museum that includes a California History Collection displaying relics from the early mission days. For more information, see www.scu.edu/visitors/mission or to arrange a group tour, call (408) 554-4023.

Roaring Camp Railroads - Music Under the Oaks and in the Redwoods Bands and choirs have the opportunity to perform on one or both of Roaring Camp's stages. The main stage in an outdoor area seats 2,500 guests and the indoor stage in Bret Harte Hall seats 600 guests. There is a built-in audience and a fun and historical place to perform. For more information, visit www.roaringcamprr.com, or call (831) 335-4484.

Stanford University group tours include the Main Quad, Memorial Church, the science and engineering buildings, White Plaza, the Stanford Bookstore, and several libraries. Groups of ten or more must schedule a private tour by advance reservations. Bus tours are also available for groups able to provide their own bus. Subject to availability, tours can be scheduled daily from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Free campus tours are available twice daily at 11:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. for groups less than ten). For tour information, visit www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/tours/, or call (650) 723-2560.

Winchester Mystery House provides fascinating group tours of the beautiful, but bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion designed and built (1884-1922) by the eccentric heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune. Tours are also available of the Winchester Gardens. For more information, visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com or call (408) 247-2000.

Locations

Santa Clara, CA

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  • "Play in the Plaza" -
Band, choirs, and dance
groups can perform to a
built-in audience any Park
operating day.
  • Physics, Science and Math Days at California's Great America - May 7, 14, & 21, 2010 
    Physics, Science and Math
Days at California's Great
America - May 7, 14, & 21,
2010
  • Students learn about computers at the FREE Intel Museum 
    Students learn about
computers at the FREE
Intel Museum
  • "Boomerang Bay" water park
at California's Great
America
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