The Delta College
Panetarium & Learning Center Staff would like to
welcome you and your students/g to our facility. We
opened our doors to the public in early February, 1997,
and are ce3:00 pm, at least
two weeks in advance. A confirmation letter and map
will be sent to you. Please
call (989) 667-2260.
ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Please review
Show Descriptions for grade-specific
programs. Shows begin on time. Due
to darkness and special lighting in
theater, late groups or individuals
will not be seated.
For
best service, please call Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
at least two weeks in advance. A confirmation
letter and map will be sent to you.
Special
Needs: If you have a group with
mentally or physically handicapped individuals,
please inform us when you make reservations
so we may plan with you to try to meet
their special needs.
ADVANCE
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Please review
Show Descriptions for grade-specific
programs. Shows begin on time. Due to
darkness and special lighting in theater, late
groups or individuals will not be seated.
For
best service, please call Monday through
Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at least two weeks
in advance. A confirmation letter and map will
be sent to you.
Special
Needs: If you have a group with mentally
or physically handicapped individuals, please
inform us when you make reservations so we may
plan with you to try to meet their special needs.
(The
following special rates apply only to school groups
during scheduled program times. For all other groups
and times, see Private Show - Group Rates, below.)
$2.50
- per person.
Cancellation
- A minimum of one week notice is required for any
cancellation during
the fall / winter/ spring school season.
Failure to cancel in advance will result in being
charged a $75.00 fee. Schools closed due to weather
or other verifiable reason acceptable to Delta College
will be allowed to reschedule without penaltiy.
Payment
is due prior to or on the day of your scheduled program.
Please make checks payable to Delta College.
Shows
begin on time. Due to darkness and special lighting
in theater, late groups will not be seated.
Special
Needs: If you have a group with mentally or physically
handicapped individuals, please inform us when you
make reservations so we may plan with you to try to
meet their special needs.
Private
Shows - Group Rates - Individual Ticket Prices
$4.00 - Students and children (ages 3 - 18)
$4.00 - Delta College Student (currently enrolled)
$5.00 - Adult (ages 19 - 59)
$4.00 - Senior (ages 60+)
For private groups of 26 or more persons, ticket prices
are $4.00 per person, regardless of age.
$100.00
Minimum charge per show for all private groups with
numbers of 20 or less. Please call if you need further
clarification.
Payment
is due prior to or on the day of your scheduled program.
Please make checks payable to Delta College.
Special
Needs: If you have a group with mentally or physically
handicapped individuals, please inform us when you
make reservations so we may plan with you to try to
meet their special needs.
The
Planetarium & Learning Center does not have public
eating facilities. In good weather, you may picnic in
Wenona Park across the street. Food, gum, candy
and drinks are never allowed in the theater.
Souvenirs,
educational materials, and other interesting
items are available in our gift shop. Teachers
will find a variety of merchandise appropriate
for classroom use. Students on a budget will find
treasures priced as low as a quarter. A
limit of ten students are allowed in the Gift
Shop at any one time. Be sure to allow enough
time after the program for browsing.
Have
a 1st and 2nd choice of possible dates/times and
shows, allowing one hour per program with additional
time to visit the gift shop if desired.
Reservation
information needed:
Grade
level.
Number
of students, adults, seniors in group.
Name
of person in charge of group.
School/organization
name, address & phone number.
Preferred
dates and times (1st & 2nd choices).
Any
special needs of your students or members.
Before
you come:
Arrange
for 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Teachers/chaperones
are required to supervise groups at all times.
Review
expected behavior with your group.
Collect
admission fees prior to your arrival. Please make
checks payable to Delta College.
When you arrive,
please:
Allow
at least 15 minutes before the scheduled program
start time. More than one group may be seeing
the same show & groups arriving late will
not be seated.
Person/s
in charge of group must check in at Gift Shop
to verify numbers & pay fees.
Enter
building at the Water Street main entrance (across
from Wenona Park). Busses may drop groups off
at this door. Water Street in Bay City is a two
way street and signs indicate the best location
for bus loading and unloading of students.
Dispose
of all gum, candy, food & beverages prior
to entering the building.
Attend
to personal needs prior to being seated in the
planetarium theater.
Due
to dark conditions during the program, anyone
who leaves will not be readmitted. Chaperones
must supervise students using restrooms.
