As a non-profit educational service of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, Hershey Gardens offers educational programs for public and private school groups. Your students will love learning in our beautiful outdoor setting and you’ll welcome our unique programs, which align with Pennsylvania Academic Standards.

We offer programs for pre-school to high school. Please click on the links below to view the school programs.

Program Information

Programs and activity sessions are offered Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs generally start at 10 a.m. Earlier start times are available. Guided programs last approximately 1 hour. All programs include materials for a self-guided discovery walk through Hershey Gardens.

Field trips are rain or shine. Please dress accordingly for weather conditions. Most of your day will be spent outdoors. Be prepared with sun and insect protection as needed. We recommend bringing your own water bottles.

School Program Fees:
(minimum of 15 students or equivalent value)
$11 per student
1 free adult with every 5 students on the day of your program
$13 per additional adult

Fees include your choice of a guided program, including a visit to the Butterfly Atrium, self-guided exploration time of the grounds, and admission to the Gardens for the entire day.

School programs provide a service beyond regular Garden admissions. Therefore, no discounts, passes or memberships are accepted for this program. Space available for packed lunches. Please include lunch request with reservation.

To schedule your School program, please click the button below and fill out our reservation form.

No longer accepting field trip reservations for April and May 2025. Please book for Summer and Fall 2025!

Spring 2026 reservations will open on Monday, August 11.

Field Trip Reservation Form

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It is a privilege to share the beauty and wonder of Hershey Gardens with you and your students. If you attended a field trip, please let us know how we can improve upon your experience by completing our survey here.