School
Education Days at Kennywood allow teachers and students to use the park as a means to understand key concepts in science, art, mathematics, and more. Teachers can provide students with Kennywood’s printable educational resources, which feature activities such as finding pulse rates before and after and after a ride, exploring the park’s architecture on a scavenger hunt, calculating the distance a ride travels, and more. Kennywood’s Education Days for 2019 will be Wednesday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 21. Rates start at $25 per person. Pricing varies, check website for details.
supports classroom learning in:
Mathematics, Science
topics covered:
algebra, biology, physics, physiology, problem solving, visual art
contact info
Phone: 412-464-9931
Email: [email protected]
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Kennywood Park
Kennywood Park, located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is proud to be one of only two amusement parks designated a national historic landmark. A traditional amusement park, Kennywood has hosted groups for 120 years and is western Pennsylvania’s perfect venue for school, scout, and homeschool field trips. Whether it’s a group outing or a catered picnic, our representatives can help you plan an exciting day filled with one-of-a-kind rides, games, and delicious food; all found in a safe environment. Contact us today to book your field trip!
contact info
Hrs: Gates open at 11AM, rides progressively open starting from 11AM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Amusement Park Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Which horses on a carousel move the fastest: the ones on the inside or the ones on the outside? Does a roller coaster have an engine? How does the car stay on the track when it goes upside down around a loop? Which passenger travels the farthest on the pirate ship ride―one seated in the center or one seated on the end? Amusement park rides can give a fun glimpse into the physics needed to make them work. You’ll find physics can be pretty amusing!
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Scouts
Kennywood is the perfect destination for your scout group! Group rates begin at 15 people. Spend a day together exploring the thrills and chills of Kennywood for an unforgettable adventure for scouts of all ages. Pricing varies, check website for details.
supports scout badges in:
Physical Education.
contact info
Phone: 412-464-9931
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Kennywood Park
Kennywood Park, located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is proud to be one of only two amusement parks designated a national historic landmark. A traditional amusement park, Kennywood has hosted groups for 120 years and is western Pennsylvania’s perfect venue for school, scout, and homeschool field trips. Whether it’s a group outing or a catered picnic, our representatives can help you plan an exciting day filled with one-of-a-kind rides, games, and delicious food; all found in a safe environment. Contact us today to book your field trip!
contact info
Hrs: Gates open at 11AM, rides progressively open starting from 11AM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Amusement Park Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Which horses on a carousel move the fastest: the ones on the inside or the ones on the outside? Does a roller coaster have an engine? How does the car stay on the track when it goes upside down around a loop? Which passenger travels the farthest on the pirate ship ride―one seated in the center or one seated on the end? Amusement park rides can give a fun glimpse into the physics needed to make them work. You’ll find physics can be pretty amusing!
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Camp
Kennywood is the perfect destination for your camp group! Group rates begin at 15 people. Spend a day together exploring the thrills and chills of Kennywood for an unforgettable adventure for campers of all ages. Pricing varies, check website for details.
contact info
Phone: 412-464-9931
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Kennywood Park
Kennywood Park, located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is proud to be one of only two amusement parks designated a national historic landmark. A traditional amusement park, Kennywood has hosted groups for 120 years and is western Pennsylvania’s perfect venue for school, scout, and homeschool field trips. Whether it’s a group outing or a catered picnic, our representatives can help you plan an exciting day filled with one-of-a-kind rides, games, and delicious food; all found in a safe environment. Contact us today to book your field trip!
contact info
Hrs: Gates open at 11AM, rides progressively open starting from 11AM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Amusement Park Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Which horses on a carousel move the fastest: the ones on the inside or the ones on the outside? Does a roller coaster have an engine? How does the car stay on the track when it goes upside down around a loop? Which passenger travels the farthest on the pirate ship ride―one seated in the center or one seated on the end? Amusement park rides can give a fun glimpse into the physics needed to make them work. You’ll find physics can be pretty amusing!
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschool groups are welcome to enjoy thrilling rides at Kennywood while learning key concepts in mathematics, science, art, and more. Kennywood’s printable educational materials include activities that encourage homeschoolers to learn about cardiac performance, algebraic equations, horticulture, and architecture using experience at the park. Rates start at $30 per person. Pricing varies, check website for details.
supports classroom learning in:
Mathematics, Science
topics covered:
algebra, architecture, biology, horticulture, physics, visual art
contact info
Phone: 412-464-9931
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Kennywood Park
Kennywood Park, located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is proud to be one of only two amusement parks designated a national historic landmark. A traditional amusement park, Kennywood has hosted groups for 120 years and is western Pennsylvania’s perfect venue for school, scout, and homeschool field trips. Whether it’s a group outing or a catered picnic, our representatives can help you plan an exciting day filled with one-of-a-kind rides, games, and delicious food; all found in a safe environment. Contact us today to book your field trip!
contact info
Hrs: Gates open at 11AM, rides progressively open starting from 11AM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Amusement Park Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Which horses on a carousel move the fastest: the ones on the inside or the ones on the outside? Does a roller coaster have an engine? How does the car stay on the track when it goes upside down around a loop? Which passenger travels the farthest on the pirate ship ride―one seated in the center or one seated on the end? Amusement park rides can give a fun glimpse into the physics needed to make them work. You’ll find physics can be pretty amusing!
View Lesson Plan>>